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early days

so far so good. surprised that i did not miss my orthodic

Lee A.· July 23, 2026
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Glad to hear it, that's a great sign!

Verified Buyer

Great feel

They have a great feel. Enjoy the walks using them. However, the outer surface scuffs very easly.

Nicholas M.· June 22, 2026
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Glad they feel great for your walks, and we appreciate the feedback about scuffing.

Verified Buyer

Functional

I have been wearing these shoes daily for just over a year, and they have not fallen apart yet. I will say these are good for beginners just getting into the barefoot or zero drop style. Coming from regular shoes, these took at least a month to break in and for my feet to stop hurting in them, I wear them at work 6-8 hours a day walking and standing. Once my feet adjusted to the this style of shoe, they felt amazing to put on, tho my feet still get sore from walking 6-8, but they never hurt the next morning. These are thicker, and not as flexible, than most barefoot shoes, and they provide a bit of cushion for walking on hard surfaces, like tile, or pavement. They are still too thin for winter, any weather below 40F, just make sure you aren't outside too long, I swap to a fuzzy zero drop boot for winter. I highly recommend giving these a shot if you are new to zero drop or barefoot shoes, BUT, I would personally price tag these around $80-90. I bought them at $120, they are now around $150, I'm sure the R&D may cost a lot, and inflation is, you know, but the quality of the physical shoe materials is seems the same as any other shoe. Due to the increase in cost I will not be buying these again once I need new shoes. If money is not an issue, they are still a great shoe to try!

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Rion T.· May 19, 2026
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks for the thoughtful feedback—we’re glad they’ve held up well and helped you transition into barefoot-style shoes.

Verified Buyer

Nice comforting toe spread

Makes my calf’s feel strong and reactive

Rob N.· April 2, 2026
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Love hearing this! So glad they’re bringing you that comfort and support.

Verified Buyer

Very good

I prefer it more than my regular running shoe for training. I wouldn't wear it as a daily activity for like shopping or dinning out. The toes bend nicely backwards but not as well forwards so I tend to just take them off anyways when stretching

Chunyin N.· March 24, 2026
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks so much for sharing! Glad they’ve been working well for your training.

Verified Buyer

Nice Change.

Ive enjoyed wearing them for my workouts as yhe allow for a complete grounding if my feet when looking for balance, planting and strength.

ELUID T.· March 23, 2026
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Love hearing this! So glad they’ve been such a great change for your workouts.

Verified Buyer

Good Product

My feet feel different when I walk or train in these. Good product! I would recommend!

Calvin J.· March 21, 2026
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Love hearing this! So glad they’re feeling great for your walks and training.

Verified Buyer

A beginner farefoot shoe.

pretty good. I'm not gonna lie a fair amount of people stare at my feet now. A lot thicker than I thought It'd be. not too much tho. There was no sore feet while getting used to it like some people said. Which is a plus. But I don't know how long the souls will last. I got them like a week or 2 ago, the spot for your heel were the peluva symbol is on the soul, is already looking a little damage. It's not super bad, it's just usually takes longer with other shoes I've had. overall very comfortable.

Ean C.· December 30, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thank you, Ean. We are glad you find them comfortable and supportive as a beginner barefoot shoe.

Verified Buyer

Teenager loves them

He says they feel odd when you first start wearing them but you get used to them and they are very comfortable

Heather N.· December 27, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks, Heather. We’re glad your teen is enjoying the comfort after the initial adjustment. It’s great to hear they’re a hit.

Verified Buyer

New to this

I've been looking for a while and finally pulled the trigger to get these shoes and they're great. I've only used them a half dozen times in my Kung Fu training so far (can't use them outside the dojo) so I guess I might have to get another pair for every other time lol. I ordered the trainers and if say my only issue I'd say are the laces. I've been trying to tuck under the tongue so they're out of the way but otherwise, I love em!

