9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the same as they were, January 31, 2010
I had a hard time find these Reebok classics in the stores and was very excited when I found them here. However, they are not as comfortable as they used to be, maybe that is why stores stopped carrying them. The arch, which was the best feature of the sneaker is almost non-existent and the padding on the inside of the sneaker is mush less than it used to be. The vendor was great, shipped on time and I received them quickly. The sneaker was the dissappointment
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reebok Women's Classic Nylon, April 13, 2008
These are my wife's favorite shoes for walking and jogging. She especially likes the toe shape which isn't as boxy and blunt as other styles and brands. They're also very lightweight, cooler than leather and very washable, which is important living here in Hawaii, where we're warm and damp most of the time.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sadly, a sign of our times!, June 13, 2011
I purchased my first pair of these colorful classic sneakers several years ago, at a local 'brand name' discount store. To be honest, they initially caught my eye because of their vibrant color. Once I tried them on, they felt so wonderful, that I knew from that very moment, that I would wear them until they literally fell off my feet. They had such fantastic cushioning, with arch support, a cut above the highest standard. These are the only shoes I have ever owned that did NOT require additional supportive inserts.
The sad day came, when I had to delegate my foot savers to the trash. I wasn't too upset, because I figured they would never discontinue such a wonderful product. I was wrong. No one seemed to carry them. Disgruntled in my search, I gave up looking the last couple of years, only to stumble on them by complete accident, on Amazon. When I found them again, I was ecstatic. Not only were they old favorites, but I work as an RN, and we have recently been required to wear only navy blue scrubs. A perfect match!
The shoes arrived and I was not disappointed in their appearance. They are still striking and fun to look at. But, as other reviewers have noted, the foot-bed is not the same. They definitely do not have the same degree of cushioning, and the arch support is minimal, at best. So, I did have to resort to orthotic inserts, this time, before I could even wear them. But, after doing so, they were brought up to almost the same degree of comfort as my first pair. But, not quite!
I normally wear an 8 1/2 but sized up to a 9 because some reviewers felt this new version runs a little small. I didn't find this to be true. Even with an additional insert, this shoe is a little looser than I like, requiring some pretty tight lacing, or a thicker sock. I think most would do well to just order their regular size.
I'm disappointed that they have, in my opinion, cheapened this wonderful shoe. But, that does seem to be the sign of the times, doesn't it.
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