Customer Reviews Naot Kirei
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65%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
73%"Felt true to size"
85%"Felt true to width"
56%"Moderate arch support"
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Wonderful shoes! Great fit and arch support. I love the mulberry color. Bottom of the shoe has great tread-a fiddlehead fern. So comfortable. Thanks Zappos for always providing excellent service.
I'd also recommend:
Peter Kaiser
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my second pair. Lifesaver. And cute! I ordered the brown a couple of months ago and had to have the black.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these shoes specifically for my 2 week Europe trip. The first day wearing them barefoot I got a little sore where the strap hits. No blisters though. After that, I had absolutely no pain, walked miles in them and they were so comfy! They went with everything I wore, too (I bought the shimmery merlot/purple colored ones). I love these shoes!
Cindy U, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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I love these shoes. Bought them for a trip to Europe this summer, they felt good from the first day. For longer walks (over a mile at a time) I found I needed thin socks with them as they began to rub and hurt. I walked miles and miles, and they held up well. Around home I don't wear socks with them, and after only 2.5 months of owning them they stink. :( This is sad considering how much they cost. When I take my feet out of them you can smell them. Yuck. I wear a 7-7.5, and ordered the 38 and they fit perfect. I have the black. They look great with everything. If the price was lower I'd buy another color. Thinking if I can take them to a shoe repair to get the smell out and replace the inside sole maybe? They do stretch some in the width.
Jessica C, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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From the moment I put my feet in these, they were so happy! I originally purchased the taupe and grey colors, in preparation for a trip to Europe. Kept the grey though the taupe was probably the better choice for coordinating with my trip outfits. However, I didn't love the shiny plastic Velcro strap on the taupe version. It looked too shiny and pleather for me. I got blisters on my heels the first time I wore them (for a 4 mile walk with a giant hill along the way), but that's so normal for me I would be surprised if I didn't get blisters. Since then, no blisters and they perfectly molded to my feet after that first walk. I now put these shoes on when my feet already hurt and feel so much better. For comfort shoes they have great style. I wish the price was a little lower so I could justify more pairs. Also wish they had a version not in suede since we'll be partly in Ireland with lots of rain. I normally wear a 7 1/2 or 37-38, and ordered a 38--fit perfectly. With Zappos great return policy there's little to lose in trying these out and happy feet to gain!
I'd also recommend:
Dansko; Clarks, El Naturalista, all other Naots
Thislilmystery, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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These are very comfortable except they pressed on the top of my toes--my toes need a tiny bit more wiggle room. Possibly they\'d stretch out but for the price they need to be a sure thing. I\'m going to try a larger-than-usual size but am afraid it will be too big. I disagree with Naot that these run large--if anything the toe area is slightly small.
Stephanie, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I just bought these shoes in black, and I have been really happy with the purchase. These are my first pair of Naot shoes, and I basically bought them true-to-size. I have a very wide foot, and these fit perfectly and have only gotten more comfortable with each wearing. I would definitely recommend these as a slightly dressier alternative to casual shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Naot Kirei - I really loved these shoes but couldn't get the fit right. One size felt too small, next size up felt too big, so unfortunately, I returned them. But they are adorable, especially in the brown color!
I'd also recommend:
Merrell
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Great shoes! I usually have trouble because I have wide feet. They fit true to my size and they are cute. Highly recommend.
Jill S, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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I have a very difficult foot to fit. Shoes invariably hurt the first time I wear them--and often many times after. To top it off, I have Plantar Fasciitis and should wear orthotics. With Naots, I don\'t have to worry about orthotics, and the sandals fit great, but I\'d never found a closed shoe by Naot that worked for me until this one. I love these shoes; they fit great right out of the box. I took a 42, which is standard (I take a 41 in the sandals, but I need that extra room in the toe for closed toe), so I don\'t really think these ran big. The colors are adorable. The fit isn\'t the elvish clunky thing Naot usually has going. Love these shoes. I have them in every color now. Get lots of compliments.
