I wear these kung fu shoes every day for all kinds of use. They are great for quick slip on and off and provide good protection from various rocks and pebbles you might encounter while walkingaround. During training they can come off during kicks or sparring, so it is important to keep that in mind when deciding when you want to wear them in the school.  Permalink

These shoes are like no other there are so lite and comfertable.Its like wearing no shoes.I boght a size 8 sho and im a siz 7 and it fits me perfect i was so surprized so i recomend buying 1 siz bigger so it fits you perfect.  Permalink

While I mostly go barefoot nowadays, these are my favorite shoes: they fit in my pocket, look great, and keep my toes warm. They are the same kind of shoes I used to live in when I was young.
Delivery was quick and uneventful --thanks for making these available!
James  Permalink

The cool thing about them is that they actually fit my feet. I have fairly short and broad feet, and I wear a 10 and a half. So I figured I'd get a 10 since they are a stretchy material. The surface is flexible enough for you to be able to move pretty much unimpeded. It has a pretty good grip so you can use them on pretty much any surface. They're pretty quiet if you move right. Over all, a great martial arts shoe... however...

My only complaints are

1) that the entire shoe is made of roughly the same stretchy elastic-polyester material. This makes the heel act funny, because your foot doesn't settle all the way to the back of the rubber sole, it gets pushed forward by the elastic material.

2) the opening for your foot is just small enough to be a pain to put on, and just big enough to slip when you move too much.

Both of these could really be because of the size of my feet, which is kind of akward. So aside from issues due to proportion (which is always an issue on factory footwear, or clothes of any kind), these are GREAT shoes.

For a fair comparison, I also bought the cotton soled shoes. The cotton soled shoes are actually a little less flexible, due to the thickness of the soles (which are layered cotton, so it's pretty much like walking on a laminate of fibers). The shoe itself is more or less the same, but the proportions are a little different. The shoe is longer and thinner, so people like me with hobbit feet end up having a big pointy empty spot at the end of the shoe. The soles are very slick, so they are dangerous on slippery surfaces like wood or tile.
All in all, I like the rubber soled ones better, but the cotton soled ones are also quite good. At the price, if they wear out (which they will after a month of solid practice) you just replace them at their nice cheap price. If you feel like you are going to be doing a lot of practicing you might stockpile them, as the shipping would be cheaper. But try them out first before you commit to them (2.95 shipping is a good chance to try things).  Permalink

I enjoyed these a lot~! Very comfortable and easy to wear.   Permalink

I ordered the size, as recommended on the website, and the shoes were approximately one size too large. There is not an option to exchange, and if you return the shoes, you have to pay for shipping.  Permalink

-Awesome shoes, the original ones from Kung Fu fighters, very comfortable and light weighted - just like the masters uses - feel blessed buying from THE ONLY company that have them - Karate Depot !  Permalink

This may be one of your more unique reviews!I was the producer and costumer for a recent theatrical performance of "Mulan." We used the shoes as part of our Chinese costumes. They were great. Comfortable and versatile.  Permalink

This may be one of your more unique reviews!I was the producer and costumer for a recent theatrical performance of "Mulan." We used the shoes as part of our Chinese costumes. They were great. Comfortable and versatile.  Permalink

Super comfy! Like wearing no shoes at all. I've always love these.  Permalink

Super comfy! Like wearing no shoes at all. I've always love these.  Permalink

We got these shoes because they were more authentic looking than many others we saw. The quality is excellent and the price was right. My son wants to wear them all the time!  Permalink

I bought these slippers for my husband and I to walk around in since we don't walk on our carpet with shoes. They are so comfortable, almost like walking with bare feet. They are just what the doctor ordered.  Permalink

Kugg Fu shoes are very well made and very comfortable. My last pair lasted a long time; these look exactly the same. The company's service was great.  Permalink

I bought these primarily due to my continual slippage on our dojo mats. I figured hey, they beat water socks. I'm impressed by the durability for such a low cost, I expected something that would last maybe a week. Thankfully I was wrong. These things not only help me with keeping my footing, but are also good for pressure point manipulation. I won't go into detail on that, but they are grand. Buy some of these and try them out for yourself.  Permalink

I wanted lightweight shoes to get more of a 'barefoot' experience without the cold floors and these work fine. Shopping and delivery were a breeze.   Permalink

