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Earth Solar 2 SKU #117155(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.)- A hot, stylish, Mary-Jane inspired shoe.
- Kalsø® Negative Heel Technology® for natural body alignment.
- Hand-sewn construction, with cobbler stitch, for superior flexibility and comfort.
- Soft arch contoured foot-bed that blends with foot shape.
- Shock-absorbing Gelron 2000® for heel impact protection.
- Natural Latex comfort sole for better grip and durability.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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- 80% "Felt true to size"
- 60% "Felt wider than marked"
- 71% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 372 Reviews Total
Posted: Sep 23, 2009
Reviewer: Abbie L from Massachusetts
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I find these shoes are extremely comfortable. These were my first pair of Earth shoes, and I plan to buy another!
Posted: Aug 24, 2009
Reviewer: Caroline from Mississippi
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I work in an office with concrete floors, and these shoes are a pleasure to wear. They are by far the most comfortable work-appropriate shoes I\'ve owned in a long time. The arch support is great, but they are wide on my slightly narrow feet. They look a bit clunky and masculine, but you get lots of comfort to make up for that.
Posted: Aug 16, 2009
Reviewer: from Chicago, IL
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I have these shoes in two colors, black and white. They go with anything casual and are exceptional for work. There is a learning curve with Earth shoes, because of the Kalso negative heel plane, but it is well worth it.
Posted: Jul 30, 2009
Reviewer: from Norman, OK
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These shoes are very comfortable. I work on my feet all day and they have seriously helped my legs not ache everyday after work. The strap did take about a week to get use to but now I don\'t even notice it.
Posted: Jul 12, 2009
Reviewer: Anne from Illinois
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This is the second pair of this shoe I have bought. I wanted another pair in Black, but this was the only color left in my size, 12. I bought them anyway. These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. The backward tilt makes my back feel at ease and my calf muscles can act as they are supposed to. The velcro adjustable strap is comfortable and necessary to keep the shoe on. I have ordered and returned three other Earth styles. They were slip ons and I walked out of the back of them. I sincerely hope that this style, or one very similar, continues to be available from Earth.
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 8, 2009
Reviewer: Lisa A from Chicago, IL
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Zappos was sold out of this shoe in my size, so I ended up trying them on at Alamo Shoes in Chicago. I loved them, but hated the strap, so I thought that I would buy them anyway and cut the strap off. I first wore them to my waitressing job, and they were very slippery on the kitchen floor. Then, I wore them to my other job as a flight attendant, and they were AWESOME! My feet did not hurt, even after 13 hours of duty. Passengers commented on my 'cute but unusual' shoes. I am on my feet constantly, so I am all about comfort when it comes to my feet, but these shoes actually are kind of cute. I normally wear a 9.5, but was a 9 in these, and think they are made for people with wide feet. Mine are narrow, but I like the roominess, and great arch support.
Posted: Jun 8, 2009
Reviewer: Seana D from Seattle
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Overall, I like these. Great for high arches. However, I ordered the wide, which are usually roomy enough for my wide feet, but these seem to run narrow in the forefoot. So if you have narrow heels and wide forefoot, these shoes do not work as well.
Posted: May 14, 2009
Reviewer: Ilene from Jacksonville, Oregon
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Earth Solar are so great! I have two pair, in black and in red. I have learned that Earth shoes run a bit smaller to order one half size bigger. The footbed is amazing and comfortable. I certainly do recommend this shoe. I can walk all day in them!!! Enjoy
Posted: May 11, 2009
Reviewer: Mary-ann from New Hampshire
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
I have worn Earth shoes exclusively for about 9 years. When I find a good fit, they are very comfortable but mostly they are very inconsistent with sizing.
I was very disappointed with the Solar Earth shoe because the leather chipped off during normal use! I also have a friend that bought them (cheaper looking sole though) at a retail chain store for much much less and I paid about $100.
This style has a narrow heel and wide toe area so they are comfortable on my foot.
