Naot Faso Review by Louise

Today's review of the Naot Faso comes from BarkingDogShoes.com reader, Louise H.  Washington is Louise's official state of residence, but you'll be hard-pressed to pin her down as she tours the country in a renovated Neoplan Spaceliner bus called the Odyssey. Keep up with her wanderings at  Our Odyssey.

I purchased a pair of Naot Faso sandals from Zappos for $141. I think this was the most I've ever paid for a pair of shoes, so I was really hoping that they would work with my orthotics. I have chronic plantar fasciitis in both feet and have to wear my orthotics every day. Finding sandals that work for me is tricky, since the orthotics tend to "walk" out of the back of anything with just an ankle strap.

The Naots are fantastic! The cork footbed is removable so my orthotics fit completely inside the sole. I also found that even with the cork still in place, there is enough of a lip in the heel that my orthotics do not slip out. I decided to keep the cork in place because I prefer the way it looks under my toes. With the cork bed out, my toes look like they have sunk into the front of the shoe. My husband said that looked sort of "clunky."

I really like the style of these sandals. I bought the Metal color, which is a sort of mottled bronze. The ankle strap has a small rhinestone detail that isn't too fancy but adds a nice feminine touch. Both straps adjust with velcro and elastic. The toe strap extends several inches up the side of the sandal for good solid support without looking heavy.

 

The sole of the Faso is a smooth black rubbery plastic. Combined with the cork footbed, they are really cushioned for walking. The molded sole shape is much less heavy-looking than some of Naot's older styles.

 

I have medium width feet and these fit me just right. I would not recommend them for wide feet, however.  There doesn't seem to be much width adjustment in the toe area and this style does not come in a wide size as far as I can tell.

-Louise

Thanks Louise! For another perspective, read Barbie's review of the same comfortable shoe last April. 

The Naot Faso is available in euro sizes 35-42 at:

• Zappos: $141, free shipping both ways.
• Onlineshoes.com: $141.95, free shipping and exchanges.
• FootSmart: $141.95, free shipping.
• Footwearetc: $142, free shipping.