Air Jordan 5 SE Oregon Ducks CK6631-307

Reviewer Hand

I bought these specifically for cycling with old fashioned toe clips, because I'm weird and I like to know about history and experience things. They were advertised as 10.5US, they are 44eu instead of 45 eu - meaning they "run small", and it's a small 44. I still fit in them, even if they are a tad tight and have been using them with an old peugeot PH11 with the original triangular pedals from the mid 1980's - that style inspired the Look system of "clipless" pedals famously introduced by Greg Lamond in the famous tour pursuit of the badger. Mostly, I just want to pursue coffee and sunshine.

I think these might be the best shoes you can currently buy for use with cycling toe-clips, without spending a fortune or getting shoes that are 20 years old and falling apart. If you're more accustomed to swing out clipless systems such as Look, CrankBros, or Spd, you will recognize immediately that toe clips are far inferior - it took me a few miles to stop yanking my foot out of the back as I tried to sweep through the bottom of my pedal stroke, and it's hard to remember to loosen the strap when coming to a stop. These Puma shoes are very similar to the old sidi shoes that used to be common in cycling, except there's really no stiffness at the end of the toes, and I could tell that I would get a blister on my big toe as a result, so I must meditate on rule 5 of the Velominati prior to using them. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Puma took this shoe design from an old cycling shoe, the laces are shifted to the outside of the shoe and are easy to keep away from the cranks, while the foot bottom is as stiff as any modern cycling shoe. I think it would be hell to walk around in and I really can't comment on their utility as driving shoes.

The ferrari symbol is a regrettable attribute, as my place in society (AKA not a billionaire) would dictate that anyone wearing such driving shoes while tooling around in their ferrari not only has more money than sense, but likely has additional baggage that (fingers crossed) allows me to feel morally superior; which would make up for being hugely outclassed, financially. It's a kind of 99%'ers sour grapes, you know? If you are this person, please feel free to leave me validating comments about the woes in your otherwise blessed life. Mo-money mo problems?

Reviewer JOHN B MANNES

Very good quality, reasonable price and fast delivery. I highly recommend this shoe..

Reviewer J Basso

This is my new favorite shoe company. Super comfort shoes. Love them.

Reviewer A Luzak

Great shoes! Well made and super comfortable

Reviewer Harbor Hilleridge

If it works, don’t fix it!!

Reviewer Wendy avid reader

As a working stiff, not a suit, jeans were my go to pants from my teen years until I retired in my mid-60s. For all that time, Levi's were the gold standard for jeans. Once I retired, I shifted from jeans to sweat pants or gym shorts, depending on the season. Those have a very relaxed, comfortable fit that goes well with being an old retired guy. So it's been a while since I've worn Levi's products. I was delighted to see that these shorts adhere nicely to that company's standard of excellence.

These shorts are well made, with a hefty, durable feel to them that I really like. They feel more like sweatpants than jeans, which means that they are very, very comfortable, with a relaxed fit that I also very much like. I put on a clean pair of shorts every morning, wear them all day, then sleep in them that night, and then change them in the morning. That means the two most important things to me about a pair of shorts like these are their durability and their comfort. These seasonal sweatshorts score better on both counts than any other shorts I own atm. You can be sure that these will be my go to shorts from now on.

Reviewer PBMarshall

Totally dig these. Great shoe. Arrived as expected.

Reviewer Lisa M Peck

This shoe is very comfortable but run small so order a half size bigger.

Reviewer Sharon Cheff

These shoes fit as expected and they are very comfortable , I recommend them.

Reviewer PAULA TUSCANO

I like the shoes. They're a little stiff at first because of the thick, rigid soles, but that will work for me as I walk at least 100 miles per week, so I'm looking for durability. I'll break them in slowly to avoid foot problems. I expect these to be my winter walking shoes.

Good foot and arch support, which I need, because my feet were surgically repaired years ago and I have lots of foot problems.