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In a comfort-loving post-pandemic era, easy men’s sneakers and slip-on shoes have become a daily preference instead of the material-heavy, often frumpy shoes of yore. Brands like Allbirds and even specific Nike styles have been sought after to do the job. But another brand, Hey Dude, has emerged as a favorite, and right now, its newest sneaker just shot down by 50% in one of Amazon’s best Cyber Monday 2023 shoe deals.
Right now, the brand-new Hey Dude Wally Canvas Mono slip-on sneaker is on sale for $32.50—that’s half off the original price of $65. This new drop from Hey Dude is already picking up steam, earning it the No. 1 ranking among all new shoes, clothing, and jewelry products on Amazon. What’s even more impressive is that, despite not being on Amazon for very long, it's also already the No. 1 bestseller in the retailer's Men's Loafers and Slip-ons category. It should be no surprise, then, that most sizes in the black version of the shoe are already sold out. You can still get most sizes in brown for the same price, if you hurry.
The Hey Dude Wally Canvas Mono is a simple canvas slip-on sneaker with a cushioned insole and a lightweight foam sole—a calling card for the brand. In either all black or all brown, they feature a rounded front and generous width in the toe box, which is perfect for splaying out toes. Despite that, they’re plenty secure, especially for a slip-on, and come with elastic laces to assist with this. The most interesting factor here is the flexibility, in more places than one.
First, the canvas material promotes flexibility for the many curvatures of a foot, from the toes to the sides and even the heel. Second, the foam sole is very bendy. The brand often posts photos of these shoes folded in half—a testament to the structural integrity but also a major win when packing for trips.
There aren’t many Amazon reviews on this style yet because it’s so new, but Hey Dude makes other types of Wally sneakers, and guys go absolutely crazy for them. The most popular version, Hey Dude Wally Sox—also on sale for the remainder of Cyber Monday—boasts a ridiculous 107,000 five-star ratings with a 4.7-star average score.
Of the Wally Sox, which is the same shape as the Wally Canvas Mono, customers say they’re great for sore and tired feet, a solid replacement for Crocs, and a good everyday shoe. One shopper even jumped ship on another brand after trying these on a whim. “When I saw these at a discount I decided to try them,” they said. “I am glad I did. These shoes are super light and very comfortable. In fact, I retired a similar pair of Sketchers immediately after I tried these on. Hey Dude is my brand now.”
Of the two current reviews on the brand-new Wally Canvas Mono, one shopper said they simply “loved them.”
“They’re comfortable and don’t run as small as the others,” they said. “I ordered a size up as usual and they are slightly roomy but are comfortable just the same…They are so comfy and look so nice.”
This Hey Dude sneaker is one of the best shoe deals to find during Amazon’s Black Friday 2023 sale at just $36—45% off the original price of $65 thanks to a special coupon. The price will be going back up in just a few days, so grab the one you want while the Black Friday sale is still live.
