Puma x Tmnt RS-X Black / Leafy Green CECEE1599

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 Christopher W Green

They were perfect. Going to get another pair as sometimes good shoes don’t stay in stock.

Reviewer Judith Josephs

Comfortable. Casual. Easy to slip on and off. They get dirty easily and stay dirty.

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 Clint Torgersen

Second pair purchased. My son works in landscaping and he says these are the best wearing he has had.

Reviewer Clear Thinker

Really good looking and comfortable but runs narrow.

Reviewer M Hainje

I work at a restaurant and walk around 15,000 steps a day. This is perfect!!

Reviewer karyn

I love these shoes. Always nervous buying shoes over the internet but I knew I could count on the fit from this brand. Well made and extremely comfortable.

Reviewer Brigid Skelton

These shoes were purchased for my husband to wear in the house. I searched for a slip on sneaker with a white sole. He was pleasantly surprised with the fit and comfort. He’s very picky about his shoes. No complaints. They appear to be made very well. True to size. He wears a size 12 and the 12 fit perfectly.