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15 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Inexpensive, and feels like it Jun 11, 2008
By Matthew T. Weflen
"Matthew Weflen"
If I am two things, one is cheap and the other is mildly environmentally conscious. So, after my Skechers bit the dust (never buying another pair), I was in the market for a casual shoe which didn't top $50. Lo and behold, I came across these shoes on Amazon. Both aspects of my personality were piqued.
So it's made out of a snow tire, right? That must be soft...
Well, one thing to know is that these shoes run small. I ordered a 10, and it is more like a 9. So it's too tight at the outset. Which wouldn't be an issue if the materials are soft and yielding... which they most certainly are not. All sorts of seams and nubbins inside the shoe seemed to be tearing into my feet (this is with socks, I'm not one of those sockless shoe-hippies), which did not diminish after several wearings (I should point out, I'm not some sort of uber-sensitive shoe person, either. I buy regular old shoes like Skechers, New Balance, and Rockport. So my perceptions of discomfort are not coming from someone who needs special orthopedic shoes or has some sort of pain disorder).
The deal breaker, however, is the sole and insole. Far from being soft and cushioning, the rubber sole feels like it isn't there - in a bad way. The insole offers little to no arch support, and does not help to absorb any shock. After walking for 30 minutes in these shoes, my feet ached like nobody's business.
So, on the pro side: they're cheap, the concept is nice, recycling bottles and tires and so on. They look decent enough.
On the con: They run small, they are uncomfortable both on the sole and on the foot in general.
I just can't recommend these shoes to anyone who is seeking cheap, good shoes, or eco-friendly shoes. It's just not ethical to suffer for the planet like this. The "carbon cost" in podiatry appointments and equipment more than offsets any gain from recycling.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Good on looks, not so durable Aug 20, 2008
By J. Sharley
"iggi"
I picked up a pair of the Sno Tire hemps and have found them to be comfortable and stylish. Some may complain about the lack of cushioning, but I find them suitable for around the office or home where I don't need shoes with much athletic capability. I bought them for their eco-friendliness, but they've let me down a bit in the durability department. The Simple logos on the heels have started peeling after only a few months and I wore a small hole through the shoe at a seam where the sole meets the edge of the shoe. I've patched it with some Shoe-Goo, but now my purchase has become less eco-friendly as a result. Based on the performance so far I'm wondering if it saves much environmentally to buy a couple pairs of Simple shoes to equal the usable lifetime of one pair of Merrells which I've always worn in the past... The search continues for an eco-friendly AND durable shoe.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great shoes May 29, 2008
By C. Sexton
These things look great and are made out of the trendiest reused and sustainable materials out there. The only thing I don't like about them is style related in that I can't very easily slip my foot in and out of them. Other than that, they seem to me durable and extremely comfortable to wear.
comfy Jul 06, 2010
By jthop
nice sneaker, soles wear out fast.. but hey its eco friendly right.. id buy another pair..
 Simple Sno Tire Sneaker in Black Leather Black Soles Jun 27, 2010
By Robert W. Lukens
The Simple Sno Tire made with black leather and black rubber soles was a popular shoe for those who needed black shoes without logos. It was durable, cleaned easily, and was comfortable. The price was worth it. Then, Simple put a white rubber cup around the heel for some reason which defeated the all black motif. Next cotton or hemp was substituted for leather. Now the shoes being reviewed has been discontinued. To put it simply, Simple, too bad. Wish list -- make them again, now. Robert.
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