The shoes themselves were amazing, but unfortunately they weren’t a good fit for me, since they were too big both by length and width. The Miami style requires a higher volume foot than mine.
The support I got from Peluva was incredible! There was an issue with having prepaid duties & taxes up front for shipping into Canada (they have since fixed the issue on the website). I had to pay it again on delivery, but Kyle was quick to refund me and correct the issue.
I asked a million questions and gave some feedback on how to better handle sizing information/details on the website so that it would be easier for customers to find their correct size. This was all very well received, and I believe there are working on gathering sizing details to update their site.
Since processing a return online wasn’t working for Canada yet, I was told to just keep the shoes and gift them to a friend! They then sent me a new pair in a different style and size (shipped at their expense), and even reimbursed me for the new customs and duties charges that I would have to incur with the new shipment! This was all above and beyond, so unexpected and extremely appreciated! The new pair arrived swiftly and fit me perfectly!
For reference, without socks, my feet measure 25.5cm in length and 23cm around the arch mid-foot. I ended up getting the black Strand in a Women’s size 11, which is adjustable with lacing & was a perfect fit. With socks, my toes are right at the end.. not much extra room, it’s definitely a glove like fit!
From trying on both styles, the ‘Miami’ and ‘Strand’, I have to say that the cushy-ness is quite similar to that of the Altra Escalante. I will be keeping an eye out for more styles and colours from Peluva! This is the ultimate foot freedom for those of us that want a bit of extra cushion for the city’s concrete jungle!
I had to size up from a 7.5 but once I did they fit great. It only took a few days for my toes to get accustomed when putting them on. They are very comfortable. I’m glad I gave them a try!
These shoes are awesome! I was looking for a casual, comfortable shoe to wear any day and these are perfect for this. They're just roomy enough to not feel too big or to tight.
I have REALLY wide feet...and by "really wide" 4E is often not a good fit if the brand is not on point. As such it's hard to find a pair of shoes that fit well, feel good and do not contribute to foot problems. The Strand model is....no joke, two wafers of heaven encasing my feet. The ability ot have an individual spot for each toe is so comfortable, while the overall fit and feel are just fantastic. I can;'t speak to how these would work for folks with narrower feet, but if you are a "wide load" like me, youo will love them.
I thought it would take awhile to get use to these as I have never worn any toe fitting shoes before, but they were instantly comfortable and are now my favorite thing. The socks are the best. You would think that your toes would feel confined, but it is quite the opposite. My toes feel liberated!
The black and white strand Peluva "fit like a glove" the moment I put them on. I wear a size 13 US in your typical sneaker/athletic trainer and I wear the same in Peluva. I like the plain, stylish appearance of this barefoot minimalist shoe, and together with the level of comfort, they are also functional. There is ample support on the sole to protect the foot, yet they mimic the barefoot walking experience in that the sole is extremely flexible in addition to the fact that each toe can more freely since each toe has its individual placement area. I'm an avid walker, hiker, runner, and jump roper, and I've been using Peluva for these pursuits and thorougly enjoying the experience and feet sensations; I regularly wear minimalist athletic trainers, but the Peluva most closely replicate the barefoot experience.
These shoes, literally, fit like a glove. They are not just comfortable, they are training my toes to move independently of each other which allows me to walk/move better.
Good fit and super service with the package inserts and comments from Mark Sisson. I do wish that they had mentioned buying socks during the order process. Takes a few days to acclimate around the toes but nothing bad.
I live wearing my peluva's the fit and comfort are stellar! I love that you can buy the socks on the same website. And mostly , Thank you Peluva creators for bringing foot health to the forefront . It's important to have great foot health !
