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Adidas Men's Powerband 3.0 Golf Shoes Review

Adidas 2010 Men's Powerband 3.0 Golf Shoe
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have 4 pairs of Powerband 3.0 in:

(leather / toe / stripes)

white / white / black

white / silver / green

black / black /silver

white / blue / silver

white / black / silver

I also have:

Adidas Tour 360 ($180

Adidas Adipure ($250)

Foot Joy Contours ($90)

Ecco Street Premier ($140)

In comparison to the Powerband 3.0:

Adidas Tour 360 ($180 Similar but slightly heaver, and I don't think they look as good.

Adidas Adipure ($250 Very very heavy (all leather), always look dirty, difficult to clean (I have white)

Foot Joy Contours ($90) Really high off the ground, make my feet sore on the bottom, look goofy.

Ecco Street Premier ($140) Zero stability, too wide, no support, probably wore them 3 or 4 times total, now i just wear them when I mow the lawn, also look goofy in black.

Cleaning the Powerband 3.0:

I put all 4 pairs in the washing machine for 2 hours with bleach and detergent. These come out brand new every time. I bet my oldest pair has been through the wash 8 times.

Sizing:

I think that they run true to size. I usually get wide but I have a pair of medium that I am able to wear without a problem.

My Review:

The Powerband 3.0 are by far more comfortable and better looking than any other pair of shoes I own. I do not believe that there is any down side to these shoes. I will purchase these as long as Adidas offers them with the same quality and comfort.

Wear and tear:

I think that if your going to play 3 or more times per week it is worth it to have 2 pairs. Color is not important but allowing the leather to dry naturally is. Rotating between 2 pairs of shoes will extend the life of the shoes beyond wearing each pair every day until they wear out.

Shoe colors and my opinion about how they look:

white/white/black

black/black/silver

Basically these are solid white and black. I wear them mostly with pants. Remember to wear black socks with black shoes otherwise when you look down at the ball you'll be constantly reminded that you look like a goof ball.

white/silver/green My favorite color combo! They go with much more than you would expect. I don't know why but they do. Maybe because the green has a little blue in it? Or the silver toe is neutral.

white/blue/silver

white/black/silver

The blue is navy blue so its really close to black. I know that they also come in dark green. I think that they look better with shorts than pants. Usually I stick to the the shoes that have matching leather and toe colors with pants.

Closer to the ground:

Adidas has a marketing campaign about how close to the ground their shoes are. I think it matters a little bit. I noticed that Foot Joys are not that close to the ground. I feel as though being closer to the ground provides me better balance. However, it could all be in my head.

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I was a little apprehensive about the comfort level of this shoe before buying it because I've always worn FootJoy's (and they've always been comfortable). However, after playing 5 rounds, not only have they proven to be comfortable, but I feel they are actually more functional toward my Golf swing. I tend to sway in my golf swing, but these shoes help me keep a better balance during my swing. I will usually let the weight shift from the inside of my right foot to the right side of my right foot during my backswing, but these shoes definitely help keep me in place.

GREAT SHOE!!

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Great water proof golf shoes. Looks hot even a year or so later. What else can I say? Go buy it now!

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Haven't had a chance to wear them on the course yet, but out of the box they are all that I expected. Light weight, obvious god traction. Now if they are truly water proof I will be really pleased. Good price, really fast shipping. Could not be happier thus far.

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the powerband are the best shoes I've seen in golf

excellent performance, but the best is its design, with those i never fell like old player

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Buy Nike Women's In Season TR 2 Running

Nike Women's In-Season TR 2 - Black / Metallic Silver-White, 7 B US
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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After I broke my foot the memory foam sockliner was like walking on a cloud. I love this shoe and would buy them in every color in my size.

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I hate wearing tennis shoes because they are often heavy and make my feet look huge ... these Nikes are super comfortable -I've even worn them with dress slacks!

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The shoes have a gel filled insole and are designed to be slipped on. I love them, but if you have wide feet or find it difficult to bend over and wrestle your feet into shoes, they aren't for you. The uppers are thick fabric with stretch and are very snug, would probably be uncomfortable for a wide foot.

I appreciated the quick delivery.

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I already had a pair so when it was time for a new pair I chose this style again. Great product

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This is the 3rd In-Season TR2 I've purchased. My first pair was orange and black for my grandchildren's school colors; the 2nd was the gray and green for my work out shoe, and this last one (black) I purchased for my all around walking shoe. This shoe is a fantastic fit, the insole is no cushy ... there isn't enough words to say how marvelous this shoe is. Nike should make a whole bunch more.

