Customer Reviews Naot Matai

Very cute shoes. Ordering 1 size down didn't work; my right foot is a 42. Usually my slightly smaller left foot has no problem with a half-size larger shoe, but on these some critical piece of support is missing, & I've developed severe heel pain. If I tighten the strap to excess, the support improves. I was looking for something to show off hand-knit socks & these these aren't it. Great service from Zappos.

Great comfort and support in this shoe. The metal buckle on the velcro strap causes a little pressure on top of the foot. However, one can make adjustments to correct the problem. Also very well made.

I have a pair of these in the metallic gold/black and I love them. I wouldn't ordinarily spend this much on a pair of shoes, but I'm trying to avoid knee surgery and needed something flat with good arch support that didn't look like hiking boots or orthopedic shoes. These come with a removable insole, so you can use your own custom orthotics if you want. I don't need a custom orthotic, at least not at this point, but I did insert a little pad underneath the insole to give a little boost to the arch support (I have high arches). They are bedroom-slipper comfy right out of the box. I usually wear a 6-wide to 6 1/2 regular depending on the length and width. These are just a tiny bit loose at the heel in a 36, but not enough to be uncomfortable. The heel is soft, not rigid, so I don't have a problem with rubbing. I've gotten several compliments. They definitely look more "trendy" than orthopedic. Now I need to find some cute sandals with good arch supports. The only reason I give these 4 stars overall is that it's a lot to pay for what is really a pretty simply-constructed shoe.

These shoes rock. I bought them in advance of a trip to Europe so I'd be able to "break them in", but the minute I put them on they were incredibly comfortable. They work with everything from jeans to skirts and I've gotten lots of compliments. I'm a little concerned about the metallic finish; don't know how they'll look in a few months.

As a busy teacher, I am on my feet for much of the day. I bought these on the recommendation of a friend who had experience with Naot shoes. I have been struggling with pain from plantar fasciitis and needed a comfortable shoe that would give me some relief. I did not want to wear a pair of ugly granny shoes! I love the style of these, and the leather is so soft. My foot is more comfortable but, alas, not entirely pain free. I understand it is a long process to recover from p.f. The foot doctor looked at these shoes and tut-tutted, and said I need a higher heel and a higher arch. He also says they don't provide enough support/motion stability. So I have had to continue the search for the "miracle" shoe. However, these are an improvement from all the flats I had been wearing before I developed p.f. I wear them when I need a dressier shoe; I add heel lifts and arch supports. It is a little hard to discern the color of "steel leather with black suede" (the color of my Naots) on the computer screen. I thought they would be gray and black, but they are more of a navy or gray-blue. Regardless, they are a fine looking shoe and there is nice comfy room in the toe-box for my wide foot and sensitive little toes!

Really nice looking shoes. Unfortunataly they did not work for me. All my Naots are size 39 but in this model size 39 is slightly too long and 38 too short. Too bad becuase they are really nice. I have Kumara in 39 and absolutely love them.

I was excited to receive these stylish Israeli shoes. The design and color contrasts (two greens and a hint of a blue edging) are creative, and the quality of materials and workmanship is undisputed. Because other reviews note that the shoe runs large, I ordered in my regular size and one size down. Although the arch support in the foot beds seemed slightly "off center" in both sizes, I ignored that "red flag" and kept my regular size (US size 7). As an elementary teacher, I figured I'd be more likely to be comfy all day in that size and that my foot would adjust to the "bump" in the footbed. After one wearing, my decision turned out to be mostly accurate. Because of slight stress owing to the inserts, I am considering replacing them with other foot beds.