Salomon Men's XR Crossmax Neutral Trail Running Shoe Reviews

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I purchased these for the sole durability and I haven't been disappointed. I'm a heavier runner 6'2" 200 lbs and often run both street and trail on the same run so having a shoe that can handle both was the impetus behind this purchase. The top of the shoes binds the top of my foot slightly and the shell isn't very flexible. Good durable shoe, but won't win any comfort awards.

After putting in about 500 miles on these shoes, I've got to say I rated them too low. They gradually get more comfortable, but the durability is truly striking. Most of my running shoes show signs of wear a month in, but it took me a good 3 months to see any wear on the outer heal (where I tend to see wear first. I liked these so much I'm buying another pair and re-rating my purchase to a 5.

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I've really just started running, but we get nasty weather in Calgary and I wanted something I could run through the winter with. I'd been using Saucony Men's Grid Trigon 3 Ride I bought a few years ago, and the shoes felt great but they're mesh, and the last thing you want to do is run with literally frozen feet.

The Crossmax are incredible. Excellent grip on snow and ice, to the point where I often just take my crampons off and run without. I've run in -18C and stayed warm, comfortable and nimble. They genuinely are door-to-trail, and I run in mixed terrain, from ravines to sidewalks without a problem.

My only problem is with the arch I've had some twinges in the arch, and I have high arches, although I suspect that will lessen as I beat the shoes up more. Other than that, excellent shoes.

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I bought these one week before my first trail event. The Hyner Trail Challenge is a 16.5 mile event with over 1500 feet of elevation to climb. This year there was an added bonus of what can only be explained as a monsoon with freezing rain, sleet and high winds. The new shoes were definitely put to the test. These shoes gripped all of the mud laden surfaces both uphill and downhill giving me a immense feeling of stability and traction through the muddy and rocky trail. They also helped to stabilize my feet by keeping my ankles from rolling.

I have tried other shoes, but these had no break in period, felt the best and have held up to additional trail runs since the Hyner Trail Challenge. I would highly recommend these to anyone considering a purchase.

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These are a little heavier then some of my previous trail shoes from La Sportiva, Salomon or Vasque, and I was originally not happy with their lack of waterproofing or how they drained if they did get wet. But once I learned they are just not meant for water, and I keep them dry, they have been an awesome additional to my collection of trail shoes.

Their grip is phenomenal, especially for hill climbing. They have lasted quite a few miles, and are showing little signs of wear. I love the Salomon lacing, it is great for when you get something in your shoe on a trail and want to quickly clean it out. If you aren't in a wet area these are great, I would happily recommend them any day.

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This is my second pair of Salomon Crossmax trail running shoes. They are simply the best trail running shoes I have ever had. Of course, everyone's fit, running style, foot shape, and build will determine the best shoe for them, but I wanted to share what I have enjoyed about the Crossmax:

1) Stable shoe: I live in Utah and run some fairly steep, rocky trails. I always feel very stable in this shoe and have yet to turn an ankle (knock on wood!).

2) Soft Sole the shoe combines a soft sole with good protection for the balls of my feet. It is clearly a trail running shoe with the needed plate in the front of the shoe for rocky trails.

3) Breathable I did not order the clima-shield on either pair and have enjoyed how cool these shoes keep my feet on hot summer afternoon runs.

4) Tread While the shoe is intended for "door to trail", I used the Crossmax exclusively on trails. I was happy with the tread on the shoe (prefer it over the Mission tread from Salomon).

5) Life I logged approximately 200 miles this summer in the Crossmax. Given that I am a bit of a burly guy and many of my favorite trails have rocks that are hard on shoes, I was very impressed with how long the shoes last.

Kudos to Salomon, thanks for making such a great shoe. Now, just don't replace the Crossmax with the Mission....PLEASE keep the Crossmax around.

BTW great experience ordering: the shipment arrived promptly.

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Brooks Women's Launch Running Shoe Review

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I tried these new Launch shoes and am very impressed with the support and cushioning. I usually run/train in Brooks Adrenaline ASRs (trail shoe) for the heel stricking support and mid sole support. These Launch are every bit as good (have approx 50 miles on them so far) and they are lighter. I'm hoping to use them to both train for my next marathon and wear in 5 and 10 K races. I'm hoping the lighter shoe will save me time. Always looking for extra seconds, ya know! Update I now have 200+ miles in them and they are my new favorite! Did a PR on a recent 5K and so far have run 15+ miles training runs with good support.

