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I had high hopes for these shoes, but unfortunately, they did not live up to expectations. First, the back of the shoes rubbed terribly and I had to either use moleskin or ankle socks to prevent my skin from getting rubbed. I am not sure the shoes ever broke in on that front. Second, I wear Correct Toes regularly and these shoes are NOT good for that; they are too narrow to allow for the extra width. If you don’t wear Correct Toes, they might be good because they are still somewhat foot-shaped. Third, they are quite heavy and the sole is too stiff and too thick, all features that suggest that they aren’t really barefoot shoes (although they didn’t purport to be). I do regret buying these and will be looking for a better casual sneaker options that are more foot friendly for me.
What a bummer to hear these aren't working out for you, Lo! If you're willing to continue giving them a try - the soles and perimeter do soften up with time and wear. A way to expedite this is to work them with your hands a bit when they're not in use. Regarding the width - you may find the Ilo a better option for you since they are wider. I use correct toes as well and the Ilo is more suited for me in that instance. Please let us know if you need further assistance! Our expert team is ready to help at shop@anyas-shop.com. Thanks for the review and we hope to serve you again soon.
Phenomenal shoe! The quality is superior. The color is wonderful. And also extremely comfortable shoe. I have a medium width foot, but sized up since the 39 was a little too short for me. I just prefer more room around my toes these days.
The inside is fully leather, very soft and very nicely done. So comfortable right from the start. I couldn’t be happier.
They look retro and chic, great with jeans and work with dresses as well!
So happy I found these. Will purchase more colors!
I’m just not sure - Are these the regular ILA or are they the ILA wide? Since they seem very wide, which is perfect for me.
I have other barefoot sneakers (wildling) but these are a way better fit for my slope shaped feet. Finally I found my favorite barefoot sneaker!
Also, I‘ve had great experiences with Anya’s store in general - I own several pairs of great high quality barefoot shoes now.
Returns are easy and and even when I had a problem with a damaged shoe once (not this brand!) from Anya’s shop, I could return easily. The customer service has always been absolutely great!
Thank you for this detailed review, Jeannie! We are so glad to serve you and hope to continue serving you for years to come. :)
I don’t usually write reviews but I love these shoes!!! So cute and comfortable and well made. I had to size up to a 41 and they fit perfectly with about a thumbs width of room in the toes. I usually wear a US size 9. The green color is beautiful and will pair perfectly with lots of different outfits.
We are so glad to hear your experience with these, J! Thanks for the review and we hope to serve you again very soon! :)
I just received the green and pink in a size 41. I am typically an EU 40.5 or 9.5 US. By the measurements, I should have ordered a size 40 but read a review that said to go up and I’m glad I did. The back of the shoe rides somewhat high but it’s leather and it should soften. I’ll likely wear socks the first few times I wear them. I have a solid thumbs width from my big toe to the front of the shoe and plenty of toe room. I do not have narrow heels and heel width is perfect. They are comfy even without socks. The green is darker than I expected but is a beautiful forest green. They feel much sturdier than my Xero shoes sneakers and color combo is super fun! Now I want ALL the colors :)
They are beautiful on you, Elizabeth! Thanks for the review and enjoy your awesome, new shoes!
I love these shoes SO much that i bought a second pair to keep nice since i wear my first pair to PT and in the garden. Super comfortable and the wide toe helps my stability significantly (i live with MS and am 50+ and sometimes struggle with balance when I can’t feel all my toes). These remind me of my soccer shoes from back in the day which i loved (!) - and i get compliments almost daily. Really excellent shoes. Highly recommend.