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 Kimberly M Watkins
I LOVE THESE! I was looking for something I could wear for workouts at home that weren’t heavy or bulky like my sneakers, but that had some support and traction. These were PERFECT! The men’s were the only ones I could find solid black in, so that’s why I got those over women’s. I guessed at the size, I’m normally an 11 or 11 1/2 in women’s and got a large, and they fit but still have a little bit of extra room, but it hasn’t bothered me. I’ve also used them at work a couple times when my work shoes were bothering my feet but I needed something, and these totally worked! Great product!
Reviewer jolu
Not quite the Tru-Fit arch was a little too tight had to loosen up the shoestrings quite a bit toe area ( big toe ) was a bit snug.
Reviewer Margaret Garone
These are as snappy and well-made as Vans for half the price. I've worn boating slip-ons since I was a little kid, and these are as good or better than most of the brand-name leaders. Very satisfied, will buy again once I wear these out.
Reviewer Victoria Hvostik
I find the Fitsmart Low comfortable and easy to wear around town. Support is not great, especially in the area around the ball of the foot; it almost feels more like a slipper than a shoe & you wouldn't want to go hiking or standing all day in these. They do run a bit long and narrow - I dropped 1/2 a size and added a width to get it to be perfect, which it now is. It's a very nice looking shoe and fits perfectly into the "dress sneaker" category. I'd buy them again, which I can't say for all of my shoes, but again I want to caution that they are not designed for all-day standing or extensive walking; they are casual, light-duty shoes.
Reviewer Val Martino
They are comfortable, only one thing I wish I would have gotten some a bit wider, but still nice
Reviewer T Brettschneider
This shoes are very comfortable and resistance, i bought a second pair. The only complain is that 1 year after the sole began to felt apart.
Reviewer CLG in NYC
This is my second pair. These shoes are really comfortable and they held up for 2 years.
Reviewer C Pink
Purchased to wear at the gym.They took one afternoon to break in.I used to wear the saucony kinvara which cost around $100,and has a 4mm heel to toe,which made the cartlidge on my heel hurt after running on the treadmill.The Propel Vista has a 8 mm heel to toe which seems to have stopped my heel from hurting after each run on a treadmill.The Propel Vista is described as a street runner,but they work great for treadmill running,and they only cost $40 ,and are just as comfortable as Saucony's more expensive runners.Will purchase again.
Reviewer Houla R
These shoes were worth every penny! I would buy this store again, service was great!
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