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This is my second pair and I love them. I am an avid runner. I run 4-5 times a week and these are the best shoes I have ever ran in!

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I have bought two pairs of Launch Brooks over the past two years. They are so light and comfortable. Well worth the price. Highly recommended.

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Buy Saucony Women's Omni 11 Running Shoe

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I love this shoe. it has great room in the toe box, fits my heel great. My feet don't burn and it gives them great support. I did go up a full size. I usually wear an 8.5 but bought this in a 9.5. I'm so glad that I did because after running a little, they fit great. I highly recommend them but size up. Also, I like the shoe laces--old fashioned kind that stay tied.

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I have been wearing these shoes for years. I run about 20 miles a week. Love them and have never had any injuries.

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This is a fantastic shoe from a fantastic brand! This shoe provides stability and support for those that need it, and is REALLY COMFORTABLE. I wasn't quite ready to commit to a neutral shoe as I am still getting into running and need stability, and this shoe has definitely delivered. Where there was pain for is just speed now! The mint color is just an added bonus!

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But ONLY if you have really high arches. Otherwise you are going to be quite uncomfortable. The arches are now so high that you almost feel as if your feet have to be tipped to the outside. I found that the first day I ran in them, which was on the treadmill, they made me feel like I was running in quicksand. It was not comfortable and really hurt. The next time I ran, I did so outside, and it was GREAT! I ran a few more times outside in them and then tried the treadmill again and after breaking them in a bit the treadmill was good. They are not very attractive though. They are my 6th pair of Omni's and I'm a much bigger fan of the 8s I started out in! Don't ruin a good thing guys!! I will still always choose Saucony to run in, they make a great shoe.

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Running shoes that fit one person will be too narrow for someone else, too flat for someone else... you have to try them on. I definitely recommend finding a local running store to help you out. I need extra stability in my running shoe, and my toes need ample space to wiggle (other shoes give me blisters on the side of the widest part of my foot, and under my toes) but the Omnis are perfect, every season, right out of the box. I've shopped at my local running store enough times to know that this is always the shoe I end up buying! When they didn't have any in stock and I desperately needed a new pair, I ordered them online. I already knew they were perfect for my feet.

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Reviews of New Balance Infant/Toddler KV650I Running Shoe

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Esp. kids with wide feet. So many shoes I've gotten for my son since he's been walking have been too tight across the middle of his foot. He has high arches too so for anyone with kids with feet like his get the wide or like I will next time--extra wide.

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Nike Mens Dual Fusion TR III Running Shoe Review

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Better than the new one style-wise, at least to me. Weight is ok, breathes well, supportive. Maybe I'm the wrong person to consult about fashion though...

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Great Pair of Shoes, I'm happy with this purchase...They're Comfortable, Light and very aesthetic... I bought it for my Hubby and he loves them!

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they are very confortable, goes very much is everything. i really like this tennis and i really am glad i bought it!

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Great Shoes....Very nice colors. Very good Fit. My Sons loved them as well as my daughters. Cushioned soles are great...

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Skechers Active Women's Flex To The Max Slip On Review

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This shoe is comfortable, being I work on hard floors of a hospital. I have gotten several compliments on how funky they are. The colors can match any color outfit I am wearing and the finish on the just rolls off water and any spills.

and most of all it is just a Gemini thing beg to be different to keep from being bored. (smile) even at the age of 63.

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The shoes are very nice.Bright colors and just plain fun to wear. Not high quality. Comfortable. I originally purchased to wear to gym. These came up in my search for running shoes. Not enough padding for running. I am keeping anyway because they are such fun looking shoes. Comfortable for shopping and everyday. Not for high intense exercise.

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I get so many compliments on these that it's not even funny, but not great gym shoes. They seriously lack support.

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I am a collector of colorful shoes and these cuties really fit the bill. Adorable just not comfortable. I found the shoe too narrow in the toe area and when walking the blue vinyl stripe cut into my foot. So sad to have to return these.

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This shoe love the fun color. Didn't realize it was slip on and no tie, so didn't like that so ended up cutting those strings out and purchased colored strings to tie, but don't work the best.

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Cheap Superfeet Black DMP Premium Insoles

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these are to replace identical pair. Very simply with these in, my feet don't hurt. If you are going to do serious walking or running, get proper support such as these give. $10 less expensive than the local running store.

