Nohea Mesh Slip-On (Men)

This is actually my second pair of Nohea mesh slip-ons. Not that I wouldn't have been soon purchasing another pair of these shoes which are some of the most comfortable and "airy" shoes I've ever worn, but this commentary is more about Nordstrom. After a few months of wearing these shoes a couple of times a week, for some reason one of them developed a loose stitch, which began to get bigger and bigger. I called customer service, and true to every other dealing I have ever had with this firm, they conveniently made arrangements for me to exchange them for a new pair. The shoes are fantastic. Nordstrom is priceless.

I know, the title is weird. The idea of the "drop-in heel" feature is what intrigued me when at Nordstrom. (Just an aside, I'm a size 14 and other stores treat 14s as freakish.) Also, liked the look, the versatility. But the store had no 14s -- or 13s for that matter -- to try on in any color. So, what the heck, I tried on a 12. It was snug but not terrible, so I realized that a 13, not a 14, would be a good choice for me (fwiw, my right foot is closer to a 13 1/2, my left a true 14). After receiving the shoes, I noticed two things: I could feel the slight bump created by the drop heel and the shoe was a bit wider than would be perfect. But the more I wore them, the more comfortable the shoes became. They "grew" on me. I wear them indoors -- I don't notice the feel of the drop heel much now -- and out for casual walks (usually with the heel up.) They look great!