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Earth Inhale - Vegan SKU #7373823(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- This animal-friendly alternative to your casual mary jane will keep you going all day.
- Breathable microfiber and mesh uppers will keep your feet nice and cool.
- Elasticized strap across the instep ensures a secure and proper fit.
- Removable, anatomic footbed absorbs shock to reduce foot/leg fatigue and pressure.
- Unique Kalsø® Negative Heel Technology® aids in aligning your body properly.
- Light and flexible Kalsø-Lite outsole provides increased grip and traction.
- Anne Kalsø discovered that positioning the heels below the toes naturally aligns the body, just like the Yoga Mountain pose.
- Vegan Society™ certified.
- 5.00 oz.
- Product measurements were taken using size 6. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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- 81% "Felt true to size"
- 87% "Felt true to width"
- 75% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 69 Reviews Total
Posted: Aug 17, 2009
Reviewer: Sue L from Maryland
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Since the 1970\'s I\'ve always wanted a pair of Earth shoes. Finally got them and I really like them. Very comfortable and good for air travel, too.
Posted: Aug 12, 2009
Reviewer: Sue S from Kansas City MO
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These are good shoes for flexible feet and work well with inserts. I really like the soles, which are designed in segments that have excellent flexibility. Lots of positive comments by co-workers.
Posted: Jul 30, 2009
Reviewer: from Alabama
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I've really been wanting to try Earth shoes, but was so turned off by the looks. I've been coming home so many days with tired feet I decided to give in. These are actually pretty cute and I've gotten several compliments on them. The best part is, my feet don't hurt anymore! I'm still trying to get used to the shoes in that they do give me blisters on the backs of my heels from rubbing. This is getting better with continued wear. I love coming home and not having sore feet, so I'm going to buy more Earth shoes to replace some of my other shoe brands.
Posted: Jul 19, 2009
Reviewer: Lesley S from Niskayuna, NY
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I love these shoes. In fact this is the 4th pair I\'ve purchased of the same shoe, mostly in different oolors. This last purchase was a second pair in a color I already have for when the first ones wear out. They fit me great and are extremely comfortable and lightweight.
Posted: Jun 28, 2009
Reviewer: Kath C from Maryland
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These shoes work for me! The negative heel in Earth shoes reduces stress on my lower back. I can walk in these or hours without back pain. What I love about this pair is they don’t look like granny shoes – yes, I’m of that age, but my shoes don’t HAVE to look orthopedic! These look good to me! In the last few months I’ve purchased and returned a half dozen pairs of shoes that others reviewed as comfortable. For me it’s not just a matter of comfort to my feet - I need enough support for my back.
Additional Brand Information
Imagine a shoe so different it changes how you think about footwear - and exercise. Earth shoes Kalsø® Negative Heel Technology® shifts your weight back, helping you burn calories while strengthening and toning your body. It’s a part of every Earth shoe design, and part of being good to your whole self.
Earth shoes Kalsø® Negative Heel Technology® also includes a unique design that positions your toes higher than your heels. A slight incline of 3.7º is complemented by support through the arch, which positions the body to trigger an array of benefits for the whole body. Earth shoes also feature a form-fitting, cushioned footbed with Gelron2000® memory gel to provide a comfortable and healthy experience.
For some time, Earth clothing and shoes have incorporated environmentally-friendly practices into the production. Continuously seeking to improve on all they do, Earth was one of the first manufacturers to dedicate 100% of its line to using water-based adhesives. In addition, they have increased its use of recycled cardboard shanks and environmentally-friendly uppers. Earth continually works to pursue more sustainable product development.
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Posted: Jun 18, 2009
Reviewer: from Sacramento, CA
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These shoes look cute in person, but they are really tight. I normally wear a size 9, but I couldn’t even walk across the room in these. I don’t have wide feet. I don’t think going up a size would help the tightness of the strap and the top of the shoe.
Posted: May 23, 2009
Reviewer: Frances M from Brooklyn
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I love the shoes, except that the strap is way too tight for me. I ended up taking out the Earth shoe inner sole, and now it’s better, and I have been wearing them. They are so cute and the color is beautiful. I am hoping that the elastic loosens up. Now I can only wear them for a limited time because the strap digs into the top of my foot. I wish they made them with an adjustable strap.
Posted: Apr 23, 2009
Reviewer: Lita B from Kansas
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I've been trying to break these in for 2 months. I wear them for a day, and then give my feet 4 days to recover from the bruises the straps make on the tops of my feet, and then I try again. I've also tried stretching the straps out by leaving large cans in my shoes overnight or hanging the shoes by the straps. Nothing helps, so I've started wearing the shoes with the strap UNDER my foot. I'm so disappointed. I really wanted to like these shoes, but they are so painful. If I wanted my feet to be in pain, I'd have bought pretty shoes!
Posted: Dec 2, 2008
Reviewer: Nikki from TX
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
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These shoes did not feel good on my feet. The strap is tight & doesn't have much give. The material is scratchy & rubbed against my pinky toes. Not the same shape as most Earth shoes.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Birkenstock
Posted: Nov 26, 2008
Reviewer: Sonoma V from Sonoma, CA
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So far, so good -
These look much better than I thought they would. They seem to be great to walk in, good cushion, and support, but I still need to break them in more, I think. Only on one shoe, it rubs the little toe, so I think they just need to stretch out a bit.