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First I would like to state that before you buy any inserts, I suggest finding out what type of arch your feet have. There are websites on line that can tell you how to do a simple test to find out. Just google it, it only takes a few minutes, and then you can be sure you are purchasing the right inserts for you. After finding out I have a medium to low arch, I went to Superfeet's website and started reading about the different inserts they offer. The Black DMP inserts were suggested for those who are standing on their feet for long lengths of time. I should also mention that you should consider some other factors. (age, weight, height, etc.) These all might play a role into why you are experiencing foot pain. And I might also add that these inserts are not miracle inserts. For me, it took about a week of wearing them until my feet and joints really took notice. I'm 5'11" and about 200lbs, and I work in a factory where I stand on my feet for 8-10 hours a day, 5-6 days of the week. I've tried every shoe insert you can find from your local drug store. And every time, those inserts would help for a few months but eventually would wear thin and lose effectiveness. Superfeet states that their inserts should last about a year if taken care of properly. I certainly hope they do. I've been using these Black DMP inserts for about two months now, and I have to say I've noticed a major difference. I used to have sore feet and my heels would have sharp pain in them from time to time. Since using this product, those problems are almost non-existent. I say almost, because being on your feet for that many hours is going to create some exhaustion no matter what you have in your shoe.

While I'm very satisfied with their performance, I still feel that they are kind of expensive. These inserts cost more than my work boots I use them in. If Superfeet lowered the price on their inserts to let's say $25.00 instead of $40.00, they would get a five star rating from me.

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Fitment:

The forefoot on these is a bit smaller than normal Superfeet (green, blue, black, etc). This was not a problem for me, with shoe size men's 11.5 US.

These have the same plastic support as regular Superfeet Black. That means they are the lowest arch profile from Superfeet, with Blue being the middle, and Green being the highest. This is too low for me, as the middle level (Blue, Orange) is the lowest I can comfortably get away with.

Comfort:

The DMP forefoot, at least for me, is not the cloud of cushion I was expecting. The top material does feel smooth and luxurious when sliding your foot in and out. Forefoot material flexability is medium, where Green would be most structured, and Orange would be soft and floppy, as Orange is all comfort foam (love it).

You can indeed see the impression of your foot, learned into the forefoot. But I do not get the sensory feel that this DMP is much more comfortable than black or blue, since the DMP just is not thick enough to either offer much cushion, or much depth for the foot impression. After all, it must still allow your forefoot to fit in most shoes.

My personal review for me is a 3, but overall I see this product as a 4 for the general market. I still think Orange is better for most instances; very darn comfortable.

For the record, I have Superfeet Green, Blue, Black, Black DMP, Orange, Merino White, and Three-Quarter. The brand has completely changed my life, as I am still in my 20s, and am big into rugby and other physical activity. I was previously strongly considering surgery for my right foot, since the arch is so weak. Not anymore.

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This is an excellent product. Sometimes as expensive as the shoes but worth it if you tend to have foot problems. I have two pair of these and love them. After you wear them for awhile, you can take them out of your shoes and actually see the difference between your feet in the way they impact the ground. I will not buy a pair of shoes without buying DMP's to place in them.

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I have several pairs of the green and orange Superfeet insoles that I have been happy with, so I was excited to try the range topping memory foam model. That excitement, however, was quickly followed by extreme disappointment and buyers remorse!

I wear a 10.5D Men's shoe and have a normal arch with a mild over-pronation. I started with the size "E" insole that is supposed to fit up to a Men's 11. It was way too small. Easy enough..., I returned them and ordered the next size up. It was definately longer, but still not wide enough to cover the full width of my "normal" width 10.5D Asics running shoes (as I discovered later). I was more focused on the length when I cut them and tried to cover the (what appeared to be a slight) width issue with my angle of cut. Thinking all was good, I went to the gym for a test run. The small width issue is a problem! The size of the insole becomes noticable and is a "comfort issue" after running for 30 minutes or more. The other issue that I had is that the start of the arch support is significantly shorter than my foot, and the design of the shoe, which also affects lasting comfort ("shorter," in that it starts closer to the heel and ends before my arch).

After my $50 expirement, I am back to my stock Kayano insoles in my running shoes as they are more comfortable for that use. As for the Superfeet Black DMP's, I went ahead and kept them, since I had already trimmed, but I stuck them in some golf shoes I rarely have time to use.

I would caution others to be very careful on the fittment before buying these online and more importantly before cutting them!

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New Balance Men's MO1520 Multi Sport Shoe Reviews

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I became a loyal customer of New Balance about 6 years ago and am HAPPY to wear them anywhere. I bought the 1520's (size 13, normally 12) at the New Balance Store just before a trip to Seneca Rocks WV about 5 months ago. I couldn't wait to get there and try them out. I have put 10-15 miles a month on these shoes since the purchase.

