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February 2024 by Tim Chang
Bought Vivo Barefoot Primus Lite III (all-weather) and Xero Shoes Prio back in 2023, followed by recent purchase of Xero Shoes Prio Neo from here.At first I was a bit unsatisfied with the purchase of the Vivo since the only fit for me available in person was Women's size (they are more narrow than Men's), so it did not end up being a comfortable fit the more I used them after purchase. I ended up attempting to return them nearly 10 months later and to my surprise (despite their general refund policy), Cool East Market worked with me to refund me a negotiable good portion of the original price. Props to amazing customer service for that!Although they are often low on stock with the popular barefoot shoe models (at least based on the few times I've visited), it is easy to navigate their website to find out what is currently available. They also have free shipping for orders over $150.Their prices may seem a little on the pricier side but overall reasonable. It's important to consider that ordering directly from the States would involve import fee complications so I'd much rather just purchase shoes here.Looking forward to purchasing more shoes from here and investing in my overall foot health, comfort, and functionality.
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February 2024 by Massimo Cannizzaro
Excellent experience here. Very happy with my Lems ninetofive
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December 2023 by Silvio Passaro
So awesome here! Highly recommend! It was my first time shopping for barefoot footwear and all the staff was super helpful. Special thanks to staff member Hannah who was so kind, knowledge, and helpful in helping me find the right footwear!
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December 2023 by Collette Valliear
I've purchased several Xero shoes from CEM. One pair were 9 months old and wore out prematurely. Rather than leave it with me to file a claim with Xero (an American company), CEM took care of the warranty claim on my behalf, and once approved by Xero, CEM issued me a full refund. Thank you for your excellent customer service! and thanks to Xero for honouring their warranty without a hassle.
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October 2023 by Natalie Fung
I recently got myself a pair of Xero Prio Women's Lightweight Running and Fitness shoes from Cool East Market, and the whole experience was simply fantastic.What stood out most about this store was their laid-back and honest atmosphere. As a newbie to barefoot shoes, I valued their personalized service. The staff took the time to understand my needs and budget while providing invaluable advice on transitioning to these kicks.I wanna give a special shout-out to one of the staff members. I didn't catch your name, but you had that cool centipede tattoo on your forearm. You know who you are. You are amazing!! thanks a bunch!I highly recommend paying a visit to the store and trying the shoes on for yourself because, as many other reviewers have mentioned, you really need to feel and see how they fit on your unique feet.I've been enjoying my Xero Prio for over a month now, and I absolutely love them. If you're on the lookout for excellent barefoot shoes and a store that offers a friendly, no-pressure approach and expert guidance, Cool East Market is the place to be. They are a dedicated and honest business that truly cares about their customers.
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October 2023 by Eva Lam
I got my Chelsea boots today! I started wearing Correct Toes last summer and I have been gradually moving to wider toe box and minimalist shoes. These will be my first pair of boots that won't pinch my toes and will allow me to wear my Correct Toes. Thank you to the Cool East Market team for helping me determine the right size and for shipping them out so quickly.
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August 2023 by Matthew Macinnis
If you live in Toronto and are in the market for minimalist shoes... This is the place to go.Pending they have your size, this is the destination for Xeros shoes!!!I ordered a pair online and the experience was seamless.I have also sent multiple friends who were interested in getting a pair of Xeros.Xeros, Xeros, Xeros!!!
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August 2023 by Eve-Lynn Swan
A quick and easy shoe shopping experience aided by helpful, knowledgeable staff. My size was in stock and I left with a wish list of future purchases. Oh, and I bought a Katy Bowman book, too! Always a good idea to ease into minimalist shoes and Katy has written the guide book.
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August 2023 by Kareem sakr
My current go to spot for shoes, the staff is friendly and take their time to explain things to you and help you out. Love the store and will buy all my minimalist shoes from them rather than just buying online
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July 2023 by Melinda Khodai
Bought my first pair of barefoot shoes here. Glad I was able to come in-person instead of buying it online. Otherwise I wouldnt have gone a half size up for my xero shoes, as per the employee’s recommendation. worth every penny. i dont wear any of my old running shoes now!
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June 2023 by Paul Yu
This is my new favourite shoe store. I started getting into barefoot shoes with wide toe box and no elevated heel and I'm absolutely loving it. Really comfortable. I bought a pair of running shoes, boots, and slip ons over the past year from this place and I'm happy with my purchases. Service here has always been great no matter the person. When my shoes wear out, I'm coming here again.
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June 2023 by Amy
I reached out to Cool East Market looking for advice on hiking boots/sizing. I am new to barefoot shoes and had only purchased one pair previously. Hannah was so helpful with sizing suggestions based on the information I provided (foot length, size and model of my other shoes). The hiking boots I bought fit perfectly! I will definitely shop here again!
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June 2023 by waseem abulail
I love this place, my online orders are always on time, they have good prices & great customer service.T is my one-stop shop for Xerox shoose!I recommend this place.
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May 2023 by Relaxing Realm
Awesome little store they have amazing barefoot shoes and boots from a wide range of styles. The shoes are quite pricey but worth it for the benefits they provide for your feet and overall health. Amazing customer service and great advice.
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March 2023 by Carrie Y
People working here are very nice. Decent stock of sizes and styles, and they mentioned they restock in season items monthly or so. Excellent place to try the shoes especially since barefoot shoes can mostly only be found in the US. They were patient with my bf and I trying on a whole bunch of shoes and answered our questions.
