Customer Reviews Walking Cradles Natasha

Patent Leather Natasha - This shoe is great for a wide foot with "issues". It is stylish, dressy, and comfortable. You will need a half size larger than normal. The reason for 4 stars is because the shoe releases an escaping air sound when you step. (I ordered 4 pair of these shoes to check sizes and colors, and all 4 pair did it.)

Carefully consider your size before purchase - I bought the wide width first (D) after reading the reviews (haven't really needed a wide width before, but followed the reviews to be "safe"). They were still too narrow (wore them in the house for an hour or so and immediately the tops of my last-to-little toes were rubbing). I sent them back and got the double wide width (EE). Much better, but ever so slightly too narrow. I debated about sending these back too actually, but since they are a gorgeous looking shoe, just as the picture shows, I decided to commit myself to making them work ("breaking them in" if necessary). Interestingly the length of the shoe is longer also (so they are narrower and longer than they should be, to be true to my size for all the other shoes I have. The good news is, the service from Zappos was great. The shoe is good quality, very lightweight, a great height (dressy enough, but not at all awkward for those of us not comfortable with "heels") and the slingback strap is adjustable. I am VERY fussy with what I will put up with comfort wise and RARELY wear heels, this shoe is worth a little trouble. Probably should ask me in 6 months time if they have been turned into bookends or not!

Love the look - I got these in the gold and the color is perfect for just about anything. It is comfortable from the start, but not good for walking a lot. I have wide, problem feet and I would recommend these for the style and for the comfort.

Nice shoe - Pinches a little bit at the top of the shoe, but makes up for it in the cushioning of the instep. I like these shoes.

I like the look of the shoe and it is comfortable. For the price, I would have expected a better, more durable looking sole. It is thin and does not look like it will last a season of regular wear, so I am having a protective sole put on as well. That should not be necessary - it never is with men's shoes, just women's, no matter how much you pay for them.

Very Cute! I really like these shoes! I recently wore them during a trip to Las Vegas. I was able to wear them for several hours before my feet started to hurt. The vamp is just a little low for me and it did cut into the top of my feet. They look simply beautiful though. Made my very wide feet look small. The footbed is very comfortable and has great cushioning. I recommend wearing these shoes several times before wearing them out for an entire day.

NICE LOOKING - I ordered one evening and they arrived the next afternoon. They are classic looking. I wear an 8-8N and the 81/2 M fit fine. Because of foot problems, I have to return them but think anyone else would find them comfortable.

My second pair of Walking Cradles - These shoes are so comfortable! They have a quarter inch sole which flows into the wedge making it a very "walkable" and good looking shoe. Can't wait to try their loafers!

I was surprised by these shoes in person. The bronze/copper color. The tops are shiny and looks like a picture is imprinted into pleather. They looked more authentic on my monitor. They were very comfortable, so I was quite disappointed, but I am going to return them.

These shoes are very soft and comfy on the bottom of the foot. However, the upper part of the shoes isn't very comfortable and it rubs blisters on my toes.

Despite being maybe the most fashionable shoes I've ever owned, these are not comfortable. In fact, they are dreadfully uncomfortable! The soft soles and cushy platform wedges were deceptive when I first started wearing them, but quickly the balls of my feet hurt badly and my feet kept sliding forward. The ankle straps didn't have enough holes to adjust for my narrow ankles so I had to add more. The patent makes my feet sweat and it's very slippery, and within an hour or so of wear, I got blisters across the tops of my middle toes which tore and now I have ugly scars. I'm trying to treat those still, and they hurt. I don't even want anyone to see my feet until these have healed. I have now applied blister preventers to the insides of the shoe and am holding off on wearing them until I can apply protection for ball-of-foot and also in the heel to keep my feet from sliding forward (I wear them without hose), otherwise, the tops of my toes hurt very badly in these. It is very disappointing because the shoe is adorable and I thought it looked like it would be comfortable! From all the adjustments I'm having to make just to make them wearable, this is turning out to be a very expensive shoe. On the plus side, they are definitely beautiful, retro, remind me of Christian Louboutin peep-toes (which are certainly never going to be in my size or price range), and make my massively wide, large feet look tiny. If I can't make them comfortable, I can't return them having worn them so I'll keep them around in case I need a super cute shoe for a photo or something.