They are waterproof right up to the point you get ankle deep in water. Great for around town or campus street puddle type water, creek or stream crossing... NOT! The whole getting in a bath tub and staying dry is a LIE!

I found these very comfortable to walk in, no break in time required. No foot pain from walking over rocks, roots, or other trail dangers. Grip on the rocks at Seneca was most impressive. Scrambling across the Summit at Seneca, trailing Dolly Sods, and Monongahela National Forest was confident and rewarding.

I have wet them down, scrapped them on rocks, and scuffed the tread. They are still in great condition with no tears, no seam failures or glue issues, Gore-tex still works, netting on shoe only has one small snag on tongue, and the tread is still optimal. However, I do not wear them in the city, only on the trail. I really like the extra traction and protection on the instep part of the shoes, great addition.

The only thing I would change is the lacing system. Not a big fan of the cloth loops New Balance uses, the lacing system is the only reason I ever replace a pair of New Balance shoes. Loops fail well before the shoe ever gets close to end of service. I suggest they would re-think this design.

Over all I am happy with my purchase.

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Pros

-great hiking or ultra-light backpacking shoe

-heavier and more solid than pure trail-running shoes; good stability and durability, held up well on back country trip

-GREAT traction on scrambling class 2 or 3 rock

-waterproof

Cons

-this Last seems to run smaller and narrower than typical NB Lasts: I am a 9.5-EE in all NB running or cross-training shoes, and fit a 10-EEEE in these

-would benefit from a antimicrobial footbed or lining; gets pretty smelly after 4 days backcountry

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I am a New Balance believer. They fit me great. I will say that I am generally between 8 and 8.5 and these 8.5 shoes fit snug. The eeee size is more like a ee. I read this on other sites so I made sure and chose the larger size. The shoes are great looking and wonderful for hiking and just walking the street. Built really well and have a firm sole for great stability. They are built great and great looking shoes. I would definitely recommend.

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I love New Balance. I have a 4E foot and finding a good fit is near impossible. I got these and the fit was perfect as expected. They were immediately comfortable. No break in required. Took them all over Joshua Tree National Park. I never had to look twice at my feet, no bother, no slip, no pain. Good cushion at the heal. Nice and aggressive sole for traction. Joshua is all rocks and more rocks. My only question is, should I buy a second pair now or chance that they will be out of stock?

Revision

It is now August and I see some problems with the shoe's design. There is a lot of exposed stitching over the toe area. It is starting to fray. Other shoes have this area free of stitching for that purpose. The toe area is likely to receive the most wear and NB designers need to re-evaluate this approach.

Another problem is the shoe string. I wish they would use a mechanical tighten device. I finds that the string is often coming undone. This is a hazard when climbing/hiking over rocks and uneven trails.

Otherwise, it is by far the most comfortable shoe I have to date.

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Shoe is fabulous in concept but so undersized and over-narrow as to be almost unwearable unless one goes up a size and a width minimum.

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Reviews of ASICS Women's GEL-Kinetic 3 Running Shoe

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The Gel Kinetic is designed for overpronators, it is a stability shoe. If your feet tend to collapse to either the inside or the right with each step, this is the shoe for you. Its almost safe to assume all the negative reviews come from people who don't know their feet. Don't learn the painful, blistering way... get a professional to help you find an appropriate shoe, don't just buy it because theyre "Hot"

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I have had great luck with these shoes. I've run many miles in them in the last year and a half and I'm only getting a new pair because I am supposed to...not because they are falling apart. Love them!

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Let me first say I love the way these shoes look! I was so bummed that the fit was not more accurate to the description. The heel/ankle support sits much higher on the ankle than my other Asics. The arch support is more substantial than I believe was described. Overall, if you need more ankle and arch support, these would be a great shoe. For someone who is a neutral pronator, these shoes are not for you.

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I Bought this shoe for my daughter who had to have these running shoes. She ran just a little, she mostly did walking in these shoes and the soles are peeling away from the gel layer in the heel area after only 2 mos of moderate wear. This is the first time I've had a problem with ASICS running shoes. Needless to say I'm very dissapointed. For the price they should last longer than 2 months. We Will be returning the shoes.

