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Women's Strand Lightweight Trainer Reviews — page 17

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

4.8

474 verified reviews

96% rated 4 stars or higher

5 star397
4 star60
3 star13
2 star3
1 star1

474 Women's Strand Lightweight Trainer reviews

Verified Buyer

Happy Feet

I love how I feel connected to the earth and not have my toes crunched together.

Emilie F.· February 13, 2024
Verified Buyer

Happy Feet

Great fit, comfortable! I get stopped everywhere I go -people asking lots of questions!! Fit in with my healthy lifestyle and job as a wellness coach!

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Kim B.· February 10, 2024
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Geniales

Aportan mucha estabilidad al hacer ejercicio y la pisada se siente firme ,la movilidad de los dedos ofrece un plus tremendo al movimiento ,feliz de haberlos comprado ,gracias .

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Janney· February 8, 2024
Verified Buyer

Good, quality shoes

I received these shoes and were so excited to try them and luckily they didn't disappoint. These shoes are so comfortable and lightweight ( just like the description). They are made out of a wonderful material and can fold in half due to high flexibility levels. However they also provide support and protect your feet. I love these shoes. Though they look a little funky (as I am constantly told by friends and family) and are a little wide for my feet, I do really enjoy wearing them and having lots of mobility with my toes.

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Anna B.· February 8, 2024
Verified Buyer

Lightweight and Flexible

I love using these for elliptical, treadmill and weightlifting. They're flexible for all activities, and the support under the arch is much appreciated when jogging on the treadmill.

Emina M.· February 6, 2024
Customer Review

4 Stars

I haven’t full worn it yet it takes about 10mins for me to fully put it on! My toes are stubborn and wouldn’t go in the slots for toes. I had fun putting the socks on one by One putting the toes in. I have nerve damage and sometimes pain in my feet lower extremities and my toes are sensitive. I will only wear this when I don’t have flare ups. So far I haven’t worn it or walked with this shoes yet. I will try on today maybe. It’s difficult for me to put the toes in its stubborn. Nothing wrong with the shoes it is my feet lol. I want to wear it so bad. My brother owns three pairs of these shoes and he’s way athletic than me. We’re opposites that’s why I took this advice to get these shoes so my feet will be better hopefully.

Sheba· February 3, 2024
Verified Buyer

The fit was ALMOST perfect

So I really love the idea of these shoes. They are pretty comfy for the most part.. however my second toe on each foot is longer. I did size up from 6.5 to 7. My left foot fits perfectly. But on my right foot my second toe is longer than on the other foot. So it pushes against the edge of the tip.. you can see in the photo that it sticks out further. So this does become uncomfortable for me. If I had a 7.5 on my right foot it would be amazing. But a 7.5 on my other foot would probably feel too big. I wish this wasn’t the case because I would definitely buy more of these shoes. So beware if you do not have “standard” feet/ toes. lol

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Amanda J.· January 28, 2024
Customer Review

5 Stars

Love these!

Josephine· January 26, 2024
Verified Buyer

fits like a glove!

These are by far the best shoes I own! I wear them mostly for running & I prefer running in barefoot / minimalistic shoes. While the 5-toe design did take a bit to get used too, my feet did acclimate well & have begun to naturally splay. They are very light-weight & feel so natural to run in. Nothing holds me back in these & these shoes help me to run with proper form. I plan to continue purchasing these shoes as my current pair wears with use. Thank you so much!!

Katrina B.· January 22, 2024
Verified Buyer

So comfy!

These are great! I love how they feel like nothing on my feet. I’ve worn them a handful of times and walked 1 mile today. After I got back home, the right shoe had been digging into the back of my ankle. I’m so sad!! I really wanted these to be my new walking shoes but I think I’ll have to use them exclusively for weight training. Bummer! It’s just the right side, the left feels fine.

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Melissa D.· January 20, 2024
Verified Buyer

Loves these, highly recommend.

I have worn vibrams for many years. The sole on these shoes is a bit thicker, with a little bit more cushion, which benefits my aging feet. Wore these all day at work (I am a hospital based RN) without an issue. I have worn them with bodygroove dance and outside in light snow, without slipping. Planning on getting the blue pair and more socks. Would love to see a leather shoe option for women. I did what was recommended and bought a half size larger. I have skinny feet which makes the laces a little bit longer. But I feel that if I had bought my normal size, my toes might’ve been too close to the edge.

