Coolest shoes for the past 40 odd years!
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Husband's fave shoe ever, all the other geeks at his work are envious. I purchase him a couple of pairs each year and he wears them out. The price is by far cheaper than in any store - like 20 bucks. Worth Amazon prime membership just for his shoes!
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Been many years since I wore a pair of Chucks like these, but they are a cool as ever !!!!! Love them
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These shoes are ridiculously, stupidly cool if you like a really low-profile retro look. They're so cool, in fact, that I've purchased five pairs (in a variety of colors) over the years, the most recent purchase being just a few weeks ago. That said, there are a few things that you should know about these prior to buying a pair yourself.:

---Sizing--
As other reviewers have noted, Saucony Bullets (the shoes you're reading reviews of right now) RUN SMALL. My normal shoe size is a US men's 8.5. In these shoes, a 9.5 is perfect. That's right; I buy these in a full size larger than normal. For reference, in Asics Onitsuka Tigers (Ultimate 81s and Serranos... which are similarly retro, low-profile shoes), I wear a 9, so if you know your size in those shoes and want to branch out into Saucony territory, order up a half size.

---Adjusting the Fit---
Once I had my size dialed in, I found the length of the Bullets to be perfect, but due to my high instep, it appeared as though my foot was riding a little high in the shoe. More specifically, the tongue was popping a bit too much, and there was a gap between the lace hole area (sides of the "bridge") and the tongue itself.  Not cool.  Fortunately, unlike the Asics Onitsuka Tigers, these Sauconys have REMOVABLE INSOLES, and more importantly, the insoles themselves are comprised of two pieces of foam glued together; I found that if I scraped/peeled off *just* the lower layer (which extends from the heel to the arch), and put the modified insole back inside the shoe, my foot sat low enough to make them look normal (which for these shoes, = awesome). If this sounds like a huge pain in the rear, fear not; if you have high insteps like me, you can be WAY smarter than I was and just buy some alternate (lower) insoles and be done with it.

---Overall Comfort---
I have been on my feet, pounding pavement all over NYC and elsewhere on many, many occasions, ALL DAY, and these shoes have proved to be absolutely excellent companions. No blisters. No aches. No shoe-derived fatigue. So comfort-wise, they're a huge win. Comparing them to the Asics Onitsuka Tigers, these easily beat the Ultimate 81 (which are still not "uncomfortable"), and they go toe-to-toe (no pun intended) with the Serrano, which offer similar comfort levels. That said...

---Durability and Value---
Generally speaking, you can find these shoes for $50, and at that price, they destroy *any* Onitsuka Tigers, which are typically at least $60 (usually closer to $70). Durability-wise, I've found that they hold up REALLY well considering how lightweight and... well... minimalist they feel. I mean... for me at least, they've been remarkably durable. Compared with the Asics Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81s, in fact, the Saucony Bullets seem to hold up slightly better. I can't compare them durability-wise with the Asics Onitsuka Tiger Serranos, however, because I just got my first pair of Serranos a couple weeks ago. Maybe I'll update this once I've gathered more impressions on the Serranos.

---Looks---
These are excellent with slim-fitting jeans and/or shorts. Appearance-wise, only the aforementioned Serranos can match up. By comparison, the Ultimate 81s still look decent with shorts, but they look a bit weird with slim-fitting jeans.  Anyway, in my opinion, these shoes give you a look that says "Yeah, I'm dressed down, but that doesn't mean I got dressed with my eyes closed."  Oh... by the way, every pair of Saucony Bullets I've ever purchased has come with two pairs of laces, so you can sometimes tweak the appearance slightly. (That isn't unheard of, with these retro-style shoes, however... but it's worth pointing out.)

So, in summary, get these shoes. Get them now (or... well... after shopping around a bit, as Zappos and 6pm both sell 'em). If the rest of your outfit is half as cool as these shoes, you'll look awesome. Just remember to order a size up, and take heed of my comments on "Adjusting the Fit" (see above), if you have high insteps.
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I normally wear minimalist shoes like Vibrams, but at work they just aren't durable enough. I like the Chuck Taylor's because they have a uniform sole height across the whole foot and they're virtually indestructible. I have a pair of 10th Doctor Chucks too, they're fantastic! You Who fans know what I'm saying. These are a great choice for fun everyday kicks for the whole family. My husband says these are all he wore in high school. I'm a fan!
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I swear I had a pair like this in the 80's just love them!! The black laces really make it awesome IMO>
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Awesome, relaxing and very comfortable walking shoes. A great looking shoe that looks cool and fancy!!  I wear a 10 in all shoes.  This was just as comfortable as ever!!
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These sneakers are THE BEST!!! They look and feel just like the original old school sneakers. They are quite soft and cushiony. I'd say they run true to size, maybe a tad shorter. My toe sometimes hits the top, but tightening the laces may help a bit. Flashy sneakers and worth the price for 80s lovers!!!
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In the words of my graduate assistants, "You are rocking your outfit today!  Love the shoes!"  This is from twenty-somethings to a 57 year old!

They are very comfortable, have a great little buckle in front.  Definitely bronze, not just brown.  Look good with lots of things.

