Customer Reviews Native Shoes Jefferson

I love these shoes. I find them to be the most comfortable and versatile slip-ons I've ever owned. But Native should make it clear that these are not sustainable with daily wear. I purchased these shoes from Zappos on May 12, 2019 for dog walking and commuting. Exactly two months to the day of purchase, the soles have worn through to the bottom of my feet. I wish I could justify buying a pair every two months, but for $45, there's no way. So bummed out.

Bottom line? I would not recommend as an everyday pair. I bought these for work where I am on my feet all day running around a warehouse. They are light, breathable, and I was sold on the anti-microbial properties of the shoe which combined with the light materials and airy, breathable upper; leaving my feet feeling way, way better at the end of the day. In regards to wear: I noticed creases started after my first full shift at work, which isn't a lot of great feats of athleticism but is a lot of walking. I also have been wearing these out and about as a test. They don't seem to like getting wet and are not very durable outside of room operating temperature (i.e. too hot, too cold). Comfort: They're pretty comfy. They're also not going to fall off your feet (I literally have ran across a warehouse leaping over boxes with no slip), and have great traction. However, do not confuse these with non slip treads that ARE designed for oil slick and slippery surfaces. If you're going to buy a pair for work in the freight or logistics biz, they're cheap, light, comfy, and the only downside I can think of is they may only live four to five months with everyday work day use. If you're buying them for the town, they're stylish, but keep in mind that while I feel they're true to fit, the toe thing gives it an extra half size of length. I've been wearing these two weeks and almost trip daily wearing these not picking me feet up far enough for the toe thing to clear the ground.

These are so much cuter than Crocs...they look sort of like slip-on Converse sneakers, but are made of Croc-like foamy plastic. Great summer slip on shoe, sturdier than flip flops. Seem a tiny bit narrow, but are comfy and a great value.

Bought these for my husband for when he does light yard work. He likes them because they're light-weight and can be easily rinsed off.

Very light, flexible, and extremely comfortable. If you are a flip flop type person and want something to "cover up" a little more, this is the shoe for you. These shoes do tend to run narrow, but, it is not really an issue. with the EVA construction, the shoe will stretch and accommodate your foot. They fit snug without feeling restrictive, which is good in my opinion...they won't fall off your foot. For sizing info: I wear a 7.5 in tennis shoes. I picked the men's size 7 in this shoe and it fits great. So, I would order a half size down. Going to order another pair real soon.

I love this shoe overall but was unfortunately overall disappointed :( First: I made the personal mistake of ordering a size too big; I should have ordered a size down bc I have narrow feet. That being said, though... I wore them most days to work (daycare provider); they are very comfy, easy to slip on and off, and are cute! Some slip on shoes give me blisters but these felt soft around my feet. If I’m walking in the heat for a good distance, my feet did get uncomfortably sweaty but I never noticed any smelly feet for the month I had them. I also realized they required daily/every other day cleaning if you wear them enough because they will accumulate this gunk/dirt inside around your toes and make your feet dirty. But this is no big deal IMO. What disappointed overall about this shoe was that they broke after *less than a month* of having them. What happened was: I wore these shoes to the pool one day; later I had to leave because it was raining. I walked through a yard in my apartment complex to get home and slipped on wet some leaves. My entire right toe slipped/broke through where the white and black part meet (pics below are my fingers, not toes). I was hoping for these shoes to be my next go to for light creeking, canoeing, and other laid back outdoor activities- but this instance made me rethink that. I’m just overall really bummed!!! :(