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Best ECCO Men's Yucatan Sandal Deals

ECCO Men's Yucatan Sandal,Bison/Black/Black,40 EU
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have plantar fasciitis which means that walking creates heel pain unless I use my orthopedic inserts. Orthopedic inserts and sandals are not an attractive combination so I sought out sandals that were built to accommodate "problem feet". I have several pairs of ECCO shoes that were recommended by a podiatrist and they work exceptionally well. Extending this train of thought, I went and purchased these ECCO sandals to see if I could obtain good results. Having worn them daily for a few weeks I find that they work great without the orthopedic inserts and I don't have any heel pain. They are more expensive than other brands but they are worth it in my opinion. Nice styling, superb build quality and great comfort pretty much sums up my experience with these sandals.

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These sandals are the most commfortable I've ever had-far better than Birkenstock. I have very flat feet and proper support is parmonut. Normally, I wear Murray Space Shoes. Wearing my ECCOs is like walking downhill, all the way.

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Have tried them all, this is the best. Not cheap, about 100 dollars, but lasts at least a year with heavy wear. Good support for the arches, fastening straps work well. It takes a long time for them to break down and need replacement. Great product.

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I've worn Birkenstock sandals for years. When the time came to buy some new ones, I couldn't find the Birks that I like in my size. I bought some El-cheapo sandals at a chain shoe store, and after wearing them for just a couple of days, my feet were killing me. Needing something else, I decided to get my first pair of ECCO Yucatan sandals.

Let me tell you, they are worth every penny. The arch support is amazing. The material used to make the treads doesn't slip, even on my back porch after it rains. The leather straps are first rate. My feet don't hurt, even after walking a mile on my neighborhood streets.

I may ultimately go back to my hippy-style, slip on Birks, but for now, I love my ECCOs

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Tried three pairs of ECCO Yucatans over three successive years and finally gave up. First year extremely comfortable but then developed a horrible footbed smell that I couldn't get rid of and pitched. Next year advertised a new antimicrobial footbed, enjoyed them for the summer and odor problems pretty much eliminated BUT the material cover (like the previous year) started to delaminate, the cloth went all stringy.

Well, I thought perhaps I had just got them wet too many times, cut the shreds off down to the rubber base and tolerated them. The sole covering is very comfortable... when it is intact. Last summer I found them on sale, and like a fool bought them again. They are truly very comfortable, offer great support and look good too. I babied them throughout the summer, kept them dry, wore them mostly indoors BUT by the end of the fall the foot cover AGAIN began to delaminate. At $80-100 a shot I just can't get suckered again. Bought a pair of Tevas and, while not as stylish, or airy, offer good support and are show absolutely no wear after walking and hiking for months. ECCO needs to really do some value reengineering on these. It can be done. I have a pair of Montrail light hikers and they have lasted for over 15 years or heavy use and are just starting to show their age. KEENS, although not as comfortable, wear very well. Just such a disappointment with these ECCOS I really feel like Charlie Brown and the football after three successive years of failure with these sandals. Can't say I didn't give them a huge chance.

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Cheap ZemGear Ninja Low - Barefoot Minimal Shoes - Black/Black

ZemGear Ninja Low - Barefoot Minimal Shoes - Black/Black / X-Small
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I bought these shoes to try out barefoot running. I have been very interested in trying this since I first heard about it. If you search the web you will find an evangelical community supporting going barefoot, and as a person who has now tried it, I will add my voice to the choir. I use these to run, walk around the house, practice martial arts and someday I'd like to be able to wear them to work! Now you will recognize these split toe shoes as the famous "ninja shoes" that are called "Tabi" in Japan. I was surprised to learn that in Japan until recently rugged tabi shoes like the ZEM Boots were the shoes of choice for construction workers, farmers and any outdoor heavy labor. Being able to sensitively feel the ground is considered more important than protecting your feet in impenetrable cases (like steel toed boots). They are technically called Jika Tabi, literally; tabi that touch the earth, as compared to the cloth soled shoes that are for indoor/ceremonial use.

These shoes have an extremely thin sole that allows you to feel everything under you foot, I tell frieds that ask, "If I step on a penny, I know if it was heads or tails!" The foot feel is better than the more expensive barefoot runners like Vibrum Five Fingers, which I also own and love. Training on sharp pea gravel is an absolute party of sensation that make your brain tingle...

