Updated 3 Nov 2026
Is the Puma Palermo worth it?
Yes — for the terrace look on dry days.
It's the slim, low terrace look with a gum sole, and it's well built and lasts. It feels fine after a short break-in. There's little padding under the foot, it's narrow, and the gum sole slips on wet pavements, so it's a style shoe rather than one for long walks in the rain.
91%of 35 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Slim terrace look
- Durable build
- Short break-in
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What owners say
Nearly all verified owners are happy and mostly praise the comfort and the look; the only repeat note is a narrow fit.
Good to know
- Thin padding: you feel the ground on long walks.
- Narrow at the toes; go half a size up for wide feet.
- The gum sole slips on wet ground.
- Runs true to size.
From 35 buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- ComfortableMentioned a lot
- Looks greatMentioned a lot
- True to sizeAlso mentioned
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 3 of 35 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You want the slim terrace look for less than a Samba.
- Your feet are normal or narrow.
- You want a pair that lasts.
Skip it if…
- You have wide feet — half a size up, or get the Gazelle.
- You walk on wet pavements a lot.
- You want cushioning for long days.
More on the Palermo
How we reached this verdict
RunRepeat's lab rated it 83/100: durable, but thinly padded (79 shock absorption), narrow (65.9 mm at the big toe) and with poor wet grip. Captain Creps found it true to size with a short break-in, half a size up for wide feet. Otto's verified buyers are nearly all happy and mostly praise the comfort.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RunRepeat: Puma Palermo, Captain Creps: Puma Palermo fit, Puma (specs), RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-1130, RunRepeat: adidas Samba OG, RunRepeat: adidas Gazelle, RunRepeat: New Balance 530, RunRepeat: New Balance 9060, RunRepeat: Nike Air Force 1 '07, RunRepeat: Reebok Club C 85, RunRepeat: Nike Dunk Low, RunRepeat: New Balance 550, RunRepeat: New Balance 574, RunRepeat: Nike Air Max SC, RunRepeat: Vans Old Skool, RunRepeat: New Balance 2002R, RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-NYC, Captain Creps: sizing guides, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 3 Nov 2026How we decide