Barbie, a Twitter friend with impeccable taste in comfortable shoes, provided me with some beautiful photos and a review of her new Naot Faso sandals (that's her friend Amy modeling the shoes):
I love the shoes. The velcro in the straps makes them totally
adjustable, and a little elastic insert in the ankle strap lets you
slip them on & off easily. I usually wear an 8, so I ordered a size 39,
but they were a tiny bit too long. So i returned them for a 38, and
they're perfect. My feet are wide, and I think I've read that Naots are
often good for narrow feet, but these fit me fine in width... The soles
are to die for. Soft suede. They don't have much rise -- I usually like
about an inch of rise -- maybe just 1/2 inch?... I like that they're a
dressy casual look. And love the cork base.
If you have problem feet or require a custom orthotic, I can't think of a better shoe for you to try. Honestly. The Faso model has a removable footbed to accommodate a custom orthotic. I've even read comments from customers that state the Naot footbed itself feels like a custom orthotic, that's how terrific the arch and heel support are.
Where to buy the Faso and other Naot styles:
- OnlineShoes.com: $141.95, free shipping and exchanges.
- Zappos: $145.95, free shipping both ways.
