Customer Reviews Taos Footwear Z Soul

Fit was tight. Shoe upper ridged with no room for my toes - my toes were in pain within minutes of putting shoes on.

When I saw these shoes I wanted to order them right away. The zippers in addition to the laces added style to the shoe plus I thought if I could get the laces tied the way I wanted to and use the zippers to put them on and take them off it would be great. Unfortunately the zippers were hard to open and close when I didn't have the shoe on and I could not close them all when I had them on. The fabric around the ankle and heel was rough.

Was excited to use the quick zipper option during TSA check in - but sadly the zipper wouldn't zip completely on left shoe and when walking came unzipped and then shoe fell off. Zipper was fine on right shoe so maybe just a fluke but can't recommend.

Material was very stiff and uncomfortable. Didn't seem like they would "break in".

This is such a cute shoe with great colors. The removable insole is a nice feature for those of us with orthodics, and it seems to have substantial arch support although I can't say for certain since I only tried these on and didn't actually wear them. Sadly, there is absolutely no cushioning or support for the ball of the foot. Considering the thick bottom sole one would expect some but that's just optics. Hard as rock. I was very disappointed since Taos claims to be a comfort shoe. I ordered the wide and my ring toe was hitting the side of the shoe. Going up wouldn't work as they would be too long. Too bad because I love the style.

Super cute but the shoe is very heavy and left my legs aching after wearing for 4 hours.

The length and width were fine, but in the insole was uncomfortable from my very first steps in the shoes. No cushioning- felt hard and lumpy.

I really wanted these cuties to work but the zippers didn't stay zipped. On my first day wearing I had to re-zip them at least a dozen times.

These looked so cute but the end of the zipper rubbed against my pinkie toe. The zippers are metal so there was no “breaking it in” - unfortunately they were too painful and I had to return them.

Really wanted to like these; they're so cute! Normally wear a 9, and usually medium width works, ankles & heels are narrow. Ordered 9.5 medium after reading reviews that said these run small, and I do think my normal size would have been too short. The length was right for my longest foot. The bummer moment came when the shoes slipped badly off my narrow heels/ankles. That drives me nuts with potential blister anxiety. Tried with the tab socks I'd be wearing and that didn't help, nor did tying them as tight as possible without squeezing foot bones. Must send back, and sad about it after an exhaustive online search for cute but casual shoes for vacation activities like museums and non-hiking where I want sporty/cute/comfort. Maybe will just do Keens and tab socks!

So cute - I could not get the zipper up and have a small foot. I must have a very high upper/top of foot. Had to return.

the shoe felt narrow. uncomfortable

Hi, it was just ok, but the shoe is hard, as I entered my foot it felt hard and uncomfortable. I do like the detail of the zipper on the side, but can not wear them.

Style is great . The Width , I got W , is not there . I got another pair with M width ( different color ) and those in W width to compare and they are not exactly the same ! Very poor arch support and runs half size smaller . Returned

Style is perfect. I find shoe laces annoying, so I love the zipper feature to make this shoe so quick and easy to get on and off. My feet have become wider in recent years, so I was pleased these shoes come in a Wide width. I ordered two sizes, both in Wide width, thinking one would work. Didn't happen. This shoe runs very narrow. Returned both pairs.

So heel area was wide, but the toe box was not. They are cute and I really wanted them to work. Oh well.

I usually wear a 7.5. Even an 8 was FAR too small.

Taos definitely run small and inconsistent from style to style. I’m a 9.5/10 in regular shoes, 10 in Nike/Adidas, 41 in Ecco and 40 in Birkenstocks. I also had a pair of size 11 Taos Star, which worked ok, but never felt quilt right and looked like clown shoes. I am all over the size range depending on shoe brand and I have a narrow heel. I tried on a pair of 10.5 Plim Soul in a store after being measured at 9.5. They fit great. They didn't have the colors I liked so I ordered the Z-Soul from Zappos. The only difference I could see between the 2 was the zipper. My toes were were touching the top of the shoe. The arch support was perfect and there was no heel slippage. I have had Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis and Metatarsalagia, so I recognize the need for a good fitting supportive shoe. But finding a supportive shoe that looks stylish is proving to be difficult. Thank you Zappos for your awesome return policy.

I have narrow feet and these were still too narrow for me.

Footbed too hard. Expected the same comfort & cushion has Taos sandals but it was missing.

Only two stars because of my own weird feet. I love the look of these. My daughter bought them and I to have them too. Love the zipper and not having to tie them every time. originally bought my true size which is a 9 but my really long toes hit the front because of the rounded toe box. I returned for a 9.5 but, alas, that just doesn’t work for my very narrow heel. despite the snug fit up front my heel just slips too much for comfort.

Most uncomfortable shoe ever! Very hard and very wide. I was really hoping to like it.

Most uncomfortable shoe ever. Too bad i liked the look.