Reviewer Mario Desean Booker
I use these composite toe safety shoes at work. I spend most of the day on my feet on concrete, the memory foam keeps my feet feeling good. The ANSI rating is high enough for the work I do and the composite toe vs steel toe is a much lighter shoe. I order my work shoes from Amazon exclusively and Skechers maintains a consistency in their sizing that makes this an easy choice.
Reviewer Stacey Mancuso
Bought these for my little brother. Nice shoes. I buy polo women's shoes and figured I'd give the men's a try for gifts. Good product.
Reviewer reviewernc
Puma's are nice shoes that always fit me great. They're also easy to find on sale, which makes them the price/performance king. They look quite nice, as well!
I purchased these to replace some Nike Sweet's that were a little too big for me. I think the Nike Sweet is a nicer shoe (more padding and softer, thicker leather, etc), but they also cost more. These Puma's are tagged the same size as the Nike's, but they run a little smaller (the footprint does appear a little wider, though). I own several pairs of Puma Suede's and these run about the same size as the Suede does.
Even though I think the Nike Sweet is a better made shoe, there's something about these that I just like better. For one, I think they look better and I'm just more comfortable in them. I wore the Sweet regularly as a kid, back when Nike originally released them, so that's why I purchased them first. When they didn't fit, I purchased the Match 74 to replace them and I couldn't be happier with them.
Reviewer P L Stahler
Nice looking shoe! Lightweight and fit well!! Good purchase!
Reviewer M Balcerzak
Love the shoes! Good cushioning, fit foot well, which is often challenging due to having a narrow foot. Shoe doesn’t have a moveable tongue, and is a little heavier than comparable shoes, but an excellent value!
Reviewer DOBH
These sneakers look awesome in leather! The materials are quality and they appear very well made. They run at least 1/2 size smaller, and are pretty narrow. If you order the next size up, they might work a lot better for you.
Reviewer Evan Dixon
I got these shoes for work because I needed all black shoes and none of the ones I found were stylish or cheap. I ended up buying these which were $50 but honestly it was worth it. Most of these all black work shoes fall apart within a month but I've had these for a little bit longer than a month and they're still in perfect condition. They are comfy, they are easy to put on and take off, and they are low-key stylish.
I'm obsessed with the fila brand, especially this style of shoe and I was so happy to find black for work.
Reviewer Donald R Mccann
I am very happy with the shoes. You get what you pay for and Mephisto shoes continue to deliver comfort and High Quality.
Reviewer jelleangel
In my experience, Vivobarefoot has created one of their best shoes yet with the Primus Lux. I have been enjoying the Indigo version for a couple of weeks. Out of over a dozen pairs, it is the most comfortable and best feeling Vivobarefoot shoe I own, requiring zero break-in. The glove soft, finely perforated, unlined leather top allows my foot to breath and feels wonderful against my bare feet. In truly hot weather, nothing beats a sandal or bare feet for coolness, but I think I'll be able to wear this shoe all summer without a sock liner.
I also have the Stealth 2 Lux with this same outsole, which is my favorite of the various types by Vivobarefoot. Somehow, It feels even better in the Primus Lux, perhaps due to the thin leather footbed. This is a very flexible shoe which seems to have a tad less internal volume than most other models, but it fits fine since I don't have a "thick" foot. The tongue is not too long and does not rub the tendon on top of my foot where it bends up to my leg.
The upper wraps snugly around my ankles and heel, yet doesn't feel tight. This has the unexpected benefit of making it hard for those little pebbles that are seemingly everywhere to bounce into the shoe, irritating my bare feet. With most other low-top shoes, this minor annoyance sometimes makes me have to stop frequently and take off my shoes to empty the pebbles. For this reason, though I love my Xero Z-Trail sandals, I avoid wearing them in many kinds of terrain because I constantly have to stop and dislodge pebbles and other debris stuck between my feet and the top of the footbed.
For me, the Primus Lux is an attractive shoe that I can wear almost anywhere. I like how the subtle "V" logos are embossed in the same color, rather than made of contrasting dots as with the related Primus Trio model. The glued (not sewn) outsole has tasteful, wavy undulations where it meets the side of the shoe. Up front, this gives the appearance of a slightly flat front toe cap, but it is actually rounded.
As for the white sole color, I realize that white soles are very popular now for athletic and casual shoes. I like it, but would prefer a dark blue or black color for the simple reason that those colors don't show dirt and grime like white does. Perhaps Vivobarefoot will be good enough to offer this fine shoe in all black? A medium-toned red top with the white sole would probably be popular, too.
I am glad Vivobarefoot continues to innovate and offer barefoot, minimalist shoe enthusiasts so many attractive and functional shoe choices.
Thanks for reading.
(Btw, I purchased these from Vivobarefoot at regular price.)
Reviewer PJHalsall
Fit great for me. Very comfortable and light weight. Holding up very well. Would have bought a second pair if the price didn’t jump $30.00.
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