So comfortable for flat feet! In addition to the amazing design, I loved the arch support on these shoes! So comfortable and so stylish. I have flat feet and these shoes make me forget that!

AMAZING "We got our shoes!! They are awesome!! Vegan Hand crafted Fair trade The shoes are different from all my other pairs. Everytime I wear them, I always get compliments and get asked where did I get them from. Gives me an opportunity to talk about what amazing work this company is doing. It makes me feel great to know that the person making these shoes is getting every penny they deserve for their hard work. My 12yr old daughter also has a pair of the hightops that she wears almost every day to school. Finally a pair that the teenybopper loves too! Thanks!"

Super Cute, Comfortable and For a Good Cause! I love these sneakers - they are super cute and unique, and also comfortable. I was expecting to take some time breaking them in, but there was no "breaking in" period. They were true to size and I had no issues with the shoes. They dress up any casual outfit and best of all are something different other people don't have. The ladies making these have done a great job and I am happy to support them in any way possible.

Great Really liked them , very cool

Perfect gift ! She loved them , casual,comfy, sporty and artsy all in one ! Great knowing everything is natural and the hand embroidery sets them apart from the crowd. Quality!

Great customer service Great comfy shoes and even better customer service. My shoes were a little big and I was sent a return label and got the same design exchanged in a smaller size back right away. Love wearing them and get so many compliments on them!

Good Job "I placed order for 3 pairs and all of the ppl i had ordered for have really loved the shoes, colors used, patterns and design along with the comfort of putting on and off. Its an amazing initiative you guys have taken. I will defiantly be recommending to more ppl these sneakers."

Awesome shoes! Got two pairs, one for my son and one for me. Sizing is awesome, fits perfectly and really comfortable. And the embroidery gets positive comments by people who appreciate such work, even when sitting at airports :) Also, knowing that they are natural, organic and vegan, makes you feel good about wearing such a shoe! And knowing you've helped a lot of low income people, makes you feel happy when wearing them. In fact, you want to wear them out soon so you can get your next pair.

Overall 4.5, with slight adjustments could be 5-star high tops I was excited to receive these sneakers after the initial Kickstarter launch campaign and am happy to support the principals of this company! First impressions were that the packaging was done well, the embroidery looked even better in person, and I liked that the main canvas of the sneaker seems to be a little matte in color (slightly faded look, not over dyed black in color). Could not put them on with original laces, so I pulled those out immediately (perhaps with high tops laces with a slight stretch are possible?). While my foot isn't exceptionally wide (I normally wear a standard or 'B' size width), I feel they are a bit tight on my feet and I would like more cushion and arch support. I did buy some inserts to add this to my sneakers, but it seems that the liners inside the sneakers aren't removable, so I had to add the insoles I bought on top of what's glued in (making them feel tighter still). The few times I have worn them so far people have commented on them and I think they are really great. Would just love to see more cushion/support in the shoe and/or the ability to remove the soles so that one could add their support of choice without making them a tighter fit. This is a great first run for a new sneaker company and I wish you much future success...Will continue to be a customer and support your products and mission. Thanks.

Sneakers With a Story Wow! My shoes are beautiful! I can't wait to wear them this evening and tell the story. Several months ago I read about the Kickstarter campaign created to transform Fuse Sneakers from a concept to a reality. These shoes impact lives because the people involved in making them receive a fair trade wage. These shoes impact the world because they are made from organic materials. Wearing them celebrates the efforts of countless women. Women involved in growing and gathering the organic materials used to construct the shoes. Women given the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents in the form of amazing stitchery featured on the shoe. Women who are empowered through meaningful work which enables them to earn a fair wage. That's a story worth telling when people ask "Where did you get those sneakers!"

Daughter really likes these I bought these for my daughter, in order to support the new AKS Sneaker business. She really likes the look of the sneakers, and has received several compliments on the look. They're really very good looking and interesting. Build quality has been solid, and the artistic qualities are great.

Beautiful & Comfortable I reach for these sneakers more than others. They're very comfortable and add that extra touch to any casual outfit.

Great fit, great style, great cause "I love these. The colors are so rich and deep and the embroidery is so unique. I don't spend a lot on my fashion but these make me feel good about every penny spent. Looking good and feeling better :)"

Great quality and style! The shoes were very comfortable and soft. The embroidery was perfect. I’ll be holding on to this pair an extra long time.

Awesome shoes. "The quality is superb . The fine embroidery is very clean and precise. The look of the shoe is extremely stylish. I have trouble with my feet (bunions and toe aches) . I was skeptical about the comfort level but I am happy to say that my feet were happy:))) and that’s saying a lot!!!
Love the cause
Love the shoe
Great work AKS. Feels great to wear your shoes physically and emotionally. My hubby got a pair too as seen in photo below ."

Unique & beautiful I have two pairs. They are beautifully crafted and support the causes I care about. Really an incredible project that I hope will inspire many others.