Drew Bloom II SKU: #7304487

Anonymous

from Iowa

Great shoe - I bought these to wear in London and Paris for long days walking. I wore them with pants, jeans, and skirts. The shoes were very comfortable. The strap caused no problems. I could have used a little more support for over pronation, but other than that no complaints.

Ellen

from Hyde Park, New York

Very comfortable shoe - Comfortable and cute. Can be worn with a skirt, slacks or jeans. I walked one mile the first day I wore them and forgot I had new shoes on. I would highly recommend Drew shoes and intend to buy them again.

Anonymous

from Alexandria, VA

Comfortable but noisy - These shoes are extremely comfortable, but they squeak loudly with every step! Reluctantly, I sent them back.

Audrey

from Seattle, WA

Roomy enough for me! A nice shoe and a great relief for me to find a mary jane style that #1 accommodates my orthotics and #2 is roomy enough for my high (read "thick") instep. So roomy, in fact, that I was considering putting in one of the two removable insoles back in on top of my orthotics, but that would've put my heel too high. With my size 10 wide feet, the shoe looks kind of big and clunky coming out of the box (what shoe of this type wouldn't?), but it looks very nice on. Also, not as snugly supportive as my other shoes for my orthotics, but those are lace-up walker style shoes.

Brands I'd also recommend: Bite (rugged/sporty) sandals with removal insoles.

Joan

from Michigan

Finally a shoe for difficult feet! For years I have suffered with bunions and now a hammer toe. This is the first shoe that I have comfortably been able to wear. It has two layers of insoles that are removable. Allowing me to find the right depth for my difficult hammer toe to fit into. And while I felt I was wearing "granny shoes" my daughters in their 20's told me they were cute and I was in style!

Brands I'd also recommend: Drew-Desiree

Sue H

from Port Orchard, Washington

Bloom II shoe - I read several reviews for the type shoe I was interested in, and then spoke to a Zappos customer service person, who suggested the Drew line. I ordered the Bloom II, and they are so comfortable. The shoe is deep enough so that the strap doesn't rub on my instep and it's wider, so that my foot feels secure. It has enough support for my sales job, on concrete floors 8 hrs/day, and the toe box is roomy enough to wiggle my toes. I was afraid it might look clunky, but it doesn't, I was happy about that! Now my feet and arches don't ache at the end of the day. I'm very happy with the shoes, thank you so much Zappos!

Barb

from Scottsdale, Arizona

Drew Rocks!!! Drew makes a great shoe. And I am so happy to find orthopedic type shoes that look good and come in narrow widths. I will be wearing orthotics and this will work fine. And with the velcro close it is easy to adjust the size for different types of socks.

Brands I'd also recommend: Drew, Frye, Easy Spirit, Romika, Taryn Rose

Barb

from Selkirk, NY

Cute shoe for problem feet - I have bunions & also osteo arthritis in the bones on the tops of my feet which make it very difficult to find shoes that do not cause some type of pain. Drew Shoes are different from a lot of others because they use different "lasts" for different styles of shoes. A last is the mold of the shape of the shoe. The Bloom II shoe is made with a "16" last which has a broad toe & shank areas. Other lasts will fit differently depending on the shape of the shoe. It is important to find out what type of "last" fits your foot in order to get a proper fit. If you go to "Drewshoes.com" you can see the different types of lasts they make their shoes from. Because the Bloom II is wider and higher in the toe area I was able to buy a 1/2 size smaller than I usually do in order to get the correct fit. Also this shoe has 2 inserts one of which I removed to make the shoe fits looser until I broke them in. I no longer have any foot pain when wearing this shoe & have purchased both the nubuck & black ones. So many people have commented on how nice these maryjanes look & want to know where I bought them. I tell them Zappos! Zappos has been so good at letting me return shoes. I have to laugh at the expression on the UPS man's face as he delivers another pair of shoes from Zappos to my door!

Brands I'd also recommend: Brooks Addiction Walker, Easy Spirit Traveltime

Julie

from Tennessee

Great shoe - This is a wonderfully comfortable shoe. They are one of the prettiest orthopedic shoes I've found.

Kathy h

from north carolina

Excellent - I am on my feet 8 to 10 hours a day always moving and I have never owned a more comfortable shoe, I love these shoes and will not hesitate to order another pair. Everyone I work with has asked me where I got those adorable shoes and I have given the website Zappos to every one of them.

