Popular as a training or leisure wear shoes with outer rubber sole. Ideal for both Tai Chi and Kung Fu. Lightweight and breathable. Size: UK 8(EU 42)/UK 9(EU 43) Weight: UK 8-440g UK 9-455g Package includes: A pair of Kung Fu shoes
1**O
Perfect if you're OK with plastic soles
I'm used to pure cotton soles, so this was a bit of a change for me. I wear these as slippers at hope - have been for years - but the cotton soles wear pretty fast, meaning I have to replace them every 9 months or so. These are probably going to last me a lot longuer, and therefore be much more economical, although there's nothing like the sensation of cotton soles on wooden floor... If money was no object I'll buy cotton soles always, if I want to save on my "slippers budget" this model is just fine.
R**W
Not built to last unfortunately
I've bought two of these now, the first ones stretched too much after a few months so no longer fit and the last ones I bought the elastic on the side has come away within a couple months so need re-stitching.Good while they last but they don't last long unfortunately. I wouldn't recommend using these for martial arts practice as I have only been using the around the house and I don't think they'd be up to the task - at least not with the style I practice.
P**W
Higher quality and much better plastic sole than the usual T'ai chi slippers you get in the UK
Really nice slippers. I generally prefer cotton soles because the usual plastic sole is too inflexible and kinda slippy. As well as these slippers being of generally higher quality across the board (stitching, fabric, innersole), the soles are great. Very flexible and with a pleasant amount of grip. Only down side – it took 20 days from order to delivery, so plan ahead!
J**Y
Be careful of the sizing
I ordered a UK size 9 (43) as per your advert. What turned up was a size 44 (stamped on sole) but they were far too tight in the length. I wore them once but had to take them off as they were far too uncomfortable. Check your sizing please.
B**P
Comfy slippers
I've bought kung fu/karate slippers before and they have been quite flimsy and not lasted! These, however, are solid, chunky and extremely comfortable, so I am expecting a decent life from them!! They are better than described, the packaging they arrived in is good and the delivery time was excellent. I can, certainly, recommend and will use, this seller again.
M**.
Comfortable
Sizing could be a little better as the right is a little loose but even saying this it doesn't detract from the overall comfort. Arrived earlier than originally stated by Royal Mail and they fit through the letter box.Overall very impressed and just as I remember from the ones I used to wear in my younger days of the Kung Fu era! 🤗Have also now ordered another pair.
J**D
Sizing is a nightmare
Unless the supplier keeps the photo up-to-date, buying is a shot in the dark. The ones I bought were "similar" to the photo but not the same. I wear this sort of shoe all the time during decent weather. Sizing varies a lot from one make to another. This is either the manufacturer's inconsistency or the supplier's wrong size conversion. You might be dealing with three different sizing systems; UK (8), Euro (42 or 43), Asian (260 or 265). Unless you have info for all three size systems you can't be 100% sure what you'll get.
B**8
Good Footwear
See early post for initial comments on these slippers. So impressed with them that this order was bought to have some on standby always.
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