Kiwi Sandals
Women's Style No. 1 (with arch)
Women's Style No. 1 (with arch)
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Size Chart
All Kiwi Sandals are offered in whole sizes. If you typically fit a half size, we recommend sizing down. For example, if you are an 8.5, we suggest you buy a size 8.
Women's Size Guide
| Women's Sizes | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sole length (inches) | 9 3/8 | 9 3/4 | 10 1/8 | 10 3/8 | 10 3/4 | 11 1/8 |
| Width (inches) | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 4 | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 |
Men's Size Guide
| Men's Sizes | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sole length (inches) | 10 5/8 | 10 7/8 | 11 1/4 | 11 5/8 | 12 | 12 3/8 | 12 5/8 | 13 |
| Width (inches) | 4 1/4 | 4 3/8 | 4 5/8 | 4 5/8 | 4 5/8 | 4 3/4 | 4 7/8 | 4 7/8 |
These traditional thong sandals are a Kiwi classic — simple, strong, and made to be worn every day. With a clean design, they provide a timeless look rooted in comfort and durability. All Kiwi Sandals are made from premium full-grain leather, handcrafted using years of tradition and skills. We give each pair special attention to ensure fit, comfort, and the original aesthetic. They’ll come snug at first, as Kiwis are designed to take on the impression of each foot providing the most accurate fit for every person.
Since Kiwi would not issue a return for these sandals I decided to keep trying to break them in. Oh my goodness it has been HARSH. I don't know what kind of pain relief meds people are on that say a day or 2 they will be fine. I have had them in hot water MANY times and really tried to wear them until dry but gave up after 10 minutes or so. OUCH! I'm trying again today. Have had them on for about an hour after soaking them again in water. While they are a little bit better I don't think I will be able to try again for another week. So painful. I did reach out to Kiwi to say that I believe if the thong part was moved over a bit to the inside they would be perfect but they did not seem to care.
So far, toooo good! Short break-in period and all set.
After 5 days of trying EVERYTHING to get these to be at wearable I have tossed in the towel - and my $139. I do not have strange feet. They are remarkably normal in every way. These sandals are just wrong. The toe thong is so thick and not in the right spot. My big toe is a good 1/2" away from the inside of the sole making the sandal crooked if I could even get it comfortable. I have soaked them many times, worn till dry , crying through the pain. I have used leather softener, shoe stretch solution and NOTHING has worked.
I did contact the company and they won't do anything. Because I tried so hard to break them in they are now considered used.
So happy I splurged on these. I am usually a 7 1/2 and reviews said to size down. 7s were too short. Exchanged for 8 (easy peasy quick exchange!). Would rather have had the 1/2 size but the 8's fine. I did get them wet and wore for about 20 minutes till they dried. I think my winter feet are a bit cranky with the thong bit but I'll try again tomorrow. They are already slightly showing my heel dent. I have no doubts about these becoming a comfortable favorite.
Any other clues for breaking in would be greatly appreciated!!
Absolutely, love the comfort, look, and durability of these sandals. I missed my hand made sandals from high school… these are perfect