Adidas SL 72 OG x Liberty London WMNS Collegiate Green / Cream White ADDE1065

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 Tina M Reynolds

shoes, just shoes

Reviewer Deborah J Brassord

The fit is great as I have fat feet. I have tried custom sport shoes and Skechers is a better fit and has a much better price point. Already order a second pair.

Reviewer G S Easter

This was a gift for our granddaughter and she loved them. Fit was perfect and so was the color.

Reviewer Cindy J Parker

Bought for my daughter for school who wears a 9 1/2 in women shoes, and purchased the 8 in these. The color is perfect and will order another for her.

Reviewer Julia Alston

These have been my favorite shoe for years. I love the Vans Era

Reviewer Jonathan S Christie

Nice stylish shoes that fit great and feel good when I'm walking and on my feet for long periods of time. Not much of an arch support but they have really good cushioning insoles. I got them on the cheap so money well spent.

Reviewer J Berringer

It is difficult to find white, leather mens all purpose cross training shoes good for walking, etc. these Swiss made shoes are excellent! They are fairly light weight, great looking, true to size, very comfortable, and super well made. The seams are double sown and frankly I bought them for my husband after trying several other American brands that were way more expensive and we highly recommend these over them.

Well worth the price!

Reviewer Maria Del Lago

I bought 2 pair of these for my husband who is a merchandiser for Coke. He is on his feet from 5 am till 4 pm at local stores. The store's floors are all concrete covered in some sort of decorative flooring which is hell on his feet. He used to complain about how bad his feet hurt, and we tried everything from insoles to double layering socks to give him some relief. On top of that he has a bad knee from a car accident injury that pains him at times. After reading the reviews of this shoe I thought why not try them since he will get reimbursement for them. I am so glad I bought them! He now swears by these shoes! Ever since he swapped to these shoes his feet no longer hurt after a busy day, and his knee as not pained him.
He wears a size 13 and sometimes a 13 is not really a 13, but a wide 12. These are a true 13, and he said the width was perfect and have plenty of cushion. He's not in wet conditions so I am unsure of their performance for instance in a kitchen. He's been wearing one pair everyday for a week and the cushioning has remained constant. It's nice to have my husband come home and not hobble around the house because of his feet. I would buy these again!

Reviewer John E Wade

I son told me the sneakers fit big. He already wore them, so we will keep the sneakers. I guess he would have to put extra socks.
Thanks god, it is Winter Season.