You might think that if I really wanted a barefoot running experience I would simply run barefooted, however I can say from painful experience that this is a tough nut to crack in the modern environment. If I try to run even a mile totally barefoot it's almost certain that eventually I will land hard on an isolated small stone, goathead, or piece of glass. The pain produced by this experience means that you spend the whole time anticipating such experiences. This results in a paranoid running experience rather than a joyful one. I can say that with a little training these very thin soles are enough to allow running with confidence on fairly difficult surfaces. *wrote this 6 months ago, I'm making significant progress running barefoot, but these are still best whenever you want to sightsee rather than watching your surface, great for hiking and rough country scrambling!

Finally, the price is right, there are starting to be a number of minimalist shoes out there, but none of them are carrying a minimalist price tag. Once you are hooked on the experience, you will probably spring for VFFs but these are a good starting space. In fact even with my high priced minimalist shoes I still often choose to take out my ZEM Boots, I own both these low tops and the higher top split toes now. If you run in the cold, the high tops are a good choice. I haven't tried the round toes yet though they may be a little easier look to pull off in public. Eventually you get used to everybody asking you, "What are those things on your feet?" it happens even with the all black shoes, though maybe a little less with round toes.

Try them, and prepare to be surprised.

**Addendum 9 months later, still love these shoes, I have turned many people on to them who are also impressed. They do wear along the seam of the sole and upper on both the outer and inner edge. Also for me they wear on this seam a little at the heal. Still very great life for the price, though I mod them with a line of shoe goo on this seam. Some of my friends have preferred the round toe version for their foot shape. I still prefer the split toe for the added stability during toe spring phase and hard lateral direction changes.

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Love these shoes. I am a martial artist and I was looking for a nice light weight practical shoe that i could wear during practice. This shoe is perfect. A little snug and first. But after I engaged in a few kicks and jumps they loosened up. They are now very comfortable. They are true to size, in that they are exactly the size of your foot. which is why they fit so snug at first. Nevertheless, great for an indoor workout. Because of the material you can take them to the beach too.

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I know these are not indicated as water shoes on the product description, but they came up on Amazon's drop down search when that was what I was looking for, so I thought I'd give them a try. They are just what I was looking for since I do water aerobics as well as swim at my gym, and I hate conventional clunky water shoes which are made for the outdoors. These shoes are light weight, attractive, and comfortable, and everyone wants to know where I found them!

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I purchased these shoes back on 11/13/11. I wear a size 13 shoe, but got these in a 12 so they would fit snug. Getting them in a size 12 was a good decision. I would recommend that anyone would go a size lower than their sneaker size. I use these for my martial arts and MMA classes. They are extremely comfortable and don't scratch or scuff my partners when we're practicing moves. My only complaint is that they began to wear after about 4.5 months, and after 6 months the bottom of both shoes are worn out. I think I'm going to purchase a more expensive pair of these to see if they last longer. Otherwise, these are very good for my training purposes. Will definitely buy again.

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Well having some expectations about this piece of footwear,I must admit I am a little disappointed.While the construction of it is well done the "universal" type fit that it states small med. large you get the idea leaves abit to be desired.the big toe section is fine but were your small toes go are the problem area.They will not fill out enough unless you are a size 11-11 1/2 maybe.the rest of the fit is good.and the "bare foot"feel is exactly that.The heal section can feel off and cause some pressure issues because your heal may not fit inside of the "heal cup" once again due to the universal fit.This is all coming from someone who has flat feet.That may or may not have some effect on the fit.Perhaps the ones that are not the Tabi style fit better.

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Review of Brooks Men's Mach 14 Spike Running Shoe

Brooks Men's Mach 14 Spike Running Shoe,Neon Blue/Neon Green/Black,8 D US
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Brooks has yet to disappoint me. We have 5 runners in the family and we all now wear Brooks road shoes. Bought these for my son for his Cross Country season. They are light weight and do the trick.

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Son cut 4 min off his time this year using these shoes. He loves them. Earn his Varsity letter and went to State with team.

