Taos Footwear Women's Plim Soul Lux Sneaker

I own two pair of plum lux, one brown and one white (and I just ordered a black leather).First, they are BEAUTIFUL. They are really high quality leathers and materials, and look amazing with any outfit, even skirts and dresses. It is because of these facts I give them 4 stars. They really are a great looking shoe and are very well made. That said, they are not at all perfect when it comes to fit and sizing, so I offer some ‘advance’ info on what exactly these issues could mean for the average buyer.Sizing: I wear anywhere between a 7 to a low 8, and a 37 to 39 (depending on brand). For comparison purposes I wear a 38 in Duckfeet, 37 in Birkenstock, 39 in VIBAe, 8 in Adidas, 7.5 in Sketchers, 7 in Converse. In THIS shoe, I chose a 7.5 for my brown pair, and a 7.5 wide for the white. I do not have a particularly wide foot but a fracture makes my instep slightly high and the ball of my foot is a little wider on the right. My feet are bony, but normal otherwise. My general rule is to go wide in less forgiving materials like firm leather, and regular width in materials with more give. I tried on the brown 7.5 in a retail store and they fit fine. After a few days, however, I decided my next pair would be wide so I could wear thicker socks for winter. I received that pair today, 7.5 wide in white. I cannot tell the difference between the regular and the wide. The tongue is stitched with the word ‘wide’, but there really is no difference that I can detect between a wide and a regular. I took the insole of the ‘wide’ out and compared it to the insole in my ‘regular’ AND THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME SIZE. If there is any difference, I can’t tell. Since the regular just barely fits me (a regular-width-leaning-wide foot), there is no way a wide will fit someone with a truly wide foot. ..at least not with the insoles that come with the shoe. More about this…Insoles:The insoles that come with the shoes are very nicely made with good materials but they have two major problems. First, they are HARD. There is so little ‘cushioning’ for the bottom of the foot that the bottom of my feet actually hurt at the end of the day and that is not a good feeling after spending $170 bones on a shoe.Second, they are far too high (hard, thick) in the heel for the depth of the shoe so this causes a very poor fit on the heel. This would be especially pronounced for a wearer with a narrow heel, or a taller person. Shoe slippage is no good, uncomfortable, and unsafe. In addition, the forefoot of the insole is so thin and hard that it’s uncomfortable.Solution:I removed the insoles that came with the shoes and use instead the insoles I love from my VIBAe loafers, and other brand good insoles. THE GREAT THING IS because the insoles that come with the shoe are so high, removing them and replacing them with another full-size insole (not toppers) is simple and allows you to customize the footbed YOU like for YOUR foot. There is plenty of room for your own insole! Of course, this is also an added expense if you don’t have another insole you like on hand. Plus, you paid for the insole with the shoe.The bottom line for me is that the shoe itself is designed beautifully and wonderfully constructed and look so fresh that I am more than willing to use my own insoles to make them “the perfect casual sneaker”. But that’s me.I hope you find the information helpful. I surely appreciate reading these kind of details when shopping. Enjoy!

I have these shoes in Black, Navy Blue, Caramel, White - and now the Shell Pink. The leather on these shoes is really top quality. The longer you wear these shoes the more comfortable they get. My only disappointment is that the Pink is more of a dusty pink than a pastel pink that I felt like the pictures represented. But they are still great. I know I will get years of use out of them. I found them to be true to size - I wear a 7m and I ordered a 7 and they fit me perfectly.

I own several pairs of Taos shoes, and these sneakers didn’t disappoint. They were comfortable out of the box and have good arch support. They are well made and look nice on my feet. I often wear a Size 7.5 shoe but sized up to an 8 in these based on my experience with other Taos sneakers and sandals that I own.

I’ve been wanting these shoes for years. I never thought I could wear shoes like this because my feet are so square with a narrow heel and high instep. Decided to try since they have wide. They are a couple of millimeters too narrow, but that’s fine. They have passed the work test. Wore them all day. Didn’t hurt and put them on again the next day and they still feel good. No breaking in necessary. I wish they weren’t so expensive but they’re worth it.They don’t seem to squeak like other brands I’ve tried.

As someone who has to wear wide width “comfort shoes”, it can be so challenging find shoes that aren’t too “old lady” looking while still being comfortable. These sneakers are just that - minimalist style, quality leather, and comfy. Finally!

I have two pair of these one black one brown. Wanted white for summer. Very well made good arch support and wide enough for my size.

I ordered two sizes to try. The larger one slipped a bit in the heel. The width between the 7 & 7 1/2 was identical, so kept the size 7. I have bunion issues and looking for comfort plus style for traveling.

Bought these for travel & love how cute they look with dresses, jeans & slacks. I wear a 7.5 & that’s what I bought. Perfect summer sneaker! Very comfortable for all day wear. Highly recommend.