Comments on: Review – Flexible Footwear Shoes – Possibly The Dress Shoe We’ve All Been Waiting For!

By: Richard W. Koss, D.O.

Richard W. Koss, D.O. — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:39:24 +0000

These shoes are fantastic! As an Osteopathic physician who deals with structural problems, these shoes are the answer. Finally a shoe that follows form and function, and allows the foot to perform as Mother Nature intended. They are a must for anyone with foot, knee, low back issues and beyond.
Personally, as someone who has very wide feet with a high arch, finding shoes has been a lifelong nightmare. One shoe salesman offered to sell me the shoe boxes since nothing in the store fit. After one trial these shoes at a conference, I was sold!It answered all the issues that have plagued my feet for years. And a dress shoe at that! After the first pair arrived, my feet did not need a break in period… They are on every day. I faxed the great people at Flexible Footwear and thanked them profusely for the “clouds” that I get to walk on every day. I just received a second pair of clogs and the same result. Perfect and cloud like feeling on your feet. They are well built, great looking, and repairable which is great because they are never not on my feet. The people at the company are just as passionate about their product as I am about Osteopathy. Great people to work with!

By: Ryan Singerman, DO

Ryan Singerman, DO — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:01:46 +0000

I first tried on a pair while in medical school hanging out with some residents. Although the pair was far from new and not quite my size, my jaw immediately hit the floor as I walked around the concrete hallway. I had never worn anything remotely as incredibly comfortable. From the moment I reluctantly gave them back I had my heart set upon getting a pair. During the end of my third year I saved up enough to purchase my own–and I could not have been happier. The foot and back strain that I usually carried home after spending a day on my feet in “normal” dress shoes never came back. I found myself wearing this black pair of Oxfords nonstop, shopping, working, church, everywhere! It literally got to the point where I would coordinate my wardrobe so that my black shoes would match. As you might imagine, comfortable feet is something everyone in the medical profession is looking for and I am always singing the praises of FlexibleFootwear, even having others try on my pair of shoes! All that do are always blown away by what they feel. I recently bought a second pair of Oxfords, brown this time, and unless I’m playing sports I will not wear another shoe on my foot short of sandals to the pool! Yes, they are far from cheap, but that’s because they are far from cheap and the value of the product you receive is worth every cent! Unbelievable, incredible, their customer service is better than anything I’ve encountered, they have in me a customer for life!

By: Paul R

Paul R — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:11:54 +0000

Just got my first two pairs and I am amazed at the quality of the material, the amazing fit and the delightful comfort. I am going to order a pair for casual wear next. Too bad I can’t pick up another pair at Nordstrom.

By: Judith Childers

Judith Childers — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:26:11 +0000

I have been wearing Flexible Footwear for 7 years. I find them very comfortable and are th only shoes I wear. Everything else I tried hurt my feet. I have different styles and widths for everything from formal dress to hiking. I highly recommend these shoes. I have had several pairs resoled and they come back beautiful

By: Sue Guth

Sue Guth — Mon, 02 May 2011 02:26:23 +0000

I just bought my first pair of these shoes in December. I am a Postmaster who walks on concrete floors all day. I also have had knee problems and have been to the foot Dr. for hammertoe and flat feet problems. The inserts I bought helped a little but the pain always was there. Since I have been wearing these shoes, the pain in my knees and my feet is gone. It is the closest thing to going barefoot. They are comfortable from the first minute you put them on. I will be buying another pair in the near future. The workmanship is superior and the leather is the best quality. I am very satisfied, and more important-very comfortable in these shoes.

By: Mark Ritter, CRNA

Mark Ritter, CRNA — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:34:56 +0000

I have 2 pair. I’m on my feet all day long and these shoes are all I’ll ever wear to work in the Operating Room as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. I had a pair stolen and bought another pair. It’s like walking on a cloud. Thanks Flexible Footwear for making a great shoe.

By: Bill Powell, DO

Bill Powell, DO — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:41:49 +0000

I was turned on to these shoes about five years ago and will never go back. Like Drs Beck and Schuster, I recommend these shoes to any and all of my patients. I have two pair and my wife just ordered her second pair, as well. These shoes live up to their motto that they feel as good putting on as others feel taking off. I fully agree with what my two colleges have already said and really can’t say much more. They certainly aren’t cheap, but you get everything you pay for with Cadillac service to boot. I, too, cannot recommend them highly enough.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:54:17 +0000

I bought my Flexible Footwear clogs about 4 years ago. I am a veterinarian by trade; currently, I am a stay-at-home mom and spend most of my time on my feet on a concrete floor. I wear these only as house shoes. These shoes have helped me tremendously; my feet and back feel immediate relief when I slip them on. After 4 years, one of the heels became worn and damaged. While attending a veterinary CE meeting, I left my shoes with a company representative to be repaired. Customer service was first rate–friendly, efficient, professional. I was not charged for the repair or the return shipping. They even conditioned and polished them before returning them. I was informed that the sole has a few years of wear left in them before resoling happens. Still sqishy after all these years Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Totally!

