Customer Reviews Naot Matai

Oh what funky, fun shoes. A bit whimsical and how refreshing. But, there is a ...but.... too small, at least a half size too small. And how I wished for a change from Birkenstocks and Mephistos.

I have a number of pairs of this shoe and find them to be comfortable, with a moderate amount of support. I would usually take a wide shoe, especially for the toe area, but this only comes in European sizes and no wide, but the front is wide enough for me. I have been getting a size 38 and would take a 7 or 7 1/2 W; the previous 38's seem a tad larger, but it may be because they have stretched out. This one seems a bit tight; usually wear a thinner sock with this shoe; if I get another I may get the next size up (39) just to see if it is much bigger.

I actually bought these in a store, not Zappos this time. They have a lot of perks to them - very soft leather, very flexible footbed, lots of width for my toes --Nice color (copper), but too much room in the heels(too wide)although the strap keeps them on. I have a combination of narrow heels and wider front - and few shoes now seem to be built this way.Also have a low volume foot,low-med arches, and find that the strap is set up for a high volume foot.If it is snugged up (for me) the strap-end nearly hits the floor and has little hook-and-loop holding. I think they will be fine for strolling, doubt they would work for energetic walking because the foot tends to slip side-to-side inside the shoe from the arch to heel. Actually, they feel like moccasins! I may try a SUPErFEET insole, which may control the lateral movement. It's all about the fit to your foot.

Cute but big - This is a cute shoe but the size is big. My experience has always been that a 36 is a 6 but I am new to Zappos & believed that a 36 could be a 5, it isn't. This shoe also is a shinier darker black than the photo but still cute. I bet they would be really super comfortable all day.

I ordered a size too small after reading reviews*** I ordered a size too small after reading reviews. That was a mistake I wear a 9 1/2 according to the reviews I read a 9 would fit perfect, not true. Had to send back for a ten. Which was easier than I thought and the 10s fit fine, a lil big but that’s better than a little small, especially since I wear these to work everyday strictly work shoes for me and cute too.

Nice but not special - This shoe was not exactly what I had hoped for: I wanted a casual, unusual shoe that would look good with longer skirts and pants. It's a cute shoe, but looks best with jeans and shorts. And the problem is that it's not unusual enough to be like a Keen or Earth shoe look; so it seems to be more for an older, conservative person. It looks much more unique in the photo. It needs a higher heel, in my opinion, too. Not different enough for the price!

Cute and comfy - Found this shoe after four tries and ordered a half size smaller than I usually wear. It was like putting on a slipper and I wore it all day with no problem. My only complaint would be the arch hitting the bottom of my foot feels a little high, but I would order other colors.

the shoes fit like a wide width

Shoe had an odd coloring of silver, which in photograph on zappos appeared silver in sections, not just a sprinkling. My heel slid up and down when I walked in it. Pretty to look at, but had to return.

The shoe is beautiful. I bought two pairs: the black leather with black velvet and the "metal" which is a matte textured bronze and soft black leather. Both were the same size. On one pair, the left foot was too big and the right was tight. On the second pair, the opposite was true. I was sorry to send them both back. I would have kept both pairs. The arch was in the perfect position. Both were size 37, but marked Size 6.0. I usually wear 6.5. I have about six pairs of Naot shoes and the usually are my favorites.

I've worn other Naot shoes and the sizing is odd. In this shoe and one other that I have my normal size (40) was really too small and the arch is in the wrong place. I hope the 41 comes back in stock because I like the look of the shoe and I hope it fits.

I usually love Naot shoes, but not this one. It was not very comfortable. I was also disappointed with how the shoe was made. Not the quality I expect from Naot. It looked a little cheaply made. The right shoe did not have a smooth inner side. It dipped in at the ball of the foot. It really looked odd. I didn't feel like paying $200 for a shoe that was not the proper fit nor well made.

Unfortunately, I got a bad pair. The straps were sewn in 2 different places so when I looked at my feet it was uneven. Also, there was a piece of plastic caught in the stitching that hurt. Considering ordering another pair since I thought they were cute and lots of cushion. I would have to add to the arch because of my high arches.

I like Naot but wear a 10.5/42 so have trouble finding big enough shoes (other than their sandals). I liked these instantly, but noticed a funny gapping mid-shoe on the outer side. Have figured out that the toe half of the shoe is nicely padded, or actually lined, but the back half of the shoe is not lined. So after a couple of minutes of wear, a crease started to form halfway back on the outer side of the right shoe. There just isn't enough structure where there is no lining. I had to send them back, after trying 2 pairs to see if it was just a defective pair (thanks, Zappos). Very disappointed, as they seemed pretty comfortable, although the strap did seem to slightly hurt where it crosses the tendon coming from the big toe, but I could have padded that with some moleskin. And they didn't make my feet look too huge. Naot is too expensive for things not to be perfect. Sizewise, the shoe does run big so that was good for me, too. My toes almost hang off the end of their size 11 sandals, which is what size I order from Naot.

This shoe was described as running large and to order a size down. I wear a US women's 9, so I ordered an 8. I could not even get my foot in it with the insole in place. Without the insole it was a very tight fit. I can't comment about the shoe, other than to say...order your normal size in the first place!

I bought a pair of this shoe in brown leather last year - full price- and it was too big. The leather was lovely, though. I bought another pair this year in volcanic red year - $81- and the leather felt like plastic and they were too small. Guess that's why there was such drastic reduction in price - bummer.

Not comfortable for walking, as though the strap did not provide a secure fit, just a slightly uncomfortable one. My Kirei shoes have a better feel for walking. Neither is as supportive as a regular walking athletic shoe.

I am disappointed in these shoes. I have a pair of Naot Mary Janes I bought several years ago that are nuch more cushioned and comfortable. I thought these would be similar. The strap in this pair is angled in such a way that it cuts across the top of my foot, and also is too long.I have decided to return them. It's hard to find brown shoes that look and feel good, so I am sorry that they didn't work out for me.

I’ve bought this shoe years ago in size 38 and they fit perfectly, so when I had to replace them I ordered 38 again, however, they were way too tight and I had to send them back. I reordered size 39. They are a tad too big, but if I wear socks it’s not too bad

I can see why everyone says this shoe is comfortable - it is. However, because of the style of this shoe my toes hit the front and the heels slipped. I ordered my regular size and there is no option to order a larger size. I wouldn't anyway because they definitely would have been too big. The sides of the shoe also came up a bit high and hit my ankle bone each time I took a step. They are made very well and if they work for you I think they are a good investment.

A beautiful looking shoe. Love the colors. Unfortunately for me there was a large gap on top. I have a NARROW FOOT. This shoe requires a person with a MORE "FLESHY" FOOT. I will go back to Kerei style even though it is not available in this 2-tone color.

I forgot to mention in my previous review that if you happen to have a bone spur on the top of your foot, as I do, this asymmetrical strap will hit at just the wrong spot!

I wanted, so much, to love these shoes. Despite warnings, I ordered anyway, in two different sizes. I am a size 40, but the 40 were clumsy big and the 39 were two snug. I found the leather to be very nice and the shoe was so cute. I also thought that the right shoe, on both sizes, looked wider than the left. I have several Naots, and they are wonderful. What happened here?

If you pronate or roll your forefoot out, this shoe will eventually wrinkle and give the direction you roll. The diagonal strap encourages the outside slide of the forefoot. I won't buy this style again.