New Balance 1000 Silver Metallic AAC1843

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 jacquelyn c otts

Very nice Canvas shoes with good style. The white toe part needs to be cleaned if something spills on it and it's very easy to clean as well.
Fits tight and nice for my foot and works comfortably well for medium distance walks.
Overall, it's good for its price.

Will update this review as time goes by.

Reviewer Kirsten Pomerantz

I like how it looks and it is comfortable as well.

Reviewer Awesome Ninja

This shoe fits great, right out of the box. I normally wear a 3E but have had foot problems with neuropathy and hard to heal blisters on my little toe. This gives me the extra room, looks like a regular walking shoe and is comfortable at half the price of an orthopedic shoe. In fact it fits better than an orthopedic shoe because the sole isn't overly thick or heavy. It is definitely a true 6E width shoe (unlike some other companies who advertise 6E and when you order the shoe it is actually more like 3E) I would recomend this to others with similar foot problems.

Reviewer GCollins

This a very fine shoe for this price they are so fine

Reviewer Dalton Pitt

The go-to 'non-athletic' athletic shoe frankly. I've been buying the 574's for like 20-some years for basic purpose of getting around with jeans. Super comfortable everyday wear. No a particularly good running shoe but that might just be me.

This is also the first pair of Black. I should have picked grey on second thought.

Reviewer Seytonyah

Great all around sneaker that lasts very well.

Reviewer R Padilla

These are quality shoes that fit my son perfectly and he has no trouble changing out the wheel....it took him no time to learn how to use them and now my daughters want some too

Reviewer Jay Brown

Can’t go wrong with pumas

Reviewer Dawn Roth

The very same shoe cost $60 at a local store and was only $44 on Amazon the day I bought those. Husband loves the shoes so much he wanted to have another pair in another color.