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 Mike & usan
l Love these shoes, super comfortable, but a bit on the large side
Reviewer Lisa Stokes
It is a little long. I typically wear a 13. But I have lost some weight, so that's probably it.
Reviewer C T
Love everything about them. Just wish I bought two pairs when they were on sale 😪
Reviewer Charley Farley
Light, comfortable, durable.
Only thing I’m not a fan of is the tongue of the shoe tends to pull to the side a bit so needs to be adjusted here and there but I also don’t lace em up tightly so hat may impact this
Reviewer Wise Finish
Nice lightweight sneaker!
Reviewer geri chevalier
Great looking shoe, but even more important it's very comfortable! I typically wear size 10 1/2 shoes, but I wear size 11 in Sketchers. Worth trying on a pair somewhere before just ordering them. Great to wear with shorts or jeans.
Reviewer Fiery K
these are very good for skating indeed, specially for freeriding, standing more than 5 hours without walking enough can be painful, in particular if you have flat foot like mine.
Other than that the shoes are fresh, breathable and provide great support for skating and moving, the front is loose while the back (heel) is tight. the shoes are flexible.
I am using them daily, i will come back with comments on durability
Reviewer S Shivinsky
I get compliments on these but they fit a little tight
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