Product: Peluva Women's Strand Lightweight Trainer Color/Size: Black / White / Size 12 I have only had these shoes for two days now, and I am already able to wear them all day! Back in 2007, I had to have surgery on both of my feet due to years of wearing pointed-toe shoes. Pointed-toe shoes act like clamps on your feet—they force your toes together, cramming them so they can’t move naturally or feel free while walking. That concentrated pressure caused me friction, pain, hard corns, bunions, and hammertoes. While surgery straightened my toes and gave me beautiful feet, it couldn't solve everything, especially a stubborn callus in the middle of my right foot. Over the years, I tried everything: warm soaks, pumice stones, non-stop moisturizing, and wearing toe separators day and night. Nothing gave me lasting relief. Recently, the pain returned, and I felt a bunion trying to form again. I know for sure I am never having foot surgery again, and in the past, I’ve literally thrown brand-new shoes straight into the trash because of the excruciating pain they caused. After doing research, I decided to try 5-toe shoes alongside 5-toe socks—and oh man, let me tell you, it is a total game changer! Benefits of Switching to 5-Toe Shoes: • Natural Toe Spread & Alignment: Unlike pointed-toe shoes that squash your feet, 5-toe shoes allow each toe to sit in its own individual pocket. This keeps your toes from rubbing against each other, relieves joint pressure, and helps prevent bunions from reforming. • Better Traction & Balance: Having your toes spread out naturally gives you incredible grip, stability, and natural movement whether you’re walking, running errands, or standing for long periods. • All-Day Comfort: They completely eliminate that cramped, jammed feeling caused by standard footwear. When your feet feel good, you feel good! Fit & Sizing Details (Size 11.5 vs. Size 12): • Sizing Feedback: I originally ordered a size 11.5, and the body of the shoe felt like a glove on my foot! However, my big toe was pushing all the way to the end, needing less than an extra inch of room. I exchanged them for a size 12 to give my big toe space. While the size 12 fits my big toe, there is now a bit too much extra room around my other toes, which caused a little initial discomfort. I really hope Peluva considers adjusting the big-toe length on the 11.5, because that glove-like fit was amazing! • Return Protection: I loved having the free unlimited return insurance valid in the US. Knowing I could exchange them risk-free gave me great peace of mind, though I definitely plan on keeping these because I love wearing them. If you understand real foot pain and want to break free from the damage caused by traditional pointed-toe shoes, do your feet a favor and give 5-toe shoes a try. I will forever wear 5-toe footwear from now on. I would really love to try Peluva’s 5-toe socks to go with these shoes. However, given the sizing issue I ran into with my first pair of shoes, I am hesitating to order them. Peluva does not offer returns or refunds on socks, and I simply can’t afford to spend $27.00 on a pair of socks if they end up not fitting right or not working for my feet. I really hope Peluva considers updating their return policy for socks in the future so customers can try them risk-free!

This is a great shoe! I feel more balanced in everything I do in them. I no longer have any pain or sweating in between my toes and I really feel like it is strengthening them and I love it.

I really like my Peluva's. I'm able to run, walk, light weights, do burpees, EVERYTHING. And I feel more grounded, balanced and rooted to my foundation. I purchased several pairs of socks too! Get a pair.

Fantastic shoes! Shoes should have always been created this way. Everything has improved, especially during my strength and mobility training. Love my Peluvas!

While they still look funny, my knees stopped hurting!!

I really like these strand trainers. They are lightweight and comfortable. I hope they are durable and will last.

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I LOVE THESE SHOES, MY FAVORITES FOR DAYS I'M ON MY FEET A LOT AND FOR MY GYM WORK-OUTS. MY FEET DON'T SLIDE AROUND AND THE FIT IS PERFECT.

I could not be more pleased with how these shoes are working out! My foot, ankle, knee, and lower back pain are gone. GONE!!!! It's only been a few weeks and I've been wearing them every day. I can't believe they made such a big difference and so fast. I got the toe socks with them and those are super comfy too. I don't think I'll wear them without socks but that is more of a personal preference. 13/10 Would recommend!

I have walked in the shoes 4 to 5 times for my long walks. My toes are beginning to the adjust to space.