I'd also recommend:
Think!, Finn Comfort, Romika
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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I have loved and used Naot Kirei for years, size 8 medium, and even though my foot is wider at the front and average at the back, they always fit perfectly and are so comfortable. The same brand and style shoe that I just received, however, is cut differently, higher at the side at the front of the shoe and not fitting closely and properly to the foot at that point. When measured with my others of the same style, there is a definite difference. This is a handmade shoe, so I'll return it and try again in the fall. Hopefully they haven't changed the cut of the shoe!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Beautiful shoe. Well made co for table. But the heel area is too wish and loose for my feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These Naot Kirei are really beautiful shoes. They just don't work for me. I can wear them without any peds but with peds they seem too small. I think that the next size up would slip for me. Also, there isn't much room in the toe box for my foot. I normally wear an 8.5 m and these in 39 m did not fit me. I also prefer a more rounded toe like the Ziera black gummibears style which Zappos does not have. If the Naot Kierei fit you, you will love them. Thank goodness that Zappos is such a wonderful place to buy shoes online. I am still searching for the perfect shoes for my sensitive feet.
E., Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought a pair of Naot sandals in a 41 that were absolutely perfect so decided to try shoes. You are told to buy a size smaller as they run large. I ordered a 40 and they were too short so I sent them back and ordered the 41 (10), which is my regular size. They were also too short, so those went back and I got the 42 which fits perfectly. Fortunately, all the trying and returning was very easy with Zappos. I did notice in other reviews that some said short and some said large so I'm not sure what the size issue is, but I am very happy with the 42s. Not as much arch support as the sandals, but accommodate orthotics easily.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The size and fit are great, however, I am very concerned about the strap. I have worn and loved Naot shoes and Kirei Naot's for years and this was the first pair where the quality had gone downhill. The worse part was the strap. It is about half the size of the strap on my older Kirei's. The quality of the strap material is also inferior. I'm so bummed, I love my Naot shoes but am afraid to keep this new pair, especially because I just read a negative review about the patent leather strap falling apart after 1 year and that is the shoe I just bought! Even brand new, the strap looks cheesy, velcro and strap are bumpy where they connect. $200.00 is too much for me to pay for a shoe that isn't high quality. I will repeat, I have always loved my Naot Kirei's until this last pair. Super bummed, will probably have to return them. For purchase verification, the shoes were shipped by Prime under our families account.
Tracy, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I wear a 10.5/11(42). This 42 felt like a 41. Very comfortable with great support. BUT, the strap on top is really short. It doesn't allow you to hide the velcro strap on top once you put it on.
Jessie, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I was expecting to love this shoe. I have a black pair of a similar style I bought in 2014 and I still wear them. But this shoe has a problem in the way it was sewn. The cross strap angles in a way that is mismatched to the ring it slides through, causing the strap - which velcroes to itself - to buckle and not lay flat across the top of the foot. It is not for a acceptable for a shoe this expensive. I am returning them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I have a WW foot and this shoe was too narrow. It only came in a W, but based on others reviews stating it fit a really wide foot, I ordered it. Unfortunately, it is a C width at best. I gave it 2 - 1* ratings because I couldn't evaluate the overall and comfort. It is a cute style and seems well made.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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The straps were attached to the shoe incorrectly. They are slanted, causing a gap. I have been wearing this shoe for many years and the strap has always gone straight across the instep, not on an angle.
I'd also recommend:
Naot, Ann Klein, Asics sneakers
Eleanor, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I have worn this style Naot shoe in several colors for years. These shoes are marked as 37, but they are much smaller than other Naot shoes I have. This is the second time I have purchased shoes on sale from Zappos. I returned the first order because they obviously had been worn. I’m returning this order because the shoes must be mismarked and are too small. This last order of Naot didn’t come in it’s original box which is odd.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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unfortunately, the naot kirei shoe apparently is being made narrower across the toes. i have another pair from about a year or so ago, and they fit perfectly. i compared them, and it was obviously there was quite a narrower cut. i was disappointed because all three of the kireis that i ordered were lovely to look at. the next size up is too big. they would be terrible to walk any distance in. hopefully this was just an error in sizing, and not an attempt to use less leather! (or suede) back to the matteis....
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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I love these shoes for my problem feet. They are made extremely well and the suede/leather combo is so pretty and comfortable on the feet. They can be worn with casual or dress them up. This has become my go to shoe. Yes, they are an orthopedic shoe, but they are feminine and not clunky at all. Just wish they would do more colors in the wide version.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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the fit was perfect
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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These shoes have a lot of great features, but they are shaped wrong for my feet. They rub on the knuckle of my great toes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The best walking shoes ever. I have worn them everywhere. In dust and city. They also fit my orthotics! I have them in multiple colors Last and last!
A, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.