Customer Reviews Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole Dana

Super soft and prettier in person. The nude snake is much prettier than it appears in the photo. The leather looks richer, as does the snake print, and the pale, peachy, nude-beige is subtle and pretty. It's a really great nude for fair skin, just enough hint of peach/pink to be much prettier than many beige-tan so-called nude shoes. The leather, especially the lining is butter soft. There were no rough seams or anything that would rub--something my sensitive feet have a hard time finding. I really wanted these to work. But they run wide, and my slightly narrow feet couldn't keep them on. They are fairly unstructured, as in the heel and sides are soft and not at all rigid. That would be great and very comfortable if they fit. I tried going a half-size down and could almost make that work. But that smaller size was too snug in the toe and still a bit wide in the heel. There is a moderate arch support, probably sufficient if you don't have a high arch. Overall, much more comfortable than most flats, beautiful leather, quality construction for a soft, comfy shoe. But, they definitely run wide, so didn't work for me. I wish Gentle Souls offered narrows.

I have the Gentle Souls Noa and both pairs fit well! Ordered Dana in two colors because the style got such good reviews. Sadly, they didn't work for me. They slipped off and felt too wide (my feet are a standard M width). The leather is soft and comfortable and the style is cute but the cut is for a slightly wider foot and if that's you these are your shoes!

These are amazing shoes. Wearing them is like going barefoot, in the sand, only they look good enough for work and even evening wear. I'm somewhat surprised by some of the comments made about these shoes. I have been wearing Gentle Souls flats for years, and the fit and the excellent quality have remained the same. My advice is to give them time - wearing a looser, zero drop (no heel, no toe spring), more natural shaped shoe takes getting used to, but it's worth it.

Wow. I love these shoes. The leather is glove soft, and they have a nice amount of arch support. I have problem feet, and am always taking off my shoes. But I can wear these all day. An added bonus - most Gentle Souls shoes have a leather sole, but these are synthetic. I live in Seattle, and it's nice to have some ballet flats I can wear when it's wet!

Not for me. This shoe is gorgeous, but does not fit me well. I tried two sizes trying to get it to work. The shoe is a little too short, and when I went up a size, they were too wide and would not stay on my foot. Sadly both pairs went back.

These were super comfortable - it felt like I was putting on slippers. Arch support was fairly good and it was very soft. The only reason I am returning them is that when I put them on, they were not as attractive as I was hoping for in my professional work setting. More of a casual weekend flat.

At first I thought these flats were too big, but after wearing them I like how they are a tad loose. Very comfortable with an added piece of arch support. If you have never purchased Gentle Souls shoes before, they run slightly large and you need to go down half a size.

The Gentle Souls Dana is a fabulous shoe. The material is soft - the inside extra comfortable. The shoe sits high on the foot and is very attractive. This is my first but certainly not my last pair of Gentle Souls.

beautifully made shoe with nice leather insole. Had a rub spot over big toe and tight on my heel. going back even though leather is top quality and there is some support.

Nice funky style - wide toe box makes them very comfortable, but very casual. The heel area is quite loose for my foot so shoe kept falling off. Had to return. Was tempted to keep and look for heel inserts, but too expensive to take the chance that it wouldn't be satisfactory.

This is an unwelcome change in a brand with a beautiful/comfortable design in round toe flats. I used to buy a similar shoe (Gabby) from Gentle Souls but I always purchased size 11. 11 in this shoe was both too long and too wide. I bought size 10 but both the sole and the leather are not the quality of the previous shoe. I kept it. I'll see how it works out.

I really wanted to like this shoe. The rose color is great. The leather is soft. The soles are comfortable. However, the heel is so loose! Not in the length but in the width. Very bizarre. So back they go.

Comfortable like a slipper but not a good walking shoe. Much too $$$ for the quality.

I was a bit disappointed on this pair due to performance. It was not comfortable although the soles are soft and gentle. I'm size 7 1/2 but it was big and wide for my feet.

Sadly needed to return as the gapped so badly on the sides. Love Gentle Souls and own several pair. Was sad to return this!

I have always found Gentle Souls flats to be very comfortable. But this style is cut very low on the left front. I have a small bunion and this shoe cut right across it, rather than coming completely over like other Gentle Soul flats. The arch and inside of the shoe are very comfortable. I have to return it for fit.

I wish they didn’t flop on my feet, and I don’t have narrow heels. The length was fine, but I marked they felt too large because they are so wide in the heel area. The inside lining felt wonderful, but I have to love them for this price. They are going back.

Size seems to be a problem with this shoe. In the 6 my toe was too close to the end and in the 6.5 the shoe fell off my foot. Too roomy.

With my high arch and hammertoes, my big foot just did not fit in the shoe!

Poo! Disappointed! They are gorgeous but very short and narrow! A good size smaller feel than than the other Gentle Souls shoes I have "Gabby" for example which has held up for 3 years and feels like a soft glove...sending them back today!