Customer Reviews Taos Footwear Crave

I bought this pair of boots and was in love with them when they arrived - loved the color, the fit, the way they look with both pants and dresses. BUT they've turned out to be a disaster. Two months into wearing them, they have holes in the toes and on the side of my foot so bad that I had to throw them out. I do a fair amount of physical work - I'm a sculptor, so I do have to crawl around in the studio, lift objects, etc - but no amount of everyday wear should destroy a $200 pair of boots this quickly. I thought I would at least be saved by the warranty, which was a big part of the reason I went with this brand, but the company says the warranty doesn't cover "excessive use" -- somehow two months of daily wear counts as excessive to them. So disappointed!! I bought a $15 pair of boots at a neighborhood shop right after these died, and have been wearing them for two months - and not a single hole in sight.

Beware, do NOT put these in your cart. Do not have them sent to your home. If you do, kiss your money goodbye. They are fabulous! I bought them on a whim, and once I put them on, I never wanted to take them off. They are cool, adorable, and super comfortable. I fell in love. Dangerous, very dangerous. Beware....

Oh man are these boots great! Just so gorgeous and comfy. I tried them on and haven't been able to take them off yet. I might sleep in them. This is my first pair of Taos boots and I am so impressed..if these were by Frye they would be nearly twice the price, but the Taos quality is as good or better than Frye's. Gorgeous leather, nice round toebox, easy on the back when walking and wonderful style and colors.. I have them in teal, btw. Oh, and as usual, Zappos is so fast to ship that it's almost creepy. I think there is a man standing in my bushes with all the shoes, because I ordered these at about 9pm last night and they were here by 1pm today. It practically defies the laws of physics. These boots are not cheap, but they are worth every penny, and, I think, very reasonably priced given the high quality. Get some right now!

These are quite narrow, so much so that there's no hope to get used to them. Medium width usually works fine for my feet. Looks like they don't come wider, so they're going back.

Chameleon color. This is it in Teal in natural daylight. At night, in artificial light, you will swear up and down it is the Indigo, with no hint og green whatsoever. And in daylight, the color can shift from a medium teal to oven a pale army green depending on what you wear with it.

Must see in natural light. When I first rec’d, was so upset as I only saw under artificial lighting, and it was just plain old dark boring brown. Not what i wanted. Then behold - the daylight! Really beautiful color that takes on the personality of what you pair it with. Leather is not a calfskin nor as sturdy as a Coach handbag. I have only gingerly worn once driving and into a conference where I sat all day. When I came home, I see they do have scuff marks on them! They have lots toe wiggle room and I have bunions, so can be hard to fit. Inside is lightly lined, so no uncomfortable stitching rubbiing. I am a 41 in the traditional Dansko clog, so chose that size. A little bit of slip, just like the clog. Thin sock fine. Also have heavier legs, so plenty of room to lace up. May be loose on someone with slender legs. A keeper.

Here I am in Florida, walking around in the new Taos Crave boots I bought today. The comfort, stability and support in these are amazing - no break in period needed after all! My boot's color is called violet but really it is a soft, rich burgundy. It is design, with the smooth leather/suede mix, visable stitching, stacked heel and rubber sole, is high quality and good looking. The side zip and front laces allow easy on and off and a perfect fit. The soft flannel-like linings and the (removable) insoles give them another layer of comfort. I ordered half a size up to accommodate a couple of pairs of heavy socks, and they fit comfortably. We are headed to Alaska shortly for our son's wedding. A winter wedding at the summit of Mt. Alyeska. Part of the service is outdoors. Hmm... should I toss my dress boots? The Craves are so fun and comfortable I just may wear them along with my long gown and faux mink... They might laugh at me. But I bet I would be the only one who could dance all night then go for a hike. Try these, you will love them !

I bought in Stone and Camel. On the screen, I was afraid Camel would be too red, but it is not. It's a perfect, rich brown. Stone was too light for me, seemed like an already worn in look. Camel was more elegant. Photos attached.

The crave boots are more than what I expected. These are one of the most comfortable things I’ve put on my feet. They are gorgeous. I want more colors!!! I don’t know why people say to order a size higher. I’m always a size 10, so I ordered a 41. They are perfect. Loosen the laces if they feel too tight around the foot.

