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4.5
I would like to order these shoes in more colors, size 13 2E.I have searched for sandal extensively, and these are the best fit for my problem feet! Thank you!I cannot praise these sandals enough. I do a lot of walking, hours every day, much of it on dirt trails and uneven surfaces and these sandals stay comfortable all day. They feel like comfortable runners made into sandals. I have 3 pairs now (2 blues and a black) and basically lived in them all summer. The sole has barely worn and they stay firm on my feet on uneven surfaces.The look is also very stylish - which is unusual for wide fitting shoes with Velcro straps. There isn't a huge strip of Velcro showing when you loosen them off like so many other Velcro shoes. So I can actually when them for neat casual events, not just walking. The blue suede has gotten a little dirty in the inner sole from all my bush walking, although the outside parts clean up really well with suede cleaner. I did end up buying a second pair of blue so I had one less dirty pair to wear out. Only warning - don't wear the blue in the rain, the dye comes off a little. The first pair of blue I brought were more of a denim colour, my latest pair is closer to the picture.This is a really nice, well made shoe. The width description on amazon does not say A, B, C, D, or whatever width. It is N, M, W. The N is AA, the M is B width and that makes it hard to get the correct fit. Great color, good materials.I bought my first pair of the Aravon Katy sandals many years ago in a brick and mortar New Balance store. When they needed replacing after years of wear, I returned to the store but it no longer carried that sandal and I -- mistakenly! -- assumed it was no longer being made. I was heartbroken and tried substitutes, but either they didn't work with my orthotic or they weren't comfortable or they didn't provide any additional support. For a recent vacation to a warm climate, I hauled my old crumbling sandals out and glued them in spots and prayed that they'd last long enough to last through my trip. They didn't. So I decided to go online and search for a reasonable facsimile and there they were! Oh, joy! Oh, bliss!Aravon sandals are the best. They fit as expected. I get the Extra Wide and they are comfortable. The velcro works very well and it lasts for years. Never been disappointed with this sandal.I originally ordered these for my sister and then she had bought them for herself and I sent in a cancellation on them. Amazon said it was too late to cancel even though they had sent me an email stating I still had time to do so. The manufacturer, OnlineShoes.com sent me an apology email with an pre-paid label to return the shoes once I got them. I was very impressed by their quickness to my request & the label.I received the shoes on-time and decided to try them on and see if I could wear them. They were an 8M which I didn't think would fit since I normally buy 8W in other shoes. They were perfect!!! I have bunions and wide, flat feet and these are soooooooo comfortable to walk in that I decided to keep them for myself. I love the two adjustable straps which make it easier to fix them to my foot problems. I love the black which goes with everything & down the line will order other colors. I will definitely tell others to buy them too!Gift for my aunt who has one foot larger than other due to an illness. The straps are perfect for her so she can adjust to her liking. She says they are super comfortable and very happy with them. Will by another pair for her if she asks for another and loves them.I have MANY pairs of Aravon's Katy in a variety of colors and they work well for me. I'm afraid that they are no longer going to make this shoe, but I'm hoping they never discontinue it. It is supportive enough that I don't wear orthotics with it. Adjustable enough that it works on my problem feet. It only comes in full sizes and I am happily wearing it shorter and narrower than I normally would a walking shoe that is going to be used with an orthotic insert. In Brooks Dyad 9, I wear an 8 1/2 B. In Katy, I wear a 7 AA. It looks dressy enough to wear with skirts and dresses and doesn't really have an "orthopedic" look.I love these sandals, they have a very good support and with three adjustable velcro straps, they fit to your foot perfectly. This is the second pair I bought and I am very happy with them.My favorite sandals. First pair bought many years ago when they were available in New Balance stores. Harder to locate even online but have to have them. Perfect height and fit for my feet. My go-to basic sandal. Wish more colors were available.Sad the manufacturer has discontinued this sandal; the sandal has been a staple of my summer footwear. I've been wearing the same style for ten years plus. Love them.....Have bought many pairs from aravon but the fit is not the same .Love these sandals. Very comfortable.
