Customer Reviews Aetrex Samantha Ankle Boot

I have very problematic feet, and need arch support along with metatarsal support in my shoes. I had given up on any sort of heels, and had resigned myself to life of orthotic sneakers and Dansko clogs until I tried these on. They are narrow, but stretchable. I usually wear 9 in sandals and 9.5 in closed toe shoes. These were narrow to the point of pain, but I got out hair dryer, blasted them, then wore them with thick thick socks, repeat. They stretched just enough to fit me like a glove. I can wear them the whole day. They are classy enough to wear anywhere, very nice with low heel, and quirky with the stitch pattern (I hot gray red black one, its gorgeous) no keep things interesting. VERY comfortable.

I love these boots. Took them to a convention and wore them all day and my feet didn't hurt! Neither did my back, or my legs, and for me at 64 years old, this is a terrific thing!The cushioned support inside the boot is terrific as was the arch support. And they are CUTE! I haven't been able to wear a two inch heel in a long time. How wonderful to find out a few manufacturers are actually putting comfort right up there with style! Thank you Aetrex.

I typically do not buy shoes at this high of a price point, but I do not regret it for a second. Besides my tennies, these are the most comfortable shoes I own. Not only do my feet feel great after a full day at the office, I even feel comfortable going for walks in them. And the clean lines and small details make them perfect for many outfits. As already commented, the strings in the back come loose to often (maybe every couple days I wear them), hoping to get that fixed. I marked that they are true to size because they are not an entire half size smaller, but I will say that they are just a smidge smaller than expected - which works for me because I am a smaller 9. I recommend these boots and will come back to this brand the next time that I need shoes.

Ordered in size 9. Usually an 8-8.5, but can't get the width I need in my size so am experimenting with longer. This "fits" but I find the gray rather clownlike, so am going to try in all black. It looks big, not as sleek as I'd like, but it fits and I love the heel height. It's wide at the ankle on me (I have narrow ankles).

This boot is better looking in person. I like the color contrast. I wear a wide and it was too narrow.

I loved the style and they were super comfy but didn't like the way the shoe leather crinkled up when they bend. Returned them for that reason, though I suspect the shoestring tie in back won't stay tied. I have that problem with the Rebecca Riekers, but they are still my favorite pair of shoes (the Riekers).

My feet were not happy. They were too short and too tight. My feet aren't that chunky either. There is a nice big structured insole that if it works for your feet would be wonderful.

The reason I am returning this boot is that it looks cheap, possibly because of the different colored leathers, although it is fairly comfortable and seems to be well-made. Sorry about this. It's not as nice "in person" as it is in the photo.

These shoes are about a half size smaller both length and width. No room to wear a sock. Tight around the angle too. There are no more larger sizes either. Over priced.

Very disappointed with these shoes. When they first arrived, I tried them on and they felt great. However, I wore them outside for the first time today and they absolutely killed my feet after 2 hours! The leather is very rigid and the insoles have zero cushioning. Minor points - the strings frequently come untied and the boots look rather bland with jeans.