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The soles are flexible and the leather is soft. They fit my medium-wide, high volume foot perfectly. True to size, fit great with normal socks.
These boots are beautiful and much more refined-looking than the El Naturalista Nomada. I really like that they don’t have the same utilitarian or rugged appearance, so they’re much easier to dress up.
For fit reference, I’m normally a size 40 in Koel Ilas, and I really like the amount of cushioning and underfoot comfort they provide. The Faye feels noticeably lower-volume on my normal-volume feet, so I’m unsure whether I need to size up to a 41. They also feel fairly stiff out of the box, and I’m not sure how much the leather will soften or loosen with wear.
My biggest concern is the outsole. I wish it had more traction, similar to the El Naturalista Nomada, or that a higher-traction sole were available as an option. At over $200, I want a boot that I can comfortably wear through most seasons, including wet or colder weather, rather than something that feels limited by the sole.
Overall, I much prefer the appearance of the Faye. If it had a little more volume, cushioning closer to my Koel Ilas, more flexibility, and a grippier all-season outsole, it would be much closer to the ideal everyday boot for me.
I really love these boots. They are a little loose on me but with socks they fit perfectly.
I love these boots - super comfortable, plenty of room in the toe box. I had to return the first pair to size down. I'm between a 40 and 41, so not a total surprise, but glad I did - the 40 is a perfect fit. So nice to have a pair of truly cute barefoot boots. Appreciate the zipper too, as I have a high volume foot with high arches, and getting boots on can be a challenge!
WOO! Loving reading about your awesome experience, Emily! Enjoy your shoes and we hope to serve you again soon. :)
I ordered a 37 since it is my regular size in cognac color. I also bought the tongue pads to make sure they fit well.. Today I wore them outside for the first time and they hurted my heel horribly. They are too loose , not a true 37.. Now I dont think I will be able to wear them.. It was my first pair of barefoot shoes and I was so happy I had ordered them. No I am sad
Thanks for the review, Yaiza! We are so sad your heels were hurt on the first wear. The leather can be a bit stiff at first, so we currently include heel grips into every Faye boots order for this exact reason to be put inside of the heel at that exact spot. This should resolve all your issues! Let us know if this helps and please email us with any further questions.