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L. Lerner
January 10, 2026
nice casual shoe
Nice looking shoe....just as comfortable as athletic shoes, but looks better with jeans. Leather is nice looking and easy to keep clean.
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diana cooley
October 17, 2025
Great shoes
I love them. They are so comfortable and stylish. I get compliments all the time about how they look. Size was correct. Wore them right out of the box without having to break them in. Wish they weren’t so pricey.
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Phoebe
September 29, 2025
Definitely worth it
I was a little hesitant to get these since I have very narrow heels and reviews said that this shoe has a tendency to slip in the heel. I also saw some reviews say that the larger sizes (10 and up) run smaller than expected, so I took my chances. I'm a 9.5-10 in those little foot measuring tools they have at department stores, but in recent years, shoes seem to run smaller on average, so I'd say I'm a 10.5. I have narrow, boney feet, long toes, and narrow heels. After reading another reviewer who normally orders a 10 and sized up to the 11, I did the same. The 11M just fits. The shoe runs narrow, which isn't a problem for me, and I found because it is a tad short in length, the heel doesn't really slip on me. The insoles are very comfortable with excellent arch support. My toes are at the end of the shoe, so I think the 11 would be better for a true size 10, but it isn't so small for me that I'd return them. The leather is beautiful quality and thick. I have spent 2 days wearing them around the house to gently warm them up/break them in, and I'd recommend this to others to avoid blisters until the leather softens. The only thing I didn't love is how stinky the rubber of the soles were out of the box. I have MCS, so the toxic smell of tires was a little migraine-inducing. I left them to air out over night in another room, and that did help. Otherwise, I was very pleased with the construction of these shoes and I can tell they'll be a great walking shoe.
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Melissa Kramer
November 03, 2022
Wide fit is not typical wide fit…there is barely any difference.
I own two pair of plum lux, one brown and one white (and I just ordered a black leather).First, they are BEAUTIFUL. They are really high quality leathers and materials, and look amazing with any outfit, even skirts and dresses. It is because of these facts I give them 4 stars. They really are a great looking shoe and are very well made. That said, they are not at all perfect when it comes to fit and sizing, so I offer some ‘advance’ info on what exactly these issues could mean for the average buyer.Sizing: I wear anywhere between a 7 to a low 8, and a 37 to 39 (depending on brand). For comparison purposes I wear a 38 in Duckfeet, 37 in Birkenstock, 39 in VIBAe, 8 in Adidas, 7.5 in Sketchers, 7 in Converse. In THIS shoe, I chose a 7.5 for my brown pair, and a 7.5 wide for the white. I do not have a particularly wide foot but a fracture makes my instep slightly high and the ball of my foot is a little wider on the right. My feet are bony, but normal otherwise. My general rule is to go wide in less forgiving materials like firm leather, and regular width in materials with more give. I tried on the brown 7.5 in a retail store and they fit fine. After a few days, however, I decided my next pair would be wide so I could wear thicker socks for winter. I received that pair today, 7.5 wide in white. I cannot tell the difference between the regular and the wide. The tongue is stitched with the word ‘wide’, but there really is no difference that I can detect between a wide and a regular. I took the insole of the ‘wide’ out and compared it to the insole in my ‘regular’ AND THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME SIZE. If there is any difference, I can’t tell. Since the regular just barely fits me (a regular-width-leaning-wide foot), there is no way a wide will fit someone with a truly wide foot. ..at least not with the insoles that come with the shoe. More about this…Insoles:The insoles that come with the shoes are very nicely made with good materials but they have two major problems. First, they are HARD. There is so little ‘cushioning’ for the bottom of the foot that the bottom of my feet actually hurt at the end of the day and that is not a good feeling after spending $170 bones on a shoe.Second, they are far too high (hard, thick) in the heel for the depth of the shoe so this causes a very poor fit on the heel. This would be especially pronounced for a wearer with a narrow heel, or a taller person. Shoe slippage is no good, uncomfortable, and unsafe. In addition, the forefoot of the insole is so thin and hard that it’s uncomfortable.Solution:I removed the insoles that came with the shoes and use instead the insoles I love from my VIBAe loafers, and other brand good insoles. THE GREAT THING IS because the insoles that come with the shoe are so high, removing them and replacing them with another full-size insole (not toppers) is simple and allows you to customize the footbed YOU like for YOUR foot. There is plenty of room for your own insole! Of course, this is also an added expense if you don’t have another insole you like on hand. Plus, you paid for the insole with the shoe.The bottom line for me is that the shoe itself is designed beautifully and wonderfully constructed and look so fresh that I am more than willing to use my own insoles to make them “the perfect casual sneaker”. But that’s me.I hope you find the information helpful. I surely appreciate reading these kind of details when shopping. Enjoy!
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Jim Steele
November 17, 2025
Love these shoes
Taos superior arch support with quality leather and construction. True to size and color is as pictured. Plenty of toe space for my slightly wide feet. Looking at other reviews, the heel seems deep enough and doesn’t slip, but I don’t usually wear socks. Size 7.5
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Cute shoes but run small make sure to size up!
Stylish shoe with a bonus of comfort, I think. I am a size 8/39 in almost every shoe I own, and these must run half a size small, or I got an off batch. I bought these because I needed a little more support after an ankle injury and to prepare for a trip that involved lots of walking. I tried them on at home, walked around for a bit, and they seemed great. I pulled them out on my trip, and after 1 hour of walking, my toes were hurting from touching the top. I ended up having to buy another pair of shoes during our trip after a few days because my feet felt cramped. Unfortunately, I now have a pricey pair of shoes sitting in my closet that I will only wear if I know it will be a short event.Shoe quality:
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Dawn C. Dabbs
October 03, 2025
Great, supportive shoe!
I hesitated to order these shoes but I am glad I did! They are so comfortable and supportive and a great fall color (caramel). I have a narrow foot but these fit me fine with plenty of room. I ordered a half size up like I usually do in athletic shoes but I may not have needed to. I love them!
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