Altra Women's Vali Sneaker, Light Blue, 5.5 Regular US

I LOVE these shoes! I love the way the fabric hugs the ankle without binding. I love the zero drop and the natural configuration of the toe box. I love the pattern!!!! I love that it comes in a size 12 - people with big feet (but not necessarily wide feet) need comfy shoes, too. And this person, with serious neuropathy in both feet, thinks these are fabulous. My THIRD pair - they are long lasting, but I tend to spill paint on them - I still wear all of them. Cannot say enough good things about these. I have never paid this much for a shoe before - but am sure I'll buy a fourth pair one day. My sister has also started wearing this, and she is more into running/walking long distances - says they are great, too.

These are my favorite shoes of all time. I've had to go barefoot or zero lift for medical reasons and swear I've tried ever "barefoot" shoe under the sun. This trumps them all. Wish there were more wearable colors because I would seriously buy five more pair. Yes, the toe box is roomy. That is the point of barefoot shoes. They do not look like clown shoes though and are ridiculously comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised that the shoe doesn't attract dirt or scuffs as much as I thought it would for a white shoe. I've been wearing them exclusively for a couple months now and they still look crisp. Will definitely be buying more. If this is your first time trying altras, I'd take advantage of the free returns and buy two sizes so you can see what works best for you.

I am a big fan of Altras due to wide feet and bunions. I have been wearing their running shoes for athletic activities for the past 3 or 4 years, and find their designs to be not very attractive. I have been wanting a pair of athleisure style shoes and most brands run too narrow for my feet, so it was nice to buy a pair of Altras that are an attractive style. they do fit differently than their running shoes. I wear an 8.5 in running shoes, and these fit me in a size 8. The heel is very narrow and the toe box is not quite as wide as their running shoes toe box. They do have a bit of a clown shoe look if you view them from straight above but I think the darker color (black and gray) minimizes this more than the lighter gray color they have as an option. I have worn them without socks and they rub a little bit on the heels. But in general they fit pretty well considering my feet are so hard to fit. I am glad to see Altra venturing into the casual shoe category.

100% satisfaction- good looks, good fit, except to sleep or shower I have not removed this shoe from the moment I opened the box. Due to the wide - conforming shape of the toe box I ordered down a 1/2 size for myself but use your own self knowledge and experience in decisioning. I also find I prefer to go sock-less in these as I liked the free-floating toe action best. They're lightweight, supportive and flexible and I'm tempted to buy a second pair now to put away as I spent a long time looking for the right pair and, for me, this is it!

I loved this shoe. Comfort, fit...but the heel! Oh my gosh. When I actually wore them to do something besides a few steps around the house they rubbed my heels raw! Can't even walk through the Walmart parking lot! I have owned and wore out five or six pair of Altras and never had any issues with them! These suck! I can't even get my money back!

I only wear Altra athletic shoes for walking and running and have several different styles, but these are a no-go for me. I ordered my usual size and they fit perfectly, and seem comfortable on my foot. I love Altras for their wide toe box so toes can splay naturally, and these are no exception. My first issue was with the heels. I do have a narrower heel but this is the first Altra style that has given me blisters. I tried several styles of socks and different lacing strategies but I cannot keep these shoes from slipping on my heels. I think the material is just too thin and stretchy in the heel. The other issue is, the soul of these shoes is more like an actual "tennis" shoe and not like a running shoe. They have less cushion and bounce when you step and my feet get sore across the bottoms walking in these. I wanted to love them but I just don't. Would love to see Altra re-design these and try again. A light-weight knit casual shoe with a sturdier heel and springier bottom would be perfect.

These have a nice roomy toe box and comfortable amount of cushioning without being too soft. However, the mid foot was really tight. It could be that the fabric would eventually stretch enough for the shoes to be comfortable, but I couldn't take that chance. Sent them back.

A year ago, I bought my first pair in Navy, liked so much I bought black and the light blue. Wore the zero drops and My right foot tendinitis disappeared after suffering for a year prior to purchase. The fanned toe bed is so comfortable. The best part about Vali is that they looked more like a casual shoe than a sneaker, perfect for my casual teaching wardrobe. After wearing two pair out, tried to get another pair and sold out of every color in my size. Altra bring them back!!