Madden Girl Bailey Sneaker Review
*I purchased these with my own money and Madden Girl did not pay me to write this review.
There are many different companies that make sneakers like this and I would highly recommend any of them: Roxy Bayshore, Mad Love Lennie, Payless Skylar Sneaker
Cost: $20+
Size: I usually wear a size 9 or 9.5 and I am comfortable in a size 9.5 in this style of sneakers / casual shoes. I first purchased a 10 to give my toes extra room but they stretched too much and became way too big (the size 10 was a Roxy Bayshore model)
Pros:
- The cost is excellent and low for a super cute casual shoe that is almost perfect in all of the barefoot / minimalist shoe categories
- These shoes are flat, zero drop, super flexible and the toe box stretches enough to give my toes room to wiggle
- There is a small amount of cushion that feels great under my feet
- They are easy to slip on and off quickly
- I can wear them with or without socks but I prefer to wear them barefoot
- The stretchy part on the back of the heel makes the shoe comfortable from the minute I put them on and I don’t get heel blisters
- The toe box is much wider than Converse All Stars / Chuck Taylors, but these shoes have a similar classic look
- There are so many different fabric choices in this type of shoe
- I’ve washed these shoes in the washing machine (gentle cycle) twice and they came out great (clean and didn’t fall apart)
Cons:
- The toe box gives my toes room to wiggle and doesn’t squish them, but it isn’t wide enough for me to wear correct toes
- I wear these shoes very often and they show wear quickly- I don’t think they will last a long time and I’m guessing I will have to replace them in a year