Customer Reviews Saucony Originals Jazz 81
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Customer Fit Survey:
76%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
80%"Moderate arch support"
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I LOVE the bright blue and red, but totally blanked on the fact that the tongue is a weird off-white - not the same white as the rest of the shoe. It frankly makes the shoe look dirty. I will be returning them.
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Emma, Zappos Customer,
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I am so disappointed with these shoes and am really sad to be leaving this review. I have had Saucony sneakers off and on since the mid-80s. When I learned I have a connective tissue disorder which causes severe pain in my feet, I started wearing them exclusively until my last pair wore out. So I bought a new pair. I still had the problem. I got new inserts for extra cushioning and arch support and still had the problem. I ramped up my physical therapy thinking I was neglecting parts of my body and still my feet were flaming sore after a few hours of just moving around my house (which is limited movement). By bedtime, my foot pain was excruciating! I pulled out an old pair of Merrells that I had stopped wearing since they didn't help, but when I put them on today they felt like pillows in comparison. I love everything about the Sauconys except the foot bed, which for me is the most important part. The Merrells are a little too snug around my toes but I'll be wearing them for now. I'm so sad about this. Sauconys saved my feet from a concrete floor, a ceramic tile floor, and a marble floor but they aren't made the way they used to be.
Cynthia, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I bought these after I had worn out a pair of Jazz Originals (and loved the comfortable fit of that previous pair from day one). This style is not as comfortable, seems to not have the same arch support and has not gotten more comfortable after waiting for them to get broken in. The black suede seems to have bled a little onto the lighter purple area of the shoe as well in the front of my pair. Wish there were more options available in the actual original Jazz style; I am hesitant to try other Jazz 81s or the Jazz original vintage series after my negative experience with this pair.
K,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I just received mine today. The description and picture shown black/green. These are gray with vinyl green. I was excited to find them online and disappointed when I received them. The sizing was a surprise as well. Be careful when ordering, you have to scroll all the way over to the right to find the women's conversion sizing, which didn't come to my attention till I received the shoe, and discovered they are a 9 men's/10.5 women's.
Texasswing,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I've worn the jazz original for years. I looked forward to receiving these because of their cute style, but on my first day out they really hurt my feet. They have hardly any cushioning and gave me blisters. I barely made it home and couldn't wait to take them off!
MS,
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Disappointed in the lack of arch support and i felt the sizing was off
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The shoe was loose every where. I like my shoes to hug my foot. Also the heel cushion was terrible.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I ordered an 8.5 and it seems to be a male size and 10 for woman. Not very happy with this product. It does not specify in ordering whether size is for male or female.
Cole O,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I just got these and was very disappointed. The color online said red/white. I got these to wear to football/basketball games because team colors are red and yellow. They are not red. They are orange. People kept making comments like, "those are cute but very orange". There also is no arch support and not the most comfortable if on your feet for very long. Very disappointed as I love my Saucony running shoes. I wish the description matched the actual shoe color.
:(,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
This new "81" version is garbage. Saucony changed the last after 40+ years of this shoe being perfect. It's narrower and tighter in the toe box. It lost all the qualities that made this an epic, one of a kind retro sneaker. Now it's just another "onitsuka tiger" fashion shoe. I wore this brand for over 25 years exclusively. Now I'm wearing new balance. Screw you Saucony. At the very least, license the old last to someone who will be faithful to the original and not screw over long time loyal customers.
Truth,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
The look and feel of these shoes is great but I have only had mine for five months and the fabric above my toes is already ripping. I would expect that a shoe made by a reputable brand such as Saucony would last long than 5 months. Very disappointed in the quality of these shoes.
NatLev,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I bought two pairs of Sauconys, specifically this style, and both pairs shoes were sent to me damaged. Will no longer be purchasing.
Karen,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Picture looks great. Did not realize the shoes turn hot pink in the sun. Can only wear them at night.
Bill B,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Make it more obvious on your website that the unisex sizing is male.
Brezo,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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They were wide. They are comfortable. My big toe broke thru the mess on both shoes within a month. Now they are ugly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have owned many pair of Saucony, and an older version of the Jazz. I usually wear a 9-9.5. I ordered these in a 9 and they were at least a whole size smaller.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've worn Saucony for many years. They are my go-to shoe for comfort. Very light and no breaking in period. I have noticed the unisex sizes seem a bit off. This aqua/silver pair are not comfortable at all! The toe box is small and no matter what I tried, they felt like they had no cushion and no arch support. It really bums me out. I really hope this brand is not going downhill!
Cracker, Zappos Customer,
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Am very disappointed. Have ordered this product several times and not been disappointed. Finished edge on the tongue of shoe is below par and not cushioned(too thin). Not the same as previous pairs. Was sent unisex shoe when I ordered woman’s shoe.
Teresa, Zappos Customer,
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No arch support whatsoever. Got inserts but the stitching below the laces is so tight it hurts my foot. Like the colors but it’ll be my first and last saucony purchase.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes were at least two sizes too small. I could not even get my foot in the shoe. It was listed as a size 9 in women's size but felt like a size 7 and 1/2 or 8
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Impossible to clean, getting damp the dye from the leather trim bleeds onto the rest of the shoe, when I say bleeds I mean BLEEDS ! It makes the shoe into some type of tye dyed looking thing they are also are flimsy. My first time purchasing Saucony, not impressed.
Shoe P,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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According to the unisex size chart, I'm a size 7, but both the 7 and the 7.5 I exchanged it for were too small. And now I only have the option to return it, not exchange, so I guess I give up. Please fix your sizing chart.
Evac,
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I haven’t received my order yet and in fact this leads to my only complaint…I placed and paid for my order 4 days ago Yet it has not even been shipped yet! As soon as I actually get the shoes I will review them! At this rate they def won’t come by the stated delivery date!
Nicole, Zappos Customer,
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Top line and collar dug into ankles
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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very cheap looking . returning
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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