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Kristin O'Shea
February 24, 2025
Excellent purchase for challenging feet after
I have never worn zero-drop shoes, but based on this purchase, I will order more. I have extremely high arched, high volume (tall), and wide feet. It has always been a problem finding shoes that are even slightly fashionable so I mostly wear Birkenstocks. The past decade I have noticed that this is beginning to change as more manufacturers are broadening their sizes. I only recently became aware of zero-drop shoes and I would recommend reading more about them online. Many of the articles I read said to start slow wearing zero-drop shoes slowly to allow your feet to get used to them, but they were immediately comfortable. I was looking for walking shoes, but obviously wasn’t paying attention when I chose these because they are more like classic Keds. I was going to return them, but after trying them on and the low price point, I am keeping them. They are wide in the toes and they fit my feet so well. They are one of the most comfortable shoes I have purchased in a while. Even in such a light shoes, my feel supported.These are not water-resistant and I wouldn’t wear them on really rainy days, but they are perfect for running errands. They are labeled “fashion” shoes. And speaking of fashion I find the quite cute. One of my friends said they look like duck feet shoes which wasn’t the look I was really going for, but they spread out in the toe-box so maybe she has a point. Carrie Bradshaw probably would not wear them, but ducks are cute. Right? I plan to purchase these in another color and look for zero drop walking shoes in the future.Update: After wearing these shoes I would not recommend these for walks. A lot of these zero-drop shoes are listed as walking shoes state which I take to mean that they can be worn for actual walks. That is not my experience. Perhaps the company just means you can walk in them because after a shortish walk the bones on the bottom sides of my feet really hurt. Because of the thinness of the soles (much like Keds) I was surprised they called them walking shoes. I will wear them in the future for running errands, but not for any type of walks.
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Exactly what they claim to be
Very lightweight and flexible barefoot shoe with lots of toe room. I have wide feet, and the toe box has plenty of room for me, with more to spare as my toes continue to relax and spread. From the first time I tried these on I noticed subtle changes in my posture and the way that I walk while wearing shoes; leaning more forward on the balls of my feet and with a less pronounced heel-to-toe roll with each step. My calves are noticeably more involved in my stride with these shoes.The base of the shoe is thin and flexible, but seems durable. The foam inserts are very comfortable, though I don't expect them to last very long and will probably have to get some replacements in the near future. You can definitely feel the ground through these shoes, including the temperature of the pavement you're walking on, but this is to be expected and not meant as a negative. The overall construction seems to be quite good, though you may want to get an extra pair if you plan to use them regularly for activities like hiking, climbing, running, or other intensive activities.I was a little concerned about what size to order, as I can range from a 10.5 to a 12 depending on the brand/manufacturer, but I went with my usual size of 11 and perfectly hit the mark. They fit like a glove. It's also worth mentioning that while they are noticeably wider than normal shoes, they don't look goofy or give off a "clown shoes" vibe. They just look like comfortable and simplistic footwear. While you probably won't get compliments for them from normies, you also aren't going to get noticed they way that the toe-shoe people do.Super satisfied. Will probably be getting another pair soon.
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Kevin Smith
August 27, 2024
Fit well with just enough cushion
These are a great starter for those wanting to get into barefoot shoes but worried about not having enough cushion under the foot. They’re also easy to slip onEdit: The first pair were purchased by my daughter, but I ordered a pair for myself to replace an older pair of a different brand of barefoot shoes. These appear to be very well made, and are very comfortable for a "barefoot" shoe with zero drop. Yes, you do feel most everything you step on due to the barefoot design, but overall these are above average compared to the others I have worn over the past 20 years, and most of my daily wear shoes are zero drop, barefoot, wide toe shoes. On the first day I wore these all day long while working outside in my yard while doing various projects (moving heavy materials, block/brick work, building a gate, moving and repairing a vehicle, moving dirt with a shovel, etc.), and these didn't bother my feet at all, which is saying a lot because I have two 4" screws through my heel, fusing the joint, and have had multiple surgeries on that foot and ankle, and have been living with a lot of pain for about 50 years. Typically I can only do a few hours at a time, rest, then it takes half an hour to get that side functioning correctly again, then another couple of hours, lather, rinse, repeat, and then the next day I wake up in a lot of pain and it takes a while to get moving again, but I didn't seem to have as much of an issue after wearing these. Hopefully this trend will continue at least for a little while. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a stylish, comfortable, properly fitting, barefoot, zero drop shoe, at an excellent price! I am planning on ordering a couple more pair in different colors and styles after seeing all they have to offer. Maybe some of the slip-ons so I won't have to tie my laces anymore.
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