Customer Reviews Tretorn Nylite Canvas

Tretorn Nylite canvas - Very attractive shoe, but a little narrower across the top than most athletic shoes, which causes the laces to gap on me.

Comfy and Cute - Was surprised how instantly comfortable these shoes are. I was looking for something with good support, but cute, too. This works for me.

NOT the original - Looks like the original, but feels like a stiff pair of Keds with a slight bit of cushion. No way can these compare to the Tretorns that were made in the 80's (when I last wore them). I definitely wear an 8.5 and perhaps larger, but I ordered the 8 and I'm glad I did. These shoes are l-o-n-g. Although not nearly as cushy I am keeping them because I like the way they look.

Tretorn’s forever! Tretorn’s were my favorite shoe when I was a kid. I had to have them in every color. I was so happy to see that they were available again. They are just as great as I remember and I think I will have to buy additional colors. They are just a little bit stiff across the top when you first wear them but they break in quickly.

Love the preppy look of when I was growing up! We wore these in elementary school (now I am dating myself) with little pom pom socks...so glad to see them come back!!

I used to wear these back in high school in the '80s and in a nostalgic moment I ordered a pair! Size-wise they ran just the tiniest bit small. I used to wear a 9 back then but my toes were right up to the end in these. Definitely no room for any type of socks. My feet may well have become a little larger over the years but I suspect a 9 1/2 would be slightly too big. Width was okay and even while trying on they started to feel more comfortable in the few minutes I had them on. They don't seem as comfy as I remember, as someone else mentioned they used to be terry lined and now it's just cheaper thinner material. Style still looked nice on the foot, just unfortunate that so many companies have gone to making cheaper quality items over the years.

Poor workmanship on the inside. Inside not as soft/cushiony as the old model. Outside looks the same.

I had a pair of these about 25 years ago and wore them to death. These are a pale imitation: canvas is on the insubstantial side and no cushioning in the heel collar. This used to be one sturdy sneaker--I don't know how long the current incarnation would survive the wash and dry cycles, which is one of the selling points of canvas sneakers. Returned these pretty sneakers, because that's really all they are. Pretty. Still a huge Zappos fan, though.

I grew up wearing Tretorn Nylites, and so I was very excited about my purchase. Though I do like the overall look of the shoe, I was a bit disappointed that the quality of the fabric isn't the same as I remembered. It isn't as thick as it used to be. And it's not padded inside, so it's not super comfortable.

Anonymous from New Jersey - This is no where near as comfortable as the "old Tretorn." They cut me right across the top of my foot where the laces start. I thought they would give with wear but they haven't. If I hadn't of worn them outside I would send them back.

Disappointed in CT - Have worn canvas Tretorns since the 70's and loved them. The shape of the new shoes I recently purchased does not fit my feet as well as the ones did. Very disappointing.

These are no longer anything special. As others have said, if you have the older version with great padding, the newer version will be very disappointing. They are now just basic canvass shoes that are not worth the high cost.

The tongue of the shoe was poorly sewn and rubs on the top of my foot. The metal grommets are not coated on the inside of the shoes and leave black marks on the shoelaces, tongue, and on my foot. I've bought these shoes before and the quality has gone way down.

Disappointed - Last year I ordered a pair of these shoes size 51/2 and they fit. A few months ago I ordered another pair, same size, and they do not fit. They are at least 1/2 size larger. Will you ever have a size 5? I have tried to wear these shoes in the house, but I cannot. I will be returning them. Betty M

I miss my old Tretorn's. My old ones were soft and cushiony. Theses were not. They also rubbed across the tops of my feet. I wanted to love them, but I have to return them.

I have worn these shoes for 30 years like most of the reviewers... They have gone downhill. They are now made overseas (my 10 year old ones were made in the Philippines) and are NOWHERE near as comfortable as they used to be. Sad because they were solo comfortable before and now … well ... I sent them back … sad, sad, and sad.

Since I wore these growing up, and loved them even into early adulthood, I've been buying them for my ten year old daughter. They add a classic touch to a school uniform that you can't spruce up much. I reordered my first pair in about 15 years, and received them today. I was severely disappointed at the lack of quality and the cheap appearance. They fit smaller as well. I had read the same complaints before ordering, but because my daughter's pair had been exactly as I'd remembered, I chose to order anyway. The terry cloth lining is gone. There is no cushion, and the shoestrings were cheap and too short. The color was a dingy white, as well. Worse than being disappointed, I'm sad. Seeing my daughter wear hers brings back many fond memories. I seriously doubt anyone will wear these as religiously as I did for any length of time. They are terrible! Tretorn should be ashamed!!!

Not the Tretorn I remember - These Tretorn’s are very uncomfortable. They seem bigger than size 9. And there is a big bump that rides over my toes. Very bummed!

Foot winked in MA - I have been wearing Tretorns for over 30 years and these certainly don't feel or look like any Tretorns I've ever had in the past. They are extremely stiff and very uncomfortable. As far as I'm concerned they are unwearable. They really don't feel or look like the real thing.

I got my first pair in the fall of '73, freshman year of college. From a very small town in NC, I had never seen them. Sooo comfy day 1 back in '73, didn't need to break them in. I wore them all day for first time 2 days ago and no achy feet, but they weren't super comfy. I also noticed the loss of padding on the sides. I bought them because of the memories of comfort, classic minimalist style, and nostalgia. I'm a bit sad in the loss of padding thus 'ok' comfy, but not bad so I'm keeping them. They withstood a day of house hunting. That's a real test! I had purchased a half size larger based on the reviews said they felt half size smaller and I'm glad I did. I have room for socks if I choose to wear and no worries. I also remember one of my old pair got dried and that was a huge mistake. So I recommend even if you order 1/2 size larger not to dry your canvas Tretorns. Let them air dry in the sun or near the heat duct, but not the clothes dryer. Give them a try 'white sneakers are trendy this summer' ('16) and if you don't like them, this is Zappos. The easiest online store to deal with!

The best and only shoe I'll ever wear. They go with everything and are extremely comfy no need to break them in all all their already set to go straight out of the box. Their built extremely well and last a long time. These are a must buy for everyone.

Love, love love these cute sneakers. A throwback to my childhood! No support whatsoever so if you are actually looking for shoes to play tennis in these are NOT for you. They are super comfy, though, and great for hanging out, walking around, etc. Another plus is that you can throw em in the washer when they get gross.

For some reason, the photos of the men's version of the Nylite in white shoes a dull grey version and the women's looks much whiter. I converted the 8.5 mens to a 10 womens, and I received a very white version in a perfect fit.

Runs small, I had to send it back for a bigger size but after I got the fit right I am very happy with the shoe. I had a pair some 20 years ago. love that these keep coming back in style.