This is the only shoe I have worn for the past five years. It is super comfortable because of the large toe box, and it's also stylish. I actually get compliments on the Denali. I order about three pairs a year and hope that Naot never stops making them.
One of my all time favorite shoes. I originally bought mine in 1999, and I am wearing the same pair right now in this coffee shop. Also of note, I have walked literally thousands of miles in them (including a 600 mile walk through Spain). Now for the bad news; I hate the style of the newer versions of these shoes. Mine are brown, and do not have the crocodile texture featured in the newer versions. Also the sole is a bit different, without the big ridges in it. I bought a newer pair on sale, but quite frankly, I don't wear them because I think they look ridiculous. Therefore, I would like to lobby Naot to bring back the old style (or at the least dig up an old pair to sell to this loyal customer). The world needs more plain brown roundish shoes!
Holy eff. You know the feeling that happens right at the apex of a sneeze, the exact moment when you spine tingles with a shiver that extends from the tip of your head all the way to the ends of your toes? That's how every step feels in these shoes. It's like I have ten little toe *rgasms with each shuffle of my feet. And seriously. Combine these shoes with Smartwool socks, and you will know the true meaning of life.
I am wearing my second pair of Denali shoes, and will soon order a third (and a pair of Arcadia boots). I am hard on my shoes, and wear my Denali nearly every day, in the woods, in wet grass, all kinds of places. There is a period of true "breaking-in" as the outer and the footbed mold to your feet, and after that, it's perfect. Only note: A Euro 46 in this footbed is really an American size 12, not a 13. Best shoes I've ever owned.
Only shoes I have worn for 10 months. Soles wore to smooth, started squeeking, so need replacing. I'll be replacing the soles on my Denali's and buying a second pair of Naot's so they don't wear so quickly.
I have owned a pair of the Denali's now for ten (10) years and they are just now at the point where I have to replace them. These shoes are not only the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned, but they are durable as well. I will be replacing them with another pair!
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