Love the grip on these particular pf flyers and easier to put on!
All our sneakers are listed in standard US sizing. To convert from men’s to women’s sizes, add 1.5 sizes to the men’s size (for example, a men’s 7 is equivalent to a women’s 8.5).
Customers often prefer sizing up for a more comfortable fit in our Center and All-American franchises. Try a ½ size above your normal sneaker size.
Center Low-Top Black/Gum
Black/Gum
$65.00
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- Posture Foundation Insole: For all-day cushioning, moisture management, and more sustainable wear.
- 10oz Canvas Upper: Durable and timeless to help the canvas wear in, not out, and add your story to every mile.
- Ribbed Toe Bumper: A signature P.F. Flyers design element for durability you can count on, as functional as it is distinctive.
- Gum Rubber Outsole: Born from our tire-making heritage for traction you can trust.
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Originally released in 1944, The Center canvas sneaker helped establish P.F. Flyers as a recognized brand, channeling the spirit of mid-century America. Today, The Center Low-Top Black continues to combine rugged materials with performance features, the same traits that helped us turn flimsy canvas sneakers into something entirely new nearly a century ago.
Part of our Vintage Soles Collection, these black canvas sneakers honor those roots while staying rooted in the present. Crisp lines, gum rubber accents, and a signature toe bumper exude old-school attitude while being built for modern movement.
Inspired by the grit and determination of mid-century America, these shoes are ready to help you keep moving forward in today’s world, with effortless versatility.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 112 reviews.
Fit great out of the box. I need a half size. Customer support was helpful before the order. I use zero drop shoes to practice Tai Chi - therefore I remove the inserts for Tai ChnChuan.
After wearing them around to test for comfort, I decorated them with acrylic paint markers. The laces are a bit short to tie, but I’ll probably change up the standard lacing pattern. They are a nice blend of supportive and cozy and I didn’t get any blisters wearing them all day as a teacher. My feet are a bit wide and my pinkie toe curves down, so I sometimes have issues with rubbing there. The design of these means I can feel a seam on the top of my pinkie toe, but it didn’t seem to bother me when I wore socks. I only need a wider toebox, so I stuck with a standard size, but they’re a little tight in the toes. I live in a warm climate and my socks never need to be thick, so it works for me. I think these are a great price point for the quality.
Comfortable right out of the box. Good support through the heel. Hits me in all the right places. Good looking, too. I'll be back for more.
I'm three pairs in, so I think that I must be happy with the quality, comfort, and value...I recommend P.F. Flyers to anyone looking for a comfortable wear everyday shoe!
The shoes fit great. I only wish the laces were about 2 inches longer. I can barely get a loop &swoop
Quick shipment, and great product. Very comfortable. Will be building a pf flyer collection!
Love it, throw back, old school.
My shoes are really cool. Look fit and feel great
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Love the shoes, laces need to be longer! :(
The fit is great, the shoes are comfortable, and the build seems to be well done. Still not done with the break in period, but they are wearing well. For the price, I could not beat it.
Coolest sneakers on the market!
Nice shoes. One of them is very comfortable. Both are good looking. Unfortunately the left one is quite a bit narrower around the ball of the foot than the right one. This makes them not very useful as only the right foot is comfortable, while I need both feet to walk. I have other shoes. Never had that problem, so I assume it’s your shoes, not my feet.
Loved the shoe, just to small. Size 12 was way to small, so I exchanged for a 13, just hoping it wont be too big. I normally wear a 11.5 wide. The wide sizes just weren't an option for the exchange.
I appreciate the insert, support is much better
Great looking and comfortable.
Comfortable and good looking
Jumping much higher and running much faster. My wife doesn't understand.
I like the way they look. I've only worn them once. They are seemingly a 1/2 size too big. They initially squeaked when walking. I may see if I can exchange them for a smaller size or not wear them until later in the year when I wear heavier socks.
Excellent work
Great design and quality
Love the style. Comfy.
Great quality
Great
Great foot coverings!
I am 77 and loved my sneakers as a kid. My initials are P.F. and they made me fly. Today, they are comfortable and just what I wanted. I will purchase high tops in the Fall. I’ll try to get a video and send it when I’m at the YMCA, hitting the speed bag.
Very nice sneakers! Better than the canvas sneakers I had previously.
Fantastic
Excellent shoe, perfect for me. I wish these were slightly wider but these get the job done. Highly recommend and do get the half size larger.
These are actually very comfortable sneakers and I love the color and style!
Super comfortable my second pair of pf flyers already ordered more
Look great, feel great.
Fit great, way more comfortable than I thought they would be.
I love these shoes.
Shipped promptly, everything good, size and product right, packaging was protective. I’ve had only good experiences with Flyers!
Very nice shoes, just wished I could have the option of a wider toe box.
simple and easy to wear dressed up or down. great for big feet?
Great sneakers. Look and fit great
Arrived quickly. I was hoping these would be comfortable for my wide feet, compared to sneakers like converse/vans. However, these are slightly tight across my toes. After walking around for about 30 minutes or so, my pinky toes go numb. Hoping they will stretch out over time.