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Love these so much, the quality is great, which feels good some they are pricey shoe! I did size up to 40 from my regular shoe size 39.
I am loving these shoes. They are beautifully made and right on trend. My feet are an average width and I had been concerned they would be too wide. Because they lace, I can tie them tight enough to be secure and my toes love all the extra room to spread and move. They've been immediately comfortable -- no break-in time required. Worth every penny.
Super comfy alternatives to popular casual sneakers that can easily be dressed up or down for business casual workplaces.
Only criticism is that the burgundy bled when treating with suede protection.
Thanks for your kind words, Melissa! We'll pass along the bleeding info to Koel. Glad you love the style and enjoy!
These are amazing! I have a short (36) foot that is almost half as wide as long with high arch & high instep (high volume).. I measured per Anya’s instructions and found a shoe that actually fits which is amazing. Even more amazing is experiencing the Barefoot sole, just enough padding to walk comfortably on concrete.. and the soft suede feels simply luxurious but protective at the same time. I’m recovering from hip/leg injury and thought I needed a cushioned sole until I realized that created problems with my balance (as did wearing shoes too long in order to have needed width). After reading Anya’s various articles and reviews, I tried the Koel Ila.. (I’ve long gone barefoot in house and worn Birkenstocks & Wolky jewels so my foot and Achilles are used to a flat concept and transitioning was relatively easy. Not only did my balance problems disappear but I realized I could suddenly feel injured tendons/muscles in my hip/leg subtly ‘awaken’ because my foot was allowed to be fully active when in motion. (The Birkenstocks & Wolkys while flat and allowing room for my foot to spread both have relatively stiff cork soles, so the thin but comfy barefoot soles were a revelation. LOL, I now have a leather pair, another suede pair coming from Anya's and a black pair coming from Koel in Portugal because I decided after trying a few other barefoot brands for a dressier shoe, I decided I could get away with wearing the black suede Koels for dressier occasions (at least until my injuries are fully healed). Many thanks to Anya’s for her reviews and articles on barefoot shoes that convinced me to try them-it’s been a game changer!
Hi Candace, we're thrilled to hear how much you love the Koel Ila Suede Sneakers and how they've made such a positive impact on your recovery and daily comfort! Thank you for sharing your inspiring experience and for trusting Anya's guidance. Wishing you continued progress and stylish comfort on your journey!
These shoes are fantastic!!! My PT recommended Anya's to me to help address pain and other concerns from wearing ill-fitted footwear most my life.
I wear a size 10/11 in women's and have a flat, wider, mountain shaped foot (and raptor pinky toes) that makes shoe shopping an absolute nightmare. It's been impossible to find stylish, in fashion shoes that are comfortable... until now! These shoes are my newest obsession! After measuring my foot per Anya's guide and following the size guide for the brand, I ended up going with size 43 and they fit PERFECT. My middle toe and pinky toe have enough room, and I honestly forget I'm wearing shoes when I'm wearing them.
I got the regular suede green, the color is beautiful and the quality is amazing. I plan on buying them in every color! Cannot hype these up enough!!
We love every bit of what you wrote here, Caitlin! Thank you for taking the time to review them. I, too, need them in every color! Enjoy!