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Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer Reviews — page 14

What verified buyers say about the Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer — comfort, fit, durability and how it compares to conventional shoes.

4.7

801 verified reviews

95% rated 4 stars or higher

5 star654
4 star105
3 star23
2 star5
1 star14

801 Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer reviews

Verified Buyer

4 Stars

They are nice but run smaller

Shanice· March 31, 2025
Customer Review

4 Stars

They are nice but run smaller

Shanice· March 31, 2025
Verified Buyer

Best Natural Shoe

Love the look and feel of the shoes. Well constructed and fit like a glove. Almost feels like there is nothing on my feet. My toes are not crowded together so I have greater stabilty when walking or running. I can feel a difference in my leg and ankle muscles with less strain and fatigue. I enjoy being barefoot and these shoes provide that feel with the added protection of the soles when walking and hiking. I highly recommend these shoes for comfort, health and function.

Warren W.· March 29, 2025

Response from Peluva

Appreciate the great feedback, Warren! We're thrilled to hear the Strand Lightweight Trainer is giving you that natural, barefoot feel while supporting your movement and comfort. Thanks for recommending Peluva!

Verified Buyer

White/White

Shoes are amazing for your feet! Yes you may get weird look in public at first, but after a while wearing them, the benefits of having a stronger, healthier feet outweigh anything else. It’s hard to wear regular shoes after wearing Peluva for a while!

Giovanni A.· March 29, 2025

Response from Peluva

Appreciate your feedback, Giovanni! We’re glad the Strand Lightweight Trainer is making a real difference for you. Strong, healthy feet are always worth it!

Verified Buyer

Peluva Strand Trainer

I’ve been very happy with these shoes so far. I wasn’t sure what to think and bought them as kind of an experiment. I’m still getting used to putting them on, but it’s gotten much easier. The first two tries I was ready to send them back after being frustrated. My two smallest toes are curved, which made it a challenge putting these on, but you get used to it and it’s no longer an issue. I mainly use them for weight training but also hiking around the neighborhood. I think they look cool, but my son doesn’t want me to wear them outside of the home.😆 I’ll determine their durability over the next several months. At this point, I definitely buy another pair.

Bill R.· March 27, 2025

Response from Peluva

Thanks for the thoughtful review, Bill! We're glad to hear the Strand Lightweight Trainer is working out well for your training and neighborhood hikes. It’s great you stuck with it through the adjustment period. Curved toes can make the break-in a bit trickier, but it sounds like you’ve got the hang of it. We appreciate the support (even if your son isn’t a fan yet)!

Customer Review

5 Stars

High quality

Robin· March 26, 2025
Verified Buyer

5 Stars

High quality

Robin· March 26, 2025
Verified Buyer

Wonderful!!!

Love wearing my Peluvas!!!

Steven K.· March 26, 2025

Response from Peluva

Love to hear it, Steven! Glad the Strand Lightweight Trainer is working well for your runs and that the fit felt just right. Thanks for the support!

Verified Buyer

Great shoes

Great shoes, I used them when I’m working out and playing sports. They are great, no discomfort at all. I feel like it has improved my pickleball game.

Cid G.· March 26, 2025

Response from Peluva

That's awesome, Cid! We're glad the Strand Lightweight Trainer is keeping you comfortable and even giving your pickleball game a boost. Appreciate the feedback!

Verified Buyer

Feet shoes

Feel great. Love them

Joseph H.· March 25, 2025

Response from Peluva

Glad to hear it, Joseph! Happy you're loving the feel of the Strand Lightweight Trainer. Thanks for the support!

Verified Buyer

Good corrective shoes

Great just gotta silence the haters

Francisco O.· March 25, 2025

Response from Peluva

Glad you're enjoying the Strand Lightweight Trainer, Francisco! Keep doing what works for you, foot health first. Thanks for the support!

Verified Buyer

More comfortable than I expected

I have wide feet and normally wear a 13. The size selector said 12.5 but I went with a 13 anyway. I thought they were too small, my toes felt like they were jamming into the end of the shoe so I sent them back and got them in 14. Walked 3 miles in them and they felt perfect. not having a thick sole will take a little getting used to but they felt pretty good for right out of the box. I will be wearing these regularly now.

Michael N.· March 24, 2025

Response from Peluva

Thanks for sharing your experience, Michael! Glad the Strand Lightweight Trainer worked out and that they’re already feeling great on your walks. Enjoy the new routine!

Verified Buyer

Best shoes I ever had

Best shoes I’ve ever had! Within two weeks my messed up toes and feet corrected themselves. I bought a pair for my whole family and they say the same thing. Peluva shoes are a game changer. I use the lightweight trainer for going to gym and jumping rope and doing tai chi. I needed up buying three more pairs.

Samuel B.· March 23, 2025

Response from Peluva

That’s incredible to hear, Samuel! We’re thrilled the Strand Lightweight Trainer has made such a difference for you and your family. Thanks for trusting Peluva and making us part of your movement journey!

