Taos Footwear

Universe

Women's

I am very happy with Taos' Universe sandal. Right out of the box it was comfortable. I usually "test drive" a new style of shoe by wearing it for a limited time and then switching off to a pair of shoes that are broken in. These shoes are so comfortable that I never switched off to another pair. They are very comfortable to walk in for long periods of time. The platform height is great, the support is great, and they are nice and cushy. I love the camel color I purchased; it's a great neutral for anyone's wardrobe. My only complaint with all styles of Taos sandals (and I have a LOT of Taos sandals) is that they make the straps exactly the length of the velcro on the base. That's great if your feet are exactly that size. If you want to adjust to fit a higher arch or larger foot, the short strap leaves the bottom velcro exposed. This in turn catches fuzz and sometimes snags clothing. I wish the manufacturer would make the top strap just a little longer to account for this. Even though I just made a small criticism of these shoes, I recommend people buy this style. It is so very comfortable.

My sister told me about these sandals. I looked at the price and said, "I don't think I'm paying that much for a pair of sandals." She bought a pair last year and wore them all through Scandinavia. In the end I gave in and decided to buy these shoes and boy am I happy I followed through. I got them in the mail today and they are the most comfortable sandal I've ever worn. I'm in my 60's, wear a size 10 M and have a high arch, so I bought the 41 M. This pair of shoes is so comfortable I don't want to take them off! I'm walking around the house in them now. My normal shoe routine is to take off my shoes when I step inside the door as I hate to wear shoes. But, oh no...these are keepers. I plan to wear them on a trip to South America next week where the cobblestone are uneven. This is a great product...and I'm sure I will be looking at more Taos brand shoes in the future. And Zappos...I love your fast and reliable shipping!

These are THE MOST COMFORTABLE SHOES that I have ever worn! Beautifully made with soft, supple leather, multiple adjustment points with two Velcro closures, nicely appointed. The heel strap has soft padding where it comes in contact with the back of the foot. Love the low height as it is easy to walk in and allows you to wear these shoes with pants, crops, shorts and skirts/dresses. Definitely more of a casual than a dressy sandal. I liked them so well that I purchased these shoes in multiple colors (gray, navy and tan). I have gotten rid of all my shoes with heels and replaced them with these shoes, as I had my knee replaced last year and needed something that won't put undue pressure on my knee when walking or standing. Plenty of arch support. The tread is nicely textured for better traction. The shoe is flexible yet supportive. I highly recommend!

This was a fantastic shoe until it broke. It came apart at the seams after 6 months -- which according to Zappos was normal wear and tear. I have another pair of Taos shoes that have worn beautifully for much longer. These shoes for $169 should not break that quickly - especially when I don't wear them that often. In the photo below, you can tell the leather isn't even worn very much. Bad stitching.