Customer Reviews Alegria Paloma

Just got these and absolutely love them! I have plantar fasciitis as well as very flat feet, so oftentimes a shoe with good arch support will aggravate the situation rather than help it. I have tried other brands to no avail. Only shoes which offer the relief and support I need are Birkenstocks. I have tons of them, but with snowy weather ahead I thought I would try once again to find something with closed heel and toe. I happened upon Alegrias and decided to give them a try, despite my doubts they would work for me. When they arrived yesterday I slipped them on and was surprised at how comfortable they are..no pain in arches or cramping of my foot! (Even with Birkenstocks, I need to break them in slowly to allow cork footbed to conform to my feet). These are surprisingly comfy right out of the box. I assume they will only improve with prolonged wear, as they also have cork in footbed. I ordered the Pewter Charmer and think they are just adorable. I have a well worn pair of silver Birkenstocks that I just love, and these give the same feel, but perfect for colder weather. I think they will be adorable with capris and bare feet in the warmer months, as well. I LOVE the funky colors and prints available, and forsee ordering a few more pair in the near future. I have already ordered a pair of the embossed short boots, and am excited to try them. If you have plantar fasciitis, these are definitely worth a try!

I am a very young 70 year old who looks for both great looks and comfort. The Alegria Paloma shoe is absolutely wonderful. It is so comfortable - could walk all day in it! And fun!

I went in search of an orthopedic type shoe to help my arthritic feet and bad back. I have not had good luck with shoes for quite a few years. This year has been a challenge due to the upper arch on my feet. No strap or top of the shoe will go across in length and if it does, it causes me great pain. Enter Alegria Paloma! I read all the wonderful reviews about this shoe, especially in awe about the support features. I purchased my first pair and will never buy any other brand for as long as I live! This is finally the brand I've needed for such a long time. I will promise you support, comfort, and style. Very hard to find all three in one shoe. I LOVE the look and feel. I have to stop and tell everyone where I got my shoes and what brand they are. I have to keep them in tip top condition, so many people are now looking at my feet! LOL...

These are seriously the most comfortable shoes ever! I love the colors and can wear them out of the box and be comfortable all day. Buy them, you won't be sorry.

I have severe plantar fasciitis and searched everywhere for a shoe that feels like this. Even my custom orthodics don't compare. They have great arch support while also providing a cushioned insole, so they are soft AND supportive. I need to buy more as I wear these everyday and I'm afraid they are going to wear out too fast! They are holding up well and the blue bubbles works with every color. I get compliments everyday, everywhere. I almost didn't buy them because of the price; they are not cheap. But I figured with Zappos, if I didn't like them I could just send them back. No need! They are worth every penny plus some. I wear a 6.5 and bought the 36. Fits like a glove!

Was looking for new shoes and started by looking at Danskos and ended up getting these. They are so comfortable and I get a lot of compliments. I bought these and the Dayna - love them both. Trying to decide which one to get in one of the fun "colors".

I bought these shoes to use as a comfortable, cute walking shoe on a trip to Europe last month. I wore them for a few weeks beforehand to "break them in" but found that that wasn't even necessary -- they were incredibly comfortable from day one. And, at the end of long days where I walked pretty much everywhere in Europe (with uneven streets, etc), my feet never hurt. I still continue to wear these shoes all the time to work; I tend to spend a lot of time on my feet, running around or standing for long periods, and these have been perfect. I find I like wearing them much more than my regular flats, which used to be my staple. I would definitely get more shoes in this style.

I never write reviews but I love these shoes. I've had them on since the day I got them in the mail. No break in time required. As a photographer/hiker/gardener in Boulder, CO I am hard on my shoes and require lots of versatility. Today I shot several portrait sessions, met with clients (had to look professional and classy), hiked in to a mountain trail for an elopement ceremony, went for a trail bike ride with my dogs and then out to a nice restaurant for dinner with friends. And I never took these shoes off! My feet are a little wide and I'm struggling with plantar fasciitis so I needed solid comfortable supportive shoes. And I'm short so I love the extra height. These are perfect. Think I'll order a couple more just in case (all black).

I love these shoes! They are super comfortable walking shoes right out of the box, and every time I wear them I get complements on how cute they are.

