Customer Reviews Altra Cayd
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74%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
80%"Moderate arch support"
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I have plantar fasciitis in my feet. I’m an Audi technician and am on my feet ten to twelve hours a day. I’m also a little heavy at 280 lbs. at 6ft. My foot pain is debilitating. Some mornings I want to give up on getting out of bed due to
the foot pain. My coworker wears the altra shoes here at work and told me about them so I went and tried on a pair at rei. I didn’t want a
running shoe so I did a lil research and found the cayd. Can’t find locally so I ordered from Zappos. I ordered black but they sent brown. I actually like the brown so I called and told them and they would have handled the situation but I just went ahead and ordered the blacks again and they gave me expedited shipping for free. So I’ll work in the Browns and keep the black for my personal time shoes. They feel so natural on my feet. I’ll never buy another pair of nikes again.
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I wear Altra's for gym/running and like them so much, these made it to the "trials" for an upcoming trip to Europe.
As a female, I thought I wanted a slightly more fashionable walking shoe. I tried a lot of good ones, (thank you Zappo's). But when it was all said and done, I decided these shoes, in the neutral black color, were my best option. They are scotch-guarded (helpful for spring rains) and very comfortable for the whole body with the wide toe box and zero drop. I wear an 11 women's, bought the 10 in this style.
Thank you Altra for designing great shoes and thanks always to Zappo's for great customer service.
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I am a girl---I wear 8.5 in Ultras women's running shoes, and the size 7 men's Cayd fits me well. I like the width of the Cayd---I felt like they are strangely a bit snug over the top of my foot, which may be a problem for someone with a higher arch/fatter foot
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I have Altra Lone Peak 3.5 size 11. I got the same size in the Cayd. It was a little roomier in the toes because the Lone Peaks have padding around the ankle, taking up some of the space. But not enough extra room to go down a size in the Cayd. I'm happy with the size and fit of the Cayd.
Steve, Zappos Customer,
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My co-worker recommended these shoes (called them life changing) when husband couldn't find comfortable shoes for job where he's on feet all day. My husband says they are best shoes he's ever owned after 2 straight days on his feet over 9 hours. He has issues w/ a big toe and these give him room needed in toe box. I ordered his normal size which fit perfectly. I ordered the brown which are very attractive.
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I really like Altras, I bought this style for casual day at the office. They feel great an look good. I wish Altra made more styles for non-athletic use.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I initially bought these in a size 10 which is what I wore in the original Lone Peaks. The 10s were too small and I returned them for a 10.5 which fits great. Love the Altra toe box! Why squeeze my forefoot? The return was smooth as silk, thanks Zappos. I recommend these to anyone frustrated with the design of standard shoes. The only change I made was to substitute Spenco insoles for the standard insole.
My one criticism is the sizing. It seems to be all over the board with Altra.
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At first I did not think this shoe fit as well as my other pair of Altra shoes--until I removed the insoles and started wearing the shoes insole-less. I think the problem is that the insoles provided with the shoes take up too much vertical space in the shoe, causing the top of the foot to be squeezed in the shoe. Without insoles, these shoes fit how they should and are great for miles of city walking. So, if they don't work for you at first, try without the insoles!
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I love Altra's and since they don't make a good looking women's leather sneaker, I was hoping this men's version would work for me. I love the color and would have kept them, but after trying a men's size 7 and 8, I realize that I must be a men's size 7.5......which Altra doesn't make. I'm SO disappointed. Note: I'm a women's size 9 in Altra Torins.
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Over the past few years I've purchased multiple copies of all 4 colors of the Cayd shoes. They are great. I have foot problems (neuroma) but with these shoes I don't need to wear orthotics, the shoes just work!
My appeal to Altra - PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE the style of the Cayd, EVER. For all other styles, like Olympus, Altra keeps changing the shoe (e.g. version 2.5, 3.0, 3.5). The problem is that when the version is changed, the shoe changes, and may not fit. The only Olympus styles that worked for me were 1.5 and 3.0 (my all time favorite are the green Olympus 1.5 and I just started wearing the last pair from my inventory). I tried and sent back to Zappos every other Olympus model that I bought, mainly because they were too tight in the toe box.
The Cayd is perfect as it is. Please don't ever introduce new version. Keep the Cayd and just introduce a new model!
