Gravity Defyers

Gravity Defyers Men's Sonoma Casual Tie

• leather
• Manmade sole
• Full leather lining
• Removable footbed

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Slip into complete luxury in the Sonoma Casual Tie shoe from Gravity Defyers. Its amazing shock absorption will comfort you in every step of your busy day, especially with its padded footbed. Its sleek leather upper and traditional lace-up front will keep the sporty style that you love with a touch of sophistication that will keep a dressier feel.

From the Manufacturer

Gravity Defyer shoes feature advanced technology and are the first shoes that make you feel like you are defying gravity. Customers notice an immediate improvement in their comfort while standing or walking. Scientifically constructed with a hidden 6-mm shock absorber under the heel, Gravity Defyers absorb the impact of each step and propel you forward, reducing fatigue and the risk of injury from the impact of walking and running. Your entire body will receive an energy burst when you slip on the Gravity Defyer shoes because your joints and spine will no longer feel the full impact of your high-impact life. Every shoe is handcrafted using the finest leather available and sent through a comprehensive quality assurance process to ensure that each pair of Gravity Defyer shoes adheres to the highest standards. A study of Gravity Defyer Footwear customers using the guidelines of the world renowned New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) showed that 86.64% of people with ankle pain agreed that the Gravity Defyers offered supreme ankle and foot comfort and 86.84% of people with knee pain agreed that Gravity Defyers were comfortable on the knees.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001BXLFUO
• Average Customer Review: 1.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,421 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not like the others, November 8, 2009

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Swim "Swim" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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I would not buy or recommend these gravity defyers to anyone, friend or enemy. I have purchased 3 other pairs, 1 which is phenomenal, another that clicks in the right heel and drives me crazy, and a third that leaks sticky gel from the GF label inside the shoe. These specific shoes (Sonoma Casual) are ridiculously uncomfortable. It's strange to me that this same brand, GF, makes several different shoes of which none act the same.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Review on Gravity Defyer as a company, January 27, 2010

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Carmen Friesen (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gravity Defyers Men's Sonoma Casual Tie (Apparel)

Let me start off by saying this is a review of the company Gravity Defyer, and not of this particular shoe. I ordered 2 pairs of shoes from GD in October 2009. One pair came fairly quickly, and the other pair ... discontinued, which is a recurring theme with this company. I had originally ordered the Topanga for my husband, then the Astein, then the Sonoma, then the Centurian, and then the Javelin. I found out much later that ALL of these shoes have been discontinued! The most recent frustration occurred when I ordered the Centurian on 01/06/2010 and when I called the company to find out why I hadn't received it yet, I was told they were discontinued, even though when I ordered them on the phone they were "in stock". Unbelievably irritating. I was told I could choose another pair. However, I hate all of the other styles. You would think after I chose 5 different styles, that 1 of them could have actually been an option and not all discontinued. The communication between the customer service reps and the warehouse is inaccurate, if not absent all together. I have made more phone calls to this company in the last month, trying to get a pair of shoes in my hands for my husband (about 8 calls in all). I have left voicemails to a supervisor and sent e-mails, all of which have gone unanswered. This is the worst business I have encountered with the worst customer service I have ever seen. I would not recommend this company to anyone unless they really enjoy disappointment, dissatisfaction and extreme frustration. It was one thing to find out that all of choices were discontinued, but in this last instance, it took 3 WEEKS for them to realize that and tell me about it, and I had to call them every day and hassle them before I got this information. With the first couple of pairs I chose for my husband, I kept being told over and over that they were on back order and would come in the next shipment 2 weeks later. Finally, it came out that they weren't backordered, but discontinued. These people have no idea what is going on in their warehouse, what stock they have, etc.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Gravity defyer sonoma, September 13, 2009

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Joel Gawarecki - See all my reviews
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Here are some pros I've noticed after wearing these shoes: shoes look good, improves your posture, gives a noticeably softer step, gives a little height bonus (about an inch)

and some cons: red coloring from the inside rubs off on socks, sometimes shoes will make a funny noise when you are walking with them, for the first couple days your toes will be really tired because the shoes put a lot of pressure on the front of your foot.

In conclusion I wouldn't pay over $90 for these shoes, luckily i got them for $50 and i think they were well worth $50. The quality isn't the best, especially for such an expensive shoe and despite what their ad claims it doesn't really feel like walking on air. However it is still better than walking with a normal shoe. I'd recommend this only if you can find a good deal or if you are crazy rich.

UPDATE: I've had these shoes for about 9 months now and they are starting to fall apart. Due to this I dropped 1 star from my rating but I still wear them most days.

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