Hey everyone! Hope you're having a nice summer so far. My order for the Chargefeel 3 Workout Shoe in Desert Rose arrived pretty quickly and while I love the look and feel, they're just a smidge too tight on my foot - so it's a return for me. I also have a really quick review of the On My Level Tote Bag 19L Wash in Black.
For reference I typically wear size 5.5 in Allbirds. I also wear a size 5.5 in Lululemon's Beyondfeel Running shoe.
Desert Rose is absolutely beautiful! 😍 It's more vibrant and saturated than my Beyondfeel's in Twilight Rose, and I'll have some comparison pics later in this post. Love the look of these shoes. The upper layered knit for ventilation gives off futuristic vibes. The opening of the shoe is similar to Allbirds Tree Dasher, it feels like an ankle sock.
The outsole is very wide which offers more stability than your average shoe. The laces are soft and the inside heel is lined with Nulu fabric. These are also very lightweight, which is great for training and running workouts.
Flash decided he wanted to sit on the rug and he's so cute, I don't have the heart to push him away. 😸
How do they fit? I have slightly wider than average feet, and these fit snug on me. These shoes have a forefoot band, which wraps around the front of your foot and that's where it feels too tight. Lulu does recommend going up half a size if you have wide feet. If I went up to a size 6, I worry the length would be too long.
The soles have a hourglass shape to them. The narrowest part of the shoe is at the midfoot and you can really tell the difference compared to the Beyondfeel Running shoe. It's very noticeable in the below photo. It feels very strange to me, and it may be something I just have to get used to.
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Which color do you all like more? I love both, I don't think I can really choose!
The Beyondfeel Running Shoe is more of your traditional sneaker, whereas the Chargefeel 3 Workout Shoe feels more technical. If you're looking for walking shoe, go with Beyondfeel. If the Chargefeel was just a little wider, I would have kept them for my workouts.
The Chargefeel shoe is lighter than Beyondfeel. The heel to toe drop is 6mm on the Chargefeel vs 9mm on Beyondfeel. Since I am returning the Chargefeel, I can't give a real workout experience. If I had to guess, these would have been great for strength training, HITT workouts and running. They're just not for everyday walking.
Visually, the front toe box on the Chargefeel looks too short. I think that's the only thing I didn't like about the shoe. Overall, I like the shoe, just wish they fit my slightly wider than average feet.
While I was at the store to return them, I noticed there was one On My Level Tote Bag 19L Wash in Black. It was likely a return and I could immediately tell that I would have returned mine too if it had arrived. I'm kind of glad that it was never delivered!
I like the fabric. It's made of nylon, but it feels like it's been tumbled and has a soft feel to it. The color is a very dark, kind of charcoal gray color, not a true black. When I held it by the top handle, immediately I knew this would never work for me. The two handles together are very wide and padded. It's not a comfortable feel in my small hands.
The crossbody strap is slightly padded (you can see it is padded at the bottom of the photo, the top part shows where the strap is adjustable).
There's a buckle closure at the top which I am not a fan of. Pretty useless in my opinion. The bag is also huge and the lining is the same color as the outside of the bag. Inside of the bag has another large compartment for organization, except the bag is so big that it would be like digging around in a black hole. In terms of size, it is a large tote. Big enough to carry a laptop if you wanted to. I would be interested in reviewing a smaller version of this tote, maybe an 8L with a lighter color lining.
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Last but not least, if you have 4 minutes to spare here's an unboxing video of my latest bag! I was so excited because I have been eying this bag since April. 😂 I pretty much recorded the video as soon as it arrived. Probably not the best idea! That's it for me, I hope you all have a fantastic Monday!
Hi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the fit review on Chargefeel 3 Workout Shoes and comparing them with your Twilight Rose Beyondfeel Running Shoes! While they are both pretty colors, I personally prefer Twilight Rose to Desert Rose as I love the purple undertones of the former.
Chargefeel 3 Workout Shoes do look cute on the side and I like the ankle sock opening, but I'm definitely not loving the hourglass shape. For casual walking and running, Beyondfeel is way more appealing to me. Sadly I've missed out on Twilight Rose, and hopefully a nice mauve color will come out some time! :)
Thanks also for the review on the On My Level 19 Wash. I like the fabric and the quilted look, but to me the D-rings on the shoulder strap is the dealbreaker. It looks kind of cheap to me. Like you said, 19L is huge for us petites and 8L would be perfect.
Andrea
Hi Andrea! I hope to see a lot more colors in the Beyondfeel Running shoes. But I am glad I got to see the two colors next to each other. I wouldn't mind if they released Desert Rose in the Beyondfeel Running shoes. =)
DeleteI know there's a 5L in the tote, but that just seems too small. There needs to be a middle size! I can be Goldilocks at times.
That's a bummer the Chargefeels didn't work out for you - they actually felt a little moreroomier to me! I'm glad they have different styles to accomodate different foot shapes. I really don't need another pair of shoes, but that Desert Rose is calling to me....
ReplyDeleteHi Lola! Maybe my feet are wider than I think they are! LOL. Desert Rose is really pretty. I think you would love it. =)
DeleteThat must be one of the nicest dust bags and boxes I’ve ever seen!
ReplyDeleteRight?!! That glossy finish on the inside is crazy. The dust bag is so soft and everything is so luxe. I love it when every little detail gets the attention they deserve.
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