Love Alegia Shoes but had to return this particular shoe only because I really need a wide width with this style of shoe. Although Alegria's seem wider and roomier than the "average" shoe, I needed the extra width for the Paloma. I have a pair of the Classic clogs which I love. They have helped my plantar fasciitis and tendonitis on the top of my foot. I I just purchased the Paloma in the "Brown Pull up" color with the turquoise/silver button. The leather is rich and beautiful looking and the button turns an ordinary brown Mary Jane into something different (unlike the Dayna and Belle which have simple velcro closures.) The Paloma is a bit more confining so needed the extra width. Unfortunately Zappos doesn't carry Alegria's in wide so I wasn't able to exchange. I ordered the wide from another vendor. As far as size goes, I wear a 38 in the Classics to allow for the extra 1/2 inch at the heel that Alegria recommends for their clogs. I called Alegria before ordering the Palomas and the recommended I go down to the 37 for the Paloma and they fit perfectly. The Alegria website has a good fit guide for their shoes.

I love these shoes!!! So adorable and even more comfortable than tennis shoes to walk in! I get so many compliments on my Alegrias and have single handedly sold probably 20 pairs with friends purchasing because they liked mine. These blue ones are a show stopper! They run big so order down a size from normal.

LOVE these shoes! Cute, and some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Ever. I have neuropathy in my feet; these do not hurt!

So comfortable! Took a day or so to break in the strap across the top of my foot, but not a deal breaker by any means. Fun shoe for healthcare field.

Love these shoes. As a nurse, walking and standing for 12+ hours causes lots of leg fatigue and sore feet. These shoes are perfect right out of the box...no breaking in required. I normally wear a 39 in European sizes, but after reading the other reviews, I purchased the 38 and they fit perfectly!

These shoes are absolutely beautiful and comfortable. They are so unique that I got lots of compliments on them. Of course I have to rave about Zappos' excellent service every time I order from them. Please keep it up.

These shoes are great! I am a teacher and spend all day on my feet on a concrete floor! These feel great, no soreness at the end of the day! I got the plum patent color and it looks great with everything! Love them!

I haven't actually worn my new Alegria Paloma shoes other than around the house, but I knew the moment I put them on that they are "keepers!" My shoe size can range anywhere from 6.5 to an 8, depending on the brand; however, my true size is 7.5. I ordered the European size that equals 7 - 7.5, and the shoes fit like a glove. The arch support is fantastic. Also, the shoes (I bought the Blue Tile) are much prettier in "person" than the picture shoes online. It was extremely difficult for me to justify purchasing a pair of shoes that cost this much. In fact, I couldn't bring myself to open them the day they arrived for fear I would be disappointed. (Even though Zappos' policy of no-shipping charge makes returning their products very easy.) When I finally opened them the next day, I knew they were well-worth the price paid. I had some concerns about one of the reviews that mentioned the patent leather cracking after only five months. That does seem really bad for a shoe this expensive. I was initially going to purchase the ones with the girl and poodle embroidered on them, but had concerns how the embroidery might harm the integrity of the patent. Also, "patent leather" isn't always leather. Does anyone know if the "patent leather" used by Alegria is actually "leather", and not some sort of vinyl product? Has anyone reading this purchased the girl/poodle pair, and if so, how are they holding up? If the way they felt on my feet walking around the house is any indication of how great they'll be out in the real world, I know I will be back to purchase a pair of these Alegria Paloma shoes in the future.

Seriously, Zappos, you guys are faster than Jimmy Johns. I ordered these shoes on a Saturday during a holiday weekend and they arrived Tuesday. Very comfortable, cute, no break-in period at all.

LOVE this shoe. This is my first Alergia purchase and I will buy more. This shoe is comfy, supportive and stylish. It is also not heavy and clunky as some others of this type.

I love this shoe. It fits more like aa narrow than a B. I wanted another pair but I was told the manufacturer quit making that particular color and fabric. I hope they will get enough calls for it. I would love to get every style in this shoe.

These shoes are awesome! They are so comfortable and light weight. The color is beautiful and the quality is better than I expected. I get a lot of compliments on these shoes, and I can stand 10hrs in them and not have sore feet afterwards. I'm definitely getting another pair.

Awesome shoes - true to size, very comfortable, have received tons of compliments! I will buy more of these!

Wonderful comfortable beautiful shoes. I have had them for about 1 month. They seem durable. Easy to put on. Socks do not slip.