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| 72% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt a half size smaller than marked"
75% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt narrower than marked"
69% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Spira Classic Leather
Number of reviews: 95
Average customer ratings:
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2006-07-22 07:07:50 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Rogers
from Fort Worth, Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Spira Classic Leather -
Great concept! It relieved my heel pain and is giving it a chance to cure. Sensory feedback from the ground is a little different that from regular shoes, so some caution must be observed. It is not dangerous, necessarily, just less feedback than with normal shoes.
2006-07-05 10:07:01 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
VC
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Spira Classic Leather Company backs up damages -
I purchased my Spira Classic Leather shoe in Dec 2005 for work. I stand for 10-12 hrs 7 days a week during winter (6) months. The spring in the heel of the shoe broke and I sustained injury in my foot in April 2006. The store confirmed the spring was broken and replaced my pair of shoes. The Spira Classic leather is a great shoe for standing long periods of time and is very comfortable. Spira does back up their product for 1 year and I am pleased that the shoe was replaced…
2006-07-02 12:38:54 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Harvey
from West Bloomfield, MI
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Spira's Classic Leather -
A good fit, should be larger than usual size. Springs on Bottom inside help. I usually wear Brooks Addiction Walkers, but new toe shape has changed them. Helpful with my balance and walking problems, fit well with my orthotics.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Brooks Addiction Walkers
2006-06-26 15:12:03 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Athens, Georgia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Spira Walker -
I am a devoted Brooks fan but decided to try the Spira. It is a very nice shoe, very comfortable and provides nice support. It is also ugly, what my kids describe as an "old man's shoe". But, I'm an old man so what the heck. I would recommend it. It is everything it claims to be, but, to be honest; I think I still prefer the Brooks.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Brooks, New Balance
2006-06-26 10:04:47 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Ken O
from Missouri
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Good Shoe -
I would like to take this opportunity to commend your company on the service provided... The quality of the shoe was as advertised and the sizing was a little off. The shoe is a little smaller than indicated and so far it has been somewhat tight on my feet, but they seem to be coming along. Because of the amount of time that I am wearing them. I work on concrete floors and the shoe does seem to improve the day by lessening the pain from being on my feet so much. I was told by a friend that they would help my feet and I agree with that statement. I also have referred your site to several friends to use for buying shoes. I hope that their experience with your company will be as good as the one that I have been involved with. A satisfied customer.
2006-06-23 11:59:04 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from New York
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
This is the shoe to own for comfort -
I am on my feet all day long. Walking and standing. This is the most comfortable shoe I have owned. I have been wearing them for about a month. I used to end my day in pain, and now at the end of the day I feel great. I cannot comment on longevity, although the shoes seem to be wearing normally.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: NOT Rockport (overrated)
2006-06-22 07:19:25 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Upper Marlboro, MD
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Enjoy Walking Again -
Spira has a strange way of sizing there shoes.
I normally wear a size 9W, but that is too tight in a Spira shoe, so I ordered a 9EE and that was a little tight too.
Next time I'll order the Spira 9EEEE size.
Other than being a little tight I really enjoy the spring action provided.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any Spira
2006-05-21 20:01:33 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Jack T
from Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Jack's review -
I am an overweight Registered Nurse who usually wears out a pair of work shoes in less than 6 months. The first pair lasted 9 months. This is my second pair of Spira shoes. They feel very good and relaxing when I wear them. Zappos had the shoes on my back porch within 3 days after ordering them online. Thank You Zappos!!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: None
2006-05-19 19:31:10 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Mark
from Santa Barbara, California
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
When I first tried them on after getting them they felt GREAT! You could definitely feel the spring action in them. About a week and a half later the spring action was hardly noticeably. A couple of weeks later the part of the sole that wraps up in the front of the shoes started peeling away. Two months later I discovered a HOLE in the sole of one of the shoes about three quarters of an inch across. After spending this much money on these shoes I expected them to hold up better. Needless to say I won’t be buying these shoes again.
