Customer Reviews JBU Deep Sea - Encore

I absolutely love the styling of Jambu/JBU shoes, but many of them don't work for me because of foot problems that I have. I am a medium width but I have a high instep, high arches, and a bunion on my left foot. I'm also prone to getting plantar fasciitis so I need adequate arch support. Two years ago, thanks to Zappos & their incredible service, I finally found one that fits me comfortably: the original Blossom. It's still going strong, but I wanted a new pair in a different color. Jambu/JBU run a 1/2 size small, so I need a 10 in them. I had gotten the Blossom in a W, even though I'm a M, because of the bunion. It fits me perfectly. This year it seemed there were less options with a W width, so I didn't hold out much hope that the JBU Deep Sea- Encore would work for me. Surprise! It's perfect! I think because it's cut further down the front, across the toe area, than the Blossom, that it doesn't pinch me there at all. The strap length is perfect for me, even with my high instep. I am so happy with them! They are super comfortable, like my old Blossoms. Only thing I may need to add is a clear gel arch support, as they have what I'd call medium arch support. I need a bit more than that. Otherwise, they are absolutely perfect, and I couldn't be more pleased. I got the Charcoal in a 10 M. Lovely neutral color.

I purchased the shoes for my daughter who is serving a church mission in Nicaragua. She initially took three pair of Jambus with her and has loved them! She walks 10 miles/day so it was time to replace the originals. I reordered the same size and paid a fortune to ship them to Nicaragua. I just heard from my daughter who received the shoes and both pair are too small!!! There is no way for her to get the shoes back to me so I am out a lot of money. So, order 1/2 size up on these shoes. Bottom line, great shoes, but they definitely run small.

These were amazing right out of the box! I wore them every day on a vacation to Japan. Lots of walking and no blisters (without a sock or liner of any kind). They look good and feel good almost a year later. LOVE these shoes. Still get tons of compliments.

Very comfortable but run a little small by a half size. They are a bit warm too, feet get a little sweaty in them barefoot

Fit great. Very comfy.

Since I received the "oatmeal" colored JBU Deep Sea-Encore, I have worn nothing else! Sized 8.5 Medium width was a perfect fit for me, and the moderate arch support keeps me comfortable on my feet. I just had two back-to-back garage sales, which required a few weeks of preparation, and then clean-up: my feet were happy the whole time! Needless to say, I am very pleased!

I bought these for my mom. She loves this brand/style and this is her thrid pair. These are about all she wears. She has them in Gray (two pairs ) and one in red. She highly recommends.

These are so cute and were just the style I've been looking for (I think I've ordered about 10 pairs of sandals from Zappos in the last month!).. But sadly, the sizing will not work for me. I have found that the JBU run a tiny bit smaller than the Jambu's. I need a 9 for my larger foot and that's just way too long for my shorter foot. In the Jambu's I can get away with the 8 1/2 which is a good compromise for both feet. This shoe was also a little narrow for my larger foot. The color Deep Sea is a very soft navy and I liked the feel of the upper more than the comparable Jambu Blossom because there is not a stiff band below the flowers. If I didn't have my foot length issue, I think these would have been winners for me!

Love my Jambus. This is my 5th pair over the past 7 years. I like that they're comfortable and cute and they're pretty well made considering the price point. No break in period needed. They're comfortable right out of the box.

This was my go-to shoe for Europe during our 17 day trip to Denmark, Norway, Germany, France, and The Netherlands. It poured rain in the Norway fjords and thaws shoes stayed dry and had grip on the bottom surface so I didn't slip. I wore thin wool socks one day for warmth but the other days I went sock less. I wore these EVERY SINGLE DAY and had no blisters or foot cramps. They have a gel cushion sole and padding at the back of the ankle bone. The Velcro strap is adjustable. The shoe is very sturdy as my ankle NEVER turned or twisted in them as we walked on cobble stone streets almost daily. One day I put on my Clark's sandals for a change. They lasted about 10 minutes on our Rothenburg wall walk. My feet started cramping and my foot was slipping around in the sandal making me feel unsteady. We went straight back to the hotel and changed back in my grey JBU's and no more cramping or twisting. Best travel shoe ever!!

I love these shoes. The oatmeal color is great. I wear these while riding my bike so I wanted closed toes but cool comfortable sandals and these do the trick. I was concerned about the synthetic materials but haven't had any problems. I wear these with a skort and feel like I am dressed attractively, not just functionally.

love this shoe but the strap is too short for my high instep

These are out of the box comfortable, good for all-day wear. There's good arch support; I'm flatfooted and these help lift my feet. The toe box is generous. This shoe is stylish, has a unique "cutout" design and a thick but not clunky sole bed.

I bought and wore these shoes for 2 seasons, then bought them again when they wore out. They have a nice blend of comfort and style. I love them. They go with skirts, pants or shorts and are comfy for walking. because of its versatility, it is a great summertime travel shoe.

These shoes are amazing!!! Recovering from an Achilles injury, I need comfortable shoes with support...and, I hope to find some that aren't too orthopedic looking! These have been ideal. I'm on my feet all day and I have no discomfort. And, they are adorable...they look good with everything and the color is a perfect neutral. I highly recommend!

I read the reviews that these run small so I ordered a 10 rather than my usual 9.5, and they're perfect. They were comfortable the first time I wore them, and a cute complement to a summer skirt. I wish the strap were just a bit wider but that's my only concern with these cute, comfortable shoes.

Love these shoes (wearing them right now). The memory foam sole is so comfortable, especially after the first 1-2 wearings. Arch support is good. They look really cute for this type of shoe. Only negative is that you must make the strap fit right as it can rub a blister if too loose and cut off circulation if too tight.

I love these shoes. I was a little worried since they are not leather. I was afraid they wouldn't stretch and become comfortable, but they were comfortable right out of the box. The Oatmeal color looks very yellow online, but it is a nice neutral beige in person. These fit perfectly in my usual 9.5. These are much cuter and less bulky than Keen.

These are cute casual shoes. Comfortable and good for walking. I normally wear a 9.5 but ordered a 10 and it fits well. I ordered two pairs.

This is the shoe you put on, feel comfortable right away and stays comfortable to wear for long hours. This is my second pair. Wish they came in wide this year from JBU like they were from Jambu last year.

I love these shoes. They are great fot my flat arches, and the strap provides support where i need it, and it looks attractive, where other shoes will allow my feet to sag at the arch area. And the red always makes me happy. Wish it came in teal.

Incredibly comfortable! Unfortunately returning as they are too big and I am not crazy about the pink thread in the shoe.

Has everything. Comfort, lightweight walking shoe, great styling, good arch support. They run true to size for me. I wear 9.5 and they fit perfectly. I'm a jambu fan now. I think they will go well with both shorts and a sundress for traveling.

I love Jambus and these are a great pair. They ran a size small so order up a size. The toe area is a bit snug but the material is soft and squishy so I don't think it will cause any rubbing on my feet. My one concern is the strap area bc where the strap hits my ankle is a bit rough. I am willing to take that risk for such a cute and versatile shoe.

Perfection!! I am a big Jambu fan and I decided to try the new JBU shoes. First off these shoes are beautiful!! I usually take 7.5 and these fit perfectly in my size. They also look pretty dressy for a sporty shoe and are very comfortable. I have bunions and it can be a challenge to find a good fitting petite looking shoe, these definitely fit the bill.