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Dina· January 19, 2024
Verified Buyer

Cuter in person

I was so impressed by how cute they were. Looks better in person! I had to go half size up but its great!

Joanna Geummy L.· January 16, 2024
Verified Buyer

Love these shoes!

Super comfy! Take a second to get my toes in but worth it!!! Can’t wait to get another pair!!

Adriana F.· January 13, 2024
Verified Buyer

5 Stars

Comfortable, Versatile, Unique, and Perfect Fit! I will be buying another pair soon. I only wish I knew about these shoes sooner. Love them!

PATRICIA· January 13, 2024
Customer Review

5 Stars

Comfortable, Versatile, Unique, and Perfect Fit! I will be buying another pair soon. I only wish I knew about these shoes sooner. Love them!

PATRICIA· January 13, 2024
Verified Buyer

Thumbs up!

They are comfy!

Kathleen R.· January 13, 2024
Verified Buyer

Amazing

Such good shoes, they make my feet feel amazing and are so lightweight. I wear them on my walks everyday!

McKenzie R.· January 10, 2024
Verified Buyer

Oh My Goodness

These shoes are great. They are very stylish and cute (I was scared id be embarrassed) But as soon as I put them on I was already wanting a second pair. Im a dog walker, so when my feet started to hurt I decided to try these out. My old shoes would cause shoots of pain in my big toe when I was walking. When I wore Peluvas for the first time there was a slight pinch in my toe, but it went away once I'd broken them in more. There's also bound to be some discomfort when walking so much. After taking off my regular tennis shoes it would hurt to walk barefoot, I think my feet weren't used to not having the support. I would limp around for a couple hours. Not only that but when I went to sleep at night the weight of the blanket on my toe was enough to cause pain. It only took one day of working in peluvas and that pain ceased almost immediately. Im also now able to come home and throw off my shoes and walk normally. I will be purchasing another pair, im already so excited.

Leah K.· January 6, 2024
Verified Buyer

Wonderful Transformation!

It was a little tricky getting each individual toes into the slots but once I got the hang of it, the way I work (as a massage therapist) changed for the better! I usually have to take off my regular shoes when working because they feel bulky as I move around the table and make squeaky noises. But with this unique pair it's like walking barefoot with better traction; I have more friction on the ground without my feet sliding out of place! I would buy another pair for working out if they offer more colors and go on sale 👍

Feronia· January 4, 2024
Verified Buyer

I love these shoes!

I liked them so much after the first 10 days of wearing them that I ordered a second pair in a different color. My feet feel free!

Dorene P.· January 3, 2024
Verified Buyer

Love this show!

I loved the feel and the way the shoe fit and I could wear socks with them. I have worn Vibrams in the past but I like the bottom of the Peluva better it has a bit more cushion so my feet don't get tried. Love this shoe, I did go up 1/2 size and at first thought they might still be too small in the toes but as I wore them they were fine, I do plan to buy another pair.

Brenda C.· December 29, 2023
Verified Buyer

5 Stars

I am now looking at getting a second pair. I love them!!!

Victoria· December 18, 2023
Customer Review

5 Stars

I am now looking at getting a second pair. I love them!!!

Victoria· December 18, 2023
Verified Buyer

Nothing very special

So this is my first time using barefoot shoes of any kind. I saw them advertised by someone I follow on Instagram and decided to give them a whirl. I bought a half a size larger than my normal size (I'm a women's 8, so I got 8.5), and I do recommend definitely sizing up. I think I should've gone a full size up because my toes fit all the way to the edge of the shoes, and it's been causing me pain and discomfort over just a couple hours of wearing them. So that's a downer. The pain goes away as soon as i remove the shoes. Next, I do have plantar fascitis, so I wondered if these shoes might be good for that...nope. I still get really unbearable heel pain after a few hours in addition to the toe pain. Now as for the whole "natural feet shape with the toes", honestly I don't think it's as big of a deal as people are making it out to be. Unless you have incredibly strong toes, you can't move your toes. My feet are still in a "foot coffin" lol. I will say, I do have better balance when I'm doing calf stretches (standing on my "tippy toes"). But other than that, I haven't been impressed with wear. Could be because I got a shoe size too small...but these are too expensive for me to buy another pair in the right size, especially since I still get heel pain. I will just have to stick with my orthopedic shoes. Worth a try I guess 🤷‍♀️

Catalina N.· December 17, 2023

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