Customer Reviews Alegria Kayla Professional

I'm a professional chef and have been enduring Dansko clogs for the past year. I bought them because they were recommended by other chefs. I've found the Dansko's to be incredibly uncomfortable and started searching for an alternative. After doing a great deal of research online, I found the Alegria brand and decided to try them based on the reviews I read. Fortunately, the Kayla line had just been released, so I ordered a pair. The first pair (39) was way too tight, so I sent them back for a size 40 which fits great. These clogs are amazing. Not only are they really cool, but they are very comfortable. I can be on my feet for hours and not think about them. After just 3 hours in the Dansko's, my feet were on my mind because they hurt! Anyway, I highly recommend these shoes to anyone who is on their feet all day. Great price for a great shoe.

This is one good looking clog. I get nods all the time. They are not as comfortable as my other Alegrias. The arch support is missing. I get tired after about a hour.

These shoes run really small, I usually wear a 9.5 or 10. I purchased a 10 and had to exchange them for an 11. They are comfortable after a breaking in period. The only thing I would improve is the arch support.

I was hesitant to order this brand since I've never tried it on before, but it turns out that they fit nicely! The rim around the heel is a bit weird, but other than that they feel GREAT right out of the box (w/out socks). I've got a very high instep and wide feet, so finding shoes that fit is a challenge! These accommodated my wide feet, so I assume that they are a bit wider than marked. I am hoping they loosen up just a little so I can wear thin socks with them eventually. I usually wear a 9.5 (40) so these are marked a half size bigger (10).

I normally wear a size 8.5 so I ordered the size 39 in the Country Strong (brown) - fit great. I liked them so well I decided to get another pair in the Bullseye size 39 - fit great. I decided I wanted a 3rd pair but this time in the Special Serpent size 39 but, when they arrived, the left shoe fit fine but my toes were touching the top of the right shoe - disappointed and had to return. Decided to try the Black Splash (because now the Special Serpent was out of stock) size 39 and they ran a hair short, not enough comfortable "toe room" like the Country Strong or the Bullseye. Will now try the Black Splash in a size 40 and hope for the best. Once you get the right fit, this shoe is extremely comfortable. I especially like the cushioning in the shoe and the fact that you can purchase replacement insoles if necessary. If these shoes are each special made (like Dansko), this might account for the size variation.

Shoes are comfortable and feel like you are wearing bedroom slippers. They do not have enough cushion for walking in for 12 plus hours a day. My feet were hurting by lunch time.

Just got my size 6, one size larger than I got last time. I'd read that the back rim bothered a reviewer and it did for me as well. But I thought since I have a pair of size six nurse's clogs built with that rim, perhaps the larger size would make it easier to adjust to it. I believe this is the problem. If you get this shoe on the small side the heel rim will rub your foot and feel "in the way". If you order the larger size you'll probably be happy with it. They don't have a gazillion popular colors for nothing. Nurses must love this shoe. One thing, not as much arch support as say, the classic.

After 3 foot surgeries and *7* knee surgeries, "Alegria" KAYLA professional shoes were suggested by my pain management physician. I was skeptical but I ordered them. Zappos, is, of course the best and I knew I could return them if I needed to. Let me say that I now have THREE pair of Alegria. They are incredibly comfortable, look great, give amazing stability and I can literally walk for hours in these UNLIKE ANY OTHER SHOE I have owned!The matt black is my go-to, the bulls-eye is my everyday fun shoe and the country strong is my newest. I cannot speak of the other Alegria shoes with the totally closed backs or any other styles. But the KAYLA PROFESSIONAL shoes, I feel are the best ever. Give it a try!

I couldn't get my foot inside shoe to try it because of my arch. The shoe not good if you have a high arch. Will try another Alegria because they're well made.

Just switched to 12 hour shifts, 7 days on, 7 off, and found that my heels ached by the third or fourth day. Alegria shoes are the answer! The arch support and cushioning is just what I need to keep me going through a very long week.

I bought this for my teenager daughter who loves them. She has flat feet but these don't bother her at all. I would definitely buy this brand again.

I ordered a size bigger as the other reviews said and they were still to small. Am going to try next size bigger and wider! I love Alegria's!

I should have listened to the reviews and ordered a size up. I normally wear a size 7 and these are nowhere close to that size. I could fit into them but not with any socks on which is not a good idea as a nurse. They do provide a lot of cushion for my heels which helps since I have plantar fasciitis. Thankfully, the free returns and fast shipping makes getting the next size up a breeze!

I work 12 hour shifts in a busy ED and these shoes feel great all night long.

Besides being flat footed, I have several medical issues with my feet, which makes it extremely difficult to find shoes. Because I was so pleased with these shoes, I bought another similar pair.

I wore these shoes for many 12 hour shifts for 3 years until I literally rubbed a hole in the leather. I over-pronate when I walk, so a bit of the leather touches the ground. I loved them so much, I never wanted to say goodbye. Not only were they comfortable, but I also got compliments on them almost everyday. I wish they would come up with vegan version, as I got them only a few months before I stopped wearing leather.

Love this shoe. I am on my feet all day and these shoes are really comfortable. The only problem I have is I have a very high arch and they run narrow so the rim at the very top is taking some time to break in, but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. Love the look, feel and support.

Comfortable, supportive shoe. I purchased this shoe to use as a house shoe. I am on my feet a lot, particularly in the kitchen, and need support to prevent pain in my hips due to bursitis and feet due to a crushed toe that has never fully healed. I also work from home, so need something that looks reasonably professional when clients or vendors stop by. This simply designed, supportive shoe fits the bill. Nice arch support, plenty of room in the toes, and a heel cup that keeps it on. For reference, I have narrow feet without swelling and many supportive shoes are much to wide for me.

Cut very small. I am an 9.5 and the 40 was too small. 41 fit. Lots of cushioning. Keeping the 41. Like wearing slippers. Havent worn yet for a shift (I am a nursing student) but tried about 8 shoes and this is one of the two I decided to keep. Pretty wide I have bunions and a narrow heel

Oh my goodness, these shoes are comfortable! I work 15 hour shifts in an ER spending much time on my feet. I've had problems with foot, knee and back pain because of the long hours on my feet. I've only had these shoes a short time, but they're extremely comfortable, have great arch support and so far, at the end of a shift, my feet and knees do not hurt. I've been wearing Merrell Encore Pro Slides for the past few years, and I will say the nonslip soles of those shoes are better than these, but the Kaylas have greater support, padding and general comfort. I didn't find the padded collar at at the heal uncomfortable; however, the Merrell is similarly made. I actually find the padded collar helps stabilize the heal and keep the shoe secure on my feet. In addition to all this, these shoes are gorgeous! They were so much prettier in person - very shiny, almost iridescent. I'd definitely buy them again and would recommend them to a friend.

I have small, wide feet with a high arch, a bunion & planter's fasciitus! - Full podiatric disclosure :) First, these are a prefect size 5 fit and there is comfortable support. Second, they are so cool looking.

Great Shoes, but I need to exchange. A 37 is NOT a 7-7.5. No Way!

I can't believe I've never tried this brand before! Very comfortable and cute floral design. $30 coupon wasn't too shabby either. Started a new job and needed better nursing shoes. They were shipped super fast too.

Really like this shoe. Fits right and feels great on. Helps my knee. Since I have flat, flat feet the wide is perfect.

Very comfortable shoe. Required no break in period and I am on my feet for 9-12 hour urgent care shifts.