Customer Reviews Saucony Originals Bullet
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59%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
57%"Moderate arch support"
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I normally wear 11.5 men's in casual wear shoes, but also size up to 12 for running. For this shoe, I rightfully sized up to a 12 and it felt like an 11.5. The comfort level is awesome. I was looking for a minimalist style casual shoe, but that's not actually what you get out of the box. The insole provides modest arch support and has a lot of cushioning in the heel which adds to the heel drop of the shoe. Most people are fine with that, but for me I removed the insole and replaced it with one from a more minimal shoe and this shoe now wears nicely for all my needs. The style is retro which I like in a casual wear shoe, but it is built somewhat like a minimal trainer. You could get away with running short distances in it, I guess on the order of 5K or less if your running form is good. But the upper of the shoe seems more designed for casual wear and you may get complements on your new bowling shoes when out in public.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance, Mizuno, Merrell
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Flat shoes. Comfortable to walk in. Takes a couple of wears to break in.
Robert S, Zappos Customer,
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Overall it was a good fit. I had a $10 coupon so that made it better...
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall, I like the show. I enjoy the low profile, the design, and the reasonable amount of comfort. I would suggest however, order a half-size larger/smaller then what you typically wear. Also noticed the shoes squeak for me at the heels. At first wasn't so bad, however progressively got worse. Read you can use cornstarch, baby powder under the insole to help. I went ahead for a sliver of paper-towel and no more squeaking.
Good shoe, but will probably stick with the jazz's in the future.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Michael C, Zappos Customer,
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Great casual sneaker to slip on and run out the door. Comfortable with bare feet. Will buy again.
Steve, Zappos Customer,
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The nice thing about Saucony is, although they don't offer wide sizes, their shoes decently accomodate wider feet. I have a pair of Jazz Low Pro that I still use for yard work (they are perfectly intact although drab) and I thought I would try the Bullet. It's definitely a lighter, low-profile shoe and it is a bit narrower than the Jazz Low Pro. If you do have wide feet and you want more comfort, I recommend the JLP. The Bullets are still modestly comfortable for daily use in my case but with extended wear, the tongue presses too tightly against the top of my feet and it's mildly painful. Eventually I will relegate these shoes to gym work as another reviewer has suggested. The Bullet suits a more average width to slender foot but they can still work on a wide one.
Tom, Zappos Customer,
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Honestly, I was looking for an Onitsuka Tiger - Serrano style, but they no longer provide the color I wanted. This shoe fits much like the Serrano with very similar look and feel. I'm more than satisfied. Comfortable for a lot of different uses.
I'd also recommend:
Onitsuka Tiger by Asics - Serrano
Craig M, Zappos Customer,
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The bullets look great on. My feet don't look huge as these are very sleek sneakers. Light as a feather and very thin soles. You can feel every rock. I would not wear them to run or for long walks. They are so light they provide almost no support. But they look great on.
Me M, Zappos Customer,
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These are very stylish and comfortable shoes. The sole is very thin on the front half of the shoe, but they are still quite comfortable. They don't have the kind of cushioning and support you would want for serious sports, but they are perfect for roaming around town.
Bruce S, Zappos Customer,
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Love these shoes. I purchased a pair about six months ago and I am about to get another. I use them as my everyday show and occasionally they make it to the gym. They look cool but the fabric does end up wearing down after a while. Sending them through the washer will fix most color issues you have. Super comfortable to the point where most of the time it feels like you don't have shoes on. Highly recommend!
I'd also recommend:
Nike, New Balance, Puma, Dockers
Cole, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are great! They run a little small. I got the wrong size at first, but Zappos amazing exchange policy only left me without new shoes for a day. Thanks Zappos!
Paul L, Zappos Customer,
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The most comfortable stylish shoe. This is my second pair. I highly recommend them.
Powerfalcon,
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I have worn Saucony Sneakers for 8 years. I love that these are light and flexible. The only issue I've had with them was the sizing. They ran a whole size bigger. I wear a 9 1/2. I had to send them back twice to get the correct fit. The ones that I kept are an 8 1/2. (Zappos made that process seamless)
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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It's a good shoe, light at size 12, pretty comfortable and breathes pretty well. Only downside is that this shoe squeaks more than any other shoe I've ever worn. Any time you drag the sole across a smooth floor, people around you will jump.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These feel like ninja slippers. So comfortable. I am a CrossFit Coach and wear them for workouts daily. Very lightweight, minimalist shoes. Slight heel padding, virtually no forefoot padding. I wear them when lifting heavy and for conditioning workouts. Just might not want to run several miles on hard surfaces. I have worn them for a year and now need new ones. Great value and durability for the cost. I also wear them casually as they have the old school/hipster style. Cant beat them for the money. Getcha some.
I'd also recommend:
Adidas
John, Zappos Customer,
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The company means "low profile." The sole is basically shave in half vs. the normal "Jazz" style shoe. Great "driving" shoe. Not gonna give you a lot of support during a long day.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Run a little small. Got a half size bigger. Good shoes with minimal support though. I put a generic insert in them.
Rick, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe is comfortable but very narrow. I normally wear 10.5 in dress shoes and 11 in running shoes, normal width. I tried a 10.5 and couldn't put on the shoe past the base of my toes. I went with the 11.5 which is slightly long but snug and not tight, so it ended up working with me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Minimalist sneaker. Comfortable and lightweight, this shoe is stylish and comfortable for everyday use. Not well supported for running but perfect for walking or wearing throughout the day.
Christopher W, Zappos Customer,
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Comfortable shoe, very light. Best on flat surfaces... not the best for rocky terrain or uneven pavement.
I'd also recommend:
Asics, Adidas, Puma
Keith A, Zappos Customer,
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I really liked the style, versatility and the non-shoe feel. They arrived the next day and looked exactly like the picture. But I have to send these back because they were too small. I usually wear a 10½, but these felt too short in the toe and narrow toward the top of my little toe.
Rufus, Zappos Customer,
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Well made, incredibly light shoes. I bought these for riding my bike to work, and now they have graduated to daily walk-around shoes. Soles are also very thin and flexible. Not very noticeable when walking around, but almost unusable on bike pedals or anything else where uneven pressure is put on the bottom of your feet. I use arch support insoles anyways, and that combo completely corrects this.
I'd also recommend:
Puma, Adidas
John L, Zappos Customer,
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Comfortable and looks good. Not a performance shoe. Little cushioning or support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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When they're on sale, they're a good buy for an everyday casual with that retro style. Comfortable but no luxuriously so...I'd say they're just right at their price point. They run slightly narrow and probably a half size under compared to their modern line of shoes. Look great with Levi's or shorts.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are nice shoes for casual wear. Compatible with inserts and such. Seeing that these are former track spikes I wouldn't recommend walking around for long distances with the minimal cushioning it has.
The shoes are very comfortable and will most likely come with two sets of laces. The laces might need loosening; they're configured pretty tight out of the box.
Personally I use these for light running and racing as well. They really do feel like racing shoes when you're running around in them, with pretty good response. I also use these for cross training and they hold up well.
If you do choose to run in these, there is no forefoot support. Most of the support is towards the heel and mid foot. All that is on the forefoot is a sheet of rubber, which replaces where the spike plate would have been. So if you have a forefoot strike and decide to run a six-miler in these, you're probably going to have a sucky time.
Overall good shoes for casual wear and light exercise.
TheLedderman,
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