Our verdict
Praised by wearers to be one of the most comfortable shoes they have is the Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair. It is chunky and heavy-looking but surprisingly light. It has a sock-like construction with a bungee lace-up, which offers a secure fit. Its elevated look is a plus for those who want to look tall and feel tall.
Pros
- Adds height
- Budget-friendly
- Ideal for everyday use
- Stylish and trendy
- Attracts repeat buyers
- Compliment magnet
- Sock-like fit
Cons
- Are looking for affordable sneakers
- Not for prolonged walking
Who should buy the Match by Steve Madden
The Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair is a must-have for sneaker fans who:
- Want platform footwear to boost their height
- Prefer a sneaker with a sock-like construction
- Are looking for affordable sneakers.
Who should NOT buy it
The Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair may not be a good option for you if you have wide feet. For a better alternative, you can check out Skechers Solar Fuse.
Prolonged walking is not something you want to do when wearing the Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair. For a more appropriate substitute, try the Steve Madden Maxima.
Sizing is tricky
Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair sneakers are unsuitable for those with wide feet. A wearer expressed her dismay and said that “they are very tight.” She added that she tried to loosen the ties but it did not help. For a comfortable fit, reviewers suggested sizing up.
Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair is a height booster
With a heel height of 5cm, users were elated about how the Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair adds up to their height. “I always struggle to find trainers that fit me well being 4ft11! But these are perfect” one fan commented.
Your head-turner, everyday go-to shoe
A Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair lover was ecstatic and said that he "bought these a week ago and have been wearing them every day."
Several of the fans are pleased with how flexible the Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair is. One said that the shoe is part of their everyday wardrobe and that it is a great pair of stylish and trendy sneakers that can be worn with a maxi dress, denim jacket, and jeans. It is a compliment magnet, too as attested by the commenters:
- “Not for wider feet."
- “I love them and get so many compliments."
No wonder a Madden lover exclaimed, "This is my 7th pair. Absolutely love them!"
Another thing that attracted buyers to this footwear is its bungee lace-up. They love not having the laces and "prefer having Who should NOT buy it."
Steve Madden Match
As rated by one commenter, it felt like “walking in a plank of wood.” One user also said that “any long walking and they are pretty crippling.”
Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair: A budget-friendly pair
With a retail price of $60, Steve Madden Match: A budget-friendly pair is affordably priced. As one reviewer said, “they are definitely worth the money.” As a reference, the average price of a chunky sneaker is priced at $97.
