I bought these to replace a well worn pair of Reebok Nano 4s I got when they re-released. They were very broken in. The shoe is well made and attractive. The toe box is nice and wide and they provide a very stable base for lifting while also being ok to run short distances, jump rope, or walk in. My only complaint is the upper part of the tongue that contacts the front of my ankle. It is made of a stiff material and it is very uncomfortable. I don't notice it while I'm working out, but I notice it while walking. I'm really hoping that it softens up. It also slips down while I'm working and it's hard to pull it back up. It would be much more comfortable if it was made of the same material as the lower part of the tongue. Would give the shoes 5 stars if not for this.

Love love love these shoes. They fit so well and I was a little worried because I have wide feet. They are so comfortable and feel amazing during my workout. The customer service at Born Primitive deserve accolades as well, helping me out when I initially ordered the wrong size. Great product, great customer service. You have a lifelong fan in me!

I usually wear Reebok nano4 and 3 for lifting. I wanted to try this shoe. I absolutely love this issue. It is as comfortable as my nano fours and as effective as my 3. The only thing I can say is if I’m doing a squat on a gym floor it can be slippery. True to size. I am usually a 7 1/2 but I swell so I get a size 8 and they fit just like any other shoe.

After a month of wear, I like the Women's Savage 1 trainers in cool grey so much that I just ordered a second pair in green camo. I typically wear a U.S. womens size 9 shoe, and the size 9s I ordered are true to size. They have a toe box wide enough to accommodate moderately enlarged big toe joints, and without tightness, rubbing, or excessive friction. I can also comfortably wear toe spacers, including the style that spans all five toes, inside these shoes. Yay for more room for healthier toe splay! Laces stay tied with no need for double knotting, and the high-on-the-ankle lacing option helps keep the heel in place with no sliding around inside the shoe. My stability runners that have about twice-as-high the drop have been doing double duty as gym/weight training shoes, and I almost can't believe how much more comfortable the 4mm drop is for my non-running gym workouts. These might even work for running if you don't require a stability shoe or extra cushioning for low arches and over-pronation. The Savage 1 is also an incredibly modern and good looking shoe. I'm especially excited about the green camo, which I'll definitely wear to the gym, although I probably won't be able to resist wearing them more casually, because they are so cool!