Hebi K.
They really do it all!
Nabbed me a pair of the huarache strap sandals in an 8.5 Wide. The fit was true to size, and the craftmanship was *there*. The folks over on Origo's email and Instagram helped me with questions over finding a spacious style and size that fit my preferences (no toes touching ANYTHING, but please have a secure fit through the heel!) and everything turned out perfect. I do have to pay extra for shipping to Hawaii, so I was glad their customer service was responsive and knowledgeable. They helped me get the fit right so a return was never necessary. I got the Toffee color, which starts off as more of a warm orange straight out of the box. The underside of the leather straps are sueded, the cutting and sewing are exact, and the smooth all-leather construction feels flexible and airy. The weaving of the straps allow this to be the only barefoot shoe I've found that lets my dancer feet move through their full range of motion when I walk. I have extremely wide, extremely thin feet with a very narrow heel and long square toes. My mom has a more classically shaped foot. They look and feel good on both me and my mom, though I admit the shoe flatters her foot shape a bit more. After a month of wear, the color has slowly darkened in a flattering way. They're great for walking and biking in hot humid environments. Because of the heritage look, they're extremely easy to either dress down or elevate an outfit. I even prefer these for weightlifting, as they're wide yet well-fitted enough to let me execute heavy loads. Clean up is easy, and afterwards I air them out and let them rest after a long day. I love this company. They've got great values, and their styles read to me as heritage, unfussy, and people-driven in the best way. They have a great thing going on, and I genuinely can't wait to collect more shoes from them, as they really make my outfits come alive. I wish there were styles that suited full grain thicker leathers that develop character along with resoleable designs for my sake, but know it wouldn't work with the signature language and feel of their ultra thin and flexible shoes. It just really means I fell in love with this shoe and want it to last forever. I'm looking forward to having these as my weekend mainstays for a very long time.
Response from Origo ShoesOct 19, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review, Hebi! We’re thrilled to hear that our customer support team could help you find the perfect size and style, and that your Huarache strap sandals are performing so well across everything from daily wear to weightlifting. Your feedback on the leather quality, fit, and versatility truly means the world to us. Thank you for being a part of the Origo family!



