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Rating Summmary:

3,551 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

75%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

5%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

1%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

83%"Felt true to size"

91%"Felt true to width"

69%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These are actually metalic looking. The black looks like metalic black denim and the grey is more of a silver.
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These look nice but they don't have any cushioning in the soles. They fit pretty true to size, but are slightly narrow.
I'd also recommend:
Saucony
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Liked the style, but the toe and upper area of the sole was not comfortable at all. If you look at the picture, you can see how the sole or rubber of the shoe is thick in the back but reduces to almost nothing in the toe area. My heels felt great but my toes felt like I was standing on concrete. Also the shoe felt a bit snug all-around.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Good looking and comfortable shoe, but the sole started to come off after just a week of use. Low quality, had to return.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These very attractive shoes were uncomfortable at first. The back (raised white part) rubbed and caused a blister. The mesh is rough and rubbed the top of my toes through socks. Finally after a few days of wear they became reasonably comfortable. Then just a month or two into wearing them, they started ripping at the seams near the big toes where the mesh is. I have tried a lot of shoe brands and by far have been most unsatisfied with these in terms of quality. Really cute shoes to look at, but won't bother with them again.
I'd also recommend:
Simple 'Hemp', New Balance Classic
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Looks great, but as far as comfort and support, not good. I did not purchase these shoes to run or exercise in, just for casual wear. The soles are firm, no cushion - so after awhile, it felt like I was standing in my bare feet on concrete. My heels especially were killing me the next day. Great looking shoes, just not comfortable for everyday or all day wear.
I'd also recommend:
nike
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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See how black the navy ones looks on your screen and that's how black and not navy these shoes are in person. And super uncomfortable as they really dig into your heel.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I ordered these because I've been well satisfied with Asics running shoes, but wanted something black to wear with jeans, etc. I am very disappointed; the quality is substandard, the shoes are not comfortable, and they won't accommodate an orthotic. I'm sending them back.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Ultimate 81 used to be my favorite style sneaker, but the last 2 pairs I have bought are so uncomfortable, they are almost unwearable. I am a solid size 10 in these, always have been, first 3 pairs were amazing. Then I bought 2 new pairs about a year ago, and they fit so poorly my feet hurt for days after wearing them.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I really wanted to like these shoes because I think they\'re very stylish, but the back of the shoes kept kept rubbing my Achilles\' heel. I tried tying the shoelaces lower and more loosely, but that didn\'t help. I thought they would eventually break in, but I gave up after three months.
I'd also recommend:
Puma, Converse
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I had these shoes for a week and then they got absolutely destroyed in the rain. They didn't even get that wet but they've been trashed ever since. This would be fine of course, if only I could clean them but no matter what type of shoe cleaner/soap solution I use, nothing has worked. I even tried rubbing off the dirt with rubbing alcohol. Nice shoe, but if you ever get it dirty, it won't clean. For this price, I think any Creative Recreation shoe is much nicer and way easier to clean.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Shoes looked great and fit to size. Comfort is awful. The soles have no padding and the ankle is so hard it cut up the back of my leg in a few hours, much bleeding. Not what i expected from a pair of sneakers.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Got the grey ones with yellow trim. Look nice, fit nice, but didn’t last 6 months before they started to fall apart. Poor materials and construction. A hole opened on the left toe and fabric above the toe got scuffy.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I bought these shoes for my son in late November and we loved them, but now we don’t! These shoes are only worn to school and did not last. The sole is so worn out and very thin. I do not recommend this shoe at all.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I love Onitsuka Tigers, they’re my favorite shoes in the world. Comfortable, classy looking. I can dress them up with my business suits or dress them down with jeans. I bought these shoes (the black/steel grey color) to wear with a black suit. I wore them out and people kept asking me why I was wearing blue shoes with a black suit. Unfortunately, the black in these shoes looks very blue. I love the shoes, but really, they shouldn’t be labeled as black.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Great looks and that is it. I have had mine for about 2 or 3 months now... took like 2 weeks to initially break in (they were horribly painful at first, even for 5 minute periods)... Just got back from 5 days in Tokyo, and I am probably going to throw these bricks away. I'm going back to my Adidas ZX's
I'd also recommend:
Adidas ZX 500, 600, 700
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Fantastic boot! The boot’s footbed is so comfortable - it feels like a really well-padded running shoe. It’s warm (fleece-lined) and really cute. I’ve worn them with my jeans tucked in and even skirts with tights. I’d been looking for winter boots for a long time and these are just great!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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The sneakers came I tried them on the were a bit tight. Looked at size a few days later and they were 10.5 I ordered 12. Sneaks to small and couldn’t return them cause I was on vacation. Now I am home from vacation, and can’t return them
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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it was way too big all over!!!!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I had originally ordered a size 10, which wast too small. I reordered a size 10.5 and was sent a size 4.5.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I like the style and fit of this sneaker...however the heel is very hard...walking was not fun. I don't think I've ever had a shoe that felt so hard when I would walk. Literally the heel felt terribly uncomfortable. But I still like the style...had to return the pair.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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too short and too narrow. Customer service made it almost IMPOSSIBLE to return the shoes. I have used Zappos in the past. Unlikely I will again
I'd also recommend:
Nike Saucony
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Terrible shoes.... Hard and absolutely not a right size! Return!!! And as soon as possible
I'd also recommend:
Disel
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Horrible, Hard not even for small walk shoes. Return. Return and never again!
I'd also recommend:
I do not know now... I used to love Disel... Well ...
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Not at all the same as the original. The sole is far too small for the size of the shoe and the tongue is so flimsy it folds in on itself when putting the shoe on. First bought a pair of these many many years ago and fell in love with the shoe. Onitsuka/ascics changed the style shortly after, so when I saw this style again, I was originally really excited and bought a pair. Huge disappointment. Not the same shoe, not very comfortable, and that narrow sole is almost unsafe in my opinion. Will not recommend nor purchase this again.
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