1 How long does delivery take? In the Netherlands, we deliver within 1-3 business days. Order before 15:00? Then we aim to ship your order the same day, and in the Netherlands you'll usually have it the next day. Delivery abroad can take longer. Weekend orders ship on Monday.
2 Can I exchange it for a different size or color? Yes, through our return portal you can easily exchange it for a different size, color or even a different product. You register the exchange, send the item back and a new order is placed for the replacement. Return shipping is free for exchanges.
3 What is your return policy? You have 14 days after receiving your order to change your mind and cancel it, and then another 14 days to actually send it back via the return portal. The product must be in its original condition and packaging.
4 What if my product breaks? Our warranty period is 100 days from purchase. If your product breaks and no longer works the way it should, report it via our warranty page — we'll assess whether it's covered by the warranty. Your statutory rights (the legal guarantee) always apply as well.
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Saucony Shadow 5000 Sneaker Black
Saucony built the Shadow 5000 in 1989 as a long-distance running shoe. The silhouette from those years has stayed: a low shoe with a long, layered upper and a thick midsole. This version is kept completely black, right down to the laces and the rubber under the sole.
Where does this model come from?
The Shadow line started in 1985 and the 5000 followed four years later, with a more technical midsole than its predecessors. Saucony made it for runners who put in a lot of kilometers. When the line disappeared from stores in the nineties, the retro scene picked it up. It hasn't gone away since.
What's in the sole?
Under your foot is an EVA foam midsole, the light material running shoes were made with back then. Below that sits Saucony's XT-600 rubber outsole with a fine tread. On the street and on a slick store floor, that rubber keeps you firmly on your feet.
What does black-on-black look like in real life?
It isn't uniform. The mesh on the toe and the side has an open structure and catches the light differently than the soft suede panels around it. That keeps the shoe's construction visible, even though everything is the same color. The Saucony logo on the side runs in the same shade.
Can you stand in these all day?
The thick midsole isn't just for show. It absorbs the impact when you stand on hard floors for hours, and that makes a difference on a workday or a day out in the city. If you want to run in them, choose a current running model; this one is now a sneaker for everyday wear. Because there isn't a single contrast color on it, it goes with jeans just as well as with a suit.
Suede and Dutch weather
The suede on the sides absorbs moisture. If you get caught in a heavy shower in them, it may stain. In that case, let the shoe dry first and then brush it clean with a suede brush. For sizing: check Saucony's size guide before you order. We currently have 42, 43 and 48.5 in stock.
Bart der Weduwen, assistant store manager: pick it up here in the light for a moment, because you only see the difference between the open mesh and the soft suede up close. Grab a suede brush while you’re at it, because black suede shows dust and streaks faster than you think.
Are you looking for one pair of sneakers that goes with almost all your clothes?
Do you stand or walk on hard floors all day?
Do you love retro running models from the eighties and nineties?
Do you want a black shoe without a logo in a contrasting color?
Looking for a shoe to actually run in? Then go for a current running model; this one is now a sneaker for everyday wear.
Do you often walk through rain and mud? The suede absorbs moisture and can stain; a leather sneaker is less affected by that.
Want to stand out with color instead? This one is black from top to bottom; the Shadow 5000 also comes in lighter colorways.
Check the Saucony size chart before you order.
We currently have 42, 43 and 48.5 in stock, so there isn’t much choice left.
If you can’t figure it out, drop by in Den Bosch; we’ll measure your foot in no time.
Width: Regular
Mesh • Rubber • Textile
Brush the suede clean while dry with a suede brush, against the grain.
Did it get wet? Let it dry at room temperature first and only brush it afterward.
A waterproofing spray for suede keeps splashes on the outside.
Orders within the Netherlands ship free on purchases of EUR 99.00 or more.
We've made returns really easy for you! At Burned Sports, you have 14 days after receiving your order to register your return, and then another 14 days to send it back. If you choose store credit, you get 115% of the purchase amount as credit (not redeemable for cash), and returns from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany are free. You'll find all the information you need to return your product to us on our returns page.
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