TelicWomen's Mallory Sandal

Telic sandals are lifesavers for my flat feet! They felt a tiny bit snug and stiff at first, but it took just a few days of walking around the house in them for the magical material they’re made of to adapt and conform to my feet perfectly. They’re now the most comfortable footwear I own. If I wear anything else, I experience heel pain after 10 minutes. Not a problem with Telic! They’re usually more expensive than I’d like, but some styles and sizes are cheaper here on Amazon and ship free with Prime. It’s worth it to be able to walk pain-free again.One of the nice things about these is that my toes or heels don’t leave impressions in the footbed even after the material has adapted to cushion my stride. Between their dark color and durability, they look virtually new even after months of wear; they just have a little wrinkling on the sides of the soles. I have not had any trouble with the straps tearing off like another customer mentioned. The only caveat is that they’re really slippery if my feet are wet are covered in lotion. Remember to dry your feet thoroughly and wait for any moisturizers you use to sink in fully before wearing them! I also have a white z-strap pair, and my body cream caused them to yellow where they made contact with my freshly moisturized feet. They’re really easy to clean. If I’d done that right away, I doubt they would have stained like they did. These black ones still look brand new. I just stick mine in the sink with dish soap or wipe with a moist paper towel when needed. Then I towel or air dry them — do NOT put them in the dryer or expose them to excessive heat since Telic warns it will ruin the material! I stick them in my tote bag while I’m swimming to keep them out of the sun, and they’ve held up well.

Comfortable, but get stretched out. If you don't wear them for several weeks they return to size.

Very comfortable and supportive but too wide for my feet, which I would say are narrow/average. I was however able to shrink them a bit in the dryer (Google easy instructions) and now they fit perfectly.

Did not like this new navy blue sandal because it was too short (even though same size 9 as previous purchase, pink sandal) and the front strap felt too snug (across toes) and yet too loose in arch strap. Previously purchased pink sandal fits well and material feels better, too — spongier and not as slick feeling as the navy sandal. Guess ya win some and lose some with this brand.Originally purchased pink pair to wear in lieu of bedroom slippers due to planar fasciitis. It is very supportive and works well, but wanted slip-on style without toe divider so I could wear socks in cold weather around house.Will return navy pair and resort to wearing athletic shoes around house.UPDATE March 21, 2024:What was I thinking?These sandals are FABULOUS!!!! I just kept the ones I thought were too small and they have worked out very well! I switch out between the pink and dark blue pair for wearing around the house and yard and have never been bothered by plantar fasciitis since starting to wear them. No problems in quality or comfort whatsoever. I can hardly believe I was going to ditch the navy pair. Honestly don’t think I could survive without them.I recommend this brand to anyone that asks and hope Telic never gives up on producing these quality sandals.

I have two pairs of z strap Telics which I LOVE! I was excited to see the new style of the Mallory. However, I am extremely disappointed by the fit. Foot length, they fit great. Foot height, it is a struggle to put my foot into them. It takes a bit of work and after they are on, the side straps dig in. They are so tight it almost seems like the height from insole to strap was measured off of a child's foot (and I don't think I have fat feet). I ordered these for a specific event and wasn't able to return them as I needed to wear them that night. I wore them thinking that maybe I could stretch the straps out. No luck. They are still extremely tight after multiple wears. The sole itself seems very thin compared to my other z straps. Very very disappointed in my purchase especially given the price. If these were $20-$30, I'd be satisfied. Will not purchase again.

If you have high arches and are at risk of plantar fasciitis, you should own this shoe. Having lived on Maui for the better part of 12 years, you will never find me in a closed toe shoe again. These are the best I have found and were recommended by my orthopedic surgeon. They are similar to Oofos, lightweight but have a sturdier composite material in their construction. They don’t warp in heat and are incredibly easy to keep clean (rinse them off with water or scrub them with dish soap and water if they get “caked”). They don’t fade, nor do they stain. I own 4 pair (different colors) and have had the original ones for at least 5 years. A good value, as they do last. The straps are not adjustable but the shoe will form to your foot over time and not in that “painful blister” manner. They are excellent for walking, I don’t recommend running in them, nor wearing them when they get wet on the topside (though they do dry quickly or can be “shaken off”).

I am usually pleased with Telic, but I have to say these are NOT COMFORTABLE AT ALL! They are very hard material, they are very slippery with absolutely NO traction, and they slide off your feet easily. I tripped myself many times wearing them. If you want a good pair of Telics that are comfortable on your feet, I recommend the regular flip flops. They are soft of the feet and have good traction.

I really love the fit on my high arch in these sandals. Superior support. However, one warning about this material...I had them sitting on a boat deck and they shrunk well over a full size in the heat....do NOT let these sit openly in direct sun.