Customer Reviews Palladium Pampa Hi

Overall great. Comfortable, and durable. I love the tread but the tread separation always has me getting rocks stuck in them. I do not have this problem with similar treads so there is an obvious design flaw. I wear a 9-9 1/2 so the shoe looks a little too narrow and the fabric is great quality but seems to appear worn too quickly (if thats what you're going for than this is for you).

I bought these for my husband to try, and also bought him the pampa hi ORGANIC ones too. So there is a big difference in the comfort between the two. First, the palladium Pampa Hi, fits true to size ( my husband took the same size as his converse) He said they were super comfortable and like he was like walking on a cloud !!! So rave reviews from hubby on Pampa Hi... Now the Pampa Hi Organics.... Not made the same....He said the seams of the shoe along the toes and the side dig into his foot. Not comfy at all...also the sizing on these were different.... He needed to go up 1/2 a size from his normal (converse) size in order to fit properly. So overall... Pampas Hi : GREAT< COZY >TRUE TO SIZE Pampas Organics: Size up 1/2 Size from normal< AWKWARD SEAMS INSIDE>NOT TOO COZY

Amazing. I had the Palladium Baggies and this is a great alternative version. Love these boots.

Right outta the box, the comfort was decent-not great- but ok. A hundred times better than Converse or PF Flyer. The edge of the rubber toe cap presses down into the toe area and doesn't feel right whether there is an added insole or NOT. Added a thin-ish sport insole with arch support and the Palladiums improved greatly. Annoying Toe cap edge pressure stayed the same. Have been stuffing newspaper into the toes to "train the toe cap to open up like it should. The toe cap problem makes it a bit difficult to determine if the fit is right with expansion room. or should go 1/2 size smaller. This is the drawback of not being able to try on these shoes before buying, as it took a couple of days of wearing to get the shoes to "open up " a bit so I could tell how they were really going to fit. The result was a feeling of the shoes running possibly 1/2 size too big , skewed by the rubber toe cap pressing in on my toes.

Just ordered a second pair. The first lasted for two-and-a-half years of every-other-day use. Although these have a hiking/combat appearance, they feel more like old-time basketball high tops. I would not recommend these for long or rugged hiking; wear them for casual or up to an hour-long hike. They run a bit narrow, but the canvas stretches. I added a better inner sole because the one that came with them was a bit thin. The laces will wear out long before the boots, but for the money you save buying these boots, you could by miles of laces!

Very cool looking boots. Nice style and comfortable fit.

Sturdy boot with a sneaker look. They run about an half size larger. I usually wear a US MEN 9 I ordered a US MEN 8.5. With some water and stain repellent spray it's a good boot in the rain and snow with the thick, sturdy rubber sole. They won't keep your feet too warm, but you can wear thick socks with these.

Only took one day to ship. A little narrow across the the instep. Hoping that'll diminish over time. Rather stylish. Hope they were a good choice for Summer. I think the whole French Foreign Legion thing gives the shoe a certain "cool" factor, maybe that's just me. Considering a second pair already.

I wanted a canvas shoe for work and tried the converse all-star black matte and these. Palladium boots are much more sturdy and have a thick sole (a little higher profile, but not too clunky). There is no particular arch support, but the thicker sole and construction are more supportive to my foot overall. I get lots of compliments on the brown/green color I also ordered. Definitely run a half size larger than trues size (in men and women's version).

Overall this is an excellent light weight boot with a timeless, rugged look and cool history. I love when products are so right they do not need to be changed over the decades just for the sake of change, and these boots fit that bill. A great purchase for the price, and I hope durability will be one of it's assets. I have worn these about 20 times now and they show no signs of wear so far, but that's not much of a durability review yet I know. In terms of fit, they are not perfect, at least for my feet. I am a consistent size 9.5 with a moderately wide foot. While the length is fine, even with thicker socks, I would agree with other reviews that say they seem to be a bit on the narrow side. They squeeze my left foot a bit around the metatarsals. This seems to be gradually improving as they break in a bit more, but it is still noticeable. The nice thing about this however, is that I can wear them without tying the laces for easier on/off and they still feel like my feet do not slip around inside them at all. I still have to pull them off my feet, or use the toe of one to heel of the other technique, even when the laces are completely loose, I can't kick them off. Despite being a bit too snug on my feet, they are comfortable for long walks, and if they prove to have the durability they feel like they should have, this will be a favorite shoe of mine. I have treated mine with a water resistant spray and now they are a year-round boot, as long as the temps are above 15-20 deg. F or so.

