Customer Reviews Alegria Paloma

Very comfortable and light shoes. I returned size 38 for 39. Go up a size.

I purchased these because of the constant foot and leg pain from standing and walking 6 straight hours. I had already purchased 2 pairs of Dansko and 1 pair of SAS and had to return because they hurt my feet so bad. First day of wearing these the pain was alot less the second day I had no pain at all.. The best shoe I have ever worn in 40 years of standing and walking for my job.

I really liked these shoes, however I am an 8 1/2 and these fit like an 8. My toes were bunched up, so I sent them back. The width was great, I ordered wide.

If not for this brand of shoes I would not be able to walk without horrible pain for sure. I started wearing this brand in 2012 after bring diagnosed with severe hallux rigidous and OA in my right foot. At that time I could not bear weight at all except on the little toe side of my foot. It was miserable for me. I saw 3 Docs and all agreed that I should wear a shoe with a hard sole, preferably a rocker sole. I found these shoes and never looked back. I wear no other brands. The Palomas are my dress shoes but I also wear them with jeans. Sure they look a little funny at first but, trust me, pain relief trumps that. I found that the size 35 fit my previous size 6 foot perfectly.

Oddly cute and really comfortable. On my feet all day and these really help. A little funky, but the design keeps them updated.

I have been wearing these shoes for about 3 years. I am a flight attendant and spend frequent 12-16 hour days on my feet. I also have rheumatoid arthritis, which causes a lot of feet pain for me. The first time I wore these I thought, "I'll just wear them on my first flight of the day," which was about an hour. I didn't take them off for the entire 3 day trip! They are amazing and I am so thankful to have finally found a shoe that doesn't cause me pain. I have 3 pairs stocked up at home, just in case they stop making them. I replace the insole about every 4-6 months. I love these shoes and will often wear them at home and on my layovers too to walk about the cities in. I highly recommend them to anyone with feet pain.

Wonderful shoe for my right foot.my left foot was in pain over my little toe. So sorry because I really wanted these shoes. Looks like I just have weird feet. Will try again later. I love your shoes.

I have been looking forward to trying Alegria shoes. They are such fun colors. However, I was really disappointed when they arrived. The tops felt like plastic and the edges were so sharp that they put cuts in my feet before I even stood up in them. There was very little support inside. They seemed very cheap, especially for the price. They will be going back.

Such a great quality show. Great support and comfort, especially if your are on your feet all day. A little break-in period needed. Shoe needs time to mold to your foot.

So comfortable for long days on my feet, especially after a metatarsal stress fracture. Love that the strap can make them tighter for my thinner feet. Actually get a lot of compliments because of the sparkles.

I noticed one reviewer complaining about a "squeak" -- it eventually happened with my pair, too. A little Vaseline on the bottom and sides of the insert solved the problem. I have very wonky feet/several issues. These are the only shoes I'm able to wear comfortably. Great arch support for my high arches. I will be buying other styles from Alegria -- they are truly a godsend for me.

Wonderful shoes! Fit right out of the box and keeps on going with wonderful comfort. I have RA so I need good arch support or I end up in pain after an hour. These shoes fill the bill. An extra benefit: I keep on getting compliments about how cute they are.

Perfect for my wide feet. I bought the Alegria Paloma in size 35 wide, and they fit perfectly. I wear size 5-6, depending on the brand and shoe molding. Better than the Dansko Professional clogs, which hurt my toes. So comfortable, I forgot I was wearing them!

I love these shoes! They're super cute and comfortable -- nice wide toe box and good support. They also seem pretty durable - I've walked all over Boston in them, and they've held up very nicely.

I am now sold on Alegria -- especially the Paloma. Very comfortable, very true to size. I wear a 10 1/2 and the 41 fits perfectly without socks. Almost a little wide for my feet, but better than being scrunched. I wear to work with pants and skirts and get lots of compliments. The Le Artist is a great versatile color choice -- and I plan on wearing these all summer in North Carolina. I will buy more of this style.

