OTZ Shoes 300GMS Goat Suede Shoes - Slip-Ons (For Women)

I had never bought a pair of OTZ shoes before seeing these magical burnt orange shoes on the clearance sale. OMG, they are the most comfortable thing ever and very true to size. I had thought they would be more like a house slipper, but I wore them out and got huge compliments, plus my feet felt and looked great!!!

Got these on clearance. Love them so much I bought three more pairs. So comfortable!!

Came across OTZ when looking for a Birkenstock equivalent in shoe form and was amazed at the price offered for these on STP. I bought two pairs - one in Goat Suede (orange) and one in red leather both in size 37. I'm a 36 B(regular width) in Birkenstocks and probably US size 6.5 - 7 in other ballet and slip-on shoes but with the reviews I went up a size. And I'm so soo glad I did! The 37 length fit perfect and probably could have been more perfect if it was another half a size larger to make room for socks if so inclined - I didn't try the 38's. The cork footbed is slightly narrower than a Birki regular width. Because of the soft leather/suede, you can see the slight outline of my toes at the end of the shoe.
I like the removable cork footbed and imagine they will get even more comfortable with wear. I can feel the arch support but it's not as pronounced as and an orthopedic insole or the Vionics or Chacos.
Here's where my word of caution comes in - while they are comfortable once I get my foot in - they are not that easy to slip on! If you have high instep - these would be impossible to put on. I have skinny feet and still had trouble and I can feel the leather edge pressing onto the top of my foot. Also there is a design difference between the two pairs - the leather pair had elastic sides that stretches - so helpful and is immediately comfortable to wear, but the suede pair doesn't and so I'm going to assume that the suede will stretch out over time.
I've read that you can make it into a slip-on by folding down the heel piece so I placed the footbed above the fold and they work fine but you would still need to use your hands to get the shoes on which completely defeats the purpose!
Long story short, these may not suit everyone even if you get the sizing right. The leather pair with the elastic is better designed than the suede. I'm keeping both, one to wear as slippers in hopes that the top suede will stretch, and only because of the great STP prices. I could even reuse the removable footbed as an insole for another shoe (haven't tried that yet). No way would I have paid full price for these as I have with Birkenstocks.

The only color left was pale yellow. Not very practical for outdoors, but would've been fine for house slippers except that they were a little too small. Tried going up one size and they were too big. They don't have half sizes. Sent them back.

I was so excited about getting these to wear to the Clemson University playoff game. They were so small I couldn't get my foot in them. I ordered the size I always wear, but I will have to say it is the first time I have been dissatisfied with a purchase. I have been a customer of Sierra for many years and have always had excellent service and good buys.