Alegria by PG LiteWomen's Alegria, Paloma Mary Jane

***Update***I recently wore these for several hours and was left in the worst pain I have experienced in some time. It is apparent that the insole in these is no match for my custom orthotics and that I will need to wear those at all times. I have tried to make my orthotics fit in this shoe but the shoes have too much depth and my foot is swimming in the shoe. Sizing down would not help as then my orthotics would not fit. It appears these were an expensive mistake and will be relegated for those times when I will not be active on my feet.This will be a long review but it is my hope this will benefit someone else with similar issues. I am a Registered Nurse and have been working for 17 years. Prior to that, I was a CNA/Med Tech in the nursing home setting for 3 years while working through nursing school. My feet are excessively arched and I have worked night shifts for more than 10 years. Working on concrete floors, as any healthcare professional will attest to, does a number on your feet, hips, back, and knees. I suffered with pain for many years in spite of trying different shoes, compression stockings, and so forth. I finally saw a podiatrist who diagnosed me with Morton's Neuroma in both feet. I was given a cortisone injection in each foot (painful to say the least) and custom orthotics. I struggled along and tried sclerosing injections (7 each in each foot!), another set of custom orthotics, and finally, had surgery. Developed a stump neuroma and then had an additional surgery to remove that. Another surgery on the other foot to remove the neuroma and here I am, a year later. I still suffer with metatarsalgia and the wrong shoes will leave me in pain for days. Sandals are hopeless as nothing will work with my custom orthotics. Did I mention I have ridiculously high arches? Google "banana feet" and you'll see what I mean. My feet would have made for a great career in ballet but not so much as a RN.My podiatrist made the following suggestion that all shoes I wear have a rigid sole to prevent any flexing of my foot in the toes and ball of foot in addition to wearing my custom orthotics at all times and never going barefoot. My shoe wardrobe consists mostly of boots in brands such as Dromedaris, Wolky, and Drew. Boots are great in South Dakota for most of the year but it is summer and while I cannot wear a sandal, I need something to let my foot breathe. I read the reviews for the Paloma and figured I would try these. They do accommodate my custom orthotics but would need another insole underneath as mine are not as full to bring my foot up to where it needs to be. I have worn the shoes as is with the insole and have found comfort. The wide toe box prevents any crowding of my toes and the back is secure for my narrow heels. The rocker footbed is firm and eliminates any flexing of my toes or ball of foot area. The leather was a bit stiff at first but is breaking in nicely. My feet feel supported and I have not had issues going without my orthotics. The pattern is subtle and the velcro makes for easy off and on.I chose a 36 as I have one foot that is size 5 with the other being 5.5. A 37, which is what I wear for other shoes, would have been too big. I have room in front for my toes, the heel fits securely, and I have space around my foot. I have feet that are on the narrow side as I wear a size 37 narrow in Dansko clogs. I prefer these due to the footbed and inability to roll my ankle. My Dansko clogs also do not provide enough arch support. I look forward to getting through the rest of summer in these and will try to branch out to other styles. Thank you Alegria for providing shoes that offer support, comfort, and ability to get on with work and family!

I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome with hypermobile joints. This can cause my toes to spread and my ankles to be wobbly. I have struggled to find shoes that aren't narrow at the toes causing blisters. (I have a narrow foot, it is just an issue with hypermobile joints.) These shoes are great. I had returned several other types of shoes before finding these. They are supportive with an easy Velcro strap. They have a wider toe box. The bottoms minic the natural motion of the foot during walking. They are cute and will look nice with a dress or pants.But, I have never spent this much money on shoes in my life. I actually haven't spent half the cost of these shoes on shoes before. It was tough to spend this much money, honestly. But I have broken 7 bones in the past couple of years and have to do what I can to be stable and pain free at this point. I love them, but had to knock a star off for the cost. I went with plain black so I can get more use out of them. Otherwise, if they were cheaper I would probably buy a few. I am hoping that they will be a worthwhile investment.

I'm very happy with this shoe's quality and comfort. I have really problem feet (arthritis, bunion and hammer toe, EE wide with toes that splay out. Very hard to find shoes I can wear. This shoe felt good for my initial wear out and about & hope it will continue to be comfortable. I really only measure a 6.5 size but because of the problems, I need the extra length and width for comfort; the strap keeps the my foot from sliding around. Felt secure.

Love the way they fit

These are very cute, very comfortable, and very well made. I get lots of compliments. But they drive me so crazy when I wear them because the squeak. None of the usual tricks are solving the problem. I have other Alegria shoes and they do not squeak. I am not happy with them. Honestly for the price the should be silent shoes.The other HUGE problem with this brand is that they cannot decide if the fastener should be in the inside or the outside of your foot! One style they fasten on the outside--where they should-fasteners should work like buckles and you would never put buckles across from each other. On other styles, the fasteners face each other on the inside and some have fasteners on both sides! It is maddening. For the price I would expect some respect to how a shoe is supposed to fasten!

True to size, size 42 fit. I love these so much and bought three more pairs after receiving these first ones. Bought the tarot card print and they’re adorable

I love this brand but it was time for a new pair. The old ones have been in use for several years. I get lots of compliments on these.

These are great if you have a wide foot. I bought these for a family member and they love them. The style is very cute. They found them to be extremely comfortable.

Love these shoes. I’ve been wearing this brand for most of my nursing career. the only downside is the print does scuff off fairly quickly, but it isn’t very noticeable.

this is a great looking shoe that has a great fit when you know your size you can order Mary Jane of any Alegria shoe and it will fit. The website had them on sale for $69 it was too bad that they cost so much on Amazon but I really wanted the shoes I've been waiting two years for them to come out again in my size

I wear a women’s size 13.5I ordered the 44w as I Alegria said a 44 euro would fit a 13-14MY toe is touching the end of these shoes.Im hoping they may stretch slightly.Too bad i can’t get a 45 euroThe fit small, not true to size

i have wanted these shoes for a long time. they are quite pricey but worth it beacause they are so comfortable. i love the style and have a few pairs already. i wear a size 4(37) , and that is what i ordered. they couldnt be delivered without me paying import duty (£27 on top of the already £123 for the shoes!) then i got them home and found i had been sent a 36, too small for me. The seller quickly refunded the money as i returned the shoes the nest day, at acost to me of a further £17- altogether a disappointing and expensive - none purchase for me

Most comfortable nursing shoe for the long shifts I work.