Customer Reviews VEJA V-12-Velcro

You can't fault the looks of the Veja V-12 Velcro three-lock sneakers. (FYI, the Veja 3-Lock Esplar versions are Fire! Even better! IFF you can wear a low, shallow toe box. It's shorter than Stan Smiths.) This V-12 pair is crazy cute in person. But the fit is just off for me. My foot runs to wide due to a bunionette (Taylor's bunion = other side of foot from a regular bunion). My podiatrist blames years of dance and too many very high heeled shoes.... I usually end up anywhere from a 9.5W (dressy) to a 10.5WW (running shoes) size in Women's parlance. That's a 40 to 41 in Euro, and a 7.5 to 8 UK. Here the Women's 10 B (Euro 41) fit okay - even a bit long - except the very tip top of the toe box seemed tight. (I have tried on other Vejas in the next Size 42 and they look like clown shoes on me - just far, FAR too big.) This leather is super thick and will probably last years. But it is SO stiff at first that I'd rather not risk the pain of the break-in. I don't think I'd know if these were workable for me for ages. If these came in a 41.5 = 10.5B or a 10C that might work for me. But they don't. The Extra White/Dried Petal smooth leather is the stiffest, while the Dried-Pedal Venus suede is heavy for suede but much more malleable than the smooth. If you have a normal to narrow width foot, these may be your jam. In that case if you are a half-size I'd choose DOWN a half. Wide-ish I'd choose UP a half size. Beaucoup points for style! And a great, sustainable brand. Veja is still all the rage in Europe.

super cute but... no way... these are so stiff i cannot imagine who in their right mind could wear these without any blisters. aren't sneakers supposed to be comfortable? i had to return.

These are awesome would highly recommend to anyone

I couldn’t just believe all the reviews about how uncomfortable these are - I had to see for myself. I can assure you these are rigid, with edges that dig in, they feel cheap, like a gym bag from the 80’s. I doubt they will ever be comfortable. - back they go!!!

They are huge!