Customer Reviews Taos Footwear Crave

I really love these boots. Super comfy right out of the box. Haven't done a lot of walking in them yet but they run narrow which I love due to my long and narrow feet. I originally ordered the Teal, which are beautiful, but after spending a few days with them I really didn't think I would wear that color a lot. So I ordered the Camel instead which suits my tastes much better. I'm tall so I don't need much heel but these are perfect. I would definitely order another pair of these!

These boots were comfortable straight out of the box, no breaking in period. They also have just the right heel height for me-- they add a little height but are very comfortable. Best of all, the style is terrific. I bought the teal and I get compliments every time I wear them. I cannot say enough about these boots. Worth every penny.

Absolutely beautiful boots!!! As other reviewers have said, they do feel a bit on the narrow side, but not to the degree that they are uncomfortable. The boots feel extremely well constructed. The leather is soft, the footbed is well cushioned, and the boots are easy to wear. I will be buying another color! Recommended!!

Simultaneously too big and too small -- the front felt too narrow (or maybe my arches are too high) even as my heel was moving around in the back. It's a shame--the materials felt great and if my foot were shaped differently I could tell these would be quite comfortable.

The red is problematic. Tried TWO 8.5W and both fit slimmer than the Black 8.5W. The red is duller than the photo, more of a muted burgundy. Still want these shoes so trying in a 9M as 9W is sold out. However, as I tried the black, if this shoe fits, it is incredibly comfortable and supportive.

Love the boots, color and style. They are a bit tight in the width. I have medium with feet and don't usually have a width problem, but they're leather and they should stretch out to become my fave.

First, LOVE the Crave boot, these are my third pair. This particular pair feels wider, the size number is the same, but a tad bit bigger feeling. I went yesterday and bought some insoles to support my arch, as this particular pair, I could feel a more significant gap on my high arch with not much if any support, and it did help. I love the look of the boots and did get compliments, but don't feel that it is the same typical size (37) fits in this shoe.

Beautiful boots, disappointed that despite ordering Wide - they were too narrow! Returning

I just ordered these in Stone. The color is quite a bit different than as shown on the website…they read warmer in the online photos and are much lighter colored in real life (perhaps they should be called Cream or Putty). Haven’t decided yet if I’ll keep them yet - they are comfortable- but the color is not as expected.

I've. been searching and searching and searching--and these were not the answer despite the positive reviews. The leather felt flimsy and there is not traction on the heal. Why??? So weird. Disappointed.

Super cute boot! Sadly too small. :(

I picked my shoe size based on Zappos' recommendation from my other brands of shoes. With the removable insole in, the shoe was extremely tight against the top of my foot. Loosening the laces didn't do anything to help because the tight part isn't attached to the tongue. Once I learned you could remove the insole, it fit perfectly. I'm fine with not wearing the insole since it wasn't that comfortable anyway. Super cute boots.

This is an update to my original review. A buyer was critical of the boots’ durability but that buyer stated she was a sculpturer. That work is about the same as building construction and I believe her mistake was in thinking Crave is a work boot. It is not! It is a fashion boot styled to look a work boot. It will not withstand what a Timberland or a Red Wing boot will, as it is not made for heavy duty, hard conditions. It looks great, but it’s made for walking down a street or a meadow, not navigating building sites!

Got the Teal - wow beautiful! Wish they had a bit more arch - foot couldn't 'settle in' to foot bed. Would love to keep them - but have to exchange for more comfort.

Unfortunately, I had to return these awesome boots, because the right boot rubbed the side of my foot. I normally don't have to wear a wide, perhaps, it is because my foot was sliding, not sure. But all in all, beautiful boots.

I loved these boots. They weren't quite the bordeaux I imagined - more brown or purple depending on the light. However, I was disappointed in the size. I'm a 10.5 and bought the 42 (11-11.5) expecting a bit of room for a thick sock. In no socks my toes touched the end. There is no 43, too bad. I hope it wasn't just a random pair that was too small.

Love the style and color (Bordeaux). I have wide feet with high arches and bunions, but the medium width worked great. Love the zipper paired with laces. My heel moves around a bit, but I’ll try a thicker sock. I tried the tall Crave style, but liked this height better. It hits me in my lower calf, which is more flattering on short legs with muscular calves.

I ordered the Crave in teal size 39. I loved the style and fit except for one thing - they slip against my heel when I walk. I'm sending them back because I really wanted a pair of stylish boots that I could walk around all day in and I fear that these will leave my heels blistered and I don't want to have to apply bandages every time I wear a pair of boots. One note - the teal appears more of a forest green to me, but it's still a non-standard neutral that could be worn with many colors.

Loved the look of these boots, unfortunately I have a narrow heel and these boots do not. My feet kept sliding when I walked in them, so sadly I need to return.

I wanted to love these boots but for several reasons am sending them back. They are super nice looking and quite well-made. I ordered the Camel color which is really a beautiful color. But they are a bit heavy and "clunky" on the foot feeling a lot like an army boot. If that is what you are looking for you might well love them. I also found they felt tight across the top of my foot where there is a band of stitching going right across the forefoot. I wear a size women's 8 and ordered a 39 which I would say was a good fit. My biggest complaint again is how heavy they felt. I ended up ordering the Pikolinos Le Mans in the Olmo Brandy and am in love with that boot which is about half the weight listed by Zappos - and have a somewhat more feminine look to them than these Taos.

These are really cute and a beautiful color. They are way too small and narrow. I am normally a 41, but the 42 AND 43 were too small and narrow.

These were REALLY comfortable, and the laces adjusted to my wide feet and wide calves. But the stitching across toe gave me kind of a clown vibe. The stitching visually cut off the toe from the rest of the boot, which works okay if your legs are willowy, but mine are not. So warm, so comfortable, so sad to return them.

This boot is very narrow even in Wide. It also runs about a half size short. I can’t attest to comfort or arch support since my foot didn’t really fit in it but the up-turn at the toes wasn’t very comfortable. It is a very attractive boot and seems to be very good quality.

I ordered this boot in wide but it was not nearly wide enough for my foot. The length seemed a little long- I could have gone down 1/2 size if the toe box was wide enough for my foot. Sometimes I can size up to accommodate for width but this one would have been way too long and still not wide enough.

I’m still on the fence about these boots. They are not as comfortable as I expected they are actually a little clunky. This is my first pair of shoes by Taos and they are expensive but qualify leather and well made. Just not as comfortable as I would like.