I am a sz 9 in most women’s shoes (tory burch, addidas, pumps, Ugg) but i have very wide feet bc of bunions. I ordered both women’s sz 9 and 10 in the jeffersons, as well as in the miles. Miles is definitely wider. However, i prefered the Jefferson style. I used another reviewer’s trick to make the jeffersons fit my wide feet. Wear thick socks and use a hair blow dryer on area you want stretched out. Heat up the shoe with ur foot in it (w sock on) in small amounts (bc you can always stretch more but can’t unstretch!) and let it cool. I had to do it a few times but it is now wide enough plus it’s easier to put my foot in bc the top/opening is wider. I was toying with keeping size 10 to accommodate the width of my feet but I’m glad I didn’t. It would have had too much movement in other areas and would’ve led to blisters. I also found if the shoe fits more snug/true, there is better arch support. So sz 10, which was too long for my foot, felt lacking in arch support compared to the 9. If you’re in between sizes, I would consider going down a size and trying the stretching tip. It’s like the breaking in phase of a leather shoe, but much faster and less painful! Anyway, the shoe is super cute and I’ll be using it a lot this summer. Btw, the bling version of the jefferson runs much smaller and it’s bling coating makes it less stretchable.

They are totally AWESOME! I love them, they are so GAY!

I’m really a size 13.5 but nothing that big comes in half sizes so I went with the 13. They were a little snug but I was able to stretch them really easily. 3 minutes in the dryer on hot then I wore them with thick wool socks for about 5 minutes till they cooled. Stretched them out nicely and they fit great now.

These shoes are adorable! They're lightweight and versatile. I wear a 9.5 but ordered a women's 9 based on suggestions here. Still have plenty of room in the toe. Shoe does run narrow, even for my narrow foot, but not uncomfortably so. I'm only sending them back because the Pigeon Gray color was much lighter than it appears on the website--not what I wanted. But I'll get another color once back in stock!

Love, love, love these shoes! Crocs are dead, Native is in! Not so bulky, good fit, comfortable, arch support good. Walked all over Hawaii, these are a must have. Get them!

Whoa! I'll have to say I hate Crocs. But deep down, I thought the idea of a solid piece of washable, breathable foam would be really cool for garden work, beach time, loafing time. I just couldn't bear to put those ugly things on my feet. Then I saw these! Thank you for making them look cool! They are super comfy and washable. I plan on going to Thailand this winter break, and wanted an alternative to flip-flops, as I would be trekking jungles, riding motorcycles, and walking the streets of a crazy and fun southeast Asian country. So far I've been test driving them here in wet, cold San Francisco, and they rock! For me they run a little small, so I got a size up (but I have wide feet and need the room). They seem to be made of good quality cushy foam, not slippery in wet areas and easy to clean. Can be worn with socks, but they are a little snug. Best worn sockless. Hope this helps! I'll buy them again should they wear out! Great for beach, gym locker/shower.

Got a pair in the gray color. Love these shoes for around the house, gardening and even to roll out when it's hot. Perfect for someone who likes wearing shoes with no socks, super comfy. Free shipping and no tax, make this shoe extra stylish.

I'm not a fan of Crocs and don't do well with flip flops for some reason, so I bought these for a recent trip to Hawaii and ended up wearing them every day. They were true to size, really, really light, of course perfect for boating or anything near water and people actually thought they were Converse (which is what I usually wear)! Love them!

