Customer Reviews KangaROOS Combat
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Customer Fit Survey:
79%"Felt true to size"
87%"Felt true to width"
63%"Moderate arch support"
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Comfortable, but poor quality -
I first put on the shoe and it was one of the most comfortable I have ever worn despite previously loving NB574. I got many compliments on the look and style (in red). However, after just over a month the sole started separating from the shoe and the track liner peeling off cushion. I was very disappointed in the quality of the shoe and after 2 months the cushion sole is falling off at the heel. Thankfully, Zappos kindly allowed an exchange. I would not recommend these as a walking or everyday shoe.
I'd also recommend:
NB574
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Love the Roos
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Well made shoes but the sole looks too big. The zipper pocket in the side of the shoe is useful.
I'd also recommend:
Asics
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Bought these as a new shoe that I found on Zappos. Unreal cheap, cheaper than you can buy cheap no name shoes from large chain stores, some of the best money I ever spent. Who doesn't love the little hidden picket on the side of the Roos! Thank you Zappos for again showing me another brand of shoe I wouldn't have known about.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Exactly what I hoped for. Easy to order. Fast delivery. The sneakers were just right. I've been looking for these shoes everywhere, and now I got 'em.
Joey V, Zappos Customer,
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Very quiet and comfortable. There's really no break-in period for these sneakers. I go running in these shoes, and they provide great support, and the pockets are cushioned even that I can fit a key or a couple bucks in there.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I get compliments every day on these. I have them laced up in a diamond pattern and they look awesome. I just wish they had more choices in color. I will definitely be buying another pair or two in the future.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are awesome old school kicks! I get compliments every time I wear them! I sparked them with waterproofing before the first wear and they hold up great in all weather. They are a really great value for the price.
I'd also recommend:
Puma
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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My husband had a pair of these Roos over 20 years ago and loved them! He wore them forever it seemed until they fell apart. They were hard to find but I now have a pair for him for Christmas. He will be thrilled! Thank you, Zappos!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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For at least the past five years, I've always had at least one pair of KangaROOS in my sneaker rotation. These black Combats are awesome and have silver leather around the shoe opening (where you slide your foot in) which makes them much more durable than previous versions that used suede/fabric. I usually wear size 10.5 (mans) and while the Combats seem to run a little narrow initially, the width stretches out over time. They also wear pretty good overall and typically the first thing I wear out is the sole. Definitely a great, stylish shoe.
Matt L, Zappos Customer,
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Really like these shoes. Def something different and a great price. They are kind of warm on your feet but so far make great everyday shoes.
Dave, Zappos Customer,
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I got red Roos They are my go-to shoes Like them enough I want to get them in blue Have a pocket where you can hide written down clues To solve all the mysteries in the news (Comfortable, easy to break in, great for just walking around. Arch support and build quality questionable. Iconic looks. Zappos platinum, as always, seemingly bent space time to get them to me.)
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I generally wear a mens 12, I ordered these in a 13 and they were far too small. On top of that, the right shoe was clearly smaller than the left, though they both were marked as 13. Bummer, they look good and feel nice.
Andrew B, Zappos Customer,
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Colors are true to image. Great fit. Definitely hand made as I had some handwriting on the toe and some missing brush strokes on the blue trim, but that was far from Zappos' problem. Yet they more than rectified the situation.
Josh M, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are sweeter than ten grandmas. I used to have these when I was all small and I kept valuables and contraband in the coin pocket. Nobody would even know. Nobody knew what was in there. Only I did. Only me. The Velcro on the Roos is super fresh on the coin pocket door. It is super fresh and kind of hard to open because it is such fresh Velcro. I love these. I teach PE so I need shoes that help me do fast kicks and boss children better. After I got these shoes I went to the grocery store and just went around telling people to look down. And when they did that, they saw the Roos. And every single person was all "Aw, man I used to have those" And I would say "I know you did. Now I got them" And then I would swivel my foot around all model style to show off the Roos as well as possible. And then the person would ask where I got them. And I stared them straight in the eyes and faces and said "I will never tell you." I should say I got them from Zappos to give them more business but that is not what happened. The reason I will not tell people is because I do not want everyone to start wearing them and then I have to go around all the time being like "I used to have those before anybody else did." And people will be like "yeah right." And it will not even be worth it to convince them. It will not even be worth all the energy to make people believe me. So, in summary, these shoes make me have an existential crisis of the mind and body. Also, buy them. Since you already know about where they are.
I'd also recommend:
saucony
Zach, Zappos Customer,
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My first pair of Kangaroos! I've wanted a pair of these for quite a while. I really like them; they look good and they feel fantastic! They really are one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes that I have. And the pocket on the side...classic.
I'd also recommend:
asics, saucony
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These were awesome shoes for about 6 months. Wore them everyday. I had always wanted a pair of Roos with a side pocket since I was a little kid. They fit great, and looked fresh. Only thing was that the heel of the soles both came unglued at like month 6 and is all floppy floppy on me now. Maybe I got a lemon but I was dissapoint.
Overall, it wasn't a bad purchase for what I paid on them, just probably won't buy this same model again.
I'd also recommend:
Asics, Reebok, Saucony
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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There are definitely not of the same quality as the otherwise identical pair that I bought in 2004 - the tongue barely reaches the top of the laces and the overall feel is cheaper - but the original pair has been one of my favorites and I still use them for yard work, so I'll continue to give these a try for the cost.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes look great! But they feel horrible. The arch support was so far up in the shoe, it was under my forefoot. If it had removable insoles, I would have kept it. The rest of the shoe was comfortable and I really like the look. Oh well, back to shopping on Zappos.
Rev S, Zappos Customer,
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I forgot just how cheap these shoes are/were! In a few wearings I'm already worn through the sole at the heel. Even for 35 bucks these shoes aren't worth it.
Rick S, Zappos Customer,
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Shoes came swift, however the quality was poor. There were places where the glue was showing on the shoes. Maybe it was just my pair, don't know. I'm a fan of Roos though, and I may buy another pair anyway. I will return them if the quality is like the first pair though..
Dee S, Zappos Customer,
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Great looking and nostalgia of having some Roos is great. But they are cheaply made and fell apart right away (zipper broke, sole ripped in half) from very light amount of wearing them.
Brett, Zappos Customer,
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