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soccess

good fit…held up first two wearings and washings

Carey G.· March 15, 2026
Ultra Move Crew Sock Unisex

Response from Peluva

Glad they fit well, Carey. Happy to hear they’re holding up nicely so far.

Verified Buyer

New favorite shoes

Once I got the size right, I love them. They are now my new favorite shoes. I don’t like wearing “regular” shoes anymore.

Craig Z.· March 14, 2026
Men's Miami Casual Loafer

Response from Peluva

So glad you found the right size, Craig. Love hearing they’re your new favorite.

Verified Buyer

Good Shoe, Great Customer Service

Initially purchased using the sizing tool at the website. Shoes were extremely snug and very difficult to get on. Watched some of the very helpful videos and still determined that shoes were too small. Returned and got next size up. Return was easy and replacement shoes came relatively quick. Fit was much better and videos were very helpful in understanding how shoes went on. Still getting used to this type of shoe, but my feet feel great.

Michael P.· March 13, 2026
Men's Strand Sport Mesh

Response from Peluva

Michael, thank you for giving them another shot. We’re so glad the exchange was easy and the new size feels much better.

Verified Buyer

Pretty good

Great overall

Zee· March 12, 2026

Response from Peluva

Thanks, Zee. Glad your overall experience has been a good one.

Verified Buyer

First pair

I will be using these shoes to try and get the use back in my toes. With my feet locked in regular shoes for 40 years it is shocking what it feels like to have my foot move like it should. The hard part is how they look. It is hard to adjust to. My wife hates them, but she knows what they are made for. She just won’t be seen in public with me. I’m excited to keep using them when the weather warms up and get a feel for daily use. Excited for the way my body has already woken up a littLe bit from wearing them. The app told me to get 12’s but my guess is that 11.5 is best based on how much room my smaller toes have.

Bryan L.· March 11, 2026
Men's Strand Sport Mesh

Response from Peluva

Bryan, we really appreciate this. So glad you’re already feeling the difference and waking things up again.

Verified Buyer

So comfortable

This is my fourth pair, the bottoms are much thicker. I was skeptical about the comfort level, but they’re just as comfortable as the rest of the shoes that I own! I only wish they were waterproof. Water seems to always seep from underneath into my toes and all my shoes.

Teresa M.· March 10, 2026
Women's Aspen Hiking Boot

Response from Peluva

So glad they’re still feeling comfortable for you. We really appreciate the note about water getting in.

Verified Buyer

Jg

I have been using the Vibram products and these have more support in the sole and arch and are easier to get on due to the conventional lace up.. the cons are the price ( especially for us Canadians), and the sizing does run small , otherwise so far so good:) would recommend..

Jacqueline G.· March 10, 2026
Women's Strand Sport Mesh

Response from Peluva

Thank you, Jacqueline. We’re glad you’re enjoying the support and easier lace-up design, and we appreciate the honest notes on price and sizing.

Verified Buyer

After one day of wearing

Very comfortable. Im waiting for my new boots after the rivet holding the laces broke. Excellent customer service.

Cheryl R.· United States· March 10, 2026

Response from Peluva

Thank you, Cheryl. We’re so glad support could help.

Verified Buyer

Red vs black

The red shoes are more comfortable than the black

Nicol D.· March 4, 2026
Men's Strand Sport Mesh

Response from Peluva

Thanks for sharing this. That color comparison is really helpful feedback for us.

Verified Buyer

Comfortable. Would fit high volume feet

Personally, I like these. I have the Miami's and I left a very detailed review of those that doesn't seem to have been posted. My biggest complaint with these is how much material is left at the top of the foot. If you have a really high InStep you would bug these. Otherwise they're comfortable. They are a bit warm. They don't have those hard toe spacers in them, which I do prefer that they don't. Overall, I like these and I would like to see more warm weather shoes built off of this model

Annie W.· March 2, 2026
Men's Zen Active Slip-On

Response from Peluva

Thank you, Annie. We really appreciate the thoughtful feedback and the suggestion for more warm weather styles.

Verified Buyer

Good feel overall

Fit well and they are comfortable just my right pinky toe has some slight irritation. I’m still in the break in period though.

Person wearing light blue mesh athletic shoe with white sole on wooden floorPerson wearing light blue toe shoes with individual toe compartments and laces, standing on a light wooden floorPerson wearing a light blue mesh athletic sneaker with white sole on wooden floor
Keenan G.· March 2, 2026
Men's Strand Sport Mesh

Response from Peluva

Glad they’re feeling good overall, Keenan. Hope that pinky toe irritation settles as they break in.

Verified Buyer

Helps put on the Peluva shoes

The socks are a definite plus when easing into the Peluva shoes

JD P.· March 1, 2026
Ultra Move Crew Sock Unisex

Response from Peluva

Love hearing that. So glad the socks are helping with the transition.

Verified Buyer

Cool toe shoes

Its still cold here so I haven't worn my new shoes yet. They were on sale so I went for it just to try. They do slip a bit and there's no way to secure them but they are a casual style. I clean houses and was gonna wear them for work but haven't yet. I find my toes get cold when separated and I didn't want to get the shoes wet running back n forth to my truck. So , I like the shoes , easy to put on and comfortable but haventbrrally put them to the test yet. My sister thinks they look like sasquatch feet which they do and that's cool. Haaaa . I give a 4 star cuz of the heel slip.

Jen R.· February 26, 2026
Women's Zen Active Slip-On

Response from Peluva

Jen, this made us smile. So glad they feel comfy and easy to slip on. Totally hear you on the heel slip and the sasquatch feet comment.