Buy Aetrex Women's X532 Boss Runner

Aetrex Women's X532 Reina Running Shoe,Silver/Blue,10.5 W US
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I am a 28 yo with a history of knee injuries, over-pronator, and I love to run. I have not run outside for a few years, because I fear more injuries. I have decided to try again, but for this I needed a really solid, supportive, shock absorbing shoe, because I won't risk more months of physical therapy. This is the very best I found! I have compared it with the Saucony Stabil CS2 (too flexible, too light, did not seem shock absorbent enough, also too wide in the toe box) and the Brooks Addiction 10, which is a solid shoe, but just wasn't as comfortable as the Aetrex. It does run a bit big (I am normally a size 6 in running shoes, and got this one in a size 5, to fit perfectly). The shoe is very comfortable, and my knees feel great after a long run outside. Running in these shoes makes me feel invincible!

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I used to include jogging in my workouts for years but when I reached my mid 30s, I had issues with not only my knees having sharp pains but more shin splints and soon after, aching in my heels and arches. I went to 2 different shoe speciality places and both are saying different things and recommend different shoes. One recommends Saucony for me and the other Aetrex. My last purchase, I thought I'd give the Aetrex X532 a try. I was told that I'm a size 8XW in shoe size however I was concerned that from the start, these shoes were way too 'loose'. The shoe specialist insisted that I had to get used to them because I was simply wearing the 'wrong' size and shoe for so long that I had to adjust to what my feet needed. Well, a year later they are still too loose!

Now at 40yrs old, I started working out again after recovering from health issues and regardless if I use these for an aerobics class, jog / run in these, I find that they slide in the heel too much. Granted they have PLENTY of toe box space the most I've EVER had...I can spread my toes out like a hand easily in there. Now I'm that ready to really start running consistently, I am desperately trying to find the 'right' shoe for me.

Years ago, I wore New Balance then discovered Saucony Omni shoes and stuck to that model for about 10yrs. (each version changes a smidge)...

Although I think I could wear these in a size 8wide vs 8xw, I don't believe that it will address the way the heel fits. Since there is no way to adjust the heel (vs the front portion of your foot) I'd say this particular model is best for those with thicker / wider HEELS. If you'd like to consider aesthetics as part of your options, this is in no way an 'attractive' shoe. It's wide, bulky and very orthopedic looking.

In closing although I asked for a running / jogging shoe, I think I was sold what she could fit me into as these are an EXTREMELY heavy and VERY wide shoe in comparison to Saucony and New Balance brands. If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears!!

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Excellent motion control and orthotic friendly. Have been wearing the Reina Runner for several years and have never been disappointed in it's performance.

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Although the shoe is made well it seemed to run very large. I had to return this item for that reason. Also not the best deal as far as the price goes. Got another pair that fit better from the same manufacturer for almost half the price on Amazon. Maybe it is discontinued but I sure dont care!

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These running shoes gives you the most support. They are heavy, but I love the support. I have tried other brands, but aetrex is the best.

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Review of adidas Women's Duramo 4 Running Shoe

adidas Women's Duramo 4 Running Shoe,Black/Black/Half Ink,6 M US
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This shoe is awesome for running. I feel these are better than the Saucony shoes I used to wear. There is just enough cushioning and medium bounce in these shoes. I normally buy .5 size larger in running shoes, but in these I did not have to buy up. Buy your true street shoe size. There is good support for my medium arch and the heel cups my heel perfectly and with this shoe my ankles get the proper support and do not feel weak after running.

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Love these shoes they are light, comfortable, cute, and makes me feel really athletic. They inspire to me run and I can wear them with jeans and they are still cute.

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I use this shoe at the gym and for running. It does the job and looks good at the same time. Highly recommended!

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I've just use them twice for running and they are great, very confortable, fit well. I thought the interior was pink but it's actually hot lava.

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I am not a runner. I am 54, and I walk 2 miles every day at lunchtime. I went to a Fleet Feet store, and the shoe they recommended and the one that fit best was an Adidas running shoe. It was a higher end model that unfortunately I could not afford ($165 with the inserts they wanted to sell me, too). I looked on Amazon and came up with these instead. They are okay. They fit a little large on me I have a lot of room at the end of my toes. They were not comfortable the first few times I wore them. I ended up buying a pair of Dr. Scholls' Active Series inserts, and that has helped some. I am a little disappointed these don't feel better on my feet. They are just okay, and if I can find something that feels and fits better, I will retire these to just casual use and won't wear them on my daily walks. If my feet don't feel right, I am miserable all over.