Absolutely gorgeous boot. I am heartbroken that they run small. I even bought a coat to match. The 42 is more like a 10-10 1/2. I'm an 11.

I rarely write a review, however, I am so impressed with this boot, I had too. I am always leery of a 'stiff' looking boot. It usually takes a lot to break it in. However, after reading some of the good reviews, I decided to try them because I thought they were so cute. Loved the style. I ordered the black. These boots blew me away with their comfort! OH MY! They were soft, yet supportive. I usually wear an 8 or 8 1/2, but I wanted plenty of room for my toes and a thicker style sock so I ordered the 9. I am glad I did, I can always cinch it down when not wearing a thick sock. I love the way these boots feel. No breaking in needed and the fit is great. They will be my go-to boots for sure! I will be ordering the teal color too!

I'm normally a size 7 but because I have two other pairs of this style of Taos Boot, I knew they are sized small ; so the 6-6.5 was a perfect fit. I love the look and feel of these boots. However, these pricey boots lose two star ratings because they (1) have those cheap hollow heals - really? you can't spend another dollar for a solid heal on $200 boots? and (2) after a few months on both previous pairs, I've had to re-glue the trim on the sides of each. It is not sewn, as it appears, that is for show only. But I've bought a third pair because I know I can fix them and I love them overall. But hey, Taos Boot makers... these would be perfect if you improved the quality of the construction! You Can Do Better! And as someone who lives in Taos, you shouldn't put our name on a product that isn't beautiful AND tough!

I just want to add a note to the review I wrote a couple of weeks ago. I bought these boots in teal and olive, and I love them - I wish I could buy just about every other color they have. I said in my earlier review that the color of the olive boots looked just like the pictures online, but now I realize that's not the case: as others have pointed out, they look brown (with an olive tinge) online. The actual boots are a beautiful olive color - just enough brown to make it interesting but definitely olive. Picture attached - they are a tiny bit more yellow than they look here but this is very close. If you want brown, these are not it but if you want olive, this is it. Sharing to help create more happy customers - because I love these boots so much that I never want Taos to stop making them.

I am in love with these boots. I bought them in red. Yes RED! I am a “Baby Boomer” so not a young woman but still have a lot of miles to go. I am normally more conservative but wow, these boots are beautiful. They are so comfortable. I wear a 10. From what I read I went up to a 10.5....perfect. My daughter and granddaughter are both in love with them. I know what I’ll get them for Christmas this year.

Although these are pricey, I have to agree they are incredibly comfortable and well made. Fit is true to size and even a bit roomy. Took a 38 and my size is 7 1/2. Leather and details on the shoes are beautiful. I was hesitant about the price but the fit, look and comfort out weight that concern. I got the grey initially but it was more of a taupe/khaki color with brown laces. Although pretty, I exchanged for the Bordeaux. It's a beautiful color and I decided to keep them. The only slight negative is that I was looking for a more flat heel for this style, but I have had plantar fasciatis twice and I know these shoes are perfect to remedy that if it ever occurs again. I also bought a pair of Frye boots, totally different style. I knew I had to make a choice between the two. I asked my entire family and they all picked these. Even my husband commented "nice boots" and he never notices anything!

When I initially tried them on, they were not as comfortable as the other boots I tried (Cobb Hill Bethany), but they had a more stylish look with the stacked heel and details. I immediately loved how they looked with both jeans and dresses/leggings. The first day I wore them (with socks), I did get slight rubbing in the heel that would have led to a blister. However, after that day, they have been nothing but comfortable, provided that you can tolerate a slight heel like this. There is plenty of room in the toebox for my wide toes, but my narrow heel found comfortable in this boot in particularly because I could lace them tight. the side zipper makes them easy to take on & off.

I absolutely love these boots. So cute and can be worn so many different ways. Fashionable and functional. Well worth the money. I bought the Red and they are even more beautiful in person. A bit of a darker red with variations of black in there. LOVE that I can tie this up to fit me perfectly and then zip and unzip to take off.

