Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Let me tell you about these shoes. These run about 1/2 size too small. The width is accurate; however it is necessary to get the proper width because they don't give and relax like leather shoes . The synthetic leather is sewn over a non giving Inner "shoe". That firm inner liner gives these gym shoes a lot of support and structure. These will hold their shape for the life of the shoes. They are very sturdy. There is a band around the front of the shoe. That gives additional structure. They have a cushioned insole. They have good arch support. It supports exactly where it should on the arches. The tongue is padded and the heel area is padded. The laces aren't overly long. The gym shoes are lightweight. On the feet, they look like good leather gym shoes. They don't get those ugly creases in them. The insole is comfortable. The synthetic leather is soft, but that is not felt because it is sewn over that inner shoe. The inner liner is soft, but firm. The top of the shoe, before the laces have some "play". That one area is softer. The rest of the shoe is firm, non giving and will stay that way by design. That's why getting the proper width is important. The feet feel very supported. These are nothing like those popular mesh gym shoes. Now, there are two sole attached to these shoes. The first is flexible. The second is not. It does not give. It feels hard while walking. The second sole is the one that is treaded. It is deeply treaded These shoes are not for running. For anyone that has lost a lot of knee cartilage just know the last sole is hard and inflexible. If it wasn't, these would be an absolute dream come true for anyone with knee issues. Since it is so firm, initially they don't maneuver easily in all directions while walking. That's important for anyone with knee problems. They do absorb shock and have lots of cushioning. The entire sole is almost 2". They are well worth trying, because they absorb so much shock and pressure off the knees while walking. Note the photos; the heel is designed so that wearer has to heel strike first. It's not an option. That is the proper way to begin walking. That takes further pressure off the knee joint......I'm a Massage Therapist. I really don't think you will find a better shock absorbing shoe. The more you walk in them the more thick cushioned sole is felt; the less the hard sole is felt, and the feet are able to adjust to movement in all directions. When first trying them on they just feel so hard. That leaves after about a day of wearing. After first trying them on my initial reactions was to send them right back. Don't get discouraged when first trying them on. Give them a chance. The knees will thank you. This is a good pair of shoes for people without knee problems for sure. These make good works shoes and they really look attractive, too. I love the way they look, especially the all white. It's a bright true white. They look so fresh. They make a nice dress up gym shoe for me. I know I'm glad I found them and I hope this review helps someone else. I purchased the white and black. For whatever reason the black runs a little smaller than the white. I noticed that is true of Reebok's Princess Lite shoe as well.