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Puma Standpunkt

Women's Footwear > SneakersRated: **** by 3 reviews.

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The 'Standpunkt' sneaker has a laid-back, slightly retro vibe.
From the Dassler collection.
Suede or leather upper.
Perforated leather lining.
EVA midsole.
Molded rubber outsole.
Q1.00 oz.
Product measurements were taken using size 40 (US Men's 7.5, Women's 9). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

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Warm Black / Warm Black SuedeWarm Black / Warm Black Suede

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Warm Black / Warm Black Suede
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Puma Standpunkt Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Rating:*****
Great for Tai Chi Practice! I went looking for a shoe that would have a flat sole and flat heel. I found these at the PUMA store in the mall. They have a great insole that breathes and gives just the right support for protecting the heel and bottom of the foot when stepping, shifting your weight, turning, and standing. I am a professional Tai Chi teacher and student. Learning martial arts for over 30 years. I've been using these shoes to practice Tai Chi in (Original Chen Family Style) and they are great! They are stylish and hold up very well. The rubber on the soles must be really tough, yet it bends and is so soft and pliable, I keep thinking I'm going to erase the bottoms on the different floors I practice on. Everything from tile to concrete, hardwood, bamboo, linoleum, and even some sidewalks of late. The brown leather is dark enough that it looks black, and the shiny leather wrapped around the heel had some getting used to, but the softness and the quality of materials makes me glad I paid the money for them. Other Tai Chi shoes I've used don't hold up like this, aren't as soft, and don't have the nice flat feel for the ground like these shoes. Rudolph Dassler must have had a Tai Chi teacher tell him what he wanted in a shoe and he made it. The "feel" I get when wearing these shoes promotes that sinking and rooted feeling in the whole body and allows me to engage the correct core muscles while practicing Tai Chi. There is only a hint of an arch support and the whole shoe is pretty wide and roomy. This allows the toes to expand when pressing the foot down in extended postures, plus the flatness of the sole gives the toes the ability to really grip the floor through the shoe. The low padded part that fits just below the ankle never gets in the way when lunging or performing extreme low stances too. With this shoe you can increase the effectiveness of your Tai Chi movements. And even if you don't practice Tai Chi, you will probably find yourself walking more smoothly and with better balance while wearing these shoes. I recommend them to all my students.
Gary H. at Zappos.com on 05/04/2009
Rating:****
Cool look, great for flat feet. Love the styling. Why I didn't keep it? Too long in the toe box, meant for flat-footed people (which I am not). Felt wide but I got the wide size.
Valerius at Zappos.com on 07/16/2009

Negative Reviews:

Rating:**
Not Worth It! I thought that these shoes looked great online, but when I opened the box I was very disappointed. The "warm black" is really brown, not black, and the leather part of the upper looks cheap. They are very wide (too wide for most women's feet). I have other Pumas in a 7.5, but for these I would have to get a 6.5. Lastly, the soles were already partially unattached. I've never seen such poor quality in a Puma.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 11/25/2008