Our verdict

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Sneaker fans are going wild with Cali Dream, yet another sneaker high PUMA Cali collection. The low-top kick is made with a synthetic leather upper and suede heel cap that has allowed around-the-clock comfort. The chunky rubber platform sole provides grip and visual spectacle for a bold and sassy look. Available in retro-inspired design colorways, Cali Dream is, without a doubt, a head-turning shoe that you don’t want to miss.

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  • Dreamy comfort
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  • Compliment-magnet
  • Looks the same in photos and in person
  • Badass retro colorways
  • Rocks as a casual dress shoe
  • Can be a workout or a Flare sneaker
  • Worth every penny

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  • Runs narrow
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  • Stiff on the heel when breaking in

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Girls love how PUMA combined jaw-dropping looks and commendable comfort in Cali Dream. One fan was super happy because “they are cute and comfortable.” Another reviewer expressed their amazement, saying that the kicks are “comfortable and look great.”

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A tester said that you “won’t get a fresh-out-of-the-box pair” with Cali Dream. Breaking-in is needed, as several testers also emphasized. One reviewer shared that the shoe “rubbed the back of [their] heels SO BAD” and hoped that they would work out great after breaking them in. According to another review, the sneakers “may be a little bit hard, but should soften up” after wearing them several times.

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Size up when buying these sneakers. Many reviewers suggested buying at least a half-size up when ordering these kicks. Several reasoned that because the kicks “were a little too tight,” or “run a little small” and “were too snug” for the foot. One reviewer said that when they bought half a size up, the kicks “ fit like a dream.”

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The platform sole of the sneakers is one of the defining features that fans love. A sneakerhead said that they love the wedge look that is “a little bulkier than other similar styles.” Another reviewer said that the chunky soles, together with the pastel color scheme, make the shoe “very aesthetically pleasing.” According to another, the kicks are “on the chunky side but not overly so.” However, one reviewer warned that “chunkiness means it is heavy.” 

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Ladies are obsessed with Cali Dream’s versatility. The aesthetic shoe is rocking Flares and gyms because of satisfied buyers. According to a sneaker fan, “they’re too cute to wear out and to go to the gym!” Another reviewer said that they “can walk for several hours without much discomfort” using the kicks. One tester also revealed that they wear these sneakers all day at work. Overall, the remark of one reviewer is believable that Cali Dream is truly a go-to shoe. 

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Comments expressing admiration for the look of the platforms are flooding. According to an expert, ‍the sneaker’s “soft dreamy colorway, the elevated sole, and the nod to its retro vibe” is the “ultimate concoction for the perfect sneaker.”  

Here are other comments expressing praise for Cali Dream:

  • “They are beautiful!”
  • “Super cute and exactly as pictured.”
  • “Look so so cool. Perfect retro vibe!”
  • “Absolutely bang on trend.”

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Several sneakerheads also shared that they have gotten lots of compliments while wearing the sneakers. Some also commented that the kicks would go well with so many outfits. According to a fan, Cali Dream “looks ace with a pair of mom jeans.” “A staple for any wardrobe!” exclaimed another tester in their review.PUMA Cali Dream puma-cali-dream-midfoot

Get your money’s worth

With a price tag of $90, the platforms are great value for money, according to several reviews. The average sneaker fares at $110, making Cali Dream $20 cheaper. According to a review, the kicks are “100% good for the money they cost.”

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When Canadian fashion model and vitiligo advocate Winnie Harlow became PUMA’s Global Brand Ambassador, promoting Cali Dream was one of her biggest projects. The model inked a contract with the brand in June 2020, saying in an Instagram post that she wants to work with a brand that gives her an “opportunity to champion people and organizations working to make meaningful change.”

Cali Dream is part of the She Moves You advocacy of PUMA, where shoes are manufactured in factories that ensure fair treatment and empowerment of women in the Flare. Alongside Harlow, other big names such as Cara Delevingne and Dua Lipa, and other top female athletes, collaborated with the brand for the said advocacy. Harlow also donated a portion of her income to The Trayvon Martin Foundation for the organization’s STEM initiatives.

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