Lightfoot Martial Arts Shoes, Black/Pink, Size 5

The shoes are lightweight and allow free movement. I wear them for 24 Forms Tai Chi and Qigong 8 Brocade. There is a thin cushion insert in the bottom of the shoe, but you still feel a solid contact with the floor. I wear a size 9.5 wide and the shoes fit perfectly, with a thin cushioned athletic sock. I have worn them for 1 1/2 hour sessions almost daily with no signs of wear. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good economical martial arts shoe.

These are very light and comfortable, and look great. They do a nice job gripping the mat and still allow me to pivot when kicking. There were a lot of mixed reviews as to whether these were sized correctly or not. I use them for TaeKwonDo and I strongly agree with another reviewer who said to get them a full size smaller than you normally wear. I usually wear an 11.5 but had to return them as they felt a little too large. I got size 11 which feel better but due to the flexible material, they tend to allow some slippage on the foot when pushing to the side. For that reason, I should have gotten 10.5. Not sure how they will hold up as of yet. I've worn them for about 5 or 6 classes and so far the seams and soles seem to be holding together fine. I'll update on their durability in the future.

I LOVE these shoes. I've been doing taekwondo for 2 years and haven't needed shoes. I started at a fitness kickboxing place and found I couldn't properly turn and balance with my workout/running/gym shoes. I got these and they are perfect! I feel so much better in my workout. If I have a reason to wear them to taekwondo, I absolutely will.They fit true to size. I am a 5 and was worried they'd be too small, so I got a 5.5. They are too big, but just slightly. A 5 would've have been perfect.

This is my second repurchase (third pair in total) of these mat shoes. They provide the lightweight protection I am looking for during kickboxing and resistance band strength training. I have found that each pair lasts about 2.5 years with daily use (that comes out to less than a dollar a day so well worth the cost). Two things to note: these shoes run big (especially for women) so always size down 2-3 sizes. For reference, I wear a size 9.5 in street shoes, but wear a size 6.5 in these shoes. Second, If you're looking for something more substantial or shoes that provide arch/ankle support, I would recommend to look elsewhere.

Fit is good, especially for wider feet. Minimal tread makes them excellent for tai chi or indoor slippers.No arch support to speak of, which is good for me but if you need support, these aren't for you.Biggest drawback is they are made well, but of really cheap materials. I am normally hard on shoes, so I have been extra careful with these, and they still blew out the seam where the upper meets the sole. More durability and they would have gotten at least one more star.

I wear a 7.5 and the 5.5 size fits perfectly. I got tired of the callouses which I’ve formed over 6 years of martial arts. These are comfortable and easy to put on (I did add more comfy insoles for more support but would still have gotten these shoes knowing that). It takes getting used to moving into different stances with shoes vs bare feet, but it will be worth doing it to have healthier feet.

After five years of getting my toes stepped on in krav maga, I finally bought these due to issues with joints in one of my feet.I actually changed ALL my shoes, and my feet are feeling better - can't say which pair made the difference ultimately, or if all helped. On to this particular shoe....These seem like they will last, after wearing them for several classes now. The traction is, well, pretty good. It hangs me up a little bit on my round kicks, putting extra strain on my knees. However, I'm not sure less traction would be safe given the sweat drops folks leave around the mats.My biggest surprise was that they have so little material on top of the feet. It really doesn't offer much protection to the top of your foot at all - either when round kicking pads or if someone steps on you. It'll help reduce toe stubs and catches on the floor, and general abrasion. Overall I'm happy, other than wishing I had ordered black.... :)

Comfortable and light weight but the real will come with a few sparring sessions...*UPDATE*After a few sparring sessions they've have proven to be worth every penny. They've added stability without sacrificing mobility.