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Buy Nike Women's NIKE LUNARGLIDE+ 4 WMNS RUNNING SHOES

Nike Women's NIKE LUNARGLIDE+ 4 WMNS RUNNING SHOES 6
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I Love these shoes. . .only problem is that I found them much cheaper at the Finish Line on line @ FinishLine.com $59.98 $69.98 on SALE!!! Hurry they are going FAST!!

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Love these shoes, great cushion. I run in these, do boot camp in them and have had no issues! also, they are so cute

Review of PUMA Whirlwind Jr Sneaker (Little Kid/Big Kid)

PUMA Whirlwind Jr Sneaker,Dark Denim/High Risk Red/White,6.5 M US Big Kid
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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My daughter loves her new Puma's. The color and fit were perfect. She wants another pair in a different color.

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The shoes looked great and my daughter loved them. They do seem to run on the small side however.I returned the size 5 and received a size 5.5 in return.

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puma the quality on these was very poor, and i always wear puma to work too bad my next pair are a nike

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The product arrived on time, what I expected to purchase recommended. I had no problem with my purchase. very well.

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I am a big fan of Puma shoes, and these don't disappoint at all. The shoes are really light and fun to wear. My kid's favorite shoes.

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Skechers Women's Shape Ups XF - Accelerators Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker Reviews

Skechers Women's Shape Ups XF - Accelerators Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker white/silver/pink sz 6
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I have to say that I'm in love with the new XF line from Skechers! I already own a pair of "regular" Skechers Shape-Ups and I really wanted something lower to wear while jogging on my treadmill. I decided to give the Accelerators a try and I am so happy that I did -they are awesome! The kinetic wedge seems to be a different material than the kinetic wedge in my regular Shape-Ups. I don't know how to describe it other than it's more of a smooth, shiny rubber and seems to be more durable than the original kinetic wedge. I have the light blue/silver Accelerators, but I like them so much that I'm going to purchase the black version. Another thing that I really like about these shoes is the mesh paneling. My feet don't get as hot in them. I've also noticed that the insole is different from the original Shape-Ups. It's a smooth material and has more perforated holes for breathablity. I'm so pleased with these shoes that I won't go back to the original Shape-Ups. These are fantastic for athletic activity and definitely more stable. FYI -I've found that these shoes run true to size. Enjoy!

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I have a lower back issue which flares up when I do alot of walking, and bought these on the recommendation of a friend. I balked at the $100 price tag, but as we were headed to the state fair for the day I sucked it up and bought them. I'm so glad I did. I made it through the entire day without any problem and thse are now my favorite shoes for just about everything except going to work (I would wear them there to, but we're not allowed to wear sneakers.) As soon as I put them on I noticed my posture changed, I usually make a conscious effot to walk with good posture and these made me do it without having to think about it. My one complaint is they are not aesthetically pleasing. I bought the black and blue ones which seemed the least oldladyish. (I'm 27, I shouldn't hve to wear granny shoes!) Under jeans they are not as noticably weird looking as they are on the shelf at the store. I really wish sketchers would put out some work appropriate ones. If you have lower back pain, try these. Just put on a pair and walk around the shoe dept of your local store. You won't be able to leave without a pair.

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I bought a pair of XF-Accelerators for mt Granddaughter for her Birthday and she just loves them.

Skechers says that the shoes take some getting used to, but she was wearing them from the minute she opened the box with not a single problem. No getting used to, no learning to walk differently, nothing.

Maybe it is because she was a figure skater for 14 years and so is used to having to balance when standing without side support and has good ankle strength from her skating. I don't know but in any case she has been wearing them for about a month now and the only complaint she has about them was that they need to have a wider selection of colors. Not that the colors they have are bad, but she likes some colors they don't currently offer in this particular model of shoe though they do offer the colors she likes in other models but those models don't have the same features she wanted that this model does have. Perhaps when they are out for a longer time Sketchers may widen the selection of colors further.

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I have just purchased the XF sneakers after trying on several of the different shape-up shoes that Skechers offers. Here is why I chose this particular model:

These sneaks have a more "sneaker-like" profile, meaning, less of a curve on the heel, which I think makes the shoe look more like a sneaker and less like some of the original shape-ups, which seemed a bit orthopedic looking for my taste. Yes, I know that seems vain and all, but I'd like to be comfortable and still wear something reasonably nice looking. I liked the choice of colors in this particular sneak. I generally gravitate towards white and these were nice as they are white with dark purple at the sole and some of the accent spots, with a little, (but not too) much light purple. They come with two sets of laces, white and light purple, so you can switch them out if you like.

