After using these shoes during a dayhike in the Escalante River in Utah, here are my thoughts. Pros: 1) Good cushioning for hiking. 2) Superior draining system. 3) Very breathable for hot weather. Cons: 1) After the first day, the insole began peeling apart - for this price, I would expect better. 2) The insole is also made of this very rough material that really causes bad blisters on your feet if you don’t wear socks. 3) Because it’s a non-lace system, it’s not a tight fit and therefore my feet slid around a great deal, even though I bought a half-size smaller than I usually do. Bottom Line: If you put your own insoles into these shoes, they would be fine, although if you do a lot of river hiking like I do, you would be better off with something more robust and comfortable. However, they would probably make a great kayaking/rafting shoe with very short side hiking trips.

These shoes are cute, comfortable and well-constructed. They look less "clunky" than I expected, which was a good thing. The strap is darling and they look great with rolled up jeans or tights and a skirt. They're true to size and perfect for my slightly wide feet. Like other quality shoes, these needed to be broken-in before I could wear them all day. As these are my first pair of shoes, the negative heel took a bit of time to get used to. Now I find I can stand in them all day and not have tired, sore feet. I'm wearing them every day.

I love Earth shoes. So comfortable and easy to walk in. They improve my posture and help me stay young.

I love the shoes! They are comfortable for walking, standing and support me to have better posture! The fact that I can burn more calories while wearing Earth shoes is a great incentive! This is my third pair of Earth shoes/boots in over 30 years; why have I waited so long? They were great in the 70s and they are still as comfortable as before!

Earth shoes are very healthy for feet and back. They are also comfortable. I especially like the Faylyn and have bought it in both black and mahogany. It is like a ballerina slipper, but with much more support. My feet are narrow so I have room for a light to medium weight sock to keep my feet warm this winter. The sole does not extend beyond the upper part of the shoe, so they don't look clunky.

Zappos delivery was quick and well packed which is always great. The shoes were beautiful and wonderful and, although I usually wear a 9, they were a tad big for me. I was going to send them back, but it turns out they fit my daughter like a glove and she was so in love with them I had to gift them to her. Now I get to pick out another pair for me! Yay!