Old Friend Islander Womens SKU: #7722711

Anonymous

from Northeast Ohio

Jury still out on this one - Right now I'm not impressed with these sandals. I'm hoping as time goes on the massage nodules will soften. If they do soften (as I'm expecting) these will probably be my favorite sandals.

Patrick

from New York

This shoe does not even come close to the right size - I ordered a full size ABOVE normal and it was still too small. I look forward to having the right size though. I've had a similar sandal in the past & loved it.

Dianna G

from Orange, Texas

The nodules are difficult to get use to. I think once they are properly broken in I’ll love these shoes.

Anonymous

from Sacramento, California

Great, but not for the tenderfoot - I got this massage sandal because I've had several similar ones in the past thirty years. I have studied shiatsu and acupuncture and know that all the energy meridians converge in the foot, so a good massage sandal can stimulate the meridians and improve over-all health. Also, since the sole is elevated by the nubs, air circulates keeping your feet dry and cool. If worn in water, the water drains away. These sandals were a perfect fit and are well-constructed. The massage nibs are properly molded to apply evenly-distributed pressure to all parts of the sole. Having worn such sandals in the past, I knew what to expect. First timers be warned: these sandals need getting used to. They will be painful at first until your soles adapt. Just wear them a little at a time until your feet toughen up. Eventually you'll be able to wear them all day and you will love them. I was impressed by Zappos’ delivery and service (this was my second Zappos’ purchase). I placed this order on a Monday just before 1PM and received the sandals the next day. Overnight delivery at no charge! Truly amazing.

Bob H

from Glenwood, NJ

Very Happy! Always loved flip-flops, but with a heel spur, could not use them any more. These solved the problem! Good support and no heel pain. Takes about a week to get used to, but after that, fantastic!

Kathy

from Athens, GA

My favorite around-the-house sandal - Very cute and the massage nubs feel so good at the end of the day. As the weather gets hotter, it's nice to feel the air circulate under my feet, and I can wash the sandals since they're made of synthetic materials. Note on sizing: I usually wear a 7.5 shoe and 7.0 sandals. Based on a previous review, I ordered this sandal in size 8.0, and it was the right choice. The placement of the toe thong is such that my heel falls in exactly the right place in the back of the footbed, with only a little bit of extra footbed than I need in front of the toes (not so much that they look bad: about a quarter inch too long in the front). Note on comfort: Give these about a week; don't wear more than about an hour at a time at first. The skin on the bottom of my feet got very tender and red after the first 2 or 3 wearings. But no blisters or calluses! Just takes a bit of time to get used to, but worth it. I love them and wear them on casual errands as well.

Brands I'd also recommend: Naot, Teva

Camomile

from Dallas, TX

Not quite right - I love the feel of the nubs (although they're painful initially) but the upper lining chafes dreadfully around the stitching.

B K

from Dunbarton, NH

Sooo Comfortable - They take a day or two of wearing for 10 minutes at a time to get used to but the effort is well worth it! It's like getting a massage every time you put them on. I Love them. I have had them about a month now and they have contoured to my feet perfectly! Anytime I don't have to be in other shoes, my feet are in these! I prefer them to being barefoot!

Anonymous

from new york city

Shoe Review - My feet love the Masseur massage so I would buy them even if I do not love the look or fit. Would look better if the massage rubber was black instead of skin solar. Also upper straps bucket a bit on the sides. I ordered down a size. Only order a size up (if you are a half size) if you want a one inch border of shoe around your foot. Shoes are unisex so I think they run large for women.

Barbara F

from Illinois

Feel good all over! This is my 3rd pair of the Islanders and I love them! I can't wait to put them on at the end of the day and you can't get me out of them on the weekend. These are a much better design and a more quality product than the Masseur sandal, which I wore for years. The adjustable upper strap keeps the sandal from slipping, so they don't look or feel like flip flops. They might take some getting used to for the novice, but once you've made the adjustment, you'll never want to take them off! They make you feel good all over!

Anonymous

from Friday Harbor, Washington

My old friends are therapeutic relief at the end of a long day. My feet always hurt, but after a few minutes wearing these energizing sandals they feel almost normal again!

Brands I'd also recommend: Sketchers and Softspots, for comfort and arch support.

Sarah

from Bentonville, AR

I am really enjoying these sandals now that they are broken in. People are not kidding when they say you have to build up to wearing these shoes. I over did it the third time out and the soles of my feet were tender for several days. After that I made sure to take it easy and now it's all good. They are so comfortable and I look forward to my daily foot "massage." I wish the strap was a little more feminine but it sure doesn't stop me from wearing them!

Anonymous

from Tennessee

Great, comfortable shoe for problem feet/knees! This is my second pair of these wonderful and invigorating shoes! I also ordered the regular sandal that has the removable back strap this time. Love them both and get lots of compliments! I can wear very few shoes without the support of expensive orthotics due to feet/knee problems. It is rare that I can find a sandal because my orthotics only fit in tie up shoes. If the nubs on these shoes don't feel comfortable at first, it probably means that you really need them to stimulate certain acupressure points in your feet! Try wearing them for 10 minutes one day, 20 min. the next, etc., or some similar regimen that you come up with. I guarantee, your feet will adjust, and your whole body will thank you for it! I personally did not have to break mine in gradually, but I have read reviews from people who thought they were uncomfortable. I wear mine all day, including as slippers as I can't go barefoot or wear regular slippers. I don't know how or why the acupressure thing works, but it does!

Brands I'd also recommend: Old Friend Slip on Sandal

Ginny

from San Diego, California

Let Old Friend massaging sandals be your friend too! Old Friend massage sandals save my feet at the end of the day. They refresh and relax my tired feet. I am a teacher and am on my feet all day long. When I go home and slip into my Old Friend sandals my feet are invigorated and I am refreshed all over. You should try them too!

Brands I'd also recommend: mephistos

Anonymous

from New York, New York

These sandals are so comfortable I don\'t want to take them off when I go to sleep. Also they seem to have reduced swelling that has remained from an old injury. I didn\'t find that I needed any time to get used to the insole texture.

Hall

from Austin, TX

Great shoes. Took me about 3-4 days of wearing them to get used to the nobbies, but now they're almost the only shoe I wear. Arch support is minimal compared to athletic flip-flops, but more than standard-variety types. I prefer lower arch supports, so these are great.