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Duffer Waldorf

Duffer Waldorf

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Short Par 4 reeled in a handful of posters with a collaboration with Puma on this "limited edition" run. Who can turn down $25 Puma shoes?

Aesthetically, these don't come close to the true 'limited edition' shoes, like the Palmers, obviously. What can? And, it doesn't really mesh with their other current spikeless shoes. It's just kind of there.

Fit-wise, these are noticeably tighter around the ball of my foot than the NXT Disc of the same size. My toes are almost touching the end of the toe box, as well. They felt a lot stiffer out of the box than both the NXTs or PWRAdapts, too, but after having them on around the house for the last half-hour, they feel fine. I do like the snugness of this shoe.

I have no idea how FusionFoam differs from Ignite Foam, but I'm willing to find out.
 
Can you post a picture of them? So these are the ones you got for the $25 deal on shoepar? My package should be here tomorrow

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madi05 said:
Can you post a picture of them? So these are the ones you got for the $25 deal on shoepar? My package should be here tomorrow

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There are some pictures of them posted in the Short Par 4 thread. I would snap a picture of mine but they are a little dirty from walking 18 yesterday and today.
 
Sox_Fan said:
There are some pictures of them posted in the Short Par 4 thread. I would snap a picture of mine but they are a little dirty from walking 18 yesterday and today.
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How are you liking them? I thought Duffer's thoughts were spot on. I was scared of them being tight and stiff around the toe box but no issues at all. And the foam sole was quite comfortable
 
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I have walked 18 in these 2 straight days and found them to be quite comfortable. Also, I think the support and traction they provide during the swing is also very good. I experienced no fit issues and in fact thought the fit was pretty much perfect for me. For full disclosure, my feet are much closer narrow than wide.
 
obedt said:
How are you liking them? I thought Duffer's thoughts were spot on. I was scared of them being tight and stiff around the toe box but no issues at all. And the foam sole was quite comfortable
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Just posted my thoughts.
 
Puma black and quarry, from the 'Athletic' box:
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Not necessarily a complaint, but I never have seen shoes crease up this badly. This is after 8 or 10 walking rounds.
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Sox_Fan said:
Not necessarily a complaint, but I never have seen shoes crease up this badly. This is after 8 or 10 walking rounds.
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Wow.

How do you think the fit is? Some of that creasing looks like a too large of a shoe.
 
M2Giles said:
Wow.

How do you think the fit is? Some of that creasing looks like a too large of a shoe.
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I really don't think so as the fit appears basically perfect in both length and width. Just wanted them for casual walking rounds so it is really not a big deal to me.
 
Sox_Fan said:
Not necessarily a complaint, but I never have seen shoes crease up this badly. This is after 8 or 10 walking rounds.
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I thought they would crease. Never thought they'd be this bad though. I'm trying to sell mine on eBay. Don't care much for the fit. To me, they feel very stiff. But, I've got really bad feet. So, I'm pickier than most. If someone really wants a stiff stable shoe, they'd be alright.

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radiman said:
I thought they would crease. Never thought they'd be this bad though. I'm trying to sell mine on eBay. Don't care much for the fit. To me, they feel very stiff. But, I've got really bad feet. So, I'm pickier than most. If someone really wants a stiff stable shoe, they'd be alright.

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They are very comfortable to walked in though. No blisters or discomfort from day 1.
 
Sloppy mess out there today but 0 issues with waterproofing. Didn’t expect problems but always nice having confirmation


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I got the red and white ones as well.

Haven’t taken them out of the box yet lol
 
I've worn mine once; they're showing some initial signs of the creasing Sox_Fan showed above. The fit and grip was fantastic, though, and these will make a nice secondary pair for when it is sloppy.
 
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