Tricia

from Bucks County, PA

Most comfortable!! The comfort of this shoe makes up for the Frankenstein look. And if you wear slacks much of the show remains hidden.

Anonymous

from Long Valley, NJ

Great shoe - What a terrific shoe. It does seem to run a bit big, so I ordered a half size down as suggested by other reviewers, and they were great from minute one. I never thought of myself as the Mary Jane type, but I think these are really cute and the Taupe color is a lovely neutral that works with many outfits. As usual, fantastic service from Zappos too.

Anonymous

Bless these shoes - These shoes are God's gift to wide shoes. However, they are just not wide enough, sorry to say. I can wear them, but only for about 10 minutes and then I can't feel my little toe. I guess I'll keep looking!

Anonymous

from California

If these weren't so comfortable, and the only pair of shoes I have that fit my new orthotics, I would probably send them back. They are a little "clunky" looking, and are much too big and overwhelming on my foot without the orthotics inside. But the extra lift they give somehow makes them passable--without the orthotics, NO! By the fit, it seems I need a smaller size, but I did try this on in a store a 1/2 size smaller and it crunched up my toes (maybe the sizing is inconsistent?). Anyway, I kept these and wore all over Europe for 10 days and my feet were happy, so what can I say? Comfort won out over looks.

Anonymous

from Florida

Salvation for a senior - After a fall, break, surgery and rehab, my senior mom developed foot problems (including an ulcer.) From another state, I needed to find a shoe that provided solid support & comfort for a size 11: something easy to get on/off, able to accommodate swelling in an unusually narrow foot and attractive (enough.) Tall order, but this is it. The medium gave her instant relief. The ulcer cleared. I ordered another in bone. Okay, style-wise it's not my cup of tea but anyone who's been in pain knows comfort is a beautiful thing. To this already lengthy review, I must add my thanks to the wonderful, kind and merry crew at Zappos. Got them there in a day, helped me every step of the way. Kudos to the phone staff (didn't have great luck on live chat.) Is there a friendlier, fairer or more efficient group anywhere? Imagine a government that worked this well & cared this much about people! If they were on the ticket, I'd vote for the Zappos Party in '08.

Three D

from Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia

Found what I needed at Zappos - Zappos is the gold standard for customer service (and selection and price). I use the reviews but have never written one. But when Zappos asked, how could I say no? This shoe solved my problem and if not for Zappos’ selection, thorough description, and search modes, I would not have found it. Due to a big toe injury, I now need just a little extra depth in that area. I didn't know extra depth shoes existed until searching Zappos. By simply removing the inner/second insole from Drew’s Bloom II, I got the extra depth I needed and a totally comfortable shoe suitable for my work environment. My right big toe and I are very happy with the shoe, and as always, with Zappos.

Shirley F

from Tennessee

I'm trying to make up my mind about these shoes! I ordered 5 pairs of Drew’s and sent the others back because they were too short. I had read that they ran true to size or a little big so I ordered the sneaker in my regular dress shoe size. Should have gone to my sneaker size which is a 1/2 size larger. Anyway, I love the extra depth of these and they don't look too bad with sox but that is nerdy with Mary Janes. If I don't wear sox, there is way too much space between my foot and the top of the shoes. I'm trying different liners to see if any of them work. I need a very wide box and a narrow heel and I suponate (roll to the end and outside of any shoe). I wish that they were softer on the sides too. If you have to wear clunky foot-problem types of shoes and could get these to fit instead, I think you'd be cuter with these. Even with extra depth, they don't look too old lady, maybe just a little funky, Hope this helps...I am tempted to see if I can get a sneaker that will fit from Drew. I love Zappos for letting us work this out!

Brands I'd also recommend: Other Drew shoes.

Anonymous

from Orlando, FL

Salvation! Finally, a shoe that is made to accommodate orthotics!! They provide superior stability in the heel and medial arch, key for an overpronator like me. I went to a specialty store and got measured before buying. Usually I wear a 7.5M in shoes, but I was fitted as a 7N in Drew shoes. I recommend getting measured before purchasing Drew shoes! Once you get the correct size, these shoes are simply heavenly. Having a choice of insoles works great, especially since getting the right fit with a 3/4 length orthotic is tricky. Definitely, I will purchase more Drew shoes. Zappos, thanks for carrying this brand of shoe!

Brands I'd also recommend: Aetrex, New Balance