Customer Reviews Easy Spirit AP1

I like these shoes -- comfortable but without the "look" of being a big clunky athletic shoe.

The Easy Spirit AP1--the first Easy Spirit shoe I have bought--is instantly comfortable right out of the box. I wish a more formal looking oxford were made with this perfect sizing. A sister product, Easy Spirit Motion, is an oxford, but it is nowhere near as comfortable as the Easy Spirit AP1. I tried both on the same day and decided to keep the AP1.

Most comfortable shoes - I love these shoes. They are so lightweight, not heavy and clunky like most athletic type shoes. The only problem I have is keeping the shoestrings tied. I have to double knot them, but they still come loose.

I have been wearing ap1’s for years and then stopped. Probably been 5 years since I purchased any. I just bought black and white and they are totally different than what I have. The shoe laces get smaller toward the toe and my old ones are wider. New ones have a smaller toe box, and the leather is not soft like the old ones. This leather is like a pebble finish. Old ones nice smooth leather. These remind me of bowling shoes. Very disappointing!

As a teacher, I have bought and worn these shoes for over 15 years and they were always comfortable and supportive. I had them in every color. I could even use my orthotics in them. BUT NOW.....they are way TOO WIDE IN THE HEEL which means my heel slides out of them. Also, the LEATHER IS STIFF and uncomfortable. They are going back and I will never order them again! Why oh Why did Easy Spirit mess with a good thing!?!?!?!? Now I have to find another walking shoe that fits well and is stylish. It has been hard finding a pair like that.

I have worn this shoe for well over 10 or 15 years. Was my favorite walking shoe and wore them everyday for teaching. But since Nine West has merged with them the new shoe no longer comes with a B/2A which is a narrow heel. I can no longer wear them since the heel is too wide. Such a bummer! Why do they mess with a perfect shoe! I also see that the Motion Oxford also has a wider heel now.

I wear a 10W & it's impossible to find decent, comfy, footwear that doesn't look special needs or is clunky. I have a slightly messed up right foot too, being diabetic. These are the only sneakers I have found to be comfortable & fit my messed up foot. Sure, the style could be a little less generic looking, but these have saved me. I really like that they don't have those huge clunky sneaker bottoms that are like 3 inches thick! Ugh! I can't feel the ground very well from neuropathy when shoe bottoms are thick. With these, because the bottoms are not thick & (dumb looking), I can. I will continue to buy. Wish they came in canvas for summer.

So I'm 86 and have PTTD in my left foot and have to wear orthotics. I have been using this model AP1 Easy Spirit for years with no problem. I hope they NEVER discontinue it! It looks good, feels good and lasts a reasonable amount of time before I have to buy new ones. Zappos price is the best on line and makes them even more attractive to buy.

I've been buying this shoe for more than 15 years, it's a very comfortable walking shoe. I always add a custom orthotic, I just remove the flimsy neutral insert that comes with the shoe. It's glued down but just in a couple spots so it's not difficult to remove. My only complaint is that the soles wear out quickly, and can't be repaired, or at least I've never found a repair shop willing to try.

I'm diabetic so my feet have issues. sometimes I can barely feel the ground. Many times I feel off balance. I hate the heavy, clunky, dorked out sneakers I am forced to buy since I wear anything from a 10 to an 11 wide or double wide depending on sneaker brand. I bought these based on the reviews here, even though they looked like there might not be enough toe room, which is a problem for me. But after wearing them for a few weeks, they are great & have conformed to my feet. Very comfortable & light weight & they don't look "special needs" like the majority of sneakers in my size. I don't worry about slipping as much in these. I can actually feel the ground better since they don't have that stupid chunky bottom. I do wish they had more style to them, or came in different styles with the same platform. All in all, a great comfy sneaker if you have foot issues.

Bought both white and black, fit great true to size. Love the smallish and neat style, not clunky looking like many athletic styles. White is "soft" white, pretty. Felt fairly comfortable but haven't done too much walking in them yet.

I have always found Easy Spirit to be one of my "go to" brands for comfortable shoes. These shoes are great for walking. The style is slightly dressier than a traditional sneaker, which makes it versatile and comes in handy for when I travel. I like the fact these shoes are not too heavy or bulky. The shoes are true to size. I would recommend this shoe style and brand to anyone in search of casual walking shoes.

I loved the shoe, but the toe box wasn't big enough for me. I use an orthotic and that takes up some room. I found a different shoe that fits my foot better.

My mother-in-law is about to turn 80. She needs comfortable shoes, and does not like Velcro straps. She really loves these shoes because they are comfortable, not heavy, and the perfect width.

I bought these shoes for my wife. Very stylish. Very comfortable.

I love these shoes. They are very comfortable. I wanted everyday shoes that were not athletic looking. I wear orthotics and they fit just fine in these shoes.

I love these shoes. I also bought a pair in white. They're very comfortable, with a clean look that goes with a number of outfits.

Very comfortable, lightweight and supportive walking shoe. Normally I wear a wide width; however, this shoe seems to run a bit wide and I am very comfortable in the medium width. Great work shoe.

Great shoe. Bought this for my 99 year old Mom. She loves them. Comfy, sporty, more than a sneaker. Light weight.

Bought these shoes for my senior Mom; hardest person EVER to get shoes that she is happy with -- these are the ones! She has to use a walker, and she now says she walks better and her back feels much better. Yay!

These shoes look attractive and are not bulky like regular sneakers. They do not need a break in period. I have not had a more comfortable shoe in a long time due to the fact that my feet are wide in front and narrow in the heel.

I'm on my feet a lot at work & needed a casual, comfortable shoe. The fit on these is great & they are very comfortable. I did have to add an arch support insert, but I do that with most of my shoes.

These shoes are very comfortable, even without socks. The style is very simple and sleek - they do not scream "athletic shoes" so they can be worn for any casual event, or for a long walk. I bought these as a replacement for the Reebok Princess, which, sadly, has changed and are not the same shoes at all anymore (for example, not even real leather anymore, plus a very bad fit). Sigh. But these Easy Spirits are very nice, and probably will become my new favorites for casual walking shoes.