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"Felt true to width". - 79% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe had
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| 84% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
91% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
79% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Old Friend Beachcomber
Number of reviews: 11
Average customer ratings:
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2008-09-28 16:27:02 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Don
from Sausalito, CA
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Look:
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
These sandals are an excellent way to get a foot massage. I used to buy cheap pairs of "acupressure" sandals that I liked for massaging my feet as I walked around the house and patio, but they are no longer available. The Old Friend Beachcomber is a much better made sandal and does an excellent job of massaging my feet as I walk. Beachcombers cost a lot more so hopefully they will last a lot longer than my cheapy pairs did. I would recommend that the front edge of the velcro strap be cut back just a little more so it's not so wide – it rubs a little against the top of my toes. AND make the M size just a little wider to better accommodate us M+ sizes.
2008-09-05 07:14:53 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
E. C
from Williamsburg, VA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Wonderful Old Friend Beachcomber Shoe -
More comfortable than expected, we both love them. My husband previously had massage sandals and liked them but I didn't care for them. So I was very surprised to like them so much. They have helped my plantar fasciitis, and in fact provide the best support of anything else I have in my closet.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Would not recommend Addidas which fall apart.
2008-05-23 13:36:05 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from San Carlos, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Useless when wet -
I've been wearing sandals of this type since the late 60's. The best, IMO, are the original Ganter Fusstrainers -- the old German ones with wooden base and slightly softer rubber nibs than these. The Old Friends look fine and feel OK until you get them wet -- then they become useless for a couple of days until they dry out. This makes them useless at the beach, around the pool, or in the shower... not to mention travel (no fun lugging around waterlogged sandals). Very disappointing!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Ganter Fusstrainer
2007-10-08 20:00:11 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Jl
from St.. Paul, Minnesota
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Finally found my favorite shoe -
My sister-in-law brought me a pair of this type of sandal from Japan years ago. The strap was a hideous green bandana type of material and clashed with every clothing item I owned, but I wore them until the soles cracked. Been trying to find an equivalent ever since (Maseur was good for one pair) and finally have! Will be buying a second pair for backup, and would buy more if there were more colors! I couldn't be more pleased and impressed with the swift and efficient ordering and delivery from Zappos.
2007-05-16 10:23:31 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Carla R
from Kirkland, WA
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Comfy But Ugly -
For years I wore Maseur Massage Sandals until their quality went down the drain and the company quit producing them because they virtually disintegrated within several months of constant wear. In my search for a replacement I thankfully stumbled upon Old Friends Beachcomber. I wear a 7-1/2 shoe but based on previous reviews that said this shoe ran small, I ordered a size 8 (ladies) only to discover that it was a full size too big. I ordered a 2nd pair in a size 7 and it fits much better. This sandal is quite comfortable out of the box, provided you are already used to walking on a fully nibbed massage insole. However, if this is your first time wearing this type of shoe, I would suggest you get your feet accustomed to the nibs by walking in them for only 10-15 minutes out of each hour and gradually increasing the time over several days until you can wear them for extended periods. After botched foot surgery, this is the ONLY type of shoe I can wear that allows me to walk without the balls of my feet feeling like I'm walking on a rock. I wear them continuously during all my waking hours. And when they get dirty, I just toss them in the washing machine with my jeans and let them air dry. My only gripe is that they're design is just plain ugly and they don't have quite enough arch support. The upper strap is so wide that it looks like you're wearing bedroom slippers instead of casual sandals plus the front of the strap collides with the tops of my toe joints as my foot bends to take a step which can be really irritating. If the manufacturer made the strap half as wide by cutting back the front half, AND increased the height of the nibs in the arch to provide better support, I think these sandals would be perfect from both an esthetic and comfort perspective. Additionally, it would be nice to have more color choices but at the very least offering a tan or beige in addition to the current black and brown choices, would provide a more neutral color that I know women especially would find appealing.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: None
2007-04-18 06:41:25 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Barbara F
from Wilmington, Delaware
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Foot heaven -
These shoe are the greatest I’ve ever worn.
2007-04-17 07:59:29 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Nancy S
from Kensington, Maryland
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Good for cold feet -
These shoes stimulate the poor circulation in my feet and keep them feeling comfortable. The ongoing mild stimulation feels really good.
2007-04-15 09:49:26 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Ahha
from NYC
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
aching feet -
Although I had once had a similar pair with nubs, I found that these were so hard I actually had bruised feet after wearing them. I'm really disappointed.
2007-04-09 07:53:40 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Los Angeles, California
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Overstated -
I ordered this shoe based on the description given by the manufacturer. Big mistake. I am disappointed with this shoe. The knobs on the inside are uncomfortable...the strap gives me a blister on the top of my foot and the look of them leaves much to be desired.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: crocs
2006-11-11 12:06:52 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Fresno, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
"Spa Sandals"
So comfortable! I feel like I'm getting my feet massaged as I'm doing laundry! And they look good with jeans! They've become my new carpool shoes!
2006-09-23 15:58:10 Old Friend Beachcomber
Reviewer:
Pam P
from Olympia, Washington
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Comfort:
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Old Friend's Beachcomber -
I love that this company shared my frustration with the "new" massage sandals and made one that wouldn't wear out in about a month! Comfort wise, the Old Friend strap is a bit too big-as I walk, my big toe digit runs into the strap, which is painful depending upon how long I wear these. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product & love having massage sandals that will last again! I live in these. I wear a 7-1/2 shoe & feared the 8 would be huge, but they are just right. Zappos service is extraordinary too - good job!
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