Our verdict
Whether you're cruising on a boat or lounging with your friends on a laidback Friday evening, the Pier Wave from Sperry will keep those glances coming. While it raises the bar in terms of cuteness, its overwhelming supply of all-day comfort should not be ignored. There's also its featherlike weight that makes fun outings livelier and more spontaneous than ever.
Pros
- 10/10 chicness
- Instant high comfort
- Supportive underfoot
- Adorable laces
- Superb craftsmanship
- Lightweight
- True to length
Cons
- Tight around the instep
- Below-average flexibility
Who should buy the Sperry Pier Wave
Classy and pretty describes the Sperry Pier Wave quite accurately. Load it to your shopping cart if:
- Your rotation is missing a pair or two of relaxing minimalist sneakers.
- Above-average support around the arch and heel is what you're after.
- Well-made canvas kicks make your heart skip a beat.
Who should not buy it
Go the Sperry Bahama 2 route if you're looking for a roomier pair. And if you're desperate for something easier to put on, check out the Hilo Stretch from Ariat.
A wave of beauty
Dozens of reviewers are mesmerized by the chic design of the Sperry Pier Wave. The following are their best takes on it:
- "Fun style!"
- "An adorable shoe!"
- "Sperry Pier Wave"
- "Mighty supportive down there!"
Sperry Pier Wave: Comfy without delay
The dreamy interior of the Pier Wave is available right from the get-go. Giving this statement credence are comments such as "instant comfort" and "more comfortable than I imagined."
Mighty supportive down there
This shoe gets the job done when it comes to keeping the wearer's gait upright. A sneaker collector says that it's got "great memory foam and arch support!" Another one said, "the memory foam made them amazing!"
A wave of beauty
This true-to-size Sperry offering is loved by sneaker fans for its attractive shoestrings. "Love the laces!" says one reviewer. Another one says that they give the Pier Wave a "perfect touch of uniqueness."
make your heart skip a beat
When it comes to fit, the featured sneaker feels rather tight around the instep. Remarks such as "they feel snug around the top of the foot" and "a little tight on top" support this statement.
Love how cute and fashionable it looks
It has been reported that the Sperry Pier Wave isn't very bendy. It has "very little flexibility," says a not-so-amused sneaker fan.
As if you got nothing on your feet
Lightness is one of the many draws of the Sperry Pier Wave, and several reviewers agree. "I didn’t feel I am wearing them all day," says one of them. They are "super light slip-ons," says another non-professional tester.
Will make your meticulous momma proud
There are those who are super-stoked about the fine workmanship of the Sperry Pier Wave. One among them says, "the quality is Sperry as usual!" So, yes, jumping on the Pier Wave bandwagon translates to clean stitching, zero glue marks, and no crooked eyelets.
