I have worn Naot Kireis for a number of years and keep coming back to them for both comfort and style. I mostly wear casual clothes, so for occasions when I can’t wear sneakers, these are the next best thing! Very happy with the navy/polar sea. They will be fun to wear with jeans and a sweater this Fall.
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tieAstr
Amazing comfort, too bad it's so ugly
PostedMay 10, 2023
I have a love/hate relationship with these (mostly love). Hands down, these are my footwear of choice for all activities involving any significant amount of walking since my ACL replacement a year & a half ago. Comfort is unrivaled and my joints & high arches appreciate these shoes.
I just wish they weren't so ugly - I feel like they age me 10 years. Many prescription diabetic shoes have better style. The strap is obviously velcro (could you at least widen it & velcro a faux buckle or other hardware for visual interest?), the stitching is dated & ugly, and the weird pointed shape of the toe box is just... weird. I wish I didn't have to sacrifice fashion for comfort, but here I am. Something retro or vintage would be preferable to just plain dated. I would love to wear something like this, but classic, or with a bit of edge, to a festival, zoo, museum, etc. - but these are all my knees can tolerate & your current similar options are even less current than these.
Naot, please, I implore you - update your style but keep this type of foot bed & insole. It's sad that my best option is so matronly. While at the same time, thanks for helping support me with comfort, alignment, & stability (as well as easy on & off) during my long road to recovery. I appreciate you. Looking forward to seeing new styles.