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I haven't used it very much yet, but so far it seems great. It is very comfortable and for the first time a pair of sneakers fits perfectly to my wide feet. I think the sizing is a bit larger than usual (my shoesize is usually 8 and I ordered a 7.5) so I advice going to a store and trying it on (like I did) before buying it. I wanted the darkest color but I didn't know if I would like the lime part of the shoes. It is actually pretty!!! The lime part is very discreet. As I said, so far, so good.

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Review of Tretorn Otto Canvas Boat Shoe

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I sent these back. The 10D was extremely narrow, even for a D, and too long, even for a 10. Overall, they just look cheap. Definitely not the quality I expected for the price.

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Was looking around for a nice pair of boat shoes, these were perfect. Cheap but very comfortable to wear, fitting for smart casual wear or really any occasion.

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These are the second pair I have bought from Amazon, and I am again very impressed by the look, quality and comfort of these shoes. They look a lot more expensive than what they cost. I'm not convinced of the 'massage technology' feature as the foam inserts are quite flat, but that aside, an overall great shoe.

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Make sure you get the right size since the sizes listed are European. I had to exchange my first pair. Other than that, the shoes are stylish, lightweight, and much more comfortable than they look.

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I wasn't planning on buying these but Van would not make the shoe I wanted in my size. Now i'm glad that Vans would not oblige. I love my Tretorn's, they fit perfectly and look even better on than they do in the picture! Very happy with this purchase and Tretorn has a new customer for life :)

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Review of Diadora Men's Eleven LT MG Soccer Shoe

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I got this pair of shoes for my son. They look just as good as was shown on the webpage. Of course I will have to wait for the expert opinion (my son's comments) to come in before I can conclusively state that I did a great job. But until then, I think I got a great deal here with these nice soccer shoes.

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Order these i recieved them very quick and good order they were just a bit small i returned them and it was no problem at all

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I always buy Diadora boots and these have lived up to the expectations. They are exactly what I wanted and more!

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Love this shoes. And the price was incredible. I had diadora shoes and in the past, then I owned umbro ad Adidas. But now that I bought diadora again I don't think I'll buy any other brand.

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Review of Vibram FiveFingers Women's Alitza Shoes Black/Blue/Green

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The Alitza is absolutely my favorite Vibram style! Not only are they exceptionally attractive, but they are extremely comfortable. I have a problem with a nerve on the underside of my feet around the ball area and extending behind the second and third toes. It's nearly impossible for me to walk on a hardwood floor, but the Alitza enables me to walk and exercise with no pain. I have been wearing Vibrams for at least three years and have accumulated around thirty pair. I love the stretch ribbon that crosses the top of this style. Aside from this beautiful blue and green pair, I have the dark purple, orchid and pink, black and gray, and solid black. I love these for yoga class, every day activities, low impact aerobics, and step class.

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Ordered this item and received it today... I received a fake. As soon as I opened the package I noticed the colors were off. The ribbons and leather portions look much duller than the pictures. On trying them on I could tell that the material between the toes was not quite sitting right. It is bunchy and comes up onto the top portion of the toes. This is not my first pair of Vibrams, so I know the quality that the shoes are. After I got home, I looked at the picture, which shows a completely different material between the toes. I went to the Vibram website, and the weight of the shoes I received is less that the actual weight. I was very upset, as I paid $70 for them. I contacted Amazon and they processed a refund and had me reorder the shoes with free expedited shipping. I will update this review when I get the replacement pair. Hopefully this was a one off mistake and will be fixed with the new order.

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I really like the color, materials, construction. Shipping was fast and packaging was good. Mistakenly, I didn't order the right size. I have other shoes that are size 37 and fit well. I really WANTED the shoes to fit, but after logging onto the Vibram FiveFingers website to see how the shoes should fit, I realized that the shoes weren't fitting properly. I couldn't see the 'toe jam stoppers' the little bit of rubber that protects the tips of the toes. I read over other reviews and Vibram's chart which recommends shoe sizes by name/style. I clearly ordered incorrectly. I will order this type of shoe again, and likely in more colors.

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This is my second pair of Vibram Five Fingers and I love them but I was disappointed that soul on the toes pulled away from the top. I still wear them but my first pair didn't do this.

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Cheap Nike Men's Air Relentless II Running

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Exactly as advertised. Shipped properly and timely. Fit my daughter perfectly, size consistent with standard. Good looking sneakers as well

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I have tried other gym shoes, but none comes close. I have tried some other brands, but none stand up to 45 minutes on an elliptical like Nikes do. Hands down the best gym shoe with the best arch support. They do run a little narrow. I am female and always purchase wide or men's to get the width I need for my wide feet.

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