If you are like me, and you may have been sitting on the fence about ordering these shoes...just do it. For the money, you are probably not going to find a better value. You name a brand of these comfort sole running shoes, and I have owned them...Hoka, Altra, Brooks, Saucony, New Balance, Skechers, ON...all of them. I had both hips replaced 2 years ago. Since then I have to wear shoes that have minimal drop, minimal arch support, and a nice cushioned sole. It really helps relieve the lower back, hips and knees. These shoes check every box. I wore them to the grocery store tonight for the first time, so I could get a few steps in them before I walk in them tomorrow. 100% exactly what I was hoping for. Comfort! Even on those hard tile floors. I even had a gentleman ask me where I got my shoes, because he really liked the color and style. There you go...one star for style. I love the look and feel. They are quality built footwear. First of all, they come in a box, not a shrink wrap package or zip lock bag. The fabric and stitching are very nice, and the overall construction is excellent. The shoes use a welded construction on the upper, and they have a very nicely padded tongue and collar. One of the things I really like is the rubber tread on the entire sole. It may add a bit of weight, but I like the idea that this should extend the life of the shoe. The fit is true to size. I ordered a 10 1/2, and they fit perfectly. Even though the shoes have a narrow appearance on the foot, they have a nice, roomy toe box. That alone is worth a star for me. Having that non cramped feeling in my walking shoes is pretty priceless. It also saves toenails...IYKYK. Nice and firm across the midfoot, and snug in the heel...but padded and comfortable. I am headed out for a 2 mile walk with the dogs tomorrow morning, and I can already tell that these shoes are going to perform just fine. I am not going to sit here and say they are just as good as brand XYZ...because that isn't fair to either brand. Just know that these are excellent quality shoes for a pretty amazing price. Just so everyone knows...I bought these with my own money (2 pairs!), so I am trying to be as non bias as I can be. I am not ashamed to admit that I am a 100% shoe snob...and these shoes have blown me completely away. If they perform the way I hope they will, you will have a customer for life. Read more
I will not gush endlessly, where never is heard a discouraging word or a one-star review. Instead, I will compare the Nortiv 8 "Floats" with the latest, more high tech "Move Propels" which is more useful. First off, the "Move Propels" are much more impressive, especially in the radical raised, deep contoured sole. It's as if Nortiv 8 read my review of the "Floats" and built these. They are even more impressive in person! From a marketing standpoint however, please note, the infamous competing high buck, status-back-baby Hokas have brilliant radical colors and patterns, especially in their most expensive styles. They know! Aggressive colors draw more customers = money. True of ANY high-end sneaker co., or any verifiable sneakerholic. Nortiv 8 has NOT gotten the message. These "blue" "Move Propels" are the deadest most conservative looking blue I have ever seen and are less bright by far than the blue-green "Floats" which are already conservative. The dull laces don't help this much either. I changed the laces on both pairs with a drastic improvement. The reflective spots don't impress (too small, barely visible at night). It's a shame since this very creative and original design is otherwise KILLER and would gain dramatically from some color courage, unless you only want to sell to Babs and Scooter to go with their Dockers. As far as comfort goes, the "Floats" are more comfortable walkers. The toe box is wider and the sole bends more; however, there is more rocker and a lot of bounce in the "Move Propels" so they roll better, but don't bend at all; too much triangulation, the price of style. Takes a little getting used to. There is also considerably more weight, despite the "holes in the soles". They are, by far, the heaviest sneakers I own. Sort of built in ankle weights (good/bad?)..more exercise? or not. Yes, someone else already said that! I have more massive sneakers that weigh half that, so it can be done. They are unquestionably platform risers, and I like that, at 5' 7". They are big attention getters, comfy, good arch support, and very high tech looking, which is how, and why, I bought them. No regrets! That and the nice way the company treated me with the first buy, which deserves a reward. Will update with some long-term use results. Later! ....Update! The tongue is too short so you cannot use the furthest back upper eyelets to tighten the fit and prevent heel abrasion caused by excessive movement and rubbing as outlined by other reviewers. There is precious little tongue to grab onto, and so the tongue tends to slip under the laces. A wide pull loop made of 3M reflective, the full length of the extended tongue along with a widened back pull of the same 3M, and possibly a more contemporary slip-on heel extension, like transplanting the Active Breeze uppers onto the Move Propel lowers, would greatly improve the look, and, more important, the function, improve the profile, and the fit at the heel, and increase the customer base. Add some more aggressive coloring, and I would buy more. Death Star II ? Move Propel AMG ? Read more
Edited to add: after receiving my refund from Amazon after returning the shoes, the vendor reached out to me offering a refund. I explained I already received one. They were trying to go above and beyond, and they offered to send me a different pair of their shoes for free. I looked at a different style, and I let them know what I wanted. They arrived and I have worn them now for probably two weeks. So far, so good! They do not cause blisters or pain and feel pretty good. I really appreciate them, and their customer service is excellent. I am updating my star rating to 4 due to this. Original review: 2 stars. I really wanted to like these. I really liked the style and the quality seemed very good. Good price too! And, they seemed really comfortable at first. But I noticed a little pain on the back of my leg/heel after the first day. It wasn’t bad at all, and I just thought I needed more time to break them in. Then the next day, I went for a walk and was really in pain on those areas again. After the walk, I was bleeding from blisters on the back/heel on both legs! That’s when I realized the shoe is quite rigid and not flexible. Read more
