I have reviewed several pairs of Therafit shoes over the past two years and it has always been a wonderful experience, so I was happy when they announced their new Spring collection and I was given the opportunity to try a pair in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I chose the Gigi in the taupe color.
I really like the look of the shoe. The taupe is a great Spring basic that will go with your favorite jeans and flowery skirts. The fabric it’s made from has a series of vent holes that is geometric in design, but it gave me an impression reminiscent of flowers. The general style is a very classic slip-on, but with the comfort benefits of a Therafit shoe. I was a bit surprised by how thick the material of the shoe is. For a Spring shoe, I guess I expected something a bit lighter.
Like the other Therafit shoes, Gigi also has the signature Personal Comfort Adapters. These adapters are three pegs in the sole of the shoe that allow you to adjust for your preferred impact resistance. Until you try it for yourself, it’s really hard to truly explain what a difference it can make to have this option. It is so great to be able to make a shoe fit the activities and surfaces that will be a part of your day. And, it’s so easy to change the adapters that I keep the spares in my pocket or bag to change as needed. This part of the shoe was as great on the Gigi as all the other pairs I’ve reviewed.
Though I loved the overall look of the shoes, I was not as impressed with the fit as I usually am. The thickness of the shoe made them quite warm… especially when I wore them with socks. I also found them quite tight and without a lot of give when I wore socks. They are definitely a sock meant to be worn barefoot or with very thin socks. I got the same size I usually wear in Therafit shoes, so this seems more like a design issue than a fit issue. I also found that the band across the top dug into my foot when I was wearing them. The more I walked, the more painful this became. You can see in the picture above how there is a seam below the band. I think this is what was actually causing the issue.
I really wanted to love these, but I was a bit disappointed this time. I do wonder if the problem would have still been there if I went a size larger.
I really love that they include a storage tote with all of their shoes. The tote protects the shoes and preserves the life of them… all while reducing odor. It’s always a great touch. If you’re not into storing your shoes in totes, you get a great shopping tote instead. 
Pros: Great stylish design. Great basic color choices. Adjustable comfort.
Cons: Band across fit or seam below caused discomfort. Material is thick for a spring shoe.
Overall Rating
Therafit has created fashionable, comfortable shoes – perfect for all hours of a woman’s day. Co-developed by Dr. Lisa Masterson, of the Emmy award-winning series, ‘The Doctors’, Therafit believes in empowering women to embrace wellness in all aspects of their lives. Endorsed by the National Posture Institute, their patented technology provides cushioning and support helping to reduce the aches and pains that come from the stress of everyday activities. Therafit Shoe worked very closely with Cornell University Professor Dr. Richard Lennihan, an avid runner and pioneering vascular surgeon, to create the unique patented technology used in every one of their products. Utilizing the patented Personalized Comfort System (PCS), each shoe lets you adjust the impact protection and cushion level to fit your personal needs. You decide what works best for you.
Therafit’s Gigi adds some bling to the classic loafer. Featuring sparkle mesh uppers with leather trim, this classic sport casual has an elastic gore that ensures an easy fit and comfortable wear. Along with Therafit’s superior arch support, deep heel cups & removable insoles that lift & support your foot. Bring a sparkle to your walk, with the Gigi. ($95.00)
These look nice, I mainly wear toms and have been feeling like I need something with more arch support.
I love the blue, they look so comfy
Therefit makes great shoes and sneakers. These Gigi shoes look really comfortable but I would get a size up, considering your experience.
Thank you for your frank honesty in this review. I have a pair of Therafit sneakers, and several of their sandals. This is the first time I’ve heard of a flaw like a misplaced seam. Hopefully, your feedback will help them correct this issue. They are lovely!
Thank you, Sandy. I have several pairs of Therafit myself and I was really surprised by this flaw too. I do wonder if it was an issue with the pair I received or if wearing a size up would help.
These look super comfortable and stylish too.
I have not tried any of the therafit shoes. I enjoyed reading your review and it does sound as if these maybe are not representative of all their shoes. It’s always disappointing when a shoe is too tight and pinches!
Thank you, Wendy. They definitely are not my usual experience. I’m looking among my friends and family for someone with a size 8 foot to see if it might help to order a different size. I’d even love to find another person with an 8.5 foot to see if it is just the build of my foot. I’ll be sure to update once I know. 🙂
I have been looking for a nice pair of slip on shoes and these look like they would be perfect. I love the support they provide.