Nice pair of shoes, comfortable.  Permalink

Received the shoes in no time. Great price. They are very comfortable. I first bought this type in '89 when my shoes were stolen in Naples, Italy. I needed shoes quick and inexpensive ( my money was also taken ) and I found this type. I bought them and liked them. I decided to wear them for the rest of my stay in Europe.  Permalink

Great product. My son loves them and wears the shoes often. The are light, comfortable with sufficient traction, and inexpensive.   Permalink

Reasonably priced, fast shipping, lightweight and comfortable. These shoes are good for tai chi or as casual slippers, but not sure they are well suited for kung fu activities. I atually prefer the cotton sole version instead of these hard soles, but no complaints at all. For the price, these are very comfortable tai chi shoes.   Permalink

Love the soft comfort and the water-resistent sole.  Permalink

These slipper shoes are just as advertised. They have great soles and are easy slip ons for simple use. Great quality!  Permalink

I received shoes today and I must say they are a bit snugged and I could potentially say it's my fault but they feel great and they look great! Great place to get these cheap things and if you get the correct size damn great fit even with the smaller size. I'm hoping that I may stretch these bit. I would say get your size or a size smaller u defiantly a size smaller. If I don't fee; a slight stretch in my shoes I may go to my actual size 11 instead of 10. Don't worry I'm a hard critic and I love these damn things and they so cheap. 5 stars their is nothing wrong with the shoe at all.. expect to hear from me again.  Permalink

I just ordered me a pair and I did so much research.. I notice more good reviews that bad. This could come from people not simply knowing their shoe size or manufacturers fault. I do believe that since my feet are between a size 10.5 and 11.0, 11 leaving some toe space that I may need a 10 in these shoes since their slip on's and they need to be snug with no heel room. Especially since my feet are long and narrow. So I will try these shoes out when they get here and I expect good reviews I think I thought about the size logically I measured my feet and everything. Now when I'm on campus and some thugs try to jump me in the alley with these shoes I can take at least 7 or more at once!!!.   Permalink

I'm very pleased with my kung fu shoes. As others have said, definitely order a size down as they run large. I wear an 8 1/2 shoe and I ordered the 7. It's still a tiny bit roomy towards the heel but I have a narrow foot towards the back. If you want them to be extra tight I'd say order two sizes down but in most cases ordering one size down will do the trick. They are very comfortable and very flexible, it's almost like you're not wearing a shoe at all. The sole is nice and grippy, perfect for training. Big thumbs up!   Permalink

Great shoes,...1/2 size smaller than your shoe size works perfect,..fit snug and don't come off,...they also grip well on wood floors,..can't beat them at the price. Order came prompt,..very happy....  Permalink

Great shoes,...1/2 size smaller than your shoe size works perfect,..fit snug and don't come off,...they also grip well on wood floors,..can't beat them at the price. Order came prompt,..very happy....  Permalink

.......but, one sole was thicker than the other. I like Karate Depot because they have good customer service when you call them PLUS, they are more than fair with shipping costs!  Permalink

I was not expecting much from these because of the price and I got what I paid for. They function Ok for walking around and maybe doing kata. The inside lining on one of them tore during the first week of light use. As one reviewer said, not so good for sparring as they slip off pretty easy. Also, the edge of the rigid sole could leave a pretty nasty bruise if kicked by someone wearing these. I'll probably use them for lifting weights outdoors and in the basement. They'll be good for that since they don't have any support or cushioning.  Permalink

I got a pair to see about wearing them at work, where I'm not allowed to wear my minimalist Vibram's. I wear a 10-wide (4E), and I ordered the 10. When I first put them on I thought perhaps they would be too tight, but a few minutes of walking around and they were unbelievably comfortable. I won't wear them at work, though, as with socks they are still too tight, so my next pair is the next size up. I may go with cotton sole, though, as they are far from silent, and I prefer to move quietly at all times, work and otherwise. And very quick delivery! A !  Permalink

I just got them today (almost a week early... KarateDepot is awesome!), and I'm wearing them now as I type this review!

They are very comfortable and fit very snug. I ordered a size under my shoe size, so they won't slip off.

I bought them because Bruce Lee (my idol!) wears something similar in his movies, and Fei Long from the Street Fighter video games wears them also. I'm so happy to finally have a pair.  Permalink

These shoes arrived within a couple days. They're ridiculously comfortable.
Just a heads up to the women out there about sizing. I was always told that a mens are two full sizes below womens. I'm a size 7 in womens and usually a size 5 in mens. So I decided to order the 5. They fit perfectly. So, I'd suggest two sizes smaller.  Permalink