Customer Reviews Arche Laius

While I loved the style and the design of the shoe, it was not a good fit for my foot. The tab at the heel rubbed my foot and seemed very uncomfortable. while the length seemed okay, the toe box felt too narrow. I really want a shoe like this to wear on my travels - lightweight, stylish, and comfortable. Unfortunately, this particular shoe and brand doesn't work for my feet.

Wearing these shoes was one of the most painful experiences ever. I have high arches and so my feet roll slightly toward the outside. These are designed for people who do the opposite because the soles of these shoes are thinner toward the outer edges. With each stride, my foot would roll out causing awful pain and instability (and risk of ankle injury). These are not designed for people who have high arches. So, if you tend to wear the outer edges of the soles of your shoes, be careful.

i bought these shoes in the past year and have not worn them very much. the insole is black leather but right under it, is some kind of white additional insole, that should be attached and not visible. well in my shoes the two insoles have separated and the white insole is completely crumbling. These shoes are EXTREMELY costly and I expect way higher quality control. I have written to customer service at L'arche and have not received any reply. DO NOT SPEND THE MONEY ON THESE EVEN THOUGH THEY LOOK NICE AND ARE COMFORTABLE. They will not last!

I love Arche Laius and Lilly. Please find a couple pair of either or both styles in iron/etain, siza 39.

Castor is a lovely charcoal color, and this is a lovely flat. However, it seems half-size small and very narrow in the toe box. I will reluctantly return as I am quite certain that one size up will be too large.

Fit and size true. Soft but not squishy. Fitted upper. Flexible soles. I can’t wear heels, so this comfortable ballerina is dressy enough for all occasions.

After reading the suggestion by Arche that Laius was running small I ordered a 39 as I usually wear a 38, good call! I have a pair of Laius that I purchased several years ago, the 38 fits well so I was hesitant to change. However, with the manufacturer's suggestion to size up half a size, interesting as they don't come in half sizes, I went up a full size to a 39 and am very pleased that I did. I have quite a few pair of Arche, I love these shoes. Comfortable, great style, wear well, beautifully made. Thank you.

Perfect flats. These are worth every penny. I have plantar fasciitis, but I walk and stand for work and need to have somewhat stylish flats that won’t kill my feet. These are it. The shoes are very sturdy, look very chic, and, best of all, help to manage the heel pain from plantar fasciitis—it’s all but gone.

Pricey but worth it. I found out about this brand on a site for people who suffer from plantar fasciitis. I’m a teacher, so I need shoes that allow me to walk quietly without squeaks (no thanks, Tieks!), have a soft but sturdy sole, and look cute. I bought my first pair two years ago on sale, and they’ve held up quite well, even through sloppy Iowa winters. My other go-to shoes are my danskos, but I’m already 5’11” and sometimes I’d prefer to stay under six feet. There’s a little invisible lift inside the shoe, so these look like all the cute ballet flats everyone else gets to wear. I have a freakishly high arch, so I weirdly prefer shoes that don’t get up in there (according to my orthopedist that’s pretty normal). I don’t think these have much arch support if you’re looking for that. I just think they’re not completely flat the way cheap flats are. I’ve tried French Sole, Vionics, and Clarks. Arche is my favorite, but I really do have to save up for them.

This shoe was recommended to me for being very comfortable. I was shocked when I saw the price but decided to splurge. I was glad that I did. It is probably the most comfortable shoe I own. I have wide feet (with bunions) and I have problems finding comfortable shoes. I walked for a couple of miles in this shoe and it stayed comfortable the whole time. It also looks very nice with jeans/leggings etc. I bought the nude color and it actually looks a little pink in the picture but it's a true nude not pink at all. I did take Zappo's advice and bought 1/2 size up (I wear a 7 1/2 and I bought an 8) and it fit perfectly.

Love this shoe

I love Arche shoes. I have at least 8 pair of their ballet flats and love them all. I’m on my feet all day at work and these shoes do not disappoint! If you are hesitant to buy them because of the price, do not be. The latex sole lasts forever and the quality of the leather is worth every penny. You will wear these shoes for years!

These shoes are astonishingly comfortable. The rave reviews both inspired me to buy them and made me wonder if they could live up to the hype. But they absolutely do! I feel like I can walk forever in these flats. And they're beautiful. I plan to buy them in other colors.

Comfort plus, with or without stockings.Nice upgrade for pans and jeans from the athletic shoe look.

I have narrow heels and on the left foot one big bunion. Arche flats mold to your feet. They are comfortable. The bunion is hidden. I have some Arche flats that are seven years old and still holding up. Pricey, yes and worth it! I am a 9.5 and purchase a 41 which is consistent in fit.

I have worn Arche for almost 30 years. My boots I bought 25 years ago - I am still wearing today. They've been resolved a few times and here and there repaired but I love them...and nobody does color like Arche. They "get it" re modern color and design (leave it to the French). I have an old old pair of these but they recently revamped the style a bit. I love the old and the new. I love these flats so much I search for them regularly used and have invested in 3 pair of them this year alone. They and Clarks unstructured are almost all I wear now. Clarks are a bit more cushiony but these are an awfully close second and far better looking than even Clarks unstructured ballet flat equivalents. Arche knows one does not need any extra goo gaw and they know not to hold back on rich color. They look fabulous with both dressy clothes and super casual stuff as well as daily work stuff. And they are incredibly comfortable (and I'm picky and have a lot of bone problems). Put a custom (made by an actual podiatrist or MD) orthotic and there is almost nothing else out there this attractive and this comfortable. There are lots of comfortable flats out there but nothing this truly good looking and comfortable. Vive le France and long may you reign, Arche. More please!

This was my first time to order Arche shoes. I read about them in a blog by Marcy Tilton, Vogue Patterns. She considers them essential for trips abroad. The leather finish is beautiful. Silver and faint green/blue metallic. They were too short in the toe bed in my usual size 9, am returning to exchange for size 10 since they are not made in half sizes.

Shoe is true to size with a nice cushioned feel -- comfortable from the first day and a timeless style.

The perfect "ballet type" shoe but with more coverage and support than most - I have the Laius also in gold and a grey snake-ish leather pattern-wear with leggings, jeans, skirts, dressier pants - it is the Bomb - and I'm pushing 60! I have a narrow foot and it fits fine.

I love these shoes! They're attractive and incredibly comfortable. I bought a European size 43 instead of my usual size 42, and am glad I did - the 43 fits perfectly. Found them on sale, and now I want another pair in a second color.

Perfect with a pair of orthaheel insoles, because these have no arch support. But they are cute, long wearing and quietly stylish.

I love this shoe! So comfortable and cool. I am on my feet all day, and they feel great at the end of the day. I love Arche shoes, worth every penny.

In preparation for a trip to Paris I did signifcant research as to what shoes to wear that would be comfortable for hours of walking that weren't tennis shoes. There were many recommendations for these and they did not disappoint. The fit was great and they were super comfortable even without much arch support. Perfect for miles and miles of walking those uneven, cobblestone streets of Paris!

The black suede is really beautiful. However, the shoe felt a full size too small and not sure it will stretch enough to be wearable. Accordingly, it will be returned.

As a person with really wide feet, flats are the absolute worst. Arches have been the only flats that could get me through the day. Though they are expensive, the comfort is absolutely worth it. The only complaint I have about these is that the blue dye actually stained the sides of my feet the first initial wears. Other than that, no complaints. Didn't even need to break them in to feel super comfortable!