Kumfs Babette SKU: #7382106

Erin K

from Oregon

These shoes are beautiful and very comfortable. I have feet that are hard to fit. These come with both a standard insert and an additional insert to suit your comfort level.

Cynthia P

from Colorado

These run a little narrower in the toe box, compared to many brands. The rest of the shoe seems a little wider than the toe box. I discovered that, to get the full benefit of the arch support, the strap and sides could not be loose. The arch support seems best when I adjust the strap snugly. These shoes seemed stiff when I put them on for the first time, but after 15-20 minutes, the leather somehow molded to fit better, and felt softer. Prettier than they look in the main photo. Once on the feet, they look more dressy and feminine than expected - less chunky, and not a childish looking style. The heel appears a little higher than in the photo (foreshortened?) and the strap is angled. The unusual strap, along with the slightly tapered heel, add a touch of sophistication. These could be worn to semi-formal events, even formal, but they also look okay with business attire. There are prettier shoes out there for formal events, but not with this level of stability and arch support, which I need. I wear a W-width in some brands of shoes, and can wear medium-width in brands that run wide (for example Dansko Golden Gate sandals), but in these shoes I needed an Extra Wide. The insole is removable, which allows these to be worn with custom orthotic inserts. The leather portions of the upper seemed to be lined in real leather. These shoes cost more than average shoes, but seem significantly better constructed than average. I wish these were available in other classic colors, such as navy blue, brown, dark taupe or tan.

Brands I'd also recommend: Dansko, Klogs USA, Naot

Nan N

from Bellevue, Wa

I typically wear an 8W and prefer the Euro fit or Keen's for the wider toe box. The wide shoe store measured me as 38.5WW for this brand (didn't have this in stock though). Removable footbed insert in shoe gives a higher arch - I use 3/4 Superfeet insert. Without any insert I'd say not much arch support. Nice square base on heel so no wobbling, slipping or missing a stair tread. With Trouser socks, my heel has some movement with either footbed in and I could add a heel gripper pad in future but the Velcro closure keeps shoe snug on foot. Comfy and nice in appearance on foot.

Brands I'd also recommend: Ziera

Betsy

from South Dakota

I have owned these shoes over a year and can say these are great heels for my problem feet. They keep my foot stable (I overpronate) and provide enough arch support to get me through at least part of a day on my feet. I have yet to find a heel that is better. In an ideal world they would have some more arch and a slightly smaller heel enclosure. Oh, another minus is the velcro closure. If you cross your legs, you take the chance of it snagging your hose, augh. I still would recommend the shoes despite these minor flaws. Zappos, however, with their customer service, is flawless. Thanks!

Anonymous

from Herndon, VA

Honestly, I thought there was no hope for my wide, high arch foot until I found these shoes. They come with a removable foot bed so you can slip your own orthotic into them but, the foot bed that comes in the shoe has both an arch support and a metatarsal support. The top of the heel is padded for extra comfort and the strap on the top (velcro closure) will keep your shoe in place if your orthotic pushes your foot up a little too much. I love these Kumfs so much I bought a second pair of them in another style. They are a bit old fashioned looking but their comfort outweighs this issue for me.

Cherie

from Lake Oswego, OR

These shoes are really comfortable. They have a classic look that have garnered tons of compliments. I\'ve been able to use them with simple work outfits, and with fancier outfits for a night out on the town. My only criticism is that the size runs about a half size larger than you expect.

Martha M

from Claremont, NH

I bought these shoes in July 2008 and wore them to work almost every day until a couple months ago. They started to become uncomfortable after the arch support wore out and sort of collapsed. But I got over a year of heavy use out of them, and loved them! I usually hate shoe shopping because most stores don\'t carry size 10.5 W. Thank you Zappos for making it so easy!

Brands I'd also recommend: California Magdesians

Lou J

from Ohio

I am so glad that people took the time to review this shoe. I had not been able to wear anything with a heel for several years because of foot problems. It isn’t the prettiest shoe in the world, BUT I can wear it!!! It is comfortable to be on my feet. I wear prescribed orthotics, but I can go without them in this shoe. It doesn’t hurt the large toe joint like all the others. It also doesn’t hurt my back. The heel seems to be set on the shoe in a way that it feels sturdy and safe. I would definitely recommend it.

Brooke

from Washington, DC

Orthotic Friendly and not Ugly! When my orthopedist suggested that I get custom made orthotics to stop the pain I was feeling in my arches, I felt as though he was sentencing me to a lifetime of ugly shoes. I searched store after store, trying to find shoes that would accommodate the insertion of custom orthotics, and quickly learned that shoes often come in two, mutually exclusive categories: a) orthotic friendly and b) professional and attractive. But for these shoes, which are incredibly comfortable and not at all grandmother-like, I would have needed to remain in pain at work, because lace-up loafers were not going to cut it. I heart Kumfs. I've been wearing them every day and they are really, very comfortable, and don't feel weird with the orthotic in them. They have a really thick, removable insole, so when you insert the orthodic, it doesn't feel like you are having to squeeze your feet into shoes that are suddenly too small.

Lal

from orlando, FL

The most comfortable Kumfs orthotic insert shoes. I have tried 50 other pairs of the shoes in the last 15 years, I use Kumfs orthotic insert shoes and they are very comfortable. I wear Kumfs Babette everyday at work for 9 hours a day and have painless feet/knees and back.

Brands I'd also recommend: Other Kumfs shoes

from Oklahoma

A REAL SHOE - When I took the Kumfs out of the box I immediately dubbed them as being "a pair of real shoes", meaning, it is obvious that this shoe is intended to last for a very long time (the designer who made this shoe was not playing around). Everything about it says quality, sturdy and secure. They are beautifully and professionally crafted, very true to size, they also fit very comfortably. I wear size 11W and like the majority of women with large feet, you don't want a shoe that visually enhances the size of your feet. This is a lot of shoe. I was so amazed at how big they looked that I held them against each pair of dress shoes that I have, even one pair of size 12M and these shoes were so much larger and longer than all of the other shoes by far. Unfortunately, they also looked huge on my already big feet. I have taken these shoes out of the box and tried them on as I looked in the mirror to see how they looked on me several times because I would really like to keep the shoe but I also want to be happy with my decision. As I said before, these shoes are beautiful but remind me of Frankenstein's enormous shoes each time I try them on. I think that I am trying to convince myself to keep them because they are "Quality" shoes but I'm still not sure.

Barbara M

from Newtown Square, PA

Great shoes! These shoes are stylish and very comfortable, but narrower than marked. No break-in period was needed. This is the first time I have purchased shoes online and I'm very pleased.

Brands I'd also recommend: Mephisto

Jana

from Southern California

Pricey, but worth it! I have problematic feet, flat feet, and severe over pronation - and wear custom orthotics. I was referred to Zappos by a friend and wound up choosing this shoe. I needed a dressy shoe that would get me through a wedding reception and dancing! Not only did this shoe feel great, it went well with my dark green chiffon dress. I wore a black stocking and I didn't feel underdressed in this shoe. I danced the entire night in this shoe and found it to be very comfortable. I highly recommend it. It is streamlined and not boxy.