Customer Reviews Taos Footwear Advance

They fit a little tight and are SUPER stiff -- they're so uncomfortable that I'm sending them right back. Sad because I have liked Taos shoes in the past and was hoping to wear these on an upcoming trip.

I bought these Taos shoes in Sonoma Multi for fall and love them. I have Taos sandals that I bought this past summer with the same sole and found them incredibly comfortable, so I thought I would try the shoes. I ended up having to return the first pair as they were too small. These are a full size up from the sandals and a half size up from what I normally wear in running shoes. They have a wide toe box, but it narrows near the very front, so if you need a super wide toe box (like a Keen or Dansko), these may not work for you. However, I love these and am happy I bought them. I swapped out the insoles for my pretty thick custom orthotics, though the included sole looks to be very supportive for most people. I took them on a trip for the weekend and was able to wear them all day, straight out of the box with no break-in period.

Very stiff, heel piece cuts into foot, uncomfortable. This is the first pair of Taos that hasn't fit. Returning disappointedly.

I love the arch support and look of these shoes. The fit and feel is more like hiking shoes than athletic shoes. They were very stiff the first couple of days and have taken longer to break in than my other Taos shoes. Overall I’m very happy with my purchase and think these will last a long time!

I normally wear a 9N, but I love Taos because they do tend to be narrower than most brands and I can get by with their standard widths. That being said, I did have to go up to a 9.5 in this one due to them being slightly too tight in the toe box. Very comfy, great support.

These fit perfectly without my custom orthotics. I have a slightly wide foot with a high arch; however, I had plenty of width in the toe box. They are very comfortable to wear and I receive compliments every time I wear them. I wear a 9 in regular shoes/booties and size up a .5 in sneakers. I sized up in these from a 9 to 9.5 and the fit is excellent. These shoes add a different look with my work out clothes; however, I wore them with a short sleeve denim dress and the outfit was stylish; again, more compliments. They were a bit stiff at first, but after wearing them a few weeks, they are comfortable. In addition, they are fun to wear.

I loved the arch support, but the ankle was too high and stiff for my bony ankles. Thicker socks helped a little but not quite enough for regular wear. The arch support was excellent- just as good as the Plim Soul Lux.

Like everyone else said, super stiff. I have the sandal version, and this isn't the same at all. Plus, it's pretty big and clunky. Not what I was looking for.

Really narrow and stiff. But so cute

This shoe just didn't work for me. While it is quite attractive, it is not for those with bunions. I always wear and 8 but this shoe felt a full size smaller and was very stiff and tight. If you want to try it, you might consider sizing up.

Could hardly get my foot in ..too tight.

I had been eyeing these shoes in the Seafoam Multi color for weeks online, I love the colors and retro style and was excited to get them. Sadly, these shoes are horribly uncomfortable. It is no wonder I could not find them in any stores. I love the look of the shoes but will not sacrifice comfort, especially for this price. The shoe runs small, they are very stiff and the bed of the foot…what the heck? The line where the “arch support” ends is so defined that you can feel it like a big ridge. The style design of these is great but the fit design needs an overhaul. Don’t waste your money on these.

WAY WAY TOO SMALL. Not sure what Taos was thinking. Ordered 2 sizes, a 9 and 9.5. I couldn't begin to get them on my foot. Cute, but small.