I ordered these in teal and when I opened the box they looked like dark blue/navy. But then I put them in sunlight and they looked green! In general in daylight they actually do look teal. So color is what I expected in the right light. They are good quality and comfortable. I wear a US size 10 and the size 41 is perfect

Best boots ever! The zipper makes it easy to get in and out of, and you don't need to untie them. The leather is soft and these are very well made.

This is my second pair of Craves in teal. My first pair was the Cognac brown that I bought locally here in Santa Fe, NM. I was looking for a pair of boots that I could wear hiking with my dogs and still be cute when going into town. I recently moved to Santa Fe from a big city - the lifestyle and dress is much more casual but being pulled together is still a must, as well as having hard wearing shoes. Santa Fe's terrain is rugged. I am an active person and have tried so many hiking boots and boots of various kinds that I've lost count. NONE were anywhere near as comfortable and supportive and hardwearing as the Taos Craves. They advertise them as 'urban footwear' but they hold up to a beating. Santa Fe can be dusty and sand is everywhere. I wear these boots to hike the ridges near my property and into town with cute jeans for a great casual look. They have excellent foot support. I can wear them all day with no foot aches. The ankle support is also excellent - no rolled ankles hiking! They are REAL quality leather and clean up with a brush and cloth wipe down. I use mink oil on mine to provide water and wear protection. They clean up really well. I wasn't sure about the teal color but it's a great muted teal that pairs great with just about anything you'll wear. I'm in love with these boots. Can't say I've ever had that experience. I'll probably have to buy another brown pair just to make sure that I have them in case Taos decides to not make them anymore (DON'T EVER DO THAT!). Definitely a wardrobe staple!

I originally purchased these in Ink Blue...the Bordeaux were out of stock..though any color would have been nice I am sure. I was looking for something that wasn't a winter boot and more stylish. Sorel has some amazing booties but very expensive and too high. Same with Dr. Martens....feminine edgy styles but too high for my comfort. These are nice. The ink blue must have been very new. I could feel a little squeeze with my width of my foot ( i have wide feet but never had to order a wider shoes)...figured I would break them in. The same day I received the ink blue the Bordeaux became available. Decided to order those and send back the ink blue - they were very stunning but I had my eyes set on the bordeux or violet. The new pair cleary have been tried on before....not a fitted as previous pair. Very comfortable....give a little lift without being ridiculous. Already received compliments the first night out. Like them a lot!!! Glad I bought them.

LOVE these boots. I have a VERY hard time finding boots with the right support that are wide enough for my feet. I've tried on so many in the stores, I thought I was crazy to order a pair of boots online. I fully expected to have to return them. Not so! They fit immediately. They are cozy, don't pinch or squeeze anywhere and they are very stylish. I need boots for rain, and they are perfect. The leather is really soft and supple. The grey boots are a little brownish, but that may be because they come with brown laces. They're actually a great color that could look grey, brown or green depending on the laces and what you wear with them.

These are so comfortable and fashionable. One of the best pairs of boots ever! I am a US size 9 and bought the size 40. They fit perfectly. Don't hesitate to buy these boots. I shopped around and these are the best for style and comfort walking around the city.

I never write reviews, but wow am I loving these boots. Beautiful boots with just the right amount of edge to them. I love the side zipper so that I don’t have to constantly lace and unlace them. Comfortable out of the box and hoping they stay that way! I did NOT have the sizing issues that I’m seeing in so many other reviews... I’m usually a 6.5...ordered the boot (smoke rugged) in a 37 and if anything they’re a touch roomy but thicker socks will fix that. My first pair of Taos boots but I’m sure I’ll be back for more.

These boots were suggested to me by my best friend who lives in NYC and walks more than Forest Gump. They are gorgeous and the most comfortable boots I have ever owned right out of the box. I wear a 7, so I got the 37. I am a hairdresser and stand 8-10 hrs a day so I like something with an arch support. These have a removable insert with arch support and when I want them larger, to accommodate heavy socks, I can remove the insert and use my superfeet removable orthotics, which only extend halfway and make the boots feel at least 1/2 size larger. I adjusted them with the laces to fit my thin ankles then use the zipper for on and off. They seriously feel like they were made for my feet and they look great with everything. Again, these are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned, but even if they weren't, I probably would have still kept them because they are THAT CUTE.