Sporty & Rich x adidas SL 72 Sweden Pack Light Yellow / Real Blue AECB1399

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 Joseph J Kenny

I wear them all day at work. They work pretty good for me.

Reviewer Judy H Smith

I now have 4 pairs, fit comfort and wear are perfect.
The price is more then worth it. Finally a shoe wide enough and
adjusts to high archs on my large foot. Blends with sport to dress
casual.

Reviewer Steve Ono

My daughter loves her Vans Slip on shoes!
She says they’re very comfortable!

Reviewer Captain Keyboard

ordered a half size down as with most superstars and it fits fine. you can't remove the character from the shell toe, its fused on there. my only complaint is that the rubber feels strange, like its falling apart. after taking the shoes out of the box, my shirt was covered with white eraser shaving like pieces. after rubbing the midsole, my fingers got sticky and more of that stuff came off. i ended up scrubbing with reshoevn8er and the eraser shaving problem is gone, but it still has a little tack when touching it. the rest of the shoe is fine.

Reviewer E A Speed

I walk a lot at work these shoes are amazingly comfortable, great purchase!

Reviewer LaTonya Blount

I'd never heard of this brand of shoe but after reading reviews, I thought I'd try a pair to see how they helped my foot problem. So far, I'm very pleased. They are comfortable and seem well made. I'll look for more deals with this brand of shoe.

Reviewer D G Peacock

These were purchased for my teenage daughter. She wears them with skirts, shorts, and jeans - they go with anything! The fit is good, but I withhold one star for the lack of cushioning- there is very little "give" so these are not the best shoes for all day walking.

Reviewer Skye Monetti

Exactly what I wanted - fits a little smaller. I wear a 10 in ADIDAS. Reebok is a tad bit smaller

Reviewer Malkiel

I ordered these shoes for my new job and I find myself wearing them more often than I expected. I normally wear a size 10.5... so I ordered my usual size and I am very happy that I did. They fit very well. I chose these for work since my wife said they are the perfect "look" for casual office attier. Not too fancy, but dressy enough to still look classy. Even with jeans. I wear them for entire shifts without my feet complaining too. And I often run around all day long and often try to take the stairs. I think they look great and would certainly buy another pair from this brand.