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Jessica Biel was just spotted wearing these comfy, affordable Crocs alternatives
Native's $55 slip-ons are as practical as your favorite clogs, but with the classic good looks of Keds.
When you've got places to be and people to see, you don't have time to fuss over painful footwear. So it's really no surprise that Jessica Biel has been spotted several times wearing Native Shoes' Jefferson Slip-On Sneakers while in New York City filming her new Amazon Prime Video series, The Better Sister. The perforated shoes are a stylish alternative to Crocs that are comfy, breathable, easy to clean and just $55.
You can get these shoes at Amazon, Zappos, Native Shoes' own website and plenty of other retailers. But one thing to note: Right now, you can only purchase the all-white pair through Amazon when you click "See All Buying Options" and choose Zappos. Zappos is an Amazon-owned brand, so you should still get fast, free shipping.
Native Shoes' sneakers are made with an injection-molded EVA (a shock-absorbing plastic that's primarily used in the soles of other shoes). So they're super lightweight, a little bit bouncy, water-resistant and hand-washable. But don't worry, they won't make your feet sweat — the perforations offer plenty of ventilation. Another plus if you're worried about the latter: They're odor-resistant.
As for style, they kind of look like rubber Keds or Converse sneakers. We love the minimalist design and that they come in over 20 colors and prints. Biel opted for the simple all-white for her strolls around the city, but you can go for something darker like navy or gray, or choose a bolder hue like pink or purple. And you can style them like she did — with jeans and a T-shirt — or pair them with leggings, dresses and just about anything you'd wear your other sneakers with.
More than 2,400 Amazon shoppers give these practical sneaks five stars.
"I absolutely love these shoes," wrote one happy customer. "They are comfortable and they fit just right — not too big or too small like some other brands. I wear them with practically everything and they are super easy to clean. Would recommend for sure."
"I bought the same pair five years ago. Finally decided I'd buy another before my old ones wore out," said a loyal fan. "Comfortable all day. I have plantar fasciitis, and these shoes are supportive enough to keep my feet comfortable."
"I wore them for five days straight when we went to Disney," shared a shopper. "They are the only shoes I have ever worn at Disney (usually I change shoes every day to prevent feet problems) that truly did not cause any blisters or discomfort wearing them day after day. My feet were not near as worn out at the end of the day either. I am so amazed that I plan to buy everyone in the family a pair before our next trip!" They added: "My original size fit, but squeaked, so I sized up and they were ideal."
Other buyers agreed that they run just a teensy bit small. "Very comfortable, true to size to maybe slightly small, if you want room, I would order a half size up. The shoes clean so easily."
"I have high arches so the support wasn't great," a final reviewer noted. "I would recommend these for people with flat feet or feet with normal arches and also feet that aren't too wide and 'chunky.' I have thin feet and I had some wiggle room, but not too much."
For a few extra bucks, you can get bright colors like this all-pink style at Amazon. Check these out plus more selections!
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
