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 Robert P Heckenkamp
The shoe did bend and twist but was lightweight which I really liked. I tried the shoes when my feet were painful and swollen. I liked it!
Reviewer Jill L Engelmann
I still have these shoes and wear them on the regular. I can't wear them when it's wet outside because water gets in, and I had to glue the bottoms onto the shoes as it was starting to come off at the heels. They are dirty, but still very wearable. I think it's time for a fresh pair though, I find myself wearing other shoes more and more as these get older and older. Well worth the purchase though!
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Almost a year later and I still wear them. Usually the loops will break, but no issues yet. I did replace the laces, I wanted a different color (neon green). Fit as expected. I may buy another pair if I can get them at a good price.
Reviewer George Gallo Jr
I like how comfortable it feels walking or standing, but it can come of your feet easily depending on how you use them, and if the chosen size makes the shoe loose.
Reviewer Syed Mazian
for me, it runs a little big, but I can live with it. nice for a casual day out, comfy enough to wear all day. recommend.
Reviewer Misterdee
Converse rocks!
Reviewer T Hadley
These shoes are just what I needed. VERY comfortable! Love the memory foam! If you're and old codger like me with creaky bones, your feet seem harder to reach, i.e., the Velcro strips!
Reviewer W Hiers
they arrived on time and a great price
Reviewer david park
Love the comfort, fits nice and it feels like walking on a cloud. I spend anywhere from 10 to 12 hours on my feet and need comfort, durability and love it.
Reviewer Laura Chapman
Good buy great shoes
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