Not quite what I hoped for.
This is my first pair of Earth shoes. I love the idea of how Earth is supposed to help your body, and I could tell a difference in the way I stood and walked. HOWEVER, the strap across the top is WAY too tight and cuts off the circulation in my feet. I wore them around the house for a couple of days to make sure the design of Earth was going to work for me, but I guess I never wore them long enough to realize that they were cutting off the circulation until I really wore them out of the house. Really big bummer!!! I am going to try to stretch the strap, because otherwise, they are a waste of $. :( Makes me sad because I really wanted to love them!
Posted: Oct 26, 2008
Reviewer: from Coastal California
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Earth Inhale-Vegan -
These shoes are incredibly comfortable for me! I bought them and wore them all day without socks, no problem. The inside sole is a little rougher than usual but not uncomfortable. I wear a sz 7B and bought a sz 7B though one foot is more like a "c". They do fit snug. I probably won't wear them with socks. The strap is also snug but did not bother me. I don't have a very high arch so maybe if your arch is high the strap might bother you but it is stretchy.
Posted: Sep 12, 2008
Reviewer: from Illinois
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Not what I expected!
I found that this shoe was much smaller than the actual size. I normally wear an 8-8.5 and I had to return them to get a 9. Also the width is very narrow and the strap on the shoe digs into your foot. I don’t have petite feet but I also don’t have big, thick feet either. I was not impressed with the shoe.
Posted: Aug 7, 2008
Reviewer: from Staten Island NY
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Addendum to earlier review -
I recently reviewed this shoe and stated in the review that it really tore up my heels when I took a walk in them, even with socks on. I wore the shoes again, walked a lot, again with socks, and my heels were fine this time! Go figure! The second time I wore a thinner sock made of synthetic fabric that perhaps did not catch the seaming of the heel of the shoe? Maybe they just finally "broke in"? Who knows? Anyhow, I love the shoe even more now that I can wear it painlessly, and recommend it to anyone who wants something cute, casual and vegan...
Posted: Aug 2, 2008
Reviewer: from Staten Island, NY
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I own a few pairs of Earth shoes and wanted to try one of their vegan ones… and so bought Inhale in black. It's really cute! The sole is also very comfortable - very soft to walk on and of course, the negative heel technology is awesome. I wore them a few times around the house before deciding to keep them and found them quite comfortable. HOWEVER (and hence the title of the review), I then wore them for a short walk outdoors with my dog - man, if you do anything more than mincing around the house in these shoes, they tear up your heels! And I had socks on, too! I am really hoping that as they break in, the way that the heel rubs will lessen because otherwise I really like this shoe.
Posted: Jul 17, 2008
Reviewer: Ursula from
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
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I have bought 4 pairs of Earth shoes in total, 2 were perfect but 2 were awful, this is one for the awful category. They look cheap, they were at least 1 size too large & the elastic band is pure murder, really hurts my foot. I have a "long and narrow" foot so took a chance on them after reading the previous reviews, but am sorry I wasted my money... can't return as I bought in the states. Kind of puts me off Earth shoes and buying online altogether.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Intrigue shoes and Cabo flip flops only.
Posted: Jul 16, 2008
Reviewer: from Iowa
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Wanted to love this shoe . . .
Everything others have said is true, but I tried them anyway -- the negative heel arch support is fantastic, so I wanted to like the shoes overall. In fact, I tried so hard to like them that I kept "trying them out" around the house until I accidentally got them dirty and had to keep them. But they do give terrible blisters on the heel; they definitely need to make a size 10 1/2; and the fabric is just not breathable and gives my feet a terrible odor. And the rose colored shoes have a white footbed, which quickly got dirty and gross.
Posted: Jul 16, 2008
Reviewer: Chris from Central NY
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
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I bought these for my slightly wide size 10 feet. Good news is that they're extremely comfortable - good cushioning, arch support and they look good, too. Not so good is that they're a snug (but not uncomfortable) fit which is not so great for summer when my feet swell more. Also found the "vegan" fabric doesn't breathe so well. Saving these for cooler months...
Posted: Jul 5, 2008
Reviewer: Gerry from Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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Reviewer: Gerry from Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Cute but hurts!
Returned my regular size for a full size smaller. Elastic is too tight and my heel rubs to the point of getting blisters. Good looking but hard to find the right size.
Posted: Jun 19, 2008
Reviewer: Just-alice from Brooklyn, NY
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Reviewer: Just-alice from Brooklyn, NY
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Beware the Strap!!
I was so excited when these shoes arrived, they are adorable and the Kalso Negative Heel is *amazingly* comfortable!
The Bad News: If, like me, you have a high instep, the strap is definitely too tight. I thought I would be okay because my foot is narrow, but no luck. The strap really pinches and these will unfortunately be going back :(
Also, if you are between sizes, I recommend going a size down. These also felt a little big overall.