By: Richard Schuster, D.O.

Richard Schuster, D.O. — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:15:41 +0000

I have been wearing Flexible Footwear shoes since 2004. They are quite simply the best, most comfortable shoes I have every worn. I hate wearing anything else.

I have a tendency to try other shoes so that I can talk to patients about the pros and cons of each of them. Over the years I have worn many brands including many that are mentioned on this website. None have ever compared to the comfort and functionality of Flexible Footwear. These shoes do not “cradle” or “support” your foot. They allow your foot to function the way it was meant to, and in so doing, allow the rest of your body to do so, as well.

The quality of these shoes is outstanding. I own three pairs of these shoes. Yes, they need to be resoled periodically, but they come back like new. The customer service is among the best of any company I have dealt with. They stand behind their product completely. Even more, they take the time to know their customers and remember them. I cannot recommend them strongly enough.

By: Charles Beck, D.O.

Charles Beck, D.O. — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:38:22 +0000

I got my first pair of Flexible Footwear shoes almost ten years ago. I stumbled upon them by wandering into another conference that was next to the one I was attending and found the shoes that changed my life. I had been reading a book from the 1930′s on footwear and how it is not designed for comfort, but for style. The author had some ideas in the 30′s that were not adopted by the shoe industry due to the high cost of retooling their machinery. I was looking for a shoe with those concepts. Quite independent of this author, Flexible Footwear had modernized those ideas and put them in a shoe. I was sold in about ten seconds.
The week my shoes arrived I went to the movies. Historically I was sloucher…feet up on the seat in front, slumped in my seat, etc. I wore my new shoes to the movies and sat military straight the whole movie. So straight that my classmate noticed and asked what I changed. The only thing was the shoes. The next week I gave away 15 pairs of shoes. I kept my crampon compatible hiking boots and my running shoes. I have not looked back. I walk in them, hike in them, take them on every trip… I have three pairs now and I wear them in rotation. I have one pair resoled about every year. The only other shoes I really own is a pair of crocs for cutting the grass in and for wearing to the airport.
I recommend the Flexible Footwear shoes to all of my patients and my parents wear them too. They have changed my posture and all of the patients that have made the investment rave about them. The workmanship is super. They are handmade….yep still handmade in 2011. The sizes they offer are amazing. I have not found another pair of shoes ANYWHERE that is more comfortable. They are the leather moccasin that the natives of this country wore with some stellar high tech upgrades.
I love their customer service…in an age where nearly everything is being contracted out I can still call and talk to Marie. She knows me and goes the extra mile to make certain I stay a customer. I could not recommend them more highly.

By: Jim Rucker

Jim Rucker — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:49:08 +0000

I have been wearing shoes from Flexible Footwear for about 8 or 9 years now. They are extremely comfortable, and look very nice. One thing I have noticed is that they allow me to better feel what kind of surface I am walking on. Most shoes tend to mask that feeling.

Originally, I purchased them in hopes of clearing up my plantar fasciitis. These shoes have provided remarkable relief over the years. Not only is that no longer bothering me, I can comfortably stand for hours selling.

By: Charles Hagen

Charles Hagen — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:56:47 +0000

I have been wearing Flexible Footwear shoes for about 8 years now, having found them at a conference for Emergency physicians in Ohio. I have always had difficulty with poor fitting shoes and ingrown toenails and working 12 hour shifts with a lot of walking and standing has taken its toll as well. Since finding these shoes I have had absolutely NO foot fatigue problems and my ingrown toenail problems have decreased by 90%. The acquisition cost is high, around $300 per pair, but the quality is well worth it, and I would argue that I have spent less on shoes since purchasing these than I might have spent on all manner of running and formal shoes looking for something comfortable. Plus, this is a good company with supurb customer service and I can sleep at night knowing that some child making 25 cents an hour was not involved in their manufacture. Some nights I do not put on my slippers when I get home, preferring to wear my work shoes around the house!

