Cariuma Salvas fit true to size and conveniently come in half sizes; the brand recommends sizing up if you’re in between.

 Cariuma Salvas fit true to size and conveniently come in half sizes; the brand recommends sizing up if you’re in between.

 I ordered my go-to 9.5 size, and it fits perfectly. My feet are a pretty average width, but some shoes feel too narrow for me. These sneakers are a generous width, making them one of the best shoes for wide feet. No pinching here!

Plus, as someone with high arches prone to plantar fasciitis, I can confirm the Cariuma Salvas have good arch support. They are undeniably comfortable. In fact, while I was training for a marathon, these were the only shoes I could bear to put on when going out after a long run. That’s likely thanks to the cushioned, ankle-hugging heel collar and the brand’s signature memory foam insole.

The Style

I tossed every single pair of shoes that irritated my feet after moving from Los Angeles to New York four years ago and transitioning to a lifestyle that’s heavy on walking. However, I’m still picky about how my shoes look with my outfits, prioritizing both comfort and style. Cariuma’s fully stitched leather shoes check both boxes.

I feel just as confident wearing them with leggings and a T-shirt as I do with jeans and a sweater or even a dress. I pack them on pretty much every trip I go on because I know I’ll get good use out of them, dressing them up or down depending on what I have planned. Most recently, I brought them with me to London, wearing them to walk through the cobblestone streets of Shoreditch and on the glossy floors of the Tate Modern art museum. They’re often on my feet when I go to the airport, too, as they’re easy to slip on and off in the security line.