adidas Fear of God Athletics 1 Basketball Clay BFDBF1281

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 Robert P Heckenkamp

The shoe did bend and twist but was lightweight which I really liked. I tried the shoes when my feet were painful and swollen. I liked it!

Reviewer Frans Bouman

Only a hair more then actual size.

Reviewer Wonder Child

this is the second pair I buy and my husband loves them. I will buy a third, a forth, etc as long as they are available. He is on his feet all day and really support and comfort his feet. great cushioning.

Reviewer mizzen

Hey, Everyone I have been searching for forever to find the perfect pair of work shoes and i know that i have hit the jackpot. I have tried multiple brands and its either that the toe is too narrow or the shoe is uncomfortable. With sketchers you get the room, comfort, and a quality shoe i am on my feet for 10 hours a day and work in the elements my shoe has held up great in rain and heat and great thing about this shoe is that they dont sweat your feet. Quality of the shoe is there I haven't had any tears in my shoe "yet" but i have no complaints just get a nice pair of work socks so your feet can be extra comfy have a great one any issues i will upate my review

Reviewer Rosalyn Wood

Bought this as a gift for my dad and he said this is the first shoe that I got him that fits great and is so comfortable… Aw, I’ve been getting him shoes for decades and finally, this is great! We will be getting more of these!

Reviewer C Ratliff

Very comfortable, lightweight and great value for the price I paid.

Reviewer Mikebike

First off, these shoes came boxed nicely, wrapped in flannel with the name brand embroidered on it....a really sharp packaging idea! The shoes themselves are beautiful, the cognac being a rich brown that had a beautiful shine to it. The description calls these joggers, but with no arch support, and the thin soles, I wouldn't recommend them for a jog....they are more like a driving loafer with a lace up. These shoes are extremely narrow, which is surprising for the brand, as I have another pair of this brand same sized that are too big. I can wear them with a thin no show sock with no problem. They are really pretty shoes, and wear well, but I would never wear these for an event with a lotta walking. They pair well with jeans at the office or out for an evening. I really do like them, and for the quality they are, they should last a long time!

Reviewer H Tong

I am an 8.5 6-8E (US mens shoe size), which is an extremely wide size. These, at 8.5 5E are among very few shoes that are almost wide enough for me without being crazy long. They also breathe very well and seem well built. That said, the glued-in insole is terrible and my feet hurt right now after spending most of the day on my feet, which has been the trend for the 2 months I've had these.

Reviewer Hernan Fonseca

Fit perfect from the start. Cool retro style.