I can see what you mean about the fit. I’ve had the same experience with shoe brands I buy regularly. Once in a while a style just isn’t great for my feet.
I like the comfort that this shoe offers . They are really cute too . You never find both
I have heard a lot of good things about the Therafit’s shoes. Thank you for the entry.
I never tried on a pair of Therafit shoes, I like the look of this shoe and also the colors to pick from!
They look comfortable and it is good to know that I should go up a size (if I could afford them!) My feet are really bad and I really do need a good pair of shoes. I would like to see if the band bothered me as well.
I can see how they fit tightly across the top of your foot. They do look comfy though.
I have never heard of any shoes with personal adaptors in them. That seems like a cool feature to have, as you can change it daily based on what you are doing that day. I would love to try this out because as you said, you sort of have to try it for yourself to understand it fully.
These are nice looking shoes. While the comfort level seems to be lower than usual I still think these would be great for casual wear.
I think these shoes are super cute but they look soo comfortable too! I would order a bigger size though just because i run into shoes not fitting right alot!
I think their shoes look really comfortable. These are really attractive, and even though they are casual shoes they are a little bit dressy. You could wear them in so many places.
The shoes look so comfy and I love the design. Too bad about that seam/band hurting your feet though. I would be worried about buying these shoes for myself because I have chubby feet and would be afraid of having the same issues with the shoes. Thanks for your honest review.
Oh my goodness these shoes would be so amazing for me to win for work! I have to wear closed toe shoes for my job as a caregiver for the elderly and I really need a comfortable shoe. This would be so awesome to win! Hoping and thanks for the opportunity!!
These would be a great shoe for work… stylish, yet appropriate! 🙂 Good luck!
I really like the design of the shoe, but I would be afraid to buy them knowing you had a problem with the fit. I have to get wide shoes now, and it seems like the older I get the more picky I become when it comes to shoes.
It’s so hard sometimes with shoes, because our feet can have little variations that make one shoe very comfortable for one person while another finds the same shoe quite uncomfortable. I think a size up would probably solve this issue. My foot is thick in that area… which you might be able to see from the picture. Therafit does offer free exchanges, so there is an opportunity to get the right size for your feet. 🙂
These look super comfortable and stylish too. I really like the design of the shoe, but I would be afraid to buy them knowing you had a problem with the fit. I have to get wide shoes Also.
I’m kind of a unique case, because I’m reviewing a product given to me and can’t exchange them in the traditional sense… but Therafit does offer free exchanges to customers so you have an opportunity to find the right fit. I think the biggest issue is that my foot is thick at this part of the shoe. If your foot is similar, I’d recommend a size up. The rest of the shoe is otherwise comfortable and I’m pretty sure a size up would fix the issues I’m having.
Well I hate the band was to tight the other is them being to hot on your feet that is rough as well!
My feet get hot so easily, so I found the thick fabric a negative too. I do believe the tight band would be solved by going up a size, because my foot is thick in that area. It was disappointing because I’ve otherwise LOVED my Therafit shoes.
These sound absolutely wonderful.all the ladies will be hearing and seeing these.we all need new shoes.thanks so much for sharing.
These shoes look like they would be so comfortable and I like that they look a little bit trendier than most comfort shoes.
These look pretty comfy but I would probably go a 1/2 size up after reading your review. I can’t wear shoes without socks so I would probably wear the super thin socks.
I would definitely agree to try a size up… especially if your foot is thick in the middle like mine. One good thing is that Therafit does do free exchanges.
To Me, comfort is the most important attribute of a shoe.
Since my early 50’s been dealing with on and off again plantar fasciitis. I’m always looking for a good shoe to walk distance in
These look like they would be so comfortable. I think I need to get me some of them.
I like the look of these shoes. I wear an AFO and I think these shoes would really be supportive.
They look really cute. I love the color and the style. The band would bug me too, though.
this sounds like a great product, and I would love to try them
These look really comfortable and I like the added glitter.
I like that these look so comfortable to wear. I also like the fact that they have added style to the comfort.
I think these might be very comfortable if the band across the foot is not too tight for me.
I am in need of great fitting shoes with comfort to get me through the day or as i run errands. This looks like these shoes might fit the bill.