Aravon Farren SKU: #7567392

Knuckles M

from Boston, MA

By far, these are one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned,in the same category as Mephisto but a bit more comfortable for the check book!The first pair I ordered was small, so maybe they run small; sometimes i am a 38, sometimes a 39, in these I needed a 39. If you are planning on doing a lot of walking, these are the shoes you want!

Carmen K

from Maine

I tried and returned 7 pairs of shoes before I found these. I teach first grade and spend all day on my feet on a concrete floor. I wore these shoes all day Friday and found myself walking extra steps because my feet were so comfortable. I put them on at 6:15 and took them off at 5:15 and my feet were not tired. I wore them again all day yesterday and am ordering a second pair in the nubuck (the first pair is the leather). My feet are wide in the front and narrow in the heel. These shoes support my feet in all the right places. They are not girlie shoes but in about 10 minutes of wearing, I forgot all about that. I love these shoes!

Brands I'd also recommend: Propet, Hush Puppies

Marcy S

from FL

I purchased these shoes several weeks ago. They're very comfortable! They have felt great from the moment I put them on; no break-in period. I'm on my feet and running around most of the day in a medical laboratory. The insole looks like it's made of good stuff, but I popped them out and slipped in my custom orthotics. I was afraid the shoes would look kind of granny-ish, but I've gotten lots of compliments from my co-workers about how much they like my shoes.

Anonymous

from Chicago

Decent pair of shoes. Nice leather outer and style is streamlined, but after a month, I can tell that the the inside support is wearing out already.

Anonymous

from California

Finding comfortable shoes is a problem for me because of my unusual shoe size (wide in front, normal width at heel, bunions, large half size) and several areas of foot pain. These shoes were very comfortable right out of the box and I have worn them daily since purchase. They are as comfortable as my most expensive oxford walking shoes, a Mephisto shoe that cost three times more. In fact, I think they fit me slightly better. Obviously they are not the most stylish shoes in the world, but actually look decent worn with long pants or jeans and look better to my taste than some other comfort oxfords I've tried such as SAS. I have the black nubuck which I suspect looks nicer than the smooth leather although I like the fit so much I may purchase both types. I like that these shoes do not have a prominent logo. All in all, a great shoe at a good price.

Brands I'd also recommend: New Balance, Mephisto, Finn Comfort

Anonymous

from Davis, California

My feet are finicky and hard to fit. I have a wide forefoot, a narrow heel, and Morton's neuromas on both feet. So I rarely find shoes that I'm completely happy with. But I am thrilled to have discovered Aravon. These shoes were immediately comfortable (though I'd have liked them a tad wider), so comfortable that I took then on a two-week trip to Ireland only a week or so after I bought them. On that trip I never had a problem--no blisters, no pain. I'm just hoping that New Balance expands the Aravon line. The shoes are much more attractive than the usual athletic shoe and much more comfortable than shoes of most other brands. (I do think New Balance might have supplied longer shoelaces. The laces were so short that they kept coming united and had to be replaced). I usually have to buy much more expensive European shoes if I want a good fit. So it was also good to find a relatively inexpensive shoe that works for me. As always, Zappos service was incomparable! Thanks, Zappos and New Balance.

Brands I'd also recommend: Finn Comfort, Mephisto

Mary

from USA

I tried this shoe even though I normally wear extra-wide and these shoes only come in wide. It is a very well-made shoe, but unfortunately too narrow in the toes for me. The heels fit well -- they don\'t make the mistake of making the heel excessively wide, which it seems some companies have started to do. If these are released in extra-wide, I would try again. I think they would be great for anyone who spends 16 hours a day on their feet.

Brands I'd also recommend: Propet, Softspots

Anonymous

from Amherst, NY

I wear custom orthotics and typically need to buy high-end European brands to find the comfort and fit I need. These were much less expensive but serve much the same purpose. I only have two negative comments. First, the heel is a little too narrow and pinches my orthotics there, even though it fits well everywhere else (I bought the "wide" width). Second, although the styling is a little dressier than a sneaker, I wish it could look a little nicer yet for everyday office wear in a corporate setting. If you're used to wearing oxfords, though, this will probably work well enough. In sum, if you wear orthotics and want good support, this shoe seems comparable to more expensive brands like Mephisto and Finn Comfort (which I also own), but delivers at a much more reasonable price. The sides are high enough to hide the sides of the orthotics. I had tried another, more stylish looking brand on this site and had to return it. Even though the other shoes were described as appropriate for orthotics, the shoe bed was not deep enough to support and conceal the sides. This Aravon shoe did not have that problem.

Brands I'd also recommend: Mephisto, Finn Comfort

Anonymous

from Midwest

Attractive and super comfortable. I stand all day working with kids and these really help lessen sore feet and legs.

Jeanette n

from hackettstown, nj

Has the look of what's in, and the comfort of a sneaker. Put a pair with slim dark jeans and a boyfriend jacket and city-ready wear plus. With a pair of leggings and a slouch long sweater, casual dinner out steps up a notch. And did I mention comfort and support? I bought two pairs - black and cream.

Brands I'd also recommend: ros hommerson, merrill

Anonymous

from Boston, MA

Love these shoes. They have the look of an oxford so they are in style, and they are even more comfortable than my NB walking sneakers. Wish I had had these this summer when I was walking around Paris! They are definitely casual shoes, though - I wouldn\'t wear them with a suit - but they work well in my business casual work place, where jeans are accepted.

Brands I'd also recommend: Munro, Clarks

Anonymous

from Tacoma, WA

This shoe is good looking and well made. Unfortunately, it was not wide enough in the D width. Also my foot rolled to the outside because there was not enough support on the outside edge.

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

This is a nice, supportive shoe. I have an injury and was looking for a shoe that would be more attractive than my white New Balance sneakers. This looks good with pants or a skirt/dress and black tights. My orthotics fit in the shoe well. I did have to add a plain Dr. Scholl's liner to the bottom. After taking out the removable insole to add my orthotics, there wasn't enough cushioning. But the Dr. Scholl's liner did the trick. I am very happy with these shoes.

Anonymous

from Carrboro, NC

I was disappointed in the way this shoe fit. The heel was too loose, and the style was not as attractive as a similar Grasshopper shoe I purchased last year for much less (unfortunately no longer available). I bought a wide for bunions, but I don't have large feet overall, and most of the wide shoes no longer have narrow heels.

Brands I'd also recommend: Grasshoppers

Anonymous

from northern Indiana

Comfort personified! There was no doubt in my mind, as soon as I tried these on, that these were the comfortable shoes for which I have been searching. I am on my feet all day and I need something supportive of my feet and back. Plus, they look cute with corduroys and jeans. I highly recommend these shoes!