Review topics: [feel, fit, straps, problem, feet, style, color, shoes, comfort, size, height, wedge, wear, material, velcro, support, quality, leather, design, sandals, comfy, appearance, weight, look, padding, heel, pain, footbed, arch, sydney].
Reviews
These shoes were chosen as
"These shoes were chosen as a solution to a problem: bad feet which can no longer wear heels to parties and/or stand for long periods of time; arch pain due to torn tendons; weak ankles; swelling of feet and legs due to sciatic damage. Sounds lovely, doesn't it? Well, these shoes were comfortable enough for me to attend a black-tie event, worn under a black gown. I was able to dance for about 5 songs and walk out of the party 7 hours later without pain. The only downside is that these shoes are rather casual and made me look like someone who doesn't know how to dress for a high-end social event. I did buy the shoes in gold but that doesn't really make up for the fact they are espadrilles with a cork base. But you be the judge and use this review to inform as you will."
— Sarah R. (4/5)
Wonderful Shoe
"I have had my Sydney Quarter Strap Wedge for two years and have worn them almost every day. I have narrow feet and have never found a pair of sandals that my feet didn't slide completely out of, especially with a heel. I LOVE THESE for so many reason. The arch is really an arch support. I have worn these all day at work and walked several hours in them.... and I am 65. My feet stay in place, no slipping, because of the adjustable straps. I get compliments from women of all ages. They don't look like "old lady" sandals, which I refuse to wear. The only down side is the material on the side of the soul has come loose in a couple of places. AND I have completely worn out the sole. :( But I am going to try to save up enough money to get another pair."
— Grandma (5/5)
Poor value for money
"No doubt the product is comfortable but the jute heel falls apart. I’ve had it repaired twice but it’s embarrassing to walk into a meeting a have a jute band fall behind you."
— Farzana L. (2/5)
I absolutely love these shoes!
"I absolutely love these shoes! I’d love to see more styles in this heel height, not just new colors. Braided leather designs in silver, bronze, gold, gunmetal, or even a sparkly black would be amazing. It would also be great to have black versions with black soles or above mentioned with black soles that can be dressed up. These are so comfortable, and I’d love to wear them with a party dress and stay comfortable all night."
— C. D. (5/5)
I love these sandals! Very
"I love these sandals! Very classy Elegant and comfortable to wear it. This is the first time I bought Aertex shoes. Will be back again!!"
— Alka R. (5/5)
THE most comfortable shoes. I
"THE most comfortable shoes. I can wear them all day no problem. The arch support is perfect. I’ve finally found a brand that is good for my high arches. The 2 Velcro straps are a game changer. You can adjust to the width of your foot- just so simple but honestly makes such a difference"
— Janelle M. (5/5)
Love these shoes. I recently
"Love these shoes. I recently had to return a different pair because they wore out during 1 month. I was very disappointed. I won't be wearing these shoes that much so I dont expect them to wear out like the other pair. But for how much you pay for this shoes, it would be nice if you could actually wear them for a while. . . I probably won't buy from Aetrex for a while. . . been disappointed lately in how long they actually last. . . ."
— Megan L. (5/5)
Love
"As you can see, these are hands-down my favorite shoes lol. I started having severe foot pain from a few different issues, including tailors bunion several years back. The podiatrist told me I could get surgery or wear orthotics & recommended this brand for me to try. I almost exclusively wear the Sydney’s as work shoes in warm weather now & I get compliments almost daily. I have wider feet and super high arches, typically a size 9, but sometimes 9. 5 and these fit perfectly. I have found that different styles in this brand fit differently, so definitely give it more than one try and use the measuring option that Aetrex puts for each style. The one complaint I have is not having accurate photos on the website. So, trying to help others out by posting some pics of the different colors. The new leopard print (there are 2, the one in the photo w the new denim is the current 2026 style) and red are two styles that clearly do not match. But obviously, I highly recommend these, so I hope this helps! (Ps the Maui & Vickie are my other favorites)"
— Amanda B. (5/5)
Most comfortable Wedges Ever
"My sister in law introduced me to these because I needed mole skin on the back strap of a wedge sandal to keep it from slipping. Aetrex have Velcro at the ball of your foot across your toes and around your ankle. That makes the fit absolutely perfect plus they are extremely comfortable and support your arch. Love love these!"
— Jenny G. (5/5)
Manufacturing defect
"I have been a loyal customer of this brand because of the comfort promised. However, twice in my recent purchases I’ve had a similar issue. The jute on the heel starts unwrapping and in the most recent purchase the heel separated from the sole. Stronger glue would help deal with all weather conditions."
— Farzana L. (3/5)
