Paloma Platform Mary Jane

The Paloma Mary Jane is the perfect shoe for all types of foot problems. It has superb arch support for plantar faciitis, a wide toe box with no-seam stitching at the bunion area, a deep and removable footbed insert to accommodate custom orthotics, and most importantly: a rocker bottom for feet that are simply killing you at the end of the day (or the beginning of the day!) The rocker bottom on this particular Alegria doesn't bend very much as you step. This is terrific for feet like mine that have bunions and/or beginning arthritis at the ball of your foot and base of the big toe area: each step causes feet like mine to bend where they simply no longer bend. If any type of high heel pains your feet, or they simply feel like someone hit you with a baseball bat on your soles, please: TRY THIS SHOE! I'd searched and googled myself silly before finding Alegria. And, I had to drive a million miles to get fitted. Thank you Nordstrom for beginning to distribute some Alegria styles on your website. May I suggest starting with the Paloma in black nappa leather. It's softer than the patent leather and can be polished and buffed because you are going to live in this shoe! Important to know, is that the Paloma shares the same "mild" rocker bottom with the Classic, Donna, Seville, Alli, Debra, Abbi, Dayna, Carina, Karmen, and Kleo styles. The Belle and Pesca, for as cute as they are, only have a "mini" rocker bottom. They simply do not have the structure of the Paloma class of outsole. I wanted to branch out with styles, so I ordered the Dayna. The strap is stitched in a way that the seams hit my bunion, so I'm probably going to return it. I also ordered the Pesca fisherman sandal. It's darling and very comfortable out of the box, but I was ignorant that it only enjoys the "mini" rocker bottom. I wear it to run errands and such, but the Pesca cannot hold up to a full 8 hours at work, not on my feet. Yes, they are big and loud, but let's face it, they're kinda charming and if your feet are hurting enough, you'll wear anything! My friends laugh with me and make comments like "Euro Edgy," "Fashion Funky," and "Ridiculously Cute." I think we can all appreciate that Alegria has the marketing sense to offer a FUN and Fashionable orthopedic shoe! Quality: Alegria shoes are fully lined in the softest, most scrumptious leather imaginable. My nappa Paloma required no break-in period what so ever, while my patent Paloma continues to be a bit stiff in the upper, certainly the nature of patent. I cannot stress enough what a high quality brand of shoe, Alegria. After ordering a few styles: Paloma, Dayna, Seville, and Pesca, I remain delighted and almost overwhelmed with the quality, especially at this price point. I work on my feet all day. The Paloma by Alegria has saved my life. I have amassed no less than 50 pairs of shoes on this painful odyssey. Embarrassingly, the Paloma has become my walking shoe and my house slipper. I have returned to the Nordstrom website to order a fun color because I appreciate that Nordstrom has a very friendly and easy return policy if needed. Fit: I toggle between sizes 7.5 and 8. The Paloma 38 fits me great and I can wear a thin, hidden footie sock when I wish. And, it enjoys a quick, adjustable "in and out" velcro closure. Love: Yes, I love this shoe and want you to, as well. That's why I've invested 30 minutes on this review. Thank you Alegria for your design and manufacture and thank you Nordstrom for your distribution. I hope your relationship continues to grow and you add more Alegria styles and colors!