APIKA Chinese Traditional Old Beijing Shoes Kung Fu Tai Chi Shoes Rubber Sole Unisex Black

I am a US shoe size 10.5, and I ordered a Chinese 45 (as suggested) and they were too big!So I'd suggest going down a size to get a snug fit. (Mine fell off quite easily, even with 2 socks on.)Besides the sizing problems, these are exceptionally made shoes.Update: Re-ordered another pair a full size down, but the seller sent me shoes that were only .5 smaller. So yet again, they fall right off! It is very frustrating to order two shoes in a row that I cannot wear.Important!! - Their sizing chart does not include a mm or inches conversion, which upon further research, seems to be crucial in ordering shoes from Asian countries. So for instance, I learned that my Chinese size is a 43, whereas the chart for these shoes tells me I'm a 45, which was way too big. This is because US shoes have wiggle room for the toes, and traditional Chinese shoes should be snug, heel to toe.Hope this helps anyone, as these are actually worth the price and shipped fairly quickly.

Quality of construction, strong 5 stars. The little tab on the heel is a nice plus, making it easier to pull on the shoes without stretching out the heel. Well made, flexible, the kind of thin soles needed for tai chi (or martial arts). I think I've found my go-to tai chi shoe!Note, these do run slightly smaller than similar cloth shoes of this style - most run large, and I'd say this runs true to American size expectations. Get exactly the size you wear, and I sized down 1/2 size as I wanted them snug and expect them to 'give' a bit during wear. Expect your toe to hit the end of the shoe, unlike how most harder shoes fit -- if you get them larger, you'll end up slipping around in them and that's not what you'll want for tai chi or martial arts.

These are fun! They are supposed to fit tight and that’s hard to figure out from “sizes.” So, here’s the trick:These are actually marked in milimeters. The actual length, inside the shoe, in millimeters is written on the bottom of the sole.Step 1: Get a ruler, regular school supply ruler with a cm/mm scale, and measure your foot. If you will wear them with socks, measure with socks, if without, measure without. Remember 10 mm to 1 cm for us metrically challenged people. You should get something on the order of 250. If you get 8.5, you’re on the inch side, try again. If you get 24 and a half, almost there; multiply by 10. There, not so bad?Step 2. Find a China shoe size to metric chart (Google; it might be in cm, remember the conversion?) For example: CHN45 = 275 mm = 27.5 cm, inside. Pick what you think will fit. If in doubt, shoot small. I backed off 5 mm and that works.They do stretch somewhat, so you don’t have to hit it perfectly and that seems to negate any problems with my sorta widish foot. Quality seems good for the price. The rubber molding to the cloth is a bit messy, but acceptable. What exactly are the materials? Can you wash them? No idea, there’s no label at all. But I’m pleased with them.

These are legit. How do I know? Born and raised (for first few years of my life anyway) in Beijing. If you’re going to Beijing, China for vacay and plan on strolling through the Hutongs and Tiananmen Square then wearing these will give you a legit, authentic Chinese native look.Or, if you’re prepping a Bruce Lee costume for Halloween, these will do nicely. These aren’t the most comfortable shoes in the world. There isn’t much arch support and the sizing, though true to fit for me (10.5 Nike and 10.5 here), with a bit of give in the fabric top.The bottom sole is pretty thin, and while does offer some slip protection when wet, it isn’t thick and nor shock absorbing.The price of these is decent though you can find cheaper alternatives. I still recommend these as they’re legit Old Beijing brand.Enjoy!

I've got wide feet and these fit like a dream. Bought them for tai chi class but ended up with an extra pair because I wear them EVERY DAY. No arch support and simple design but they are comfy and I can walk miles with no problem. Weird, right?? I like them way better than my $80 trainers. Wish they came in other colors.

I ordered these shoes for kicking a punching bag outdoors in my driveway. They would work well for that purpose, if the fit was a bit better. I ordered size 41, which is my correct size (US women's 9.5 wide, US men's 7.5). I know size 41 is my correct size because I have other pairs of shoes in this size which fit well. I would like these shoes very well, except that the fit is not quite right. Both shoes are printed with size 41, but the left is a little too big, and the right is a little too small. The shoes appear to be the same size, so I think the fit is due to the way the upper is stitched onto the sole, and how much space was left at the edge. I was disappointed because otherwise, these are very nice martial arts shoes. They have that nice "brand new sneaker" smell when they come out of the package. They shipped from China in 9 days (free shipping for Prime members). The price was good ($15). They come bagged up in a cute plastic wrapper with Chinese writing on it. I have already worn these shoes and gotten dirt on them, so I will keep them and use them for something (maybe slippers, or basement shoes, because I have a damp basement and can't wear regular slippers down there to do the laundry). I will try them out on the punching bag, but I think because of the right shoe being a little too tight, they will not be comfortable for a long workout. The other shoes I have in size 41 are all either a good fit, or a little too loose. I can't really explain why this one is a little tight, unless it is the stitching or the size label is wrong. I wanted to give these shoes a good review, but unfortunately I got a pair that was not quite right.

I needed indoor shoes that still looked nice and reasonably professional but weren't too heavy to shove in my purse on the way to work. My feet are too big for most nice women's shoes, so these are absolutely perfect. They are comfortable but with a real rubber sole so I don't have to worry about what I'm stepping on, and fold nice and flat for carrying along. They feel like good sturdy quality that should last a decent amount of time as well. I'm very pleased with them!

I am a "casual" karate student who works out in my basement a few times per week. I use these shoes with a pair of short athletic socks and this has been a noticeable improvement over just bare feet on a cold, rough concrete floor. They fit well enough that they stay on with no problem when kicking a punching bag, for example. They have enough traction that they don't allow me to slide out of control on the floor, but not so much traction that I can't easily glide around when doing katas, etc.

Light, comfortable they feel like you're walking around in bare feet but with protection. They make feel lighter somehow. Don't know how long they'll last but they're cheap enough to replace.

They are good for Tai Chi. They have a flat bottom, the rubber grips but not too tightly. It is easy to balance on one leg with them. I ordered size 10 when I usually take 9.5 and they fit snuggly. I have not worn them a lot so I'm not sure how durable they will be.

Comfortable and a good fit. I am very wary about buying shoes online but the size that I received was the size that I ordered. Happy about my purchase. I bought a pair for my dad and he likes them too.

Shoes are very comfortable and well mark for size I found. Nice and light, mostly like have no shoes on. So far seem to be well made and durable. I bought 4 pair of this kind of show and am very pleased with purchase

Great shoes very comfortable better made then original ones .But they don't slide that easy if you want for thaiChi.

These shoes are fantastic. The sizing is great. They're very non-slip. I can't recommend these enough, I'm buying another pair as we speak.

These shoes were a little tight when I got them. in the largest size available. They did stretch out after a day or two and are now very comfortable. These should be made in bigger sizes for north american customers, up to men"s size 12

I love them I will be trying them this Monday for tai chi class. They fit perfect! I bought a pair for my friends they love them.

Awesome shoe. Well made, comfortable, size was spot on and price is great.

These shoes are amazing for the price. Stylish, comfortable, and cheap. You literally can't go wrong with these.

Comfy - used for indoor slipper - snug enough that it doesn't fall off. Feels safe on hardwood stairs and floors.

Very comfy shoes. Since they are canvas, they are not gonna last. But I do expect that. So 5 stars.

La deuxième paire que j’ai commandé font parfaitement.