2006-05-10 16:48:28 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Arvid K
from Grand Junction, CO
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great Shoes -
My feet feel great. I needed something soft and wide. These shoes did the trick. High quality. Well worth the money.
2006-04-14 18:16:14 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Zwaudz
from Mile High Denver Colorado
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
None better that I have tried. Zappos service 10 stars!
I found the Spira Classic Leather quite by accident. I don't remember exactly what I was searching for, except the obvious: a comfortable walking shoe. In the past I have opted for the New Balance 842, New Balance 620, and Brooks Addiction Walkers. All of these are good walking shoes with some better in one respect and another better in a different way. I am a bit of an unusual case when it comes to finding the correct shoe:
1) my feet are completely flat (from jumping- hundreds of times- from 2 story windows as a child; 2) I have a large bunion on my right foot from wearing improperly fitting shoes in the past; 3) I have an extremely sensitive big toe on my other foot which had been saved by a good plastic surgeon after being crushed by a falling barbell plate (50 pound). Add to this the fact that I wear a size 13 EEEE. Maybe not unusual at Zappos, but just go to any shoe store in any mall and see how easy these are to find (especially with ANY selection). The Spira Classic Leather is, without any doubt, the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. I write this review after wearing them for only one day-- makes good sense to me-- from the other reviews, they feel good from the start and continue to feel the same. If you have feet about the same size as mine, these shoes may feel narrow and short (slightly) when you first put them on. I immediately looked to see if Zappos offered a 13.5 or 14 and an EEEEE...which they don't...nor does anyone else on the web!! But after walking about in the house a bit, I guess they conformed a little to my odd feet and I am in heaven!
Finally, I would like to commend Zappos customer service. Most of my orders have been fine and had no need for returns. I have, on 2 or 3 occasions, needed to return shoes due to size difficulties. All business, including returns, is effortless and pleasant...and it beats the heck out of driving around looking for a pair of shoes with gas prices through the ceiling! Zappos: you folks are just the absolute best on the internet (and I have shopped elsewhere)!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any Spira shoe, New Balance 842, Brooks Addiction Walker
2006-04-01 07:28:24 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from El Centro, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
One of the most comfortable shoes I have worn.
This shoe is so comfortable. I love the extra thick sole and firm cushioning; my feet do not "sink" into the padding. I feel like I am walking on air. Not the best looking exercise shoe, but the best fitting for sure.
2006-03-15 16:10:18 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from ma
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Good -
Good walking sneaker
2006-03-13 07:04:52 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Fred B
from Camarillo, California
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Most comfortable walking shoe ever!
I have been walking in the Spira shoes for several weeks now and it is just as comfortable as it was the first day. If feels like walking on pillows.
2006-02-18 08:42:25 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Dick R
from Massachusetts
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
REVIEW OF WALKING SHOE-
Have a problem with left foot due to arthritis and a tear in a tendon which requires surgery to repair. Over the past two years doctors thought the problem was simply tendonitis. I tried many other shoes of all types with little relief and several pairs of custom orthodics. Spira shoes have by far provided the most relief from pain and in normal daily waking have reduced the pain level significantly. While the tendon tear will be surgically repaired soon, I plan to wear only Spira shoes in the future. The shoes run one size smaller than my regular shoe size. Spira needs to offer wide widths that follow regular shoe widths.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: The athletic shoes are excellent!!
2006-02-09 04:59:22 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Nashville, TN
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Right shoe for the job!
As a police officer I am often on my feet for hours on end. The Spira's Classic Leather not only provides the comfort and performance I require for my job, they also have the uniform appearance I need. I recommend this shoe highly.
2006-02-01 12:11:49 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Kevin
from Charlotte, North Carolina
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Wish I had found this shoe sooner.
