Air Max Pulse SE Sneaker (Men)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always liked the silhouette of the Nike Air Max Pulse since it was introduced. It a very clean cut and especially with the natural colors its really a great and modern looking sneaker for anyone who is looking to add it to their rotation for spring and summer periods. You can wear this sneaker with any type of jeans may it be skinny, straight, tapered, or wide, it will still look great, It also looks so effortless with sweatpants and shorts. This sneaker is so easy to style, goes with almost anything, and is overall just a very clean looking shoe that elevates almost any outfit you put together, especially when paired with sporty and/or streetwear styling during the spring and summer days. The silhouette is very thought-out and the sneaker is not too bulky but also not too small, because of this, it looks great on many body types and all genders. It is a very modern looking sneaker but yet has that very familiar Nike presence about it. The materials are high quality as you would expect on any Nike Air Max and its all stitched well together. I also like that the Nike Swoosh is very subtle and the branding is not too much in your face. This really makes the sneaker silhouette shine and speak on its own. The Nike Air bubble adds about 2" inches of height and the outer sole has great grip on any type of surface, which is great if you are planning on wearing and using this shoe in different places with different terrains. That said, while it looks great, it is definitely not the most comfortable sneaker Nike has made. Yes, it does add about 2" inches to your height (which can be great for most), but the soles are also hard and uncomfortable if you are wearing this for longer periods of time and especially if you're planning on doing a lot of walking. Because of this, I cannot recommend this shoe as a daily or as a gym shoe for anyone who does not have narrow feet as it will hurt after some time of wear, which is a shame because it looks so great with athletic wear. While the shoe does provide good arch support (which definitely is a +) it is narrow in the front which makes your feet feel restricted and can hurt after a period of wearing. Nike has made an effort on making the Air Max Pulse breathable, however, it is definitely not waterproof, so be sure you don't wear this during rain (unless you want wet feet) or be sure to spray it with some water repellent sprays before using. The pros + for the Nike Air Max Pulse according to me are: + the silhouette + very modern looking sneaker + light weight + the outer sole grip + very easy to style with any outfit and the colorways are very usable for both day and night styling + great arch support + adds height The cons - for the Nike Air Max Pulse according to me are: - while it adds height, the sole is harder than it looks which makes it uncomfortable for long wear - the shoe is very narrow and restricts your feet and results in your feet feeling restricted, unless you have narrow feet, this can be a problem especially when you are wearing it all day and plan to be active - not waterproof in any way or form. All things considered, I still do like the Nike Air Max Pulse as its just a gorgeous looking sneaker that does require some getting used to in terms of wear and as long as you have narrow feet or are using it for light activities its fine For any other purposes, there are definitely other options out there.