By: Mickey

Mickey — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:48:29 +0000

Thank you so much for your review of Flexible Footwear! I have been a faithful wearer of these shoes for the past six years and have been completely satisfied by their performance no matter what the situation. Being an avid runner, I was first introduced to these shoes by a friend who knew that I struggled to find a comfortable shoe to put on my feet post-run. I borrowed their Oxfords when I went to Disney World to run the Marathon and after logging 26.2 miles, I was able to walk around the park for another 12 hours thanks to Flexible Footwear. My feet were sore, tired, aching, and blistered and I couldn’t think about taking another step in my running shoes; or any other shoe for that matter. However, the moment I slipped the Oxfords on my feet, all of the hurt seemed to disappear. It was as if my feet were totally supported and yet completely free of rubbing and pressure that one experiences from a standard shoe. I was sold and I purchased my own pair of Flexible Footwear shoes the moment I returned from the race. Since then, I have not only worn my shoes after numerous long runs and races, but daily at work. As an elementary school teacher, I am constantly on my feet. For years, I attempted to purchase stylish high heels and dress shoes to match each outfit, but by the end of the day, my knees ached, my calves felt strained, and my toes were scrunched. Eventually I had enough and began wearing my Flexible Footwear Oxfords with every outfit. I could maneuver around my classroom more easily and I could walk the hallways multiple times a day and my feet and legs were happy. After work I typically run and I began to notice that my feet and legs felt better during my workouts because they weren’t so strained from the other shoes I had been wearing on my feet. Having now purchased a few pairs of Flexible Footwear Oxfords, I recently started running in one pair. Since barefoot running seems to be the up and coming “thing” in the running community, I figured what could be better than making in attempt in the shoes I love so much. It’s definitely different, but so far, I’ve been able to log a mile with ease. Overall, Flexible Footwear is an incredible product from a small company that caters to their customers. Their desire is to provide their customers with a satisfactory product unlike anything else available. I promise that you and your feet will be very happy with such an incredible shoe.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:25:07 +0000

I approached my 1st pair of Flexible Footwear with some skepticism. The shoes were, I felt, expensive and not quite the “style” I was use to. However, the reasoning behind the neutral heel and and natural design of the shoe made sense for someone who has struggled for years with low back issues. The major selling point for me was – this shoe felt great. At first I wore them sparingly or when I needed relief from backaches. Then I was diagnosed with painful plantar fasciitis in the right foot. As a result, I was wearing my pair of Flexible Footwear almost exclusively. These were the only shoes I owned in which I could walk comfortably. At the same time my husband surprised me with a birthday trip to New York City: sightseeing, Phantom of the Opera, the whole deal. Could I possibly make this trip with the walking involved and how could I do dinner at Sardi’s and the theater without “heels”? Adamant to not give up this opportunity I put on my black Flexible oxford and never took them off! I walked comfortably all over the Big Apple and was as stylish as anyone for the New York nightlife. I was sold – and I now own 5 pairs – 2 oxfords and 3 clogs.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:30:34 +0000

I am so glad to see Flexible Footwear getting the attention they deserve. I am in my 50s with arthritis and work a job where I am on my feet all day. Having the right shoe is a necessity. The shoes are very expensive, but worth the money. First, there are many more sizes available than with the average shoe. When mine came, I thought the fit was too loose, and the owners cheerfully allowed me to exchange them for a different size (which was perfect). Next, the shoe has NO and I really mean NO need to be broken in. It is immediately comfortable giving enough cushion for a person with arthritis. Finally, the shoes are made right in the US, so they really smell like leather and not Chinese container ships.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:37:49 +0000

I first had a pair of Oxfords, and I tried hiking in them at Old Man’s Cave in Ohio. I was amazed at the traction they gave me on rough surfaces. Since then, I have purchased a pair of the higher cut Chukka boots, and I find them to be even better for hiking than the Oxfords. They’re not cheap, but staying on a steep trail is as the credit card commercial says,”priceless”!!! Tim

By: Mary Donaldson

Mary Donaldson — Sat, 29 May 2010 11:24:39 +0000

I am a dialysis nurse who is on my feet ALL DAY, usually 10-11 hrs of non-stop walking. I have 4 pairs of these shoes. (The non-lacing clog). I have never had a back-ache, nor do my feet hurt after work. It’s like going barefoot, only with more support. I enjoy the sponginess that the footbed offers. Not TOO squishy. I have worn these shoes on trips to NYC, where I have walked on MILES of uneven sidewalks without having any aches or pains in back or feet. I am 50 yrs old, so the potential is there! They are the first things in my suitcase, especially if walking is involved on trip. I have also sent a pair back to be re-soled. When my shoes came back–they were better than new. Leather was worn in (but was cleaned and polished)but soles were like new. It cost about $110 to recole them, but shoes are great, again! These shoes are not cheap, but how much do you value YOUR back and feet? mjd, Richmond, VA

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:26:46 +0000

Thank you for this review! This footwear is absolutely exceptional, and well worth the cost. (Though I didn’t have to pay $400 for mine.)

One thing that I did not see in this thorough review is the fact that these shoes are resoleable. So, when you finally wear them to the point that the leather has that “perfect” feel, and you really need new tread, Flexible Footwear will cheerfully add new life to your uppers.

I’ve heard from many people in the veterinary field who adore their Flexible Footwear and won’t wear anything else in the clinic. These shoes are extrodinarily comfortable for those of us who have to spend many hours on hard floors, but still need to look professional.

Thanks Flexible Footwear!!