What's going on here? I think these are my last pair of Earth shoes! I expect shoes at this price to hold up better than these have.
Posted: May 10, 2009
Reviewer: Maria from Ithaca, NY
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Terrific shoes for comfort and posture -
These were my first Earth shoes and I've since bought 3 more pairs in different styles. These shoes were comfortable from day 1 and have been great for walking long distances. Not the best looking shoe, but somewhat cute. Only drawback with the negative heel is that these shoes are very flat and I've found that most of my pants drag on the ground in back if not cuffed.
Posted: May 10, 2009
Reviewer: Suzy F from Albany, OR
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I love them as I do all of the Earth shoes that I have purchased. They are comfortable and I never feel like they have to be broken in. They fit true to size and look great with anything I wear.
Posted: May 8, 2009
Reviewer: from Spokane, WA
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
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Overall, comfortable; adjust to negative heel easily. Would like to have been able to try a 1/2 size smaller, but love the shoes. Wear them often. Can’t comment on the increase in energy usage or fitness of back and lower and upper legs, and gluteal muscles, but early results feel positive. Best arch support I have had in a shoe. Looking forward to trying sport shoes, and professional style.
Posted: May 2, 2009
Reviewer: from Oroville, California
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I am on my feet all day working in a doctor's office. This shoe was tight and uncomfortable at first as I generally wear a wide shoe but this one does not come in wide. I ordered it anyway as I felt it would work do to the shape of the shoe. I just finished my second week of wearing the shoes and they are now fitting great and wear them all day in comfort.
Posted: Apr 22, 2009
Reviewer: N. O from Illinois
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I've had my solar shoes for a couple of years now and they are still my favorite shoe. I don't actually use the strap most of the time, and prefer to wear them as slip ons. I just wrap the strap around the heel of the shoe, and lock it in place. Then if I need a more secure fit, I just put it back in place and I'm set. These shoes are great. I have a narrow foot, but I don't mind a bit of room in my shoe. It has nice secure fit and good arch support. :) I know some people think it's boxy, but I really enjoy the look (and have received a number of complements on them).
Posted: Apr 20, 2009
Reviewer: Kate from Seattle, WA
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Posted: Apr 18, 2009
Reviewer: from Fort Collins, CO
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Great shoe, a little silly : )
I love the deep red color and the comfort! The turned up toe is a little silly but I'm getting used to it.
Posted: Apr 10, 2009
Reviewer: Gratefuljones from California
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the best shoes ever -
I bought this shoe 7 years ago and wore the soles down. I wear them almost daily and they lasted that long. Needing new shoes, I just bought the same thing; they seem upgraded: better hook-and-loops straps and nicer liner and cushioning inside. These shoes are worth the money. They really help my back from aching.
Posted: Mar 21, 2009
Reviewer: Julia J from Fair Oaks, CA
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I wore these shoes twice before the lining of the footbed started peeling away. Very strange. I love how these shoes look and they are pretty comfortable, but I have to put a little piece of moleskin near my arch on both sides because my flat feet rub where the sides and footbed meet. I have these in the brown and they do the same thing. I would still recommend these shoes even with the two problems. I have sciatica and painful feet and overall these shoes do help somewhat.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Birkenstock
Posted: Mar 8, 2009
Reviewer: from Redding, California
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Earth's Solar is out of this World!
I don't just like this shoe, I love it. They were comfy the first time I wore them, no break-in period was required.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Birkenstocks
Posted: Feb 27, 2009
Reviewer: Olivia K from Indianapolis, IN
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
These are awesome shoes...they work with everything. Very comfortable. I wear heels to work daily and I wore these several times the first week I received them. I highly recommend, especially if you have foot problems or other joint issues like me. I only buy sofft shoes from now on. They can be a smidge constrictive in the toe bed, but they will stretch. I order about a half size up to allow for comfort. Great shoes, great brand!
