INDEPENDENT COMFORT EVALUATION

Tested for Comfort. Designed to Keep Improving.

Tunez combines podiatric guidance, footwear design and independent comfort testing to develop bold, foot-friendly sneakers for long days.
Medical and product strategy advised by Melissa Perlman, DPM
Chief Medical Officer • 30+ Years in Podiatric Care
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Overall Comfort
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
5.0
T-Lo
Tunez
5.4
New Balance
840
5.9
HOKA
Bondi
4.9
Database
Average
T-Lo Tunez
New Balance 840
HOKA Bondi
Database Average
T-Lo scored slightly above Heeluxe database averages across overall comfort, heel cushioning and forefoot cushioning during this evaluation.
As a first-generation product from a young footwear company, T-Lo reached the general comfort range of established walking shoes while identifying clear opportunities for continued improvement.
50%
Reported that the tested size felt tight around the toes
50%
Reported that the tested size felt short in length
✓
Heel fit: Reported as normal overall
✓
Forefoot fit: Reported as normal overall
IMPORTANT FIT NOTE: Tunez recommends ordering one full size larger than your usual shoe size.
Organization
Heeluxe
Date
October 2025
Activity
Walking
Participants
8
Gender
Men
Size Tested
US 9
Rating Scale
1–7
  • The evaluation included eight participants.
  • All participants were men wearing size 9.
  • The activity evaluated was walking.
  • The measurements were subjective comfort and fit ratings.
  • This was not a clinical trial.
  • T-Lo scored below the two comparison shoes in this particular evaluation.
  • Results should not be generalized to every wearer, shoe size or medical condition.
  • Individual fit and comfort vary.
Future Clinical Validation
Initial Heeluxe testing is helping Tunez improve fit and prepare for the next stage of research. Tunez plans to pursue an independent university clinical study and future APMA certification. T-Lo does not currently claim APMA certification.

The First Test Was Only the Beginning.

Every product generation gives Tunez more information to improve comfort, fit and performance.
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This evaluation was conducted by Heeluxe, an independent footwear testing organization. Results reflect subjective comfort ratings from a limited sample and should not be interpreted as medical claims or guarantees of performance for all users. Individual fit and comfort vary. Consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.