Verified Buyer

Very happy

This is my first foray into “toed” shoes. I didn’t know if I would like them. I am very happy with the shoes and how they feel. I also think I have noticed some improvement in my foot pain. It’s only been a few weeks so it may be psychological but so far so good. I’m looking forward to more improvement.

Charles S.· March 22, 2025

Response from Peluva

Thanks for sharing, Charles! We're glad your first experience with toe shoes has been a positive one. It's great to hear you're already feeling some relief, hoping it only gets better from here!

Verified Buyer

Loving them!

Lightweight and fit perfect!

Tim M.· March 21, 2025

Response from Peluva

Glad the Strand Lightweight Trainer is a perfect fit and feeling great on your feet, Tim! Thanks for the support!

Verified Buyer

So much more than just a shoe

Been following Mark and going primal for a long time but still surprised and amazed at how much of a difference these make. I use them primarily for trail hiking and I can feel new muscles activating up past my knees. Also feel improved balance. Definitely won’t be the last pair I own.

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Carlos S.· March 20, 2025

Response from Peluva

Love hearing this, Carlos! It’s awesome that the Strand Lightweight Trainer is making such a noticeable impact on your hikes and balance. Thanks for being part of the Peluva journey! We’re glad to have you with us!

Verified Buyer

Awesome

Comfort and style

Jason B.· March 18, 2025

Response from Peluva

Glad to hear you're loving the Strand Lightweight Trainer, Jason! Comfort and style are what we aim for. Thanks for your support!

Verified Buyer

Younger son loves

My younger athlete son loves these. He plays basketball, football and runs track.

CASSANDRA J.· March 16, 2025

Response from Peluva

Glad to hear your son is loving the Strand Lightweight Trainer, Cassandra! Sounds like they’re keeping up with his active lifestyle across multiple sports. Thanks for sharing!

Verified Buyer

Happy Feet!

Turning 90 tomorrow and loving my new Peluva shoes and socks. Having always gone barefoot where safe, these new additions offer me similar proprioception as going barefoot and great for walking/sprinting as well as general wear. Kudos to Mark and son for developing these products - wishing you a lot of success! Bob McBride

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Bob M.· March 15, 2025

Response from Peluva

That’s incredible, Bob! Wishing you a very happy 90th birthday and thrilled to hear you’re loving your Strand Lightweight Trainer and socks. It’s great that they give you that natural, barefoot feel while keeping you supported. We truly appreciate your kind words and support. Thank you for being part of the Peluva family!

Customer Review

5 Stars

Love the feel. Ordered a 9 when i normally wear 8.5 because if the advice to size up and i wish they were smaller. My pinkie toe is struggling to stay in the proper toe but we’ll see how that changes as my feet heal and realigin.

Alec· March 15, 2025
Verified Buyer

5 Stars

Love the feel. Ordered a 9 when i normally wear 8. 5 because if the advice to size up and i wish they were smaller

Alec· March 15, 2025
Verified Buyer

So far so good

Just about a week in but i love them. I’m really interested in the long term effects. I have struggled with knee and achilles pain so I hope these shoes will assist in that process. From all the research I’ve done these shoes are the best I can find to get the job done, thanks peluva you’re the best !

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Joe C.· March 15, 2025

Response from Peluva

Glad to hear you're loving the Strand Lightweight Trainer so far, Joe! It’s great that you’re looking into the long-term benefits, and we hope they help with your knee and Achilles pain over time. Thanks for doing your research and choosing Peluva! We appreciate your support!

Verified Buyer

Best workout shoe after years of barefoot style shoes

I've worn wide toe box minimalist barefoot foot shoes for 2 years but they never had the toes separated. My journey started with trying to strengthen my hyperflexible feet. Because when I got tired, they would become flat. This is way more comfortable and still affords the foot mobility and reliance on muscle that I seek in a shoe. I got the wrong size at first but customer service was great and they replaced them. I wear an 11 in normal shoes and a 10.5 in peluva. If I were buying the shoe for anything other than the gym, I'd probably get an 11 cuz I like my lounge shoes to be looser.

Rick M.· March 14, 2025

Response from Peluva

Thanks for sharing your experience, Rick! It’s great to hear that the Strand Lightweight Trainer has provided the comfort and foot mobility you’ve been looking for. Transitioning from wide toe box shoes to separated-toe footwear can be a big step, and we’re glad it’s been a positive one for you. Also, we appreciate your insight on sizing, it’s helpful for others making the switch. Thanks for your support!

Verified Buyer

1st Time Peluva owner

I have been a runner for 30 years, and after training in Peluvas for a week. I will never wear anything but Peluvas moving forward for Running!!!! Love my Peluva’s

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Chris M.· March 14, 2025

Response from Peluva

That’s amazing to hear, Chris! We’re thrilled that the Strand Lightweight Trainer has made such a difference in your running. Thanks for giving Peluvas a try! Here’s to many more miles ahead!

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