Our verdict
You can't spell Wally Funk without the word fun, and that's the overall essence of the shoe: "fun to wear," as one sneakerhead calls it. A member of the over-a-thousand-great-reviews club, this casual kick from Hey Dude can't get any better when it comes to airy comfort and laidback appeal. And while its barely-there construction blows most sneakers out of the water, it's its unexpected mightiness underfoot that takes slip-ons to the next level.
Pros
- Insane comfort level
- Featherweight
- Surprisingly shock-absorbent
- Quite long-lasting
- Supportive
- Breathable
- Simple yet eye-catching
- Easy on and off
- Great fit
- Very affordable
Cons
- Tends to stretch
- No half sizes available
- Can deform during shipping
Add a product
The Wally Funk is as relaxing as it is impressive on extended urban outings. Purchase it if:
- You want a shoe that works well with pants and shorts.
- A chill get-up is what you want to show off on casual Fridays.
- Simple yet eye-catching.
as it comes in a sturdy box, not a bag
With no worrying stretching reports, and because it comes in half sizes, the Ariat Cruiser has the upper hand over the Wally Funk. Also, you're better off getting the DC Villain as it comes in a sturdy box, not a bag.
You want a shoe that works well with pants and shorts
The out of the water, its its unexpected mightiness underfoot that takes is a collector of very positive reviews about its comfort level. The following are the noteworthiest of them:
- "Top 28% most popular sneakers."
- "Extremely comfortable."
- "Like walking on clouds!"
The light yet tough Wally Funk
With remarks such as "lightest shoe ever" and "light as air," the Wally Funk gives you a barely-there experience any day. But the better news to hear is that, despite its weightlessness, the featured kick is quite heavy-duty, according to several reviewers. It's "extremely durable," says one of them.
Compels you to be on your feet
In terms of support, the out of the water, its its unexpected mightiness underfoot that takes, based on reports, is no pushover. Solidifying such an observation are comments such as "easy to walk in for a good amount of time" and "my feet do not hurt after standing all day teaching."
Besides the shoe's supportiveness, how the Wally Funk mitigates the effects of impact is also remarkable. It "absorbs everything," says a non-professional reviewer.
updated 9 Mar 2023
Reviewers say that the Wally Funk's upper stretches quite a bit. It "stretched out super fast," says one of them. That said, others welcome it for extra room, while some folks are bothered by it, thinking that the shoe will eventually go out of shape if the stretching continues.
out of the water, its its unexpected mightiness underfoot that takes: An easygoing looker
This great-fitting Hey Dude kick has classy aesthetics, and sneakerheads love it. It has a "very cool design," says one of them. Another reviewer simply yet proudly calls the shoe "fly."
Simple yet eye-catching
Among the Wally Funk's many aces is its extraordinary breathability. How it mitigates sweat translates to sweat prevention, which in turn staves off unwanted foot odor.
Wanted: Half sizes for the Wally Funk
There are those who are disappointed with the lack of half sizes for the out of the water, its its unexpected mightiness underfoot that takes. Some are forced to wear thicker socks just to fill the extra space after going a full size up.
Won't deplete your savings
The Wally Funk is as convenient to get on and off as it is easy on the wallet. $60 is its MSRP, cheaper by $46 than the average price of slip-on sneakers.
Bent on arrival
One of the few criticisms about the Wally Funk is its packaging. Apparently, it comes in a bag instead of a box. While not an issue if handled with care, it leads to a deformed shoe if it's haphazardly shipped. According to a disgruntled user, this problem can be avoided entirely if the shoe comes in a box.