This is a great shoe if you have heel pain. I had tried many insoles in the past two years and if they worked at all they soon lost their "spring". These are great and I am guessing from home they have performed so far that the built in spring will have a long life and I can tell it provides excellent pain relieve. I was walking the other day and I was surprised how quickly and sprightly I was walking. I guess that is what happens naturally when every step does not send pain shooting through your heel. I also bought a pair for my sister and she is seeing similar results. We both like the fact they don't look all that bulky like some orthopedic shoes. My sister also likes the way it makes her appear a little taller and I can't say I hate that. My experience with Zappos was excellent and the shoes arrived very quickly. As they carried wide and half sizes the fit was perfect and thus I cannot speak to the return service but it sounds great. Hey if you have heel pain don't hesitate to try these shoes, they are the most cost effective and just plain effective thing I have tried.
2006-01-30 10:51:35 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Texas Gulf coast
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Love comes in a little black shoe.
My son plays recreational basketball, but after 15 minutes of play, I saw him dragging his feet and wanting to take a break. His feet were killing him. He has always had problems with his feet. We couldn’t find shoes to fit because they were so wide. He mostly wore Birkenstock soft gel sandals with supported arches, but you can’t play sports in these. I had bought a pair of Spira’s for myself to walk in because I have had problems with my feet also and I walked off 50 pounds with no foot pain for the first time in my life. I have plantar fasciitis and it is so painful. I was very heavy and the shoe made me feel very light with great energy return. Sooooo I decided maybe my son could benefit from these shoes. Wow... worth every penny I spent for him. He runs around like a racing horse and has never complained about foot pain again. Usually we are tugging on the shoe to get it to go on... this shoe slipped on like Cinderella’s slipper. I will definitely purchase these again if they ever wear out. I’ve had mine two years and they still look white and feel great.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Anything spira...
2006-01-28 10:20:43 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Cliff
from Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great Shoe!
Finally, a shoe with springs that looks great and feels wonderful. I walk 3 miles a day at a 13 minute pace; try that on other shoes. My knees feel great and my back does not hurt me. The shock absorption is perfect. These shoes work! I would love a brown leather pair, if they would only make them. The Z-Coils I bought 2 years ago and wore for only a year before my knees and back began to hurt again, were thrown into the garbage.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Brooks Addictive
2006-01-23 08:27:55 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Burt H
from Medford, New Jersey
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Sore and tired feet!
I have spent the last 42 years working in print shops with concrete floors. Needless to say, I developed sore and tired feet standing 8 hours a day. I tried high quality cross trainers, work boots, running shoes and added all kinds of inserts, including doctor prescribed prosthetics. Without question, the Spira wave spring is the best shoe I have found as a quality work shoe.
2006-01-20 07:48:48 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Connecticut
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This a great shoe that lives up to its reputation -
I have had this shoe for a year and I am just thrilled with them. I wish they would consider making a dress shoe for those of us on our feet all day. Thanks. Rev. Lake
2006-01-18 09:11:32 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Bob M
from Albuquerque,New Mexico USA
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Comfort, comfort, comfort from the first!
The only problem was, even though I ordered the shoe a half size larger, it was not enough. They seem to run like a Nike- a whole size smaller. Normally I wear a 9.5, tried a 10, still to tight, re-ordered a 10.5 and they feel great. Now I can walk all day and my feet feel great at the end of the day. Prior to this shoe, I wore Reeboks DMX, this shoe has a more stable sole, and it doesn’t roll from side to side due to the twin springs in the front. My wife loves hers too! Love Zappos, Great customer Service!!!!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Reebok DMX.,
2006-01-09 09:09:16 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Kenneth K
from pittsburgh
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Excellent shoes-
Overall, very comfortable, definitely noticed less impact on very hard floors after having been on my feet for several hours.
I wish the style could be a bit more contemporary- also would like some dress shoes as well. Another nice option would be a clog-type shoe
2005-12-05 07:50:58 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Pocono Mountains, PA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
The best I have tried!
These Spira shoes are the best I have tried! I have plantar facitis and get injections in my heel for foot pain. The Spira's are great! Long hours on my feet have caused damage, but the shoes are a big help!
2005-12-01 05:20:29 Spira Classic Leather
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Excellent support. I have artificial hips and the cushioning is fantastic. Overall, fit good. However, I suggest going up 1/2 size in length.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Reebox dmx walking shoe
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