Reviewer Hand
I bought these specifically for cycling with old fashioned toe clips, because I'm weird and I like to know about history and experience things. They were advertised as 10.5US, they are 44eu instead of 45 eu - meaning they "run small", and it's a small 44. I still fit in them, even if they are a tad tight and have been using them with an old peugeot PH11 with the original triangular pedals from the mid 1980's - that style inspired the Look system of "clipless" pedals famously introduced by Greg Lamond in the famous tour pursuit of the badger. Mostly, I just want to pursue coffee and sunshine.
I think these might be the best shoes you can currently buy for use with cycling toe-clips, without spending a fortune or getting shoes that are 20 years old and falling apart. If you're more accustomed to swing out clipless systems such as Look, CrankBros, or Spd, you will recognize immediately that toe clips are far inferior - it took me a few miles to stop yanking my foot out of the back as I tried to sweep through the bottom of my pedal stroke, and it's hard to remember to loosen the strap when coming to a stop. These Puma shoes are very similar to the old sidi shoes that used to be common in cycling, except there's really no stiffness at the end of the toes, and I could tell that I would get a blister on my big toe as a result, so I must meditate on rule 5 of the Velominati prior to using them. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Puma took this shoe design from an old cycling shoe, the laces are shifted to the outside of the shoe and are easy to keep away from the cranks, while the foot bottom is as stiff as any modern cycling shoe. I think it would be hell to walk around in and I really can't comment on their utility as driving shoes.
The ferrari symbol is a regrettable attribute, as my place in society (AKA not a billionaire) would dictate that anyone wearing such driving shoes while tooling around in their ferrari not only has more money than sense, but likely has additional baggage that (fingers crossed) allows me to feel morally superior; which would make up for being hugely outclassed, financially. It's a kind of 99%'ers sour grapes, you know? If you are this person, please feel free to leave me validating comments about the woes in your otherwise blessed life. Mo-money mo problems?
Reviewer Leonard Cain
Comfortable and durable. I recommend these shoes.
Reviewer tomthegardener
Good product, it's a good idea to spray some protection on the swede part of the shoe, being white they can easealy get dirty
Reviewer Terry Beck
I like the shoes they fit comfortable
Reviewer penny petrie
Decided to go out on a limb and buy shoes with out going to a store. What a great experience. These shoes were a perfect fit, super comfortable, and great quality. I would suggest to anyone looking for a pair of walking around shoes.
Reviewer Doris Smith
I ordered new not returned shoes missing mfg warranty card and all the stuff that comes with sketcher's shoes I should have known better not to trust you know who.
Reviewer Donald G Marshall
Wow! I was completely blown away with these shoes! I was initially very skeptical of these shoes as they are unassuming in appearance and feel problematic with their design of the woolen fabric. If you have pets that shed in any kind of way, you will know exactly what I mean when you see the shoes. Incredibly, they did not attract everything under the sun to them and stayed clean! Absolutely impressive.
The biggest wow factor is how they feel on your feet! WOW! The comfort level on these is out of this world. They slide on and easily conform to your foot and give a great level of support at the same time. I have never, ever had shoes that were this comfortable - including the memory foam slippers you get every holiday season! I feel like these are shoes I could even sleep in if I chose to. They are sincerely that comfortable.
I would absolutely, 100% recommend these shoes to anyone out there looking for the perfect pair of shoes!
Reviewer Goldman
These sneakers are leather, with the exception of the bottom. You will think they are dirty at first or have been worn previously, but that is how they are manufactured. If you look at the top pictures for the product, you can see that the color of the sneaker is also smudged on the rubber portion and on the bottom of the sole. This is a design element. The leather is nice and they are comfortable.
Reviewer Marcie K Wynn
one reason was that it was darker than expected (I ordered the natural white), it was closer to a very light tree bark than to the color white (would look great with jeans, though), the other was that there was a $10 price drop ($47 to $37) after I recieved the shoes.
If you like the color and the price is right then I recommend them
Reviewer cat lady
Bought for a relative with major foot issues. He loves them - comfortable and flexible. Sturdy without feeling heavy.
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