I dig 'em. Light and flexible like Converse Chucks but thicker, tougher canvas and grippy rubber soles. Exactly what you'd get if army boots and Chucks had a baby. They run narrow so I had to go a half size bigger than I usually would. If they came in a wide size they would be the perfect shoe.

I ordered a pair of these in grey. They arrived and were one half size too large. Return was easy and received correct size, but they were green. Second return was easy but I received another pair in green, not grey. I decided to go with the dark khaki since the color is obviously an issue. Received khaki and they are fine. Got an apology from Zappos and a credit to use, which I have. Great customer service - I will always trust Zappos to make it right. Rhey in Colorado!

I normally wear 8-8½W shoes. I ordered these in 8½, hoping that would fit well enough. Sadly, they were too narrow and pinched the sides of both feet. I returned them for a 9, and they fit very well on my wide feet. They take an arch support insole perfectly. These are good breathable walking/hiking boots.

Order your regular size. The fit is perfect, the quality is very good and they are comfortable. I also own Chuck Taylors and these are more comfortable and appear to be the better buy.

I am very happy with these shoes. Lightweight and more comfortable than similar Converse shoes. Great construction and a nice sturdy out-sole.

I've had a pair of Palladium Baggys for about 5 years now, and the tread is still prominent -- whatever rubber compound they use, it's extremely durable. I bought a new pair of Pampa Hi because my others had stretched out a bit (as canvas will) and lost a bit of the heel due to my strike. In any case, I'm quite happy with them -- sturdy, very lightweight, surprisingly water-resistant (though not at all waterproof) and damn stylish. I wear them almost every day in fall/winter. I heartily recommend a pair, but only for casual wear -- these are not work, hiking, or load-bearing boots. They're essentially super rugged Converse -- fit as comfortably as a sneaker, but are more capable. I've found that I generally wear a 9 and a Palladium 9 fits me perfectly. I do recommend adding a new insole, though, as the stock ones are flimsy and offer no arch. Zappos' service was flawless, as ever.

These are durable and can be worn on the trail or out casually if clean. They look good with shorts or denim. The color is a greenish gray which is what I wanted. They are decently comfortable.

These are some really cool looking shoes. Not sure if they are boots or sneakers or some kind of hybrid. They're nice for that rugged look but I was surprised its not good for wet weather...not much traction on wet surfaces and doesn't exactly keep the water out. I still think they're cool. Just don't make it your winter boot.

I got a pair of these for light hiking. They work great! They fit very much like Chuck Taylors but have a thick enough sole to protect the bottoms of your feet from protrusions. They are also pretty "sticky" on rocks and logs. The insoles that come with the shoe were terrible for me. There is a hard foam flange that dug into my instep painfully. I replaced the insoles, which come out easily, with a Scholl's working gel insole, and now they feel great and are very comfortable. I have flat feet, this might not be as much of an issue for other folks.

Great shoe with great looks. The quality is nice and the shoe is comfortable to wear all day. They do look good with anything. I would buy again for sure or any Palladium shoe.

Just ordered my second pair. The first lasted almost one year to the date. Wore them regularly including two weeks knocking around Germany. Perfect everyday wearer. If wetness is a concern, you should waterproof them. In my opinion, more durable than Converse.

I like these shoes a lot. They are comfortable and well made and good for wet weather. They are a little intense looking, but less so than Dr Martens.

Great customer service. Fast shipping. Yet two pairs of the same shoe I bought, I cannot wear. One was ripped, 2nd pair that was reshipped, not the same size. Not going to order again!

Great boot! I've bought Palladiums before and this boot didn't disappoint. I'm not really crazy about the style, but they're comfortable enough to support my wide foot, and I didn't even have to take out the insole as I usually do. It's a rugged boot with its rubber sole that covers the toes, and it's flexible because of the canvas material. No breaking-in needed! And it's very affordable. I also like the fact that it didn't have the pull tab in the back as many boots do. Those things always keep my pants pushed up. Happy with my purchase!