Ok, now that we are done with how they look, let's get to how they feel and how the sizing goes....I ordered up an entire size on these. I tried a half size and when my foot rolled forward I felt my toe hitting the top of the shoe, so I wore medium thick socks and bought a size up and they fit well. I wear an average width shoe and for me these have plenty of width for what I need. If you are thinking, "My feet are going to look huge....", somehow they don't, so don't worry. I would, however, buy at least a half size up. I wear between an 8.5-9 and went with a 9.5 and they have a good fit. If you consistently wear one size, going up a half size would probably do.

Walking in them....I was really expecting this to be a bigger deal, since some people had told me to walk just a little while for the first week until I got used to walking in them. I wore them though for a 3.5 mile walk and then was basically on my feet all day. It is a little weird when you first put them on, as they have this rocking sensation, but you get used to it rather quickly. I likened it to wearing ice skates and walking on the rubber mat before you hit the ice, except you are a lot closer to the ground. Some say it feels like walking in sand, though I think walking in sand is alot tougher.

Was I sore the next day? No, but I do exercise daily, so I didn't expect any huge difference. The one thing I did notice was that doing yoga the next day, I seemed to be even more limber than usual when doing some of the stretches (like down-dog). It also seemed to do the same with my husband's hamstrings (we bought our shoes at the same time), so I do think it has a lengthening effect to some of the muscles.

One thing I will point out is that if you are looking for maximum calorie burn, the shoes are rated on the box, the originals have a "high burn" and these sneaks come in at a 2 out of 5, and are meant for extended fitness and wearing all day, the originals seem to have a higher sole and so if you are looking for more burn, this might not be what you want. For me though it was perfect.

Included in your box is an instruction booklet, a healthy eating booklet and a dvd. A well put together package.

Overall, a good shoe, extremely comfortable and if you buy on sale or on amazon a good value for what you get.

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These shoes are amazing! I received them two days before leaving on a vacation to Disney-Orlando. Without a break-in period, I was skeptical I could wear them comfortably, but they surpassed my expectations. Fit as well as my well-worn Nike's and kept me going all day while on my feet and pushing a wheelchair. At the end of the day, my back, legs, and feet weren't sore and aching and they felt just as good the next morning. I wore them the entire length of my stay and can't believe the superior performance and cushioning they provide. Normally I wouldn't buy a black athletic shoe, but these were well designed with bright blue accents and come with both black and matching blue laces for different looks. I urge anyone at any age to buy a pair. The best money you'll spend!

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adidas Men's Pro Madness Basketball Shoe Reviews

adidas Men's Pro Madness Basketball Shoe,Black/Collegiate Royal/Running White,13 M US
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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They fit well and are super light weight. Thank you. Very satisfied. I would purchase another pair in a different color.

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Saucony Men's Excursion TR7 Trail Running Shoe Review

Saucony Men's Excursion TR7 TRail Running Shoe,Grey/Black/Orange,11 M US
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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We've all experienced coming across something that fit so well, later kicking oneself that you didn't buy another. That will not happen to me this time. These are the most comfortable shoes I have put on in years. I wear a 12E and the fit was perfect. Also, one of the lightest shoes I have owned. I'm not a runner, so I can't share that perspective. I wear these all day long at work, I'm on my feet constantly. Another pair is on it way...

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I finally found a pr. of sneakers with a true EE width. I ordered two pairs if New Balance EE size and they were both way too narrow. These Saucony ones do the trick!!

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Great fit, especially for an EE foot. Well made, reasonable price.

Very satisfied, got them within 3 days, great service

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These sneakers are very comfortable and fit my size as ordered. I found them true to size. Great value for the price. I am really happy with this purchase

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I have had theses for about a week now. This is a great pair of shoes so far. The look and fit are awesome.

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Altra Men's Samson Running Shoe,Gray/Orange,9 M US
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I'm relatively new to minimalist shoes and have been using this and a nike free run 3.0 for the past month to transition down from traditional shoes. The one thing you'll notice right away is the extra wide toe box. At first, it looks weird and I thought it would take awhile to get used to. Now, I have a love-hate relationship with it. I love it because I have flat feet and the extra width gives me more room and comfort. I hate it because now every other shoe feels cramped especially against my pinky toe.

