Patagonia Advocate SKU: #7668487

Anonymous

from Illinois

So comfy! No need to break in. I use them every day.

Aubrey B

from Houghton, Michigan

I love these shoes! They are very flat and no heel drop, so it is almost as if I'm not wearing any shoes at all. Their light weight is great for tossing them in my bag and changing into them once I take my winter boots off at work. I usually wear a 8.5 in shoes. Originally I ordered a size 8, which came and was way too small. I could squeeze my foot in without socks on, but it was a bit uncomfortable. The size 9 is much better. My only complaint is that the shoe is a bit tight on the top of my foot, but it hasn't become uncomfortable even after wearing them all day.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vibram FIve Fingers

Anonymous

from Greensboro, NC

The Patagonia are light and airy...even more comfortable than house shoes! I love them so much. I have three pair of them. I wanted a pair in black so I dyed, with liquid shoe polish the extra brown pairs brought for this purpose, and wear them all all the time.

Irene

from Concord, CA

I had high hopes that this would be the perfect shoe for my minimal footwear lifestyle. Unfortunately, it is oddly narrow across the ball of the foot making it difficult to properly spread my toes in the roomy toe box. I think this shoe would work best for someone with a narrow foot who is not a half size. I'm really a 10.5 and the 11s were definitely true to length making them a touch too long for me. I wasn't really going for looks, but the brown is unbelievably ugly.

Brands I'd also recommend: Feelmax, French Sole Sloop, Sanuk

Anonymous

from Omaha Nebraska

I love these shoes. They're lightweight and easy to stuff in my bag for a quick change from work shoes. They have the comfort of a sandal with better traction and a closed-toe look. They are flexible enough that you can wear them without pulling the heel up so they are more like slip-on clogs.I wear these with jeans, shorts and sometimes summer dresses. The only problem I noticed was that someone told me they look like water shoes. I don't agree, and I've also had compliments on how cute they are. I think these are a better shoe for those who don't want Tom's. I also have a wide ball of the foot and have trouble spreading my toes in most narrow shoes. These are perfect for toe space and I always get a good stride from being able to go heel-toe, naturally. I am a pedestrian in a very spread-out city, so I do a lot of walking. These don't have any arch support, but they are great if you are used to minimal footwear like me. They felt a little small over the top of my foot at first, but with wear they fit like a dream.

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrell

Anonymous

from Northern California

Great shoes, super comfy and I get tons of compliments. I am usually a 9.5, the 9 fits much better than the 10.

Brands I'd also recommend: Toms

Kerry

from Long Beach, CA

Great for narrow feet! Super light and comfy, almost as good as walking around barefoot. They look much nicer than your standard slip-on (I'm thinking Vans) and I wear them without socks and they don't smell. Pricey for what they are, but I wear them all the time so they're worth it!

Carrie R

from Parkersburg, WV

I love these shoes! Since I bought them this summer I haven't worn anything else. Seriously comfortable and really cute with shorts or jeans. They do feel really tight when you first put them on, but they stretch out after an hour or so. Even after a wash they are a perfect fit once they stretch for a moment. I have the retro khaki and have washed them a few times. The color has darkened to a nice shade of tan. It's much darker than new. My only problem now is that I live in WV and winter is coming. These aren't to be worn with socks or, I don't wear them with socks and are not good in any type of wet environment. So, I am buying a second pair so I can put Camp Dry spray on the ones I have. I love these shoes so much that I am willing to try and waterproof them instead of finding another shoe. You won't be disappointed with the Patagonia Advocate.

Piper B

from North Myrtle Beach

I love these! They are as comfortable as slippers but cute enough to wear out to a restaurant. I wear socks with them for added comfort as I have bad feet (early hammer toes) and they are even more comfy. The first day I had them I stepped in something and they washed up beautifully. The little pull tag on the back is a great asset. But I love them because they are vegan.

Brands I'd also recommend: earth vegan

Anonymous

from Maynard, Massachusetts

Great shoe-like slipper. I have a really high instep, so getting my foot in takes some pulling, but once on, it's a bit like wearing nothing at all, only you've got some foot protection. I wish the red had been available.