Perfect

These shoes were a wonderfully unexpected surprise for me. I am a woman in my 30s, currently 6 months pregnant with my second child. My four year old son has been wearing Native Jeffersons for a few years now and as a mom, I love them. They’re easy to clean, no socks required, comfortable according to my son, and he can get them on and off easily on his own. We are going to Disneyland in May when it’s moderately hot. If you’ve ever been to one of the parks, you know that it includes a ton of walking. Since I’m largely pregnant and I have some issues with my pelvis that have required physical therapy this pregnancy, I knew I wasn’t getting away with flip flops this year. I also was dreading wearing my Nike running shoes. They’re not breathable or waterproof, and they also look pretty terrible with every outfit I’ve tried except athletic wear. Being that I am not a “sporty” girl, and I wanted to wear comfortable, yet stylish clothes to Disney, I wanted to find shoes that would look cute and fit my style better. (AKA a t-shirt dress and capri maternity leggings!) I went back and forth about buying myself Natives for a few months. I wasn’t convinced they’d be comfortable and I figured I’d look bad in them. I finally bought them pretty close to our trip, and my only wish is that I’d done it sooner. I generally wear a pretty solid women’s size 8 in almost all shoes. My feet are definitely on the wider side (though I don’t usually buy wide shoes). These shoes fit me perfectly. I noticed that my fit in them is a lot different than my young son’s—he has narrow feet, and seems to have a lot more space all around his foot (except for the length). My feet comfortably fill out the shoes, but it’s not tight or uncomfortable in any way. They actually feel secure in the way you would want a running shoe to feel. There is enough space to comfortably wear a pair of no show Bombas socks with them (the only brand I’ve tried). My feet don’t tend to sweat much, but I have felt a slight moisture build-up after wearing them a few hours. People prone to sweaty feet would likely do well with socks. If you’ve ever had a pair of Crocs, the material that Native Jeffersons are made of is very similar if not identical to them. I didn’t think they’d have the same feel on my feet (comfort wise) but they really do. They’re very cushioned without feeling unstable. I don’t have any issues with my arches, so I can’t comment on how great they are for flat feet or high arches, but they feel very supportive to me. I had read several reviews about the soles being slick or not having good tread, but that hasn’t been my experience at all. I feel these have great traction—I haven’t used them in a downpour yet (probably wouldn’t because of the holes in the top!) But on dry ground indoors and out, they’ve been great for me. As I mentioned, my son has been wearing these shoes for quite a while and he also runs and plays with them with no issue. Crocs on the other hand are a nightmare for kids in my opinion. (I taught kindergarten and pre-k and strongly discouraged Crocs for kids at recess as they tend to fall off or trip kids with their big toes). Overall, I would highly recommend these shoes for children and adults alike. They are practical, comfortable, affordable, durable, and stylish! Now to convince my husband he needs some... ;)

I love these shoes!!! I saw them on a little kid and thought - I need a pair! They are not the "jellies" of my childhood. If you're a foot sweat person - you probably wouldn't want them. My feet don't sweat when I'm just mildly walking around (work, etc) so they were great. They're very cushy and felt supportive. I wear 8.5-9 (usually 9 now) and they fit perfectly so I felt they were true to size. They didn't rub odd anywhere or anything. I will be buying many more pairs of these shoes in every fun color!!! Love them!!!

Amazingly comfortable! Fits nice and snug. I wear them in water all day long and they're much better than any water shoe I've had. I like to wear them instead of my boat shoes on the weekends. The paint on the toe will wear down and give them a nice worn in look.

Incredibly light and comfortable! Once I got home and saw these had arrived I tried them on and walked around. Right away I noticed the sole has more support and cushioning than Chuck Taylor's and the knock offs in this style. In fact they are so light and comfortable I forgot they were on after a while. I like to be barefoot when I'm home so that says a lot. As far as size, I wear 10.5 and 11 was the closest available and there is about 3/4 an inch extra up front. Still snug and not loose at all. I went with the size chart on here and it worked out well. At this price I may order a 2nd pair in another color.

My kids love these shoes and I wanted something for the beach too. Once I tried them on I fully understood why my kids love them so much. Sooo comfortable! My absolute buy of the summer!

this is my 3rd pair of natives, I wore the other two out. Best shoe in and around the pool, they float and drain well, very comfy and I get a lot of good responses from people who comment on them. women have bought them because of me.

These shoes are the perfect summer shoe! They are very comfortable for work if you are on your feet or running throughout the day. The heels have a slight drop and seem to stretch my high arches, and that decreases any inflammation in my feet. Also the toe box is wide enough for me to wiggle my toes - and that is a must have in shoes. Getting wet is an option...so jump in puddles if you are so inclined!

Love these!! My third pair and will probably buy these forever

I LOVE them. When I first got them, wasn’t really sure if I did like them. But now, I want to wear them all the time. I used to wear crocs a lot, but developed knee pain and was advised to quit wearing them. Knee problem went away, by the way. Some days I walk 3 miles in these. When they get dirty, you can scrub them clean. I LOVE them. Also, I have a narrow foot, but these work for me.