Claude G.· December 20, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks for joining the Peluva family, Claude! We’re happy to hear the trainers are working well for your Kung Fu sessions. Great call on getting a second pair for everyday wear. Noted on the laces, your feedback helps us improve!

Verified Buyer

It's hard to get in, but once you're in....

The shoes are lovely. Yes it's going to take some time to retrain my toes to spread so that I can get each toe and each pocket of the shoe. And I will admit that it can be painful, squished nails and all. But once you're in, they really feel good. I'm still on my first week in them, so I'm taking it light. However I have good hopes for these.

Scott H.· December 9, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks for the honest insight, Scott. Toe alignment can take some getting used to, especially at first, but it’s great to hear you’re already feeling the benefits. Keep going. Your feet are on the right track.

Verified Buyer

fit

took some time before they went on easily

christian k.· December 9, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Glad they’re working for you, Christian. It can definitely take a little time to get used to the fit, but once they’re on, they’re worth it.

Verified Buyer

Shoes

Love them. Put them on as soon as I get up in the morning.

Randy K.· December 8, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks Randy! We love hearing that you slip into your PELUVAs first thing each day. That’s exactly the kind of comfort we aim for.

Verified Buyer

Different than what I thought

This is my first time using toe shoes and I knew it would be sometime before I got used to them. After wearing them around the house for two days, I took them out on a walking trail that had some pretty steep inclines. I was very impressed how the shoes gripped. I didn’t slip at all. I figured I would be a lot more sore after the 5 mile park in them, but to my surprise, my feet felt great the next morning. My only grip is I could probably use a half size bigger. I scanned my foot and it said I was a size 11, which is fine but doesn’t allow room for any socks.

Jason D.· November 20, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks for sharing your experience, Jason. Glad to hear the grip performed well and your feet felt great after the walk. If you’d like some extra room for socks, feel free to reach out to our support team for sizing guidance.

Verified Buyer

Great for foot

Overall the shoe feels very natural on my feet. The challenge is always so placement when putting the shoes on. I hope that improves over time.

James E.· November 17, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Appreciate you sharing your experience. Glad to hear they feel natural. Hopefully putting them on gets easier with use.

Verified Buyer

First couple of outings went well

My first couple of workouts and just going out have gone well. These are the first shoes or other toe separator devises that actually work for me plus for workouts I’m a lot more stable with balance.

Roger H.· November 10, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

That’s great to hear, Roger! Glad they’re working so well for your balance and alignment.

Verified Buyer

Idk, still utilizing them

Haven’t worn toe shoes in a few years, I think they fit well but sizing could be better and the laces could be a little shorter as I double knot them they’re still bouncing around and hitting my shins and legs. I’ll use these till they’re worn out and probably try something different

Joseph H.· November 9, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks for the candid feedback, Joseph. It’s great to hear you’re easing back into toe shoes! We hear you on the laces - comfort and function should go hand-in-hand. If you decide to try another style down the line, we’ll be here.

Verified Buyer

Like it.

I have worn vibrams for years. So when I saw a new company with five finger shoes, I had to give them a shot! I use these shoes for the gym, so I like being zero down to the floor. These pair are very much like sneakers. I like that the material is stretchy, but these are ones you have to wear socks with, I did not find bare foot as comfortable.

Denis G.· October 21, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Thanks Denis! Glad they’re working well for your gym sessions. Stretchy feel and that zero-drop style make a solid combo.

Verified Buyer

Shoes

The shoes were a little difficult to put on, at first, with the separating the toes to go in each individual slot. Once I got them on, they are very comfortable and have a solid sole that protects my feet on all the surfaces I have walked on so far. they are my favorite shoes to wear to the gym.

theodore g.· August 14, 2025
Men's Strand Lightweight Trainer

Response from Peluva

Glad you pushed through the tricky first try, Theodore! Awesome to hear they’ve become your go-to gym shoes with comfort and solid protection.