Customer Reviews Pro-Keds Champion Cvo
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64%"Felt true to size"
77%"Felt true to width"
66%"Moderate arch support"
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These shoes are actually popular in swing dance (Lindy Hop) circles. Have the Keds Anchor Lows and love them. Thought I would try the Champion CVOs. They run significantly narrower than the Anchor Lows, and very narrow in general. I wore them for a week hoping they would stretch out a bit but they didn't budge. Unfortunate since they hurt my feet and assume I have no choice but to get rid of them. Bottom line, if you order them and they feel narrow, know that they do not stretch!
Brian M, Zappos Customer,
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These Shoes are super comfortable and fit quiet well I wear them everyday. I really think they are far better than Vans LO sole style. Those are more stiff and are only wearable for short periods of time.
I'd also recommend:
VANS,Converse,Audio,Globe,Nike,
Michael M, Zappos Customer,
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Such nice shoes! Super stylish. Note: Pretty narrow. Size-wise seems to fit the same as Classic Vans.
I'd also recommend:
vans
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall I have been extremely pleased by these Keds. They are comfortable and stylish while not too flashy. There is decent arch support via an insole that is already used in the shoes. If you're looking for white canvas shoes, you can't go wrong here.
Daniel W, Zappos Customer,
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I love these Keds! The canvas is sturdy, the insoles are firm, but quite comfortable, and the styling is very attractive. They feel much more like the Keds from the '80s than do the women's Champion Oxfords since the advent of the terry-lined canvas featured in the more recent versions of the ladies style. I feel like I have my Keds back!
Dewitt D, Zappos Customer,
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This is one of the greatest shoes ever made. Its simple design, stylish look, and comfort make it a classic. The Champion looks great with every outfit from shorts, to khakis, to jeans. I get compliments all the time on this timeless classic. The only con: the cost of the men's version compared to the women's champion.
I'd also recommend:
Tretorn, Converse, and Nike
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love these. Low Profile (snugger fit than Vans, which I like), light weight, washing machine friendly. And delivered promptly.
Alain J, Zappos Customer,
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The shoes fit, are comfortable and after a couple of weeks of hard use, are holding up well.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love my new Keds, I look just like Mr. Rogers! No but seriously, they are exactly what I was looking for a well made, no nonsense canvas sneaker. there are some pricier knock offs out there, but why try to improve on this, seriously? Also, Zappos customer service was excellent. These do run large, I'm typically a ten, and after two exchanges I am comfortable in a nine (though I probably could've squeezed in to an 8.5). So order a size smaller!
I'd also recommend:
Vans & Generic Surplus
Marshall W, Zappos Customer,
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Love these Keds sneakers. Bought a pair in white some time ago and wear them all the time. They are simple and stylish. I get all kinds of compliments on them and have been asked by several of my friends where to get them. Glad Keds brought men's styles back.
Mike, Zappos Customer,
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Love the shoes! Really comfortable and they look great. I would reccommend going a size lower than usual, I typically wear an 11 and had to get these in 10s. Zappos was fantastic as usual.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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It's a bit tight on the sides, but it's a nice shoe for the summer/spring. Wear it with no socks please - it looks embarrassing when guys wear this with shorts and white socks.
I'd also recommend:
Vans, Converse
Alex K, Zappos Customer,
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I love these shoes, very comfortable and stylish. I love the low profile look. I bought these in navy and they go great with anything, I'm very pleased. Zappos service was definitely top notch.
I'd also recommend:
Converse, Vans
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have found these shoes very comfortable. Now it's good to see them in mens finally. A couple problems that I figured out with these shoes, is on like tile floor they are noisy with a squeaky sound, and also the other thing I don't like about these is the 2 eyelets which they put on the side of the shoe on the inside part to your feet. I would buy several pairs of these if they would not have those eyelets in the side of the shoe, and go back to the original design on the bottom. Otherwise, other than that I love these shoes. Be great to start seeing more guys wearing these. Although I cant seem to lean away from wearing the womens version though, as those are very comfortable as well. If it was not for womens having the 4 row eyelets on the laces compared to the guys 5 row eyelets, it would be difficult to tell if you were wearing guys or womens version. I am thinking on staying with the womens version since the mens do have those eyelets on the inside part of your foot of the shoe.
I'd also recommend:
Vans
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I purchased these shoes at the request of my 16 year old son. He loves them and they look great. They do run a full size too large so you may want to order a size smaller that you usually do. We are very happy with them.
I'd also recommend:
Vans
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable -
I like the long toe box.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I just received my new red Keds, and they're great! Thanks for bringing back the men's Champions in red. They are super comfortable and I love the simple, traditional look. I would prefer the original crepe rubber sole instead of the new tennis-racket design, and white eyelets instead of metal ones, but aside from that I am quite satisfied. The service I received from Zappos was fantastic.
Jim, Zappos Customer,
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Good Ole Keds -
I am glad to see Keds come back for the guys. I have worn Keds for years. When they stopped making men’s I wore women’s and still do. I love to wear Keds barefoot since they are so cool and comfortable to wear that way and I like the look too. They go great with my blue jeans and cutoffs. I also like seeing women wearing Keds too. I have worn a lot of Keds over the years. I usually get about a year of wear out of a pair of my Keds. I get holes in the toes of them. I think they are cool when they are old and have holes in the toes. I hope Keds will keep making the men’s Keds as they are my favorite tennis shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Keds and All Stars
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Mens Keds review -
Awesome shoes been gone too long. Am glad they’re back. They look great and feel great. I have been asked several times already where I got my Keds and I told them Zappos. Better get stocked up this is going to be a big seller. Thanks.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Return of a Classic!
After nearly a 10-year hiatus, Keds has gingerly dipped its toe back into the mens sneaker market. They have been reintroducing classic styles from their past in limited markets, and have finally brought back the Champion CVO for men. This is a smart move, because the trim, unadorned by corporate logos, low-profile casual sneaker (the Brits call them 'plimsolls') have been a fashion staple for more style-conscious men in Europe and the UK for some time now. Keds has done a good job with their Champion. It is very nicely put together, and despite its slim lines, boasts a removeable insole that provides excellent arch support. The only minus is the rather odd 'tennis-racquet' design on the sole. I don't know if this is a reproduction of what they used to have with this shoe, but it does seem a little 'gimmicky'. But overall a great, stylish casual sneaker for the man with a more sophisticated sense of style.
I'd also recommend:
Superga 'Firenze', Swear 'Grant4', anything by Momentum (a brand available in UK/Europe only).
Bob, Zappos Customer,
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Overall, it's a very good shoe. It feels very natural to wear, but the friction between the canvas and your feet can start to get uncomfortable on long walks. There's not much cushion between you and the ground either, but that's the way I prefer it. As for style, no complaints.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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All black, low profile, goes with pretty much everything there is (skinny jeans?). No problem. Canvas may be little harsh at first if you choose to go sockless, but innersole comfort makes up for that. Perfect alternative to Converse and Vans.
I'd also recommend:
Copy "Direct"
Andrey B, Zappos Customer,
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They were a little bulky for 9.5s. The soles felt a little cheap and not very supportive. They felt alright, though both's creases were fairly sharp on the lower foot. That might cease with time though.
I'd also recommend:
Superga
Michael C, Zappos Customer,
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Runs half of a size too long. Narrow fitting.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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A really great dance shoe, for doing a fast Lindy Hop and Charleston.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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