Customer Reviews Privo by Clarks Spangle

Very comfortable walking shoes - I purchased the Privo Spangle for a trip to Scotland in the summer. I needed an extremely wearable and comfortable shoe I could walk in all day, but one that would look decent with skirts or capris as well as jeans. These fit my wide feet nicely and provided enough cushioning and traction for both country and city, in addition to being fantastically lightweight. I was really glad to have them. Only drawback is that they're not particularly delicate or sleek-looking; the substantial sole and the roomy toe box give the shoe a clunky look, but if comfort is your top priority, these are a great compromise.

Clunky, but comfy - This shoe turned out to be much more comfortable than it looks. It does have a wide toe area so makes the feet look much bigger, but there is plenty of room for all the toes! I did find that the Privo products seem to run a little larger than other Clark's shoes, so I am now ordering a half size smaller in Privo. These are so comfy that I am considering buying them in another color.

Great shoe! A really comfortable, nice looking shoe for casual wear. Accommodates an orthotic insert. Not clunky-looking on my size 10 foot.

Comfort if not support - My first pair of Privos were the Joba, similar to this but much more casual. I bought these for a slightly dressier look for work. They are comfortable, cuter than you might expect, but not terribly supportive. I put arch supports in these, as I do with all my shoes. I sit at a desk and they're perfectly fine for all-day wear and the limited walking, standing I do throughout the day. I wear sneakers if I'm going shopping all day, but I do fine in these with a one hour trip to Target on my lunch hour.

Roomier than I had expected - This shoe is not quite a half size larger, but definitely roomier than I expected. I feel like it makes my feet look really big even though I'm a 7.5, but I was looking more for comfort than looks. It is quite comfortable.

Like the weight of the shoe - I love the shoes but sometimes one foot swells a bit after walking a lot. The elastic bands add pressure and some discomfort.

Privo Spangle - Somewhat dainty in its look for a comfort shoe. Has almost an "archless" feel. Nice with skirts.

Great Shoe - I absolutely love this shoe. Although the first time that I wore it and did a lot of walking (without socks) it gave me some blisters, I bought some little socks to wear and it has been fine. It definitely runs a half size big, so I got a 6.5 instead of my usual 7, and the straps were a little too tight at first, but it seems to be stretching nicely. The best part is these are super cute and comfortable!

Comfy alternative to gym shoes - These are really comfortable shoes! I bought them to wear during the day as an alternative to gym shoes. They are less clunky than gym shoes, look nicer, and provide more support than typical flats.

Cute and comfortable - I was looking for comfortable shoe that looked good with capris and this turned out to be a good choice.

Incredibly Comfortable - These shoes are incredibly comfortable--I felt they looked best in Nubuck (I tried both leather and Nubuck). They are a shade clunky--best for jeans and very casual wear, for which are perfect. I could shop all day in these shoes.

Good overall - I bought this shoe in the brown leather. I usually wear between an 8.5 and 9, so as with other Privos, I ordered the smaller size as they tend to run big and wide -- which I normally love due to the bunions I have on both feet. I do have medium width feet, but need more width in the toe box to accommodate the bunions. When I first took the shoes out of the box, I was disappointed at the brown color -- not a rich brown like I was hoping, but more 'putrid' as my husband said. His words, not mine. But I didn't think they were unwearable. They were EXTREMELY comfortable when I put them on and wore them around the house for the day. The straps were very elastic and helped keep the shoes on my feet -- so no heel slip at all! However, after wearing them for a busy, active day of running kids around, doctor appts, and grocery shopping, I found they were too tight once my feet had swelled. My feet tend to swell when I'm on them a lot, and I have two other Privo brands that have accommodated that. These didn't. I felt pressure on my bunions and the straps became too tight across my foot. I'm now wishing I had bought the size 9 because I'm sure I'd have enough room to allow for swelling, but I've already worn them outside. This may not be true for people who don't have bunions or feet that swell, because like I said before, the 8.5 fit perfectly at first and while wearing them around my house. I'll still wear these shoes from time to time, but just not for all day ventures where I do a lot of walking. They look adorable with jeans, capris, casual skirts and shorts. And Privo is still one of my favorite brands.

Super comfy! Just got these shoes from Zappos. I ordered them on a Friday morning and got them on the following Monday morning, and that was just the standard free shipping! I got these shoes for work and they're so comfortable. Besides being a little pricey, I really have no complaints at all. They're very lightweight and don't feel clunky and feel great on my feet with no breaking in required. Ordered them in the black nubuck along with the Privo Acacia in black nubuck as well and they're both very cute! I ordered half a size smaller than I usually wear (I wear a 7 1/2 and ordered a 7) and they fit perfectly. I just wish that Privo had more styles available--I'd buy more!

Privo Spangle - I love these shoes. The back was a little stiff when I first wore them, but it became broken in right away.

Sizing was off - I ordered size 8 1/2 and it seemed like a 9 1/2. They were way too big! Also they seemed wider than M. I always wear M but I couldn't even take one step without the shoe coming completely off my foot. On top of all that, I think they're kind of ugly. I was going for comfort anyway, but I won't reorder these because the sizing seems so off. Sigh...back to the search for comfortable, cute shoes.

I thought the shoe was a little loose when I first put them on but I have now worn them a lot, even to Sea World (lots of walking) and they are very comfortable with absolutely no pain anywhere on my foot. There was a stain on the toe area after the first wear which I needed soap and water to clean (brown suede) but since then, they've stayed clean.

Super cute! These are just adorable! I do feel like they run a little big, but they fit great with socks, even thick ones and they really are comfy even without. I was in need of some cute little shoes to wear in the summer while I chase my kids around the playground and these are perfect with pants, skirts, or shorts.

I may be asking for too much. I'm looking for a shoe I can run in and still look stylish with knee length skirts--an odd requirement unless you show fast moving dogs in conformation. And I didn't want to spend a huge amount on a shoe that I'd need to wear in wet grass and mud. I ordered a size 8 although I typically wear an 8.5. I've got a medium-wide foot with short toes and a high arch. The 8 felt very roomy and a tad loose. On my feet they look clunky. I can't imagine purchasing a size 7 so I'll keep the pair I have even if they aren't the exact ticket for my specific needs.

Comfy flats - These are nice casual looking flats. They are cushy - padding in the footbed is super soft. Judging from the material (sort of like a sport/sneaker base, but thinner?) I anticipate that the footbed will keep its cushion and shape over time. I can wear them without socks comfortably, no rubbing - just slip 'em on and go. These are not "high-powered" dress/office shoes, but in casual workplaces you could definitely get away with them.

A very comfortable shoe - I bought these to wear as a comfortable walking shoe that was also dressy enough to wear to dinner... and am happy to say that's exactly what they are! Cushioning and arch support are pretty good - not as much as a sneaker, but much, much more comfortable than the standard flat shoe. A note on fit: I needed a half size smaller than what I usually wear for this type of shoe.

Not for narrow/low arch foot - These shoes are cute but if you have a low arch or shallow foot, they don't work because the elastic across the top is not adjustable. Runs true if not a bit long in length (I'm a 10 or 10.5 in most shoes, this 10 was fine in length).

Privo Spangle - I purchased these while attending a meeting in Las Vegas after my new shoes for that trip turned out to be the wrong size/fit for me. The shoes are amazingly light and I like the style. I think the shoes are very comfortable. I walked many miles in them. They are great for casual days and can be dressed up if needed.

The shoes look cute, but were too large. I'm sending them back for a smaller size.