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Love the barefoot!
Love the idea of the barefoot as a fitness professional for over 35 yrs of teaching , training and gym owner.
I’d been intrigued by the science of barefoot training so decided to take the plunge after listening to Chalenes podcast. The only issue for me was that the back rubbed the skin off my heels and can’t wear again until they heal. will try them again-perhaps it’s a sizing issue…
Glad you’re enjoying the Strand Sport Mesh and exploring barefoot training! Heel rubbing can happen during break-in or if the fit isn’t quite right. Toe socks or a different size may help. If the issue persists, reach out to support@peluva.com. Hope you heal quickly and can enjoy them again soon!
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5 Stars
Great socks! Definitely recommend getting them if you get the shoes!
Love these sneaks! I’m a 5 mile beach walker. You really feel like you are walking barefoot without hurting the sole of your foot on rocks or seashells.
Highly recommend!!! I love the light blue color too!
Glad to hear you’re loving the Strand Sport Mesh, Diane! Walking 5 miles on the beach sounds like the perfect way to enjoy them. It’s great that they give you the barefoot feel while still protecting your feet. Thanks for your recommendation and for sharing your experience!
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500 + walking miles
I received my Peluva's about 10 January 2025. Since then I have logged 574 miles walking on asphalt. So far the only notable wear is on the middle toes.
It took a few weeks to break in, but now they are very comfortable for my average 3 mile walks.
We'll see how many more miles I get. I only wear these for my walks.
574 miles is impressive, Robert! It’s great to hear that your Strand Lightweight Trainers have held up well and become so comfortable over time. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hearing how many more miles you get out of them.
Verified Buyer
awesome
I wish I would have bought these a long time ago. Even walking through my desert back yard for my morning mile ruck, they are great.
Glad to hear you're loving the Strand ATR, Val! Sounds like they’re holding up well on your desert rucks. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Runs Small – Size Up for a Comfortable Fit!
At first, it felt really strange to fit into these shoes—I even lost track of my toes! But day by day, they became easier to wear. I'm still breaking them in at home and haven’t worn them outside yet, but so far, they feel very comfortable.
I originally ordered half a size up (7.5 instead of my usual 7), but they were still too tight. I ended up exchanging them for a full size up (8), and that fit perfectly! If you're considering these shoes, I’d recommend sizing up for a more comfortable fit.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Juliana! The Strand Lightweight Trainer can take some getting used to, but it’s great to hear they’re becoming more comfortable. Sizing up is a helpful tip, and we appreciate you passing that along. Hope you continue to enjoy them!
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Great!
Easy shopping experience!
Response from Peluva
Glad to hear that, Scott! We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your Peluvas!
Glad to hear you're enjoying the Strand ATR, Scott! Breaking them in can take a little time, but it's great to know they're feeling amazing now. Thanks for your support!
Glad to hear you love the Strand Lightweight Trainer, Linda! We appreciate your feedback! Thanks for your support!
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Most comfortable shoe ever!
These shows are so cozy with the socks that I actually wore them to bed the first night. Weird thing to do with hiking shoes, I know. I’m going to buy a second pair so I can wear them every day.
Glad to hear you’re loving the Strand ATR, Wendy! Wearing them to bed definitely speaks to their comfort. A second pair sounds like a great idea. Thanks for your support!
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All I Want to Wear
I started wearing Peluvas about 3 weeks ago. They are great. I feel like waking more and I don’t want to wear other shoes. I am a teacher and walk several miles a day at work. I start the day by wearing them at the gym.
Glad to hear you're loving the Strand Lightweight Trainer, Deva! It’s great that they’re keeping you comfortable throughout your busy days as a teacher and even at the gym. Appreciate your support and hope you continue enjoying every step!
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Comfort like you never imagined
Great shoes. These are my go to everyday shoe. I had really bad plantar fasciitis, after trying Peluva shoes the pain is gone.
That’s amazing to hear, Cid! We’re glad the Zen Active Slip-On has become your go-to and that they’ve helped with your plantar fasciitis. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Verified Buyer
So far, really good!
So comfortable and so effective with the grip it allows during walking and weight lifting.
I really like them!
Glad to hear you're enjoying the Strand Lightweight Trainer, Cristin! It's great that they're providing comfort and grip for both walking and weightlifting. Thanks for your feedback!
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amazing product, fixed an ankle problem
For a couple years, I've had a neuropathy in my ankle and did extensive muscle stretching and work on my calf with little to no improvement. My trainer suggested trying a five finger sneaker and within three days the neuropathy started to go away and after a couple of weeks of using a pair of these amazing shoes, the pain is gone. It's so important to get your toes working as part of long-term mobility, thank you for your amazing technology.
That’s incredible to hear, Henry! We’re so glad the Strand Lightweight Trainer helped with your neuropathy and contributed to your recovery. Proper toe engagement can make a huge difference in mobility, and it’s great to know these worked so well for you. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Verified Buyer
4 Stars
I wish I didn't have to wear socks. They're just not soft enough in the toe boxes for it though. I like them with socks
I plan to buy more socks, one pair is not enough, you should offer a multi-pack set like 3 pair. I wear these I my roller skate s, gym shoes playing sports. The socks are absolutely fantastic, I have recommended them to my family and friends.
It would nice to have a pair of house shoes designed like trainer shoes.
Thank you for your feedback, Melvin! We’re glad you’re loving the Ultra Move Quarter Crew Socks and appreciate your recommendation to family and friends. A multi-pack is a great idea, and we’ll pass that along to our team. Love hearing how versatile they are for you!
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Stronger than every week!
I love these shoes! I purchased the Stand light weight trainer. They are fantastic. I walk the dog at least two miles per day in them and where them all day working from home and running around town. The activation of my foot and ankle muscles is pretty shocking.
The style I purchased is to casual for work travel but maybe my next pair will be more professional and I can wear these all the time.
Great to hear you’re loving the Strand Lightweight Trainer, John! It’s amazing how much they can activate foot and ankle muscles with daily wear. If you're looking for a more professional style, you might want to check out our Napa Dress Hybrid for a polished look while keeping the same natural feel. Thanks for your support!
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Strand Lightweight trainers
I love the trainers once I get my toes properly inserted in the shoe. I only used them indoors, they are to soft and not enough support for outdoor activities. However I would recommend them for anyone training indoors and especially for yoga or palate.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying the Strand Lightweight Trainer, Melvin! They’re designed for natural movement, and it’s great to know they’re working well for you. Thanks for your feedback and recommendation!
Verified Buyer
Fabulous! Much more comfortable than expected.
I was hesitant to purchase 'toe shoes', I thought there was no way they could be comfortable for someone with kinda funny feet like me. But the material is soft but also supportive, and there are seams between the toes but they are not scratchy and I quickly became unaware that there was anything between my toes. Instead - I am just enjoying some natural spacing between my toes and just enough cushion from the soles to make walking in nature or on concrete comfy. I did have to size up by 1/2, but the customer service and return policy made that easy. Will be buying at least one more pair...likely more.
Thanks for giving Strand Lightweight Trainers a chance, Tegan! We’re so glad they exceeded your expectations and that the natural toe spacing feels comfortable. Sizing up can be helpful, and we’re happy to hear the exchange process was smooth. Appreciate your support!