Customer Reviews Alegria Paloma

Just be aware that the little button thing isn't just silver.. it is really "blingy", rhinestones and the like.. a little too much for me..

I really like these shoes! I ordered another pair based on my feelings about these. They are still new and breaking in, so I only rated a 4 for comfort so far. I think thy will break in more soon. I wear an 8.5/9 and ordered the 39. They fit well, but I think if you wear a 9 or 9.5 you would want to size up to 40.

Very, very comfortable. But they looked like clown shoes on my feet. The stitching around the outer shoe just makes them look so wide. I couldn't handle that look.

While the Palomas seemed comfortable and cute, they did not accommodate my custom orthotics well. They have a very thick removable insole that fits into the heel over a slight ridge and when the insoles were removed, that ridge prevented my orthotics from fitting in snugly. I had to return the shoes.

Based on the reviews I expected the shoe to be much more comfortable. It felt too small, the edge put pressure on my bunion and it felt pretty heavy. The footbed is comfy enough, but not enough arch support for an "all day" shoe.

Run small! As some other reviewers have noted, these shoes do run small. So, I ordered 1/2 size larger than normal. But, I'm worried that they may not be long enough to wear with socks. Also, right shoe is tighter than left across the foot (near toes). Not sure if I'll keep these, though they are very cute.

These shoes are adorable. They also, unfortunately, run a little bit short. I am not a 9 1/2, yet, these were too short for me.

Cuter on line than in person. I loved this shoe on the Zappos video, but in person, they are a little clunkier and the sole is very much platform-y. They did feel good on, but for the price, I just wasn't wow-ed. Returning and will probably find something else similar.

I love the wide toe box but I had to return it because the sole is narrower than the shoe top, and I have loose ankles so I am not stable on them. Also, the sole is somewhat slippery, and I need a bit of traction to feel safe.

I usually wear a size 7, and in some shoes a 7.5. I ordered a 37 in the Paloma, and am only able to wear them with socks, otherwise they're too large. I probably should have sent them back, but will keep them for fall. I've tried to wear them with no-show Peds, but the strap hits at an awkward place on the top of my foot and caused a scrape, so socks it will have to be! I'm afraid that ordering down a size may have been too small - not sure.

I like these shoes. They are roomy and for the most part comfortable. The heel could use a little bit more cushioning. The belt is tricky in that it can easily get too tight and cause pain on the top of the foot.

I have a really hard time finding shoes that fit comfortably over the top of my foot, but still give me good support. These shoes are nearly there. I had to order a half size larger than my normal shoe size and I also had to order the wide inserts because they are slightly thinner. I also had to have the shoe stretched a bit over the top of my foot (the velcro strap fits great and adjusts as my feet swell). Once that was done these were the most comfortable shoes I've owned in a really long time. I even ordered a second pair! I only have two complaints: 1) I had to buy the other insert separately. If you buy these in stores, you can request the other insert instead and not have to pay additional $ for it. 2) They only have a few colors available in wide in my size. It would be nice if I could get a sparkly pair.

I have never had this style of shoe before. Comfortable but a little stiff to get used to. I had to order a size larger than usual. The first ones were too short.

I ordered these after reading about them on a site that recommended the best shoes for plantar fasciitis. I wear a size 11 W and was a little leery when I saw that they consider euro 42 as a size 11, as other shoes I have ordered in euro size 42 are just a little short. But I ordered these anyway... Hoping! Alas, my hopes were dashed. While the wide width is perfect, my toes hit the front of the shoes. They are so cute that had they been a little less pricey I might have tried to wear them anyway (though I am pretty sure my toes would have been mad at me!) But sadly, they must go back. Since Zappos doesn't carry this brand in men's shoes, I may go directly to the Alegria website and try a size 43 in some not-too-manly style, just to see if this brand is really good for my plantar fasciitis. But for now it seems I am stuck with my Z-Coils and Crocs ( neither of which are very cute!) And every now and then my beloved Clarks, when the PF allows...

These shoes fit much better then the others I ordered, which were not wide width. I do have one problem with them: they keep digging into the back of my heel. They sit higher on the heel then my Danskos. I have not got a blister but I rotate them with other shoes. My feet do not hurt as much as my Danskos were beginning to. Since I am unable to find Danskos in my size I am having to find an alternative. I am an X-ray tech and on my feet all day so I need good support. So far these are great. I really did not want a Mary Jane look since I am medical and do not want a chance of things getting onto or into my foot/shoe. I wish Zappos had more offers of wide with in in 34 and a closed shoe.

Love these shoes. Just as others had said in ratings, this shoe was adorable and easy to wear right out of the box. I have a bunion and I must say these shoes were the only pair that I've been worn lately that I could spend the whole day wearing.

These are cute shoes. I ordered the Pewter Dazzler. In this brand I am in between a 40 and 41 (size 10). This brand and my foot are not a size match. So unfortunately I will be returning; the arch hits at the wrong spot with 41 too big, and cramped in toe box with 40.

I have tried the Paloma, the Dayna and the Belle style. For each of these styles the toe box was just a little too short. I really wanted to keep a pair, but when my toes touched the front of the shoe when just standing, I knew it would bother me when walking. The styles are pretty and I liked the choices of patterns. If I had just a tiny bit more room at the toe area, I would have kept a pair. I will continue my search as I do like the overall style of the Alegria brand.

These shoes in black were my first pair of Alegrias, and I promptly ordered 3 more pairs. I wore a 39 wide in Danskos, so I ordered the same in these. They have stretched out and are actually a little bit too big. I like that I can wear socks with, but I would order the regular width next time. The brown pair I ordered was the only pair I sent back, as they were way too big straight out of the box.

Wish these shoes fit better. However, they slide up and down on my heel, so have decided to return them.

Great arch support. Mostly comfortable, chunky shoes. I say "mostly" because this particular style, the Paloma, gives me a terrible blister along the upper base of my foot where the strap rubs. I've had them almost a year and the leather has not broken in at all, still get a blister. This makes them hard to wear. Also they squeak when I walk. Too bad, since the rest is all okay. Perhaps it is my foot and another style will work better.

I am normally a 8.5 and got the 38. I'd say it is a close fit. If you tend more to a 9, size up. There is some rubbing of the leather sides against my foot which could be blistery if I tried wearing them for a real long walk but I hope that will fade with wear. So far I can manage wearing them at work where I do a bit of back and forth but not as much as some professions. Other than the occasional leather edge rub, they are quite comfortable. I LOVE the Kenya bright yellow pattern and the platform is fun. I worried the butterfly logo would be really obvious and cheesy, but it's actually pretty unobtrusive in person.

I love this floral pattern! The finish is very shiny. Alas, the shoes were too loose around my heel. I am going to try the Pesca instead but may revisit this style in the future. I am not too keen on the button detail, though.

I love these shoes. I am typically a 40 and I was able to order a 39. I bought the black patent. There is one slight problem. They fit well all over except for right below my ankle. The shoe rubs against my boney foot and has created blisters under my ankles on both feet. While this is uncomfortable, I have come up with a solution to pad the inner part where the rub is created. Otherwise, these shoes are adorable, stylish and comfortable, except for the rub. All in all, I am happy about the purchase.