Customer Reviews Jambu Alley - Barefoot

Love Jambu shoes. Found this shoe in a store but like Zappos so much that I went online and ordered these. This style runs a little smaller than my last pair of Jambu shoes--not as roomy in the toe. They arrived so quickly, and I can't wait to wear them. They're really cute, but they aren't a shoe to wear if you plan to do a lot of walking.

Love the shoes-had to break them in a bit but didn't take long. They are very functional and still look cute.

Walked around the zoo all day and then an extra walk in the evening without any issues. Perfect everyday summer shoes with kids-playground to splashpad friendly!

Bought these for a trip to Italy and from the first time I put them on (without socks!) they were so comfortable. More support and traction than you might think, considering the delicateness of the look of them. Walked all over Italy and never got an irritation or rubbing redness and never thought about my feet, which often happens when you walk a lot. Extremely flexible and breathable due to the coolness of the meshing. And they look good with a skirt as well as walking clothes. Great purchase all the way around.

I put these on right out of the box and walked 20 miles in two days in Europe over old cobblestone streets, up and down hills, in hot weather. They are amazing. Great support. Cool enough and lightweight enough for hot weather with no socks. No blisters. No rubbing. Good traction for up and down the streets. The only failing was they did not have enough support for really uneven cobblestones, but they were better than any other hot weather shoe for the rest of the walking. They look good with long pants, shorts, skirts, capris. I got the cream colored ones and wore them to dinner with a little dress. They were adorable. I cleaned the scuffed leather toe of the shoes at night with a little soap and water and they looked great both days. I just got home and ordered another two pairs before they are sold out. I bought similar looking shoes last year by a different company and they just do not compare. Whatever Jambu does, it is magic! Don't bother trying the imitations!

Love the barefoot design which doesn't cause pain from my bunion and neuroma. I had the Jambu Spin last year which is the same shoe but, without the strap. I was able to find the Spin in the grey/glass combination therefore, I am returning the Alley. Too bad Zappo didn't have the shoe I preferred.

These really desire 5 stars. No wonder every one else gave them 5 stars. They are so comfortable, really live up to the design slogan "barefeet". The only thing is that they are little bit running small, NOT a half size smaller, maybe a quarter size. Other than that, they are GREAT and Cute! I may have to try a half size bigger to compare, but they are certainly a keeper!

These are the most comfortable, right out of the box shoes I've ever owned! Highly recommend! True to size and super cute and sporty!

A cross between a sneaker and a ballet slipper - very cute. Comfortable from the first day without socks.

Love these just not crazy about all the Velcro. Am exchanging them for the slip on. They seem very comfortable and fit true to size.

I posted a review just few days ago when I got mine, they were great at first. Well, they are still good, but after just trying them on walking around my house for an hour or so, I realized that my right foot was hurting a bit, I looked into the shoe, sure enough, some threads are exposed and the padding was not lined up right, no wonder it hurts. The pain was not extreme, but uncomfortable enough to be noticed and bothersome, and it does create some skin irritation. So, I am exchanging my defective ones to a new pair, I am praying that the new pairs will be normal. Overall, they are still very good shoes, but I was unfortunate to have received a defective one, though, I remember one of the reviews did mention similar things. So sisters, if you are buying these shoes, be prepared for a high percentage defective rate, that is why I must lower my rating to them now even though, yes, if there was no defect, they deserve five starts all the way but now, sorry, I have to take away a star! Hopefully my new pair to come will be good! Thanks, Zappos, though for super easy in exchange and fast shipping!

Very cute and super light, but no arch support (I have normal arches). I also would have liked them better if they didn't have such bright color accents - makes them hard to wear with many clothes. Neutral color accents would be preferable.

I wanted to love these shoes, but alas. They fit the bill for cuteness, easy on/of, and breathability for hot weather. However, the fit is off. I have narrow to normal feet, but the heel on these feels way too narrow, and so the feed tilt inwards. There is no arch support at all - maybe it is all part of the barefoot feel, but I cannot see how these can be comfortable for long city walks which is what I wanted them for. Back they go, sadly.

Wow! When they say "barefoot", they aren't kidding! I usually love this brand, but this pair just didn't have the squishy, comfortable support that I'm used to. It felt almost like a flip-flop and I need something for all-day walking! Construction of the insole seemed cheap, too. I'm afraid if I keep them, they'll fall apart right away. My Jambu shoes usually don't last SUPER long (which is a shame, considering the price) but these are unusually weak.