Customer Reviews Dr. Scholl's Original - Original Collection

I have worn the original Dr. Scholl's for years, I am 73, loved them. Last year I needed a new pair of original Dr. Scholl's. Guess what...the pair I received was not like the original Dr. Scholl's, in fact I still have a pair of the original sandal. The clasp on the current Dr. Scholl's does not have the original clasp. The clasp used now comes undone, causing one to fall out of the sandal. When my new pair of Dr. Scholl's clasp came undone I fell down 3 stairs. Fortunately I didn't get hurt. I called the company to complain. Sent the sandals back and received a credit back to my credit card. I would love another pair of Dr. Scholl's but will not buy another pair until the original clasp is brought back. And they have the nerve to call the present Dr. Scholl's are from the original collection.

Why are Scholl sandals so badly made these days? The ones you buy now have no pretence at a toe grip, without which you simply cannot keep them on your feet. The arch support is rudimentary and no longer includes a metatarsal support. The heel cup is nonexistent. They are heavier than the original 70s sandals which were made of beechwood. Dr. Scholl himself would turn in his grave if he saw these pitiful excuses for the Scholl Exercise Sandal. Yet Scholl have the cheek to call them "the Original"! They don't know what they're talking about and on top of that they charge $85 for them!! The 70s Scholl sandal was a wonderful design, hugely comfortable and sold at reasonable cost. Everyone had a pair and you saw them everywhere, men included. Now you never see people wearing them. That should tell the marketing boys at Scholl that something is very wrong, because what they produce now is, frankly, expensive rubbish. Compare the genuine article on the left here, with the expensive and poorly made one on the right. The difference is obvious.

These sandals are certainly not made like the original ones back in the 70's. There is only a slight toe grip and the strap is not adjustable. They are simply not wearable and they are going back for a refund. These were going to be my "go to" sandals this summer and I'm disappointed that they are now so poorly designed.

I started wearing these shoes when I was 16 years old. I had them in almost every color. I LOVED THESE SHOES.... and as I got older, it was hard to find them. I would run across them in different stores and buy what they had which was either a white pair or blue. But then they wasn't making them the same anymore. I love these shoes because they made my legs stronger. The little lump at the front of them would make my toes grab it and that would make my legs more stronger. So I would wear them all summer long, when I could. NOW I HAVE FOUND THEM AGAIN!!!! The original collection! They might cost a little more, but they are worth every penny. And they do have the lump in the front....THANK YOU, Zappos....I will be ordering more....

I have had two pairs of these shoes. I got them because they reminded me of my mom in the early '80s. She wore the navy blue ones every summer. I love how they look, and they are comfortable and easy to fit on my size 8 Wide feet. But they are DANGEROUS! In the first pair I skidded and slipped and fell a few times. That was a decade ago. I thought I must be less clumsy now. I tried again. I FELL CROSSING THE STREET IN NYC! Very scary. Because I have a young child now, and I often carry her across city intersections, I have thrown these shoes in the garbage. Not worth the risk, comfy, cute, and nostalgic as they are. I wish this weren't the case, and it was really hard to throw my fave summer shoes (and my fave summer style) away, but I forced myself for the safety of me and my child.

Footbed isn’t quite as contoured or as light as the originals, but once they break in, they’re still my favorite house/errand running shoes. Strongly recommend sizing down (not up) if you’re normally a half size; this will give you better control over the sandal when walking.

I bought these a week ago and I haven’t taken them off. They go with everything - I can wear them to and from yoga, or with a dress on date night. They felt great the moment I put them on. Didn’t have to break them in. I am usually a size 9 1/2 - the size 9 fits perfectly. I bought the white and now I’m eyeing the Camelot color.

Love these!

I used to wear these as a teen and then again in my 30s. I had to throw my old pair after overuse and never replaced them. I got to thinking about them again and decided to finally replace. I put them on and they immediately felt great! These are such a classic and never go out of style!

I am a half size. So, after reading some of the comments, I decided to size down, rather than size up as I normally do. Wrong decision for me; I should have sized up. Sending back and reordering.

Before I get into the review, I have to issue the disclaimer that I have narrow feet, and flat arches. Overall, In the brief time I’ve had them, I really like these. The faux-aged hardware looks really silly, but that’s my primary complaint. Other than that they remind me almost exactly of the pairs I had as a kid— down to the weight of the wood soles. I love the subtle feeling of alignment in my body when I put them on, and how unexpectedly relaxed they make my feet feel. The leather is sturdy enough that it does take a few days of breaking in, my solution to avoid blisters during that process is wear them in brief spurts once or twice a day at first until they loosen. I also experienced sliding off one side as I was adjusting to walking in them again, but tbh I just recreated the slide on the opposite side of the sandal and now they’re legit perfect, lol. I very, very strongly suggest sizing *down* if you wear a half size; this will give you much better control of the sandal’s movement than with a larger pair. In my experience, it’s best to give it a few days practice at home, until walking in them becomes so effortless and comfortable you almost completely stop worrying about them, and then you can wear them anywhere. Last but not least, if you’re new to wearing this sandal, until you get the hang of them these sandals are great for walking at a slow to moderate speed, but definitely use care walking quickly until you’re really comfortable balancing in them.

Love this shoe. Bought it in white and camelot. Love the flexible sole. Has the shape and appeal of the 70's shoe but with a more comfortable sole. Unfortunately $88 is overpriced. Otherwise I would have bought more and would love to. $65 seems more appropriate.

When i say i LOVE these slides its an under statement. I had my first pair and 15. They lasted five years . Ive been buying them ever since. They are the BEST everyday go to shoe , especially in the sumner....??????

While not exactly like the "old" ones (the toe space has less of a "hump" for you to hang on to), I like them. I find it easy to walk in them and they do help my calves strengthen.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these sandals! Have been wearing them for many years and so glad I'm able to find new ones again. Comfortable and great for walking!

Love these shoes! They come in whole sizes . I'm a 71/2 and I ordered the 7 and they are a perfect fit.