Lately I've been browsing Alo since they recently opened a store near me. I've looked at their bags and clothing but nothing has piqued my interest enough to try until I spotted the Sunset sneaker. Low profile sneakers are somewhat trending at the moment. I like the retro look and I've been wanting to add a pair of low profile sneakers to my rotation.
For reference my shoe size is typically size 5.5.
The sales rep that helped me at the Alo store was fantastic. She was super fun and friendly to talk to. Turns out she just moved from New York and we started talking about the things we missed from New York like public transportation that actually took you somewhere, to being able to walk everywhere and of course the food! She was also wearing a pair of Sunset sneakers in black and I really liked how they looked on her.
ALO Sunset Sneaker Black Size 5.5
I'm wearing size 5.5 and they are true to size, but if you like wearing thick socks, I would definitely size up. So far I've been wearing them with my lettuce socks which I think looks super cute with low profile sneakers.
These are the first pair of black sneakers I've bought in a very long time. I typically stay away from black clothing and shoes in general because of my cats. Flash is an orange kitty and his fur really stands out against anything black. Snoopy is my black and white kitty. He sheds so much that white fur just sticks to everything too. But I decided I really wanted one pair of black sneakers and I'm going to try my best not to have my cats shed all over it. I'm planning on using a protective spray and the lint roller.
These look great with ankle socks but they also look extra cute with lettuce socks. I should have taken a picture with lettuce socks. 😑
Let's take a look at the details.
ALO Sunset Sneaker Black Size 5.5
The suede feels a bit rough to me, it's not soft suede so I feel like it will hold up well with regular use. The white laces are on the wider side. I am loving the low profile silhouette.
I could do without the giant alo branding though. I think once is enough, I don't need it on the front and the back of the shoe. 😆
The sole feels fairly substantial. It feels pretty grippy but I haven't worn it in the rain. These are 100% suede so I wouldn't recommend wearing it with any chance of rain to be honest. I'm still spraying them just in case I get caught in a surprise shower.
The insole is removable, which is nice because you could replace it with something else. The cushion isn't very thick and these are meant to be a casual "recovery" type shoe. Great for errands or light walking activities. If I want to do serious walking I'll stick to my Lululemon or Merrell sneakers.
These are quite pricey at $225 plus tax. I'm planning on wearing these a lot for fall and will report back on wear and tear. So far I've worn them 3 times and really like them. If they weren't so expensive I would consider adding another color. Alo has these available in 12 colors and I really like Rich Sun Kissed Brown and Olive Tree.
That's it for me, hope you all have a wonderful start to a brand new week.
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they look really great on you!
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