They run a little on the big side.
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I get so many compliments on these shoes.  The soles don't look as if they will last very long.  (I am really hard on shoes.) I will definitely buy from this manufacturer again. The uppers are likely the best I have purchased in decades.
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I wonder how long this shoe has been around?  My husband has been wearing a pair for years and years and I am not kidding.  They were looking worn but still quite serviceable.  He felt he needed a new pair to wear out in public so we set about to find out what they were, what size they were, and where to get them since neither of us could remember anything about the purchase.  We matched photos on Amazon to find the shoe (thank you for the zoom feature!)  All the size markings had long disappeared so I measured the bottom of the shoe with a ruler - 11 1/2" - and that's what we ordered.  They have been on his feet since the day they arrived.  Nothing has changed about the original design and they really fit him like a glove.  The quality and workmanship is still excellent "after all these years" (apologies to Paul Simon :)  From my personal experience, especially with shoes, not many can claim this to still be true.  Yes, they are pricey but if you buy only twice in your adult lifetime, what a pleasurable bargain!
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Love the "old school" look and feel of these suede Puma's.  Takes me back to the 80's growing up with LL Cool J!  Love these shoes!
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I love the shoes. I wore them with a retro style fit and flare dress and a little cardigan that match the shoes. I got so many compliments from people. On the shoes! They love them too!
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Dark Navy Blue - perfect fit as the other 2 pairs I've purchased in black and brown.
Will purchase another pair of brown and other colors in the future!
I've been wearing these for 25+ years - my 14 year old Goddaughter tells me I was "cool before they came in style".
I'm 56 and love slipping these on after work and to run errands in.  Plus they are my official "pool" shoes!  I also wear them when working in the yard.  Love to just wash them off when they get muddy!
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To tell you the truth -  I love and adore these shoes......(not exactly the gold ones - they are a bit garish for a 72 year old)
(I'll probably find a way to spray paint the bright gold ---a silver for the fall) so I can wear them with grey tones. I'm sorry  I can no longer find my size 10s in black, white, camel or beige.  I would adore finding the same shoe
in a copper tone, medium dark olive green, or even brown. If I wear this shoe for the rest of my life and
can find it in colors I like I'll be incredibly happy.  I'm not sure why Bandolino's have stopped manufacturing
it. I bought a shocking pink pair, but don't have anything to wear with it. I don't happen to like navy blue. I rarely wear
jeans, but I'm sure a navy blue and and a fire engine red would be fabulous too.

I like the leather used (except for the gold ones) I like the quilted comfort of the sandle.....and I'm glad that they
did NOT use buffed leather......as they make bare feet too hot and smell horribly. These are comfortable, long lasting, give me just the added height I want (I'm tall already) and they are easy to take off in locations that require one being barefoot, like private homes, churches, ashrams and other sacred places.

I think that Bandolinos should send me a free pair for this review, don't you think?

Warmly,

Carol Fabric
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These shoes have been around  since forever but what I love about them is the comfort and quality. I also love the designers that have kept this shoe alive and updated, attracting  a different type of buyer than the original intent. I have the black patent leather ones with fluffy lining, the silver ones that I've had  over 5 yrs  and  this Christmas I received the gold sparkly ones. I live in the south and never wear socks unless it's freezing outside. These are my kind of shoes that you just slip on and off. I like these cos they are different  and make you feel unique around a sea of boots:)
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Earlier this year my dad suggested trying desert boots while we were at the Bass store.  I've come to realize that my dad has some legit style and that fashion is cyclical - he wore this style of shoe when he came to America back in the late 70's as a teenager!  I wanted to buy a new pair of desert boots and read that Clarks were the original.  After debating between the beeswax and taupe colors, I went with beeswax.  The shoes came promptly but had some scuffs out of the box - it's ok, it looks pretty cool.  I will end up using some brown leather polish and then waterproof them with beeswax soon but couldn't wait to wear them.  It seems like I could use a gel insole but otherwise, the shoe is super comfortable and looks awesome.  I got several compliments on them last night.  Very happy with these!
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So it's official: I absolutely love these shoes. I'm an old school chick still living in the classics like Chucks, Docs and Vans so this simple throwback style is right up my alley. Usually I always wear the slip-ons by Vans but I finally talked myself into ordering these in the off-white version with blue trim. So adorable. These definitely remind me of Keds but with a thicker sole and not as much arch support. The canvas is a little thin for my liking, so if I move my toes around I can see them poking the material up (that's what makes the shell toe on Converse so great - you avoid that problem altogether!).  I think the fabric for the slip-ons might be just a tad thicker because I've never noticed this problem wearing those, but it's only a big deal if you have restless toes or long toenails (yikes). I sprayed mine with some stain repellant since my darker jeans tend to transfer ink onto my shoes sometimes and they still look great after wearing them a few weeks. I normally wear a women's 10 and ordered the 8.5 unisex size instead of the 8 that Amazon sizing suggested. I think they fit perfectly and I'm glad I got my normal size. These Vans are just a laid-back pair of shoes that will never go out of style, so I highly recommend them.