So during Black Friday, Zumba had a crazy sale. I missed out on most of the stuff I wanted because I didn’t realize how quickly these items would get snapped up. Now I know! Among the things I was able to get were a pair of Zumba Air Classic Remix sneakers. Let’s chat about them!
My first mistake was ordering during Black Friday. I didn’t realize before buying that sales were final and there was no option to return or exchange if there was a problem. Keep that in mind when purchasing sale items from Zumba’s website — the sale may be final. Another mistake I made was ordering about a size or half a size too big. I’d never owned a pair of these sneakers before, so I just followed the standard size conversion formula from women’s to men’s shoes. My plan was to try them on and exchange if needed, but point one meant that was off the table.
I decided to keep and use them anyway. They fit a little long, but even with that, I need a shoehorn to get my foot in because the opening is narrow and tough to get through. I can’t imagine how hard it would be if I had gotten a smaller size. Another issue is that when I tie them up, I don’t feel the level of ankle support I would expect from the right size. I can’t say for sure, but I suspect that’s the case.
When I first put them on, they feel fluffy and comfortable. But as I walk and work out, they seem to compress and lose support. By the end of my workout, my feet hurt, which hasn’t happened with my other sneakers. I’m thinking about buying some insoles for them, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind.
I love the style — they look really cool. But functionally, I think they could still use some improvement. I thought about selling them online but decided it wasn’t worth the hassle. So for now, I’m keeping them, but if I could return them, I’d get a smaller size and then decide if I really like them or want to invest in insoles. Since I kept them, I’ll just have to make them work. If you can’t try these shoes on first, I’d recommend not buying them.
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