Strand Sport Mesh Rock
SSM feel really lightweight on my feet making runs feel great
Men's Strand Sport Mesh Reviews — page 14
What verified buyers say about the Men's Strand Sport Mesh — comfort, fit, durability and how it compares to conventional shoes.
4.8
505 verified reviews
97% rated 4 stars or higher
5 star438
4 star52
3 star6
2 star0
1 star9
505 Men's Strand Sport Mesh reviews
Beautiful shoe
The shoe is very sleek and well designed the only issue I had was I need a little bigger compartment for my smallest toe. I have worn Vibram five fingers for years and thought I would try your shoes the quality is equal to Vibram and I have been really impressed with the feel of the shoe and durability of materials and styling . My only recommendation would be not to taper the small toe box as much. Overall well done for a great shoe
My new and only running shoe
Comfortable. Light. Bounces off the ground. Everything I want and more.
Far exceeded expectations!
I wear these everyday for walks and running errands. This past weekend I wore them in a hike in Harriman State Park in NY over some rough and rocky terrain. I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable they were with minimal cushioning and how great they made my feet feel. They allowed my feet to move in a much more natural way, stretching the muscles and using more muscles than I normally do hiking. It also allowed a more comfortable connection to the ground, placing my feet between smaller spaces with zero pain. 10 out of 10, would recommend. My feet feel better than they have in years.
Able to squat again!
I have been able to squat with ease now that’s toe is in correct alignment. The toe splay had made it possible to active my deep feet muscles and feel strong in my legs again. Loving these shoes. I would go a half size up from your regular size if you have wide feet like me.
Best shoe ever!
I wear these shoes for everything and everywhere. Sizing is perfect. After recently having my knee surgery, these are the only shoes I can wear that are pain free. Thanks Peluva, I'll be buying another pair!
Wonderful experience
I’ve been wearing minimalist shoes since 2009. Staring with the five fingers and a lot of other brands. I have really enjoyed my Sport Mesh Peluva’s! It’s been an outstanding experience so far!
WATERPROOF PLEASE!!!
Now that I own my 3rd pair of Peluva’s and I’m 100% sure that I won’t be wearing conventional vise grips on my feet again, would your company and designers ever consider making a pair of waterproof (NOT just resistant) shoes??? Pretty PLEASE!!!
I can feel the difference already.
I’ve been combining these shoes with daily foot/toe exercises and toe spacers (not at the same time) and the difference has been astronomical. These shoes dropped into my life after one of my favorite influencers recommended them and I haven’t happier since. I’ve got drastically improved posture, my hammer toe is nearly nonexistent, and my balance has been restored. An investment in these shoes is truly an investment in your health.
Once you get them on, you don't want to take them off
The first few times, I struggled to get them on. My pinky toe wouldn't budge. Persistence and patience. Once you get them on, you don't want to take them off! These are the most comfortable shoes. Great customer service. Thank you, Kyla.
Comfortable Shoes with Great Customer Service
I had to exchange twice to find my correct size and Peluva made the process super easy each time. Ordering a half size up from my normal shoe size ended up being the perfect fit. Once I had the right size, I couldn’t be happier, these shoes feel natural and lightweight. The breathable mesh keeps my feet cool, and I can wear them all day without any foot fatigue. Great quality, great comfort, and excellent customer service.
Comfortable
I can't belive how comfortable they are. And customer service was awsome. Took 3 times to try different sizes but they made it happen and now I like better then regular sneakers.
5 Stars
Great shoe! Obsessed! Need more
5 Stars
Great shoe! Obsessed! Need more
These shoes are amazing!!!
I love these shoes , I just wish you all had more designs at 16
My favorite brand
I was really wanting to like these shoes when I purchased my first pair. That’s why I purchased a second pair. They sizing isn’t always perfect, but the customer service is tremendous. Got my shoes swapped out quickly. My expectations have been exceeded. No matter what I do in them, from running, walking, just going to the store. They are my go to footwear.
5 Stars
I seen another review to go a size up and im glad i did. Instead of my normal 12, i went with size 13. These are first pair of toe shoes, as i do have other wide toe box barefoot shoes. Putting them on will take some getting used to, it took me time to get certain toes into the right slots, especially the pinky toe ( stubborn Lol ). But other than that… i love them. Thank you Peluva and staff. I will back again for a different pair.
5 Stars
I seen another review to go a size up and im glad i did. Instead of my normal 12, i went with size 13. These are first pair of toe shoes, as i do have other wide toe box barefoot shoes. Putting them on will take some getting used to, it took me time to get certain toes into the right slots, especially the pinky toe ( stubborn Lol ). But other than that… i love them. Thank you Peluva and staff. I will back again for a different pair.
4 Stars
Love them, but they definitely cut up the backs of my ankles
4 Stars
Love them, but they definitely cut up the backs of my ankles
Awesome customer service!
The buying experience is awesome fast returns and replacements. Then only thing is they don’t have 13.5 in men’s I had to get a size 14. They fit a little big but I got socks for the shoes.
Awesome Perfect Toe Shoe - very comfortable and relaxing and made easy on the foot and toe!
I had been wear other brand of toe shoe in past and not like until I saw Peluva online first time and saw all awesome toe shoe design and ordered this Strand Sport Mesh. This shoe is awesome and feel very comfortable as zero heel much better than any regular shoe with varies of heel which cause uncomfortable between my knee and hip. It made me want leave it on forever and go anywhere! I like to walk barefoot as usually but need get better shoe that able go anywhere better than Vibram FiveFinger. Final answer is Peluva! Thanks. Yes I am planning to order more Peluva toe shoes later as my collection! My suggestion the size is one size up from your usually regular shoe so you will able to wear with or without toe socks. I like wear either with or without toe socks. Yeah the try on to get right is challenge, the exchange online to get right size is wonderful and fast response and shipping on time.
Life-changing shoes!
I'm a Peluva CONVERT! I've been working on my foot health and balance as one main focus of my health in 2025. I have Morton's neuromas on both feet. At the beginning of '25, my feet were flat, bunions were re-emerging after surgery to have them removed from both feet in 2006, and my right toes would get a tingling sensation of painful pins and needles after walking just one mile. I started watching Courtney Conley talk about earth shoes and barefoot shoes. I now own several Xero earth shoes, Vivo Barefoot shoes, vibram five fingers and now Peluvas. Each shoe has served it's purpose in allowing my feet to splay, move and expand with each step. But omg... Peluva is winning for me among these brands! I now own 3 pairs of Peluvas - - the lightweight strand trainer, the mesh sports trainer and the strand ATR Peluvas. I can walk for MILES and MILES and Miles (and do so daily) in these shoes without *any* foot pain! I feel like Peluvas have given me back my ability to walk! - I am almost making myself cry thinking about how much better my life is now that I'm able to not only walk 5-7 miles a day, but I can do it with a weighted vest! I will add that I still need a thin metatarsal insert to help support my Morton's neuromas but this is an issue unique to me. It did require a break-in period for me, but I feel my foot issues are quite extensive, so everyone's mileage my vary here.
Pelicans nailed it!
I have worn barefoot shoes, wide toebox for two years now and loved it. However, I always noticed a feeling of being somewhat tired and my lower back calf muscle. When I got up and walked around, it always took a few seconds to get going and get rid of that pain. This is my first pair of toe shoes. I’m here to tell you within 30 minutes of walking in the shoes that pain disappeared and it stayed gone. I find it a little tricky to get my toes in the right spot and even harder to put it on the toe socks lol I’m only 48 so no I’m not that old that I can’t do it. I love my shoes looking to buy another pair from Peluva soon. Thanks for helping me out Peluva!
