( 3 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 1 2009
the pf flyer sandlot sneaker is a delightfully stylish shoe. while it is not the most comfortable shoe i have set foot in, i would recommend it to my fashion-conscious contemporaries.
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Posted: Jun 9 2008
We bought these for my son and he loves them. They are made well and he runs twice as fast and jumps twice as high.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Sep 29 2007
I usually wear `80s-style running shoes, but this summer I wanted to go even more retro and get some canvas high tops. Converse and some of the other better-known brands had some flashy styles and patterns that looked fun, but when I actually checked them out in-store I was amazed at how noticeably shoddy even the models on display were: the foxing (side rubber strip) and toes were poorly vulcanized and looked like they'd start separating in weeks, not months, and most of the soles were made of a hard rubber with a strange flocked treatment that looked and felt dangerously slippery. So in the end, for about $5 more than my local store was selling Chuck Taylors, I went with the PF Flyers Center Hi. These are visibly better-made than most of the canvas sneakers I've seen in stores, and a good deal more comfortable. They look as though they'd be narrow, but the toe is surprisingly roomy. I have to stick in some orthopedic arch supports for my high arches, but otherwise the insole is well-padded and comfortable. If you're used to shoes with thick EVA midsoles like the Reebok Classic running shoes (which I also love), they take awhile to get used to, but you'll love them once you do. After getting these, I recommend looking around online for sites with alternate lacing methods, both for fun and more practical reasons. For instance, I use a wider criss-cross pattern to make them fit comfortably around my higher instep. Also, a nice little touch: pull out the insoles and look in your shoes for a little green square of fabric...