Customer Review

Relief For My Tired Feet

95% of the time I've worn shoes over the past 16 years they have been Vibram Five-finger shoes with 2-4mm of "cushion". At one point I had 30 pair! As a dog groomer, I stand for hours at a time, sometimes on hard surfaces. This was never a problem until recently. At 60 years old, my plantar fascia (the thick, fibrous, and inelastic connective tissue on the sole of the foot that extends from the heel bone to the toes) has been causing me a lot of pain by the end of a workday. My new Strand Sport Mesh (SMM) allow me to keep the shoe form I've become accustomed to with 9mm of cushion giving my tired feet some much needed relief! If you are already used to the form-fitting design of VFF it's easy to switch to Peluva. They are slightly bulkier/stiffer than VFF, but are still lightweight and provide some ground feel. I normally wear an EU43 in VFF so I opted for a US size 10. With socks the SSM fit okay, but are a tiny bit large. If I push my toes fully forward there is a little bit of space at the heal. I think that's because the Peluva shoe has a bit more structure to it where as VFF is more elastic and hug the foot. Without socks, or with super thin socks, the SSM would be too big for me. I might try a US 9.5 for my next pair. The only concern I have is the durability of the nylon(?) eyelets of the SSM. I worry that the sawing action of tightening the laces may wear them out prematurely. Time will tell. I prefer the standard hole punch eyelets of the Strand ATR.

Person wearing gray toe shoes and jeans standing on tiled floorA black cat sitting in a blue and white pet bed on a wooden floor
Joseph C.· February 21, 2026
Men's Strand Sport Mesh

Response from Peluva

Joseph, this is an excellent, detailed review. Love the comparison to VFF and the explanation of why the added cushion helps you as a groomer on hard surfaces. The note about structured fit, sock thickness, and the eyelet durability concern is super useful.

Verified Buyer

Too soon to tell, but so far...

I've only tried these on, on two occasions. The first was for about 10 minutes. The second for a few hours. I am still in the breaking in period; however, I will say that my feet have not been as sore as wearing my Xeros. I really like the toes being separated. I have been wearing them without socks and they have rubbed on my heals creating a hot spot. I feel this will take care of it's self the more I wear them. I am excited to try them on a run and see how my feet respond. So far, I am optimistic and they seem to be more comfortable than any minimalist shoe I've worn in the past.

Wendy H.· February 20, 2026
Women's Strand Sport Mesh

Response from Peluva

Glad they feel promising so far and you like the toe separation. For the heel hot spot, please email support@peluva.com and we will help.

Verified Buyer

So Far So Good

So far so good. I like that I don't have to deal with laces. Because I've been wearing Vibram Fivefingers for a while, I didn't have much trouble putting them on. They are comfortable and I do like the thickness of the shoe. The only issue I had and it's only slight, is that it felt tight with my left pinkie toe. Once I started walking, it loosened up some and I was fine.

Sandra S.· February 19, 2026
Women's Carrie ST

Response from Peluva

So glad they’re working well for you, Sandra, especially if you already had a smooth transition from FiveFingers. Thanks for noting the slight pinky-toe tightness and how it loosened after walking. That’s helpful context for others.

Verified Buyer

Comfortable and Cozy

I've been looking for a crew length sock that allows my toes to move! These are great! I would love them even more if they were thinner and the toes weren't so long. Little too much fabric bunching up at the end of the toes for me but I'm definitely keeping them!

Sherie S.· February 11, 2026
Ultra Move Crew Sock Unisex

Response from Peluva

Sherie, we really appreciate the detailed feedback. Thinner fabric and slightly shorter toe lengths are great notes. So glad overall they are giving you the toe freedom you were looking for.

Verified Buyer

Trying to cure my PF.

I have been at whits in with doctors, shoes, insoles, and prescription insoles. The custom ones absolutely made my plantar fasciitis. So this is a last ditch effort to fix my problems. Obviously toes are gonna have to get tougher and stronger. I have been using toe socks for some time to help with corns and toe pain as well as use toe spacers so I’m used to the spreading. But I just started these last week. Unfortunately work won’t approve them so I wear to work and home that’s about it. I did my first convention this weekend to really test them as far standing and walking on carpet. They did great toes are sore after a few hours but overall I have more control and balance I need. Not sure if it’ll help fix or I need time I’m also flat footed and didn’t have as much of the pain I normally do.

A pair of olive green toe shoes with individual finger compartments and bright blue laces, worn on feet in khaki pants
Robert L.· February 10, 2026
Men's Strand ATR

Response from Peluva

Robert, we really appreciate you sharing your journey. Plantar fasciitis can be incredibly frustrating, especially after trying so many options. It is encouraging to hear you felt better control, balance, and less of your usual flat foot pain during the convention. Toe soreness early on is very common as those muscles wake up. Gradual build up is key. We hope over time you continue to see progress and relief.

Verified Buyer

Material Used

I would use wool. Fuctionally they work

brad g.· February 9, 2026
Ultra Move Crew Sock Unisex

Response from Peluva

Thanks for the suggestion on wool. We appreciate that feedback and are always looking at material improvements.

Verified Buyer

My 2nd pair

Nice

Charles S.· February 7, 2026

Response from Peluva

Thanks, Charles. Appreciate you coming back for a second pair.

Verified Buyer

Love it

Very stylish fit like a glove

Charles S.· February 7, 2026
Men's Strand Sport Mesh

Response from Peluva

Love to hear it, Charles. Stylish and a glove-like fit is exactly what we aim for. Thanks for the review.