What verified buyers say about the Men's Strand ATR — comfort, fit, durability and how it compares to conventional shoes.
4.8
581 verified reviews
97% rated 4 stars or higher
I had to exchange my first pair to go down one size, and the new pair fits well. These shoes are comfortable right out of the box. The build quality appears to be good. The look of the shoes is cool! I look forward to hiking in them soon, to really test them out. Do far, so good. I like them!
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I have very wide feet and have nevwr found shoes comfortable. I can wear these all day long with no discomfort. Absolutely love them
I am amazed! This is the only shoe that I can wear all day long not not have my bunion feel like it is going to explode - check out the ugly picture! The history about my cramped toes and bunion: I ran track through college and jammed my feet into very tight track spikes, then spent 38 years in small toe box dress shoes (I was a CEO), and now play tennis using shoes that don't help the situation. On top of that, I have the long second toes that make every shoe fit problematic. On longer! I have had the strand atr for 4 days and have had zero issues. I'm a size 9 and ordered a 9.5 along with the socks (I'm now using toe socks with my tennis shoes). The long toe has a little space and at first I thought it was rubbing against the edge while walking, but that is starting to go away as I wear the shoe. The other toes have a good gap, so ordering a 10 might be too much. Most of what I am feeling is the toe actually doing its job on the surface of the ground, which is something you might have to get used to. For kicks, I did a few sprinting bursts and felt like I could run 10.1 in the 100 again! I wear them around the house, for walks, and working out. What are the downsides? 1) Getting used to how to put them on. By day 2, I figured out that if I WIGGLED MY TOES while sliding my foot on, the toes find the slots much easier. 2) Deciding whether to go a half size larger or one size larger regarding the toe fit. There is some contradictory info on the website about fit - one section recommends half a size larger, and the shoe-specific section indicates one size larger. This causes a lot of second-guessing what to order, i.e., at first I wanted to return for size 10, but gave it time and decided to keep the 9.5. Overall, I wear these things all the time now (except on the tennis court - but if Mark wants to send me a free tennis version, I'll play test them!). My wife thinks they look wierd but is putting up with them in public! They call me the "Flash" and now, because of the way the shoe looks, I am officially the Tiger Flash!
These shoes are super comfortable. My feet can spread out nice and easy.
Fantastic for outdoor hiking and trail walking.
I bought into toe shoes like Five Finger Vibrams because of the ability to mobilize my toes and strengthen my feet. PELUVAS felt great out of the box. These shoes dont strangle my feet, provides better protection, and provide far more energy return .
High-quality, highly recommended.
High-quality, highly recommended.
I've had a pair of Vibrams for over 7 Years which I love. I decided to try the Peluva's. Very comparative and for me the Peluva's are slightly more comfortable. So far so good!! I'm considering trying the court shoes and would love input from you all to get your opinion on how they hold up/perform for pickleball.
Never really done reviews like this before so I'm just going to give straight facts and experience with these. They are an excellent tool once you get use to them and learn how to walk a different way with them. If you go full bore into these and do trail walking on rough terrain like I did, you are going to have some aches and pains from using muscles and tendons more than they are usually used. Have over 30 miles between these and Vibram's with a backpack on rough terrain. These are my go-to now cause at 250 lbs. you want the extra cushion, so you don't bruise your heels or something else. Long in short, after you form to them walking and adjust, I walk better and stronger. My legs are physically stronger from just using them. I had a pop in my knee from cartilage, and it seems to have gone away for the most part. Calves seem stronger and have more motor control over the tendons and muscles in the feet. They do get stronger because you start naturally using what's there for more stabilizing and proprioception. They are an awesome tool and do what they are supposed to do for me. Sometimes wearing normal all terrain sneaker seems foreign, and you can tell it handicaps movement. Sizing for men's 13 for me was slightly snug but then when they wear in a little it's right where you want it. If you wear them in public, yeah you might get some looks and stares but it's because it's just something that's not normal in their eyes and don't see much but to each their own. Who cares. Maybe the way we do things needs to be rethought, and this is one thing Peluva has done. Just my opinion.
I'm 62 yrs old and developed minor foot issues. Viewed a brief video online & was intrigued. Purchased a pair of Strand ATR's for indoor workouts and really like them so far. I wear them everyday, toe separation feels great, and support is good (so far). For me a full size from normal was too much, half size larger was fine, and return & exchange process was top notch!
These are my favorite Peluva shoes, I had two pair but when the black ones became available I ordered another. I like having a bit more "grip" on the bottom, and I LOVE the new lacing system. I've got almost every different design of Peluva shoes (for men) so I can evaluate the different models under various conditions.
These are awesome. I’ve been wearing them everyday since I got them! No issues! A little expensive but well worth it. Just make sure you buy half a size up for socks and shoes as they recommend.
Better than a different brand I tried
As a former owner of Vibrams, Vivobarefoot, and Xero shoes, these are the best for me.
I love these! I saw people say how comfortable they were. My first pair I did not size up. They were a bit to snug. I got these a half size up and they fit perfectly. I see what people mean when they say these are the most comfortable shoes they have worn! My feet are feeling better, no more blisters, cuts and sore arches and heals!
I’m currently recovering from a stroke and am about 6 months into my recovery. The Men’s Strand ATR shoes have been a game-changer for me. They provide great stability and support, and I genuinely feel more confident and balanced when walking. Since wearing them, my gait feels smoother and my overall walking has improved. Comfortable, well-made, and truly helpful during my recovery. Highly recommend.
Most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned. Worth the extra minutes it takes to put them on.
Feel great just got to get used to feeling free toes being exposed to new freedom
Honestly, I would like to see a future design where the toes are covered, but still separated underneath. That's just a style thing, though. Overall these shoes have been a game changer for me. I love Mark Sisson and anything he puts his name on, I know I can trust. That man has changed my life in so many ways. Thanks for doing this! Looking forward to where it goes from here.
Absolutely wonderful
Absolutely wonderful
I've been using the shoe for walking, hiking, and for any opportunity to wear them. The shoe is so light and comfortable to wear for running errands. It's taken some time to be able to "slip" them on without having to push and pull my toes into their appropriate toe sleeves but once on it's great. I've noticed that my feet, though sore after a 10+ mile walk/hike it is nothing like when I was wearing traditional shoes like New Balance or Salomons as well as a pair of water shoes that were OK but not as comfortable for long walks. I now have two pair of Peluvas, one Strand and now my Strand ATR.