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 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 Houla R

These shoes were worth every penny! I would buy this store again, service was great!

Reviewer Nancy A Breshears

Over the past four years, I have owned two pairs of these sandals. Best shoes ever, for almost all casual purposes. I have worn them while climbing on waterfalls, in salty beach water, and on land hikes. Nothing fazes them - wash off the sand and salty water, they're good to go. I usually wear them with socks, to keep sand and pebbles out, or for better comfort. Also, sandals with dark (not white) socks tend to look a little less casual - not a dress shoe but OK for most situations. Time to get a new, third, pair, even though the older ones are still wearable. I don't think Propet sandals have a 1000 mile guarantee like the shoes do, and I doubt I have put that many miles on mine, but plenty.

Reviewer Gwiz

They fit perfectly. I need to order more colors!

Reviewer PHILLY BOXBOY

very comfortable I love it ..I have it in blue and gray

Reviewer Dr Lance P Cook

I thought that an easy-on hands-free shoe was a truly novel concept. I immediately tested this function when I received the shoes. I got my foot in on the first try. I think the angle is important. Make sure your toes are lower than your heel when you slide your foot in. The area around the ankle is very firm. I'm concerned that it may hurt if worn for several hours. I found the fit to be true to size. I highly recommend this product.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this review. I hope the information that I've provided helps make your decision a little easier.

Reviewer Farhan Memon

The shoes felt great and are padded well. Just make sure you don't have very wide feet. Made for a great gift.

Reviewer EJB

I wear these around my home and school building.
they fit so perfectly in a Mens 8.5 (I am a woman's 9.5 or 10 usually). they are easy to get on and off (bonus now that I have 4 fractures to my pelvis, then compression break to arm and several breaks to wrist).
Getting around with a walker, or around my school building with out a cane prior to this injury, is easy. good rubber sole for traction but super light weight and flattering - not making my feet look giant.
am on here to buy the last vegan color that I have not gotten since I already have these in black and navy. compliments since first wear too.
don't expect they'll last the year, but at $34, c'mon, it's worth it.