Altra, Zappos Customer,
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After buying a different Altra shoe with more athletic styling, I wanted a less athletic-looking leather shoe with the same foot shape, and Cayd is it. I don't feel the pain I usually experience with tapered or even straight toes. The amount of padding is just right. I can walk as fast in these shoes as my bad knees allow. I am a woman with wide feet, and I usually buy men's shoes for casual wear. A C-width women's shoe might fit a little better, but these shoes feel really good, and I can wear them with pants for any but formal occasions. The leather does not seem to get scuffed. Smooth leather on the top of the front of the shoe would be easier to wipe clean.
Mei L,
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The odd thing about this shoe is that the Tough or the flap between the foot and the laces is a bit long. When you tie the shoe tight the tough digs into your leg. Just don't tie it to tight.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Those of us that were in law-enforcement; and the uniform requirements Footwear was plane-toe with a defined heel:(those were the days of misery and ignorance) All the equipment you're carrying with elevated heels and narrow toe-space, Produced many deformities and illnesses in the lower back, knees and ankles, and toes. These shoes are what's happening now. At the end of my career I finally get the best law Enforcement footwear ,That's available to the general public,Today was my last day at Qualifying Shoot and maneuver range. I moved with agility and sure footedidnss, acquired target acquisition, Capable of making quick stops, No ankle rules, No crunched up toes While in the kneeling position, now if you can just come out with a mid height something like the lone Peak, And make them wider. This shoe gets a 5+CAYD Is an ideal shoe for people that must wear black shoes in a uniform.
JJ,
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The fit is great. So much so, I ordered another one in a different color.
Curt, Zappos Customer,
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I rarely write reviews. And I have never put on a shoe and liked it right away. So I had to write a review to share that that happened with this shoe. I wanted zero drop and a wide toe box, which this shoe has. And it’s also just comfortable from day one. Bravo Altra! (I have been unable to connect up with my old favorite, Keens, and make it work, so I was very happy that someone mentioned these in a review.)
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Husband complained these were "clown shoes" now he never takes them off and swears he'll never wear another sneaker because he loves having toe space and comfort! GREAT company and shoe.
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Great shoes that seem to run 1/2 size small for my feet.
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I've always found it very difficult to find shoes that were comfortable due to my flat feet. Then I purchased my first pair of Altra, the Superior 4. I love them for their wide toe box, which allows the toes to spread naturally, as if one were walking barefoot. Second, and most important, is the Zero Drop that Altra shoes have. They're simply the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Wearing regular shoes, with the usual 12 mm drop from heel to toe, had always placed excessive pressure on the balls of my feet. But in a pair of Altra, I feel my feet are more evenly distributed. Next, I purchased a pair of Escalante 2. I'm a personal fitness trainer and on my feet all day. So I wear them at the gym and pretty much everywhere else. I also got a pair of Card, and I use them as a dress shoe.
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Took same size as I wear in Altra Torins. Very comfortable and provides non athletic look for dressy casual outings.
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Fit same as my other Altra shoes- Torin and Paradigm. Tongue was not the best at first but laced up a little tighter and they broke right in. Love this shoe.
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It’s hard to find a zero drop shoe that doesn’t look like a clown shoe. This is a great fitting and great looking shoe.
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Comfortable, soft, yet supportive. Like wearing wearing a pair of Altra sneakers but a bit more dressed-up.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Best shoes I've had in a while. Thinking about ordering another pair now to be sure I have them when these wear out.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I need a wide toe box and these did not disappoint. I really like the lower heal.
I have had trouble with Plantar fasciitis in the past. I can tell after a day or two if a shoe will flare it back up again.
This is my second pair of the Cayd's. These are a shoe I want to buy 20 pairs and stack in the closet. :)
I'd also recommend:
OluKai Molo?
Matthew, Zappos Customer,
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I bought the blue one and like the look a lot. It's kind of casual but works in a business setting too (depending on your industry). The fit is excellent, and I only wear wide toe box shoes due to a morton's neuroma so I also have a lot of Keens, and they're quite comfortable. This is my 2nd pair of Altras, previous was a running/athletic shoe look I use mostly for the gym. This pair is still pretty new but breaking in nicely and they're very lightweight and very comfortable, I wore them 2 long days on a business trip and never felt any discomfort or "get these shoes off me" type of feeling. They're a bit pricey at $140 but I'm happy I bought these, I was looking for a nice lightweight casual but nice looking shoe for around town and in the office.
I'd also recommend:
Keen Footwear makes great shoes!
David, Zappos Customer,
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