I'm a teacher and have lower back issues. These have totally saved my life! These are the only shoes that feel great on my back after a long day. The replaceable insole is the jam too! It's a perk that they're fun and cute! Ps...I've had several different Allegria strikes and this is the most supportive. The others are great too, but if you have a bad back...these are the way to go.

I got this shoe in the midnight garden patent leather. It is so stinking cute on the foot that whenever I wear them I get numerous favorable comments. It was comfortable right out of the box. I have two total knee replacements and these shoes are easier on my knees than any other shoe I own. I have a short wide foot. Zappos was great about exchanging for me as I initially ordered 36 wide but needed to exchange for 35 wide. I wish they offered more colors in wide widths though. Great arch support.

Comfy Shoes! I have a wide forefoot and bunions so I'm always looking for a square toebox and extra room. I also walk a lot on city streets so I want a cushy feel. This shoe fit both requirements and has a "mod" look to it. Definitely not dainty, but has a Euro style to it. After a full day at work, my feet were still comfy at the end of the day. No breaking in required! Love it.

These shoes are so comfortable. The have more cushioning than my Danskos, which I really like. They are really cute and versatile. I can wear them with my nice work pants or with a pair of jeans.

Love this shoe. Wear like a pair of sneakers yet very stylish and fashionable. Received lots and lots of compliments. Skull buckle gives it that special designer look.

Love these shoes. Absolutely love them. I have bunions and they've worn a sore spot on my left toe and I was in pain. I couldn't wear any of my shoes and I was in a panic as to what I was going to do. I did extensive research on bunions and wide toe box shoes and comfort and Alegria was listed several times. While browsing Zappos site, I was sidetracked, however, by a pair of Naot's and ordered those, of course being from Zappos they arrived lightning fast and I tried them on, and they just didn't work, I couldn't get the left shoe on my foot. So, again, I panicked as I had to find shoes to wear, right? In desperation, I called Zappos 1 800 number, and the service rep (his name was Carson) was superb as was his understanding. I cringed to tell him about my bunions (I mean, after all, bunions sounds so ' old lady'ish....which I am...so I guess if the shoe fits, right?). Anywho, Carson was wonderful. I told him my concerns and he helped and I finally decided on the Alegria in the Kenya style. Carson, gave me full credit for my Naot's (as the Naot's were more expensive...so I got a credit) and he put the order in for the Alegria Kenya's pronto. That was Tuesday, I got my Kenya's today (Thursday) and I love them. I was so impressed that I just ordered the Alegria Classic as well, because, while the Kenya fits wonderfully (and I'm going to keep them) but my left toe is still sore and the style/design of the Kenya just won't work until that sore spot heals. I think the Alegria Classic design will work much better to wear right away. Zappos is going to be the only source where I'll buy my shoes for the foreseeable future. Their service and selection is superb. I don't do 'malls' anymore, so Zappos is like a dream come true.

I have a wide instep with a narrow heel. Because of this I cannot wear Danskos as the heel is supposed to slip. I have never owned shoes with European sizing and live in a small town where these are not available for trying on. With the free shipping both ways I looked at the European sizing in my tennis shoes which are a 7½ and said size 39. I love the Mary Jane style because the strap keeps this shoe on my foot, without the strap I would probably return the shoe because my heel still slips a bit. I went with the 38 and chose wide width because my feet can swell. They fit perfectly right out of the box. The comfort level has increased as the orthotic conforms to my foot. Heaven in a shoe box!

I love these shoes and the Paloma is my favorite style. Two things though....the sizing chart on Zappos is not the Alegria sizing chart. Please look up the Alegria chart before ordering. That is why people are getting too big of a size. I wear a 37 which is a 6.5 -7. The 38 is a 7.5 - 8. If you go by Zappos chart it would tell me to order the 38. And that would be too big for me. Also, when putting the Paloma's on. Slid your foot all the way back then adjust the strap for a perfect fit. Oh and one and only one complaint. The shoes do tend to squeak after many months of wearing. But that would never deter me. I am addicted.