Cute but Painful - These shoes look great but KILL my feet. I'm not sure why but my foot tends to slide forward and my baby toes get squashed. I have tried to loosen the strap all the way, put a pad inside the shoe to push my foot back but nothing has worked. I can only wear them for short periods of time or when I'm going to be sitting a lot. They are very CUTE on but I don't find myself reaching for them much due to the foot pain.

Beautiful slingback wedge, strangely uncomfortable - I seem to be the only one who found these uncomfortable! I tried 3 different sizes thinking it was just me or the size, but the slingback straps scraped my ankles with every step. My similar fake-patent slingback wedges are FAR more comfortable (the strap anyway). The footbed on these Walking Cradles is very nice and cushy and the arch support was pretty good - I had to go down 1/2 a size to feel it (6.5 from my usual 7). The look is nice and just what I wanted and very flattering (I got the gold to wear with skirts - love the color). But I have to return them since I can't walk in them at all.

Not for wide feet - The sole of this shoe is very comfortable, but until the upper stretches out a bit with wear, it is rather tight. I'm hoping that it will get more comfortable with time, but in the meantime, it's not for all-day wear, despite the sole.

Honestly I was looking forward to wearing these shoes after reading the reviews. I put them on and off to work I went. Stopped to shop. On my way home and was almost in tears because my feet hurt so much. Sat a lot during the day, so shoes were fine but when put to the test walking around the mall I was so disappointed to have paid all this money for shoes that hurt terribly. I bought the right size and they seemed to fit fine. Definitely not a "walking shoe." Lesson learned. I will not buy this brand ever again.

Ran very large and kept turning my arch. They felt stretched out as though they had been worn before! The black patent version felt very tight! I I am returning it also. I kept the gold multi which is perfect. such a different fit in the same shoe but different materials! My feet are hard to fit. At least I found one pair. Thanks!

I have fat, wide feet with a high instep. I have never been able to wear pretty shoes, especially this style because the top always cuts into my foot. But these fit! I can't believe it, right out of the box. The WW really is wide, without looking sloppy or awkward. I can't speak for long-term comfort, but they feel pretty good for now. I rarely spend this much money on shoes, this was a total splurge but I am so glad I did it. So excited to wear these to the showers, communions, etc. this spring. Thanks Zappos!

This is my first experience with Walking Cradles. It definitely will not be my last!! The Natasha is very comfortable. I can wear them right our of the box. They go with everything, dress, slacks, jeans, a skirt, Capri's. You name it. The Wide width is great! The heel on this shoe is a little higher than I would normally wear, but it doesn't matter. The shoe is comfortable. There is adequate arch support. I look forward to getting a lot of wear from the Walking Cradles Natasha.

These shoes are very comfortable and look very nice! The toe box was too snug at first, but softened up quickly.

These are one of my favorite pairs of shoes. I purchased them when I was pregnant to wear to work and was VERY impressed with the comfort, support, and style. The first couple of days were a little uncomfortable because of the raised areas on the sole of the shoe, but after my feet adjusted, I found those raised areas to provide additional comfort. Now that open-toe shoe season is once again upon us, I pulled the shoes out and am again reminded of how much I love them. I highly recommend these shoes!

I absolutely love these shoes! I had these for almost 3 years and they look just as good as the first day I look them out of the box. They are the most comfortable dress shoes I've ever worn. Please start making these in more colors!

I am a brand new fan of these shoes, in fact I am wearing them today. My feet tend to run a bit wide, but I am wearing a 7WW and they are none too wide! May not work as well for someone with a very wide foot.

I'm thrilled to be able to wear these with no discomfort to my toes. Had to make do with 1/2 size larger (8EE rather than 7.5 EE) because 7.5 not available. But they'll work! And look good.

Bought for a wedding that was outside. Love them and will wear them often. Great purchase and incredibly comfortable.

These shoes are the total package. Stylish, comfortable and versatile. They look good with slacks, capris, skirts, dresses, and they're well cushioned.