Also, if you're like me and either can't stand the look of VFF toes or can't fit into VFF toes comfortably, have a look into these. The sole is razor-cut and extremely flexible similar if not identical to VFFs. The zero drop might be important to some and the heel claw is exceptional where it actually makes it difficult to get the shoe off. Other than that, it looks like a regular shoe and, in my opinion, is one of the few good looking minimalist shoes available. Other than the love-hate bit above, I'm hesitant to comment on the insole and how it'll hold up to sweat and/or going barefoot but I do wish it had come with an ortholite or something similar.

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I,m a 40 year old, running for exercise (3-6 miles, 3 times a week), not "training" for anything. I was ready for new running shoes and a friend recomended Altra. Read reviews, decided to try the Samsons. I love these shoes, it's like being barefoot with a protective sole. Do your recearch on minimalist running before putting thease on. Proper running technique is essential (you can't heel strike, it's to painfull in these shoes). Pay attention to the fitting guide & allow 1/2" space between shoe & big toe (12,s felt snug, went to a 12 1/2, perfect). "One mistake everone makes is overdoing it" is something I heard on one of the sites. If you run 10 mls, start with 1/2 ml. I had been practicing technique for 1 1/2 weeeks previously, ran untill I felt any strain in my calves (1.8 mls), big mistake. I had trouble walking for the next 3 days. Over the next 2 weeks I did a 1/2 ml increments up to 3 mls, no problem.

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These are fantastic shoes if you are ready for them or willing to take the time to adjust. As mentioned in the product description, these shoes are "zero drop" which means the heel and the toe are at the same level. Most athletic shoes have the heel 8mm higher then the toes so you are basically running in high heels. Most of us are used to this so it feels "normal" but it is not healthy for the foot. If you are new to zero drop footwear, take the time to slowly adjust, follow the instructions in the box.

Once you are accustomed to zero drop you will absolutely love these. They are lightweight and give you a great feel for the ground. The wide toe box lets your toes spread out when you "plant" and push off, giving you increased stability. The very thin sole keeps you close to the ground so lateral movements in crossfit / bootcamp / etc feel secure instead of rolling sensation I got in my older, thicker shoes.

One word of caution though, you will feel any imperfections or obstacles in the ground such as gravel, pebbles, twigs, etc so these are not made for rough terrain IMO.

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I gradually switched from traditional, thick running shoes to the Altra Instinct and now the Altra Samson. I've ran a lot in the Instinct to build up my calves and still have cushion when my heel does drops in longer runs. Thinking I was ready for barefoot, I found my feet too soft and thought these would a good compromise. They do work great on shorter runs (under 10 miles), but longer distances leave my feet and hips a bit sore still. I don't see this as a fault of the shoe though and instead my body transitioning and training. If you want to run barefoot-like with some protection, I think these are a great shoe. I've done some trail running in them and muddy conditions are extremely slippery because the sole design, but these aren't really meant as trail shoes.

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Love the shoe so far! I've put about 100 miles on it since receiving them in the mail. I would wholeheartedly advise following the transitioning guidelines here:

Once you're used to the shoes though they feel great and are so much fun to run in. They feel very fast and are great for in city running. I would not recommend using these on anything but very mild trails though because they have very little protection and it feels like landing on a rock wrong could hurt quite a bit.

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This is the best athletic shoe I've owned in 10 years. The fit is wonderful, for my wide foot, and it's the perfect amount of arch support. Also, I was stunned at the lightweight of them...probably 3 or 4 oz each shoe. I just wish they weren't so teenage boyish with the blk/slvr. The silver dots on the front of the shoes will probably meet a sharpie soon. I thought I'd get over it but that's not happening. LOL BTW, I wore these out of the store and had them on for 9 hours yesterday. They were more comfortable than my converse canvas shoes and breathe really well. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat.

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My brother usually wears better known brands. I gifted a pair to him and he loved them. So much I gifted a second pair.

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Waited till after I walked with them to review. It looks exactly like it does in the picture. It is neither stiff nor easily bent. The mesh venting it has took me some getting used to. At first I tried to make sure there were no holes in these shoes. :D

After an hour of brisk walking by a lake, (primarily asphalt and level) my legs and ankles ached from the workout, and my feet were just fine. It was odd, but I enjoyed that sensation that my feet weren't sore after a simple hour of steady walking.

The packaging was just what you'd expect to be in a store bought shoe. The size was perfect.

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