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Review on πŸ‘Ÿ Stylish and Timeless: Reebok Women's Classic Nylon Sneaker by Doug Powell

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Unfortunately a sign of our times!

I bought my first pair of these colorful classic sneakers a few years ago at a local discount store. To be honest, the first thing that caught my eye was their bright color. From the moment I tried them on, they were so wonderful that from that moment I knew I would wear them until they literally fell off my feet. They had such fantastic cushioning, with arch support that exceeded the highest standard. These are the only shoes I have ever owned that did NOT require extra support. The sad day came when I had to throw my leg pads in the trash. I wasn't too upset thinking they would never stop making such a great product. I was wrong. Nobody seemed to be wearing them. Frustrated with my search, I have given up searching for the last few years only to stumble upon you quite by accident, Revain. When I found her again, I was delighted. Not only were they old favorites, but I'm a nurse and we've only had to wear navy blue gowns recently. The perfect combination! The shoes arrived and I was not disappointed with their appearance. They are still beautiful and interesting to look at. But as other reviewers point out, the insole isn't the same anymore. They definitely don't have the same cushioning and arch support is minimal at best. So this time I had to resort to orthotics before I could put them on. But after that they were upgraded to almost the same comfort level as my first pair. But not exactly! I usually wear an 8 1/2 but go up to a size 9 because some reviewers thought this new version is a bit small. I didn't think that was true. Even with the added gusset, this shoe is a little looser than I would have liked and requires fairly tight lacing or a thicker toe box. I think most would be better off just ordering their normal size. I'm disappointed that I think they lowered the price of this wonderful shoe. But it seems to be a sign of the times, right?

Pros
  • Enjoyable
Cons
  • Vulgarity