I purchased the Determination 2.0 work boots and I absolutely love them! They are, without hyperbole, the most comfortable footwear I have ever owned. Customer service was also truly exceptional... See more
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Carets designs Barefoot shoes with a Wide Toebox and Zero-Drop sole. Our Dress Shoes feature a Faux Heel and Sleek Tip for white-collar style. Our Safety Work Boots provide blue-collar grit with ASTM-Certified Steel Toes, Puncture-Resistant Soles, and Electric Hazard Resistance, ensuring safety without sacrificing natural movement. 90%+ 5/5 star reviews. Free US shipping and 365-day return policy.
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The shoes are very comfortable and high quality. They look great and feel even better. I would highly recommend these to anyone that needs a classic looking dress shoe and values comfort!

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hello dear Mountain i eventualy recieved the shoes they aparently had no way to get rid of them and the smaller size feels better not just right but aceptable and im sure the extra space infront of the toes would be just what i need when i would wear portyanki (foot wraps) when i will evenatualy be wearing them daily in moscow in the very cold weather thank you again

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Pauline (customer service) was able to help clarify my misunderstanding.
I appreciate how she approached our interaction. Vary professional.

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What made my experience great? The great product itself and their willingness to address a miniscule issue with great and fast response... gave me 3... yes 3 options how to tackle the issue and of course I chose the one that best works for me... So... I ordered an extra pair of boots... This company should serve as a template for competitors to see how it's done right, period. I have been nothing but impressed so far and will be a loyal customer for years to come... Props... Big props!!

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Finally a wide toe box dress shoe I can use with a tuxedo!

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I learned about Carets almost a year ago now and I can say confidently they are the pinnacle of barefoot dress shoes. The hardest part about barefoot shoes is...well, they look like barefoot shoes, and in professional or formal environments that isn't always what you want. No one believes me when I tell them they are barefoot shoes!
And they're return policy is the best I've ever heard of. My first pair were a little big, so my second pair I sized down. They fit so much better, and Carets lets me exchange the first pair for the correct size even though I had bought them months before. Their product and their customer service is second to none! I will always recommend Carets

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Carets provides customer service unlike any shoe company I’ve ever experienced. Every interaction has been responsive, professional, and genuinely focused on the customer.
The shoes are expertly crafted, exceptionally comfortable, and built to a very high standard. The quality is obvious from the moment you put them on.
If you struggle with foot pain or simply want dress shoes that don’t squeeze your toes into an unnatural shape, these are the shoes to buy.
These shoes have genuinely changed my professional life. I can finally wear dress shoes that look polished and sophisticated without sacrificing comfort or natural foot function.
There simply isn’t another dress shoe like this on the market. Many “foot-shaped” dress shoes end up looking bulky or awkward. Carets somehow manages to create a shoe that looks refined, elegant, and professional.
They’re absolutely worth the investment. I don’t see myself buying another brand of dress shoes.
My only wish is that Carets would expand into a casual leather line, something with the same foot-shaped comfort and premium craftsmanship that’s perfect for summer, weekends, and everyday wear. I’d buy them in a heartbeat.

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The customer service team is helpful, responds quickly, and professional.
The product is the best looking and feeling business shoe on the market, and I've tried a few. Not looking anywhere else from now on.

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We love our Carets. They are stylish and great for feet and toes. We have also had great customer service from Carets! Highly Recommended.

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Great experience. Assisted me with a size change. Extremely fast customer service responses but was still very patient waiting for my response! A rare combination

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I have never experienced better customer service than with Carets. Their warranty and returns policy is insanely generous, and allows you to try their shoes with utmost confidence. When I ordered a shoe size too big, their customer service helped me to identify if it was an issue that could be fixed with heel grips and tongue pads (which don't void their policy) or if I needed a size down. In the end I needed a size down, and they sent me a size down in the shoe and in shoe trees to replace what I had ordered, allowing me to first test the size down and confirm it was a good fit before sending the original back. The quality of the shoes is amazing, and catches people's eyes. Best of all they look like normal shoes, but have all the benefits of being genuine barefoot shoes. I'm extremely happy with every correspondence over a few months (due to backorders), and will definitely purchase from Carets again.

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Zero drop shoes transformed my physical experience, vastly improving my joint and muscular comfort. Carets in my opinion offer the very best dress shoes in this category on the market, and I own a pair in both brown and black. Buy with confidence!

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Excellent shoes and great company. I have a couple pair now. My latest pair I preordered and it took a while to get them. Carets kept me updated on the progress and that really meant a lot. I will continue working on my collection of Carets shoes.

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Pauline at Carets was very professional, a good communicator and helpful when I was having trouble with my shoes. Whether there was an issue with the size or the construction, she was a great assistance. Additionally, Carets stands by their products!

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I purchased the Determination 2.0 work boots and I absolutely love them! They are, without hyperbole, the most comfortable footwear I have ever owned.
Customer service was also truly exceptional. I had to try several sizes to find my fit and Paulina was patient and responsive.
I highly recommend Carets!

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I thought the foot pain I was feeling was a combination of age and 40 years of standing on concrete. After seeing Caret's boots show up time and again on trusted foot ware review sites, I decided to give them a try. I started out wearing them for two hours the first day, then added an hour each day until I could wear them comfortably all day. The flexible sole, soft leather, boxed toe, make for an extremely comfortable pair of work boot. After 10 month they developed a quality issue. I contacted Caret's, and Paulina picked up the case and within a very short period of time had it resolved leaving me very happy with the outcome. Caret's proved they stand behind their products and take care of their customers.

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Excellent friendly customer service. Handled returns quick and easy. The quality of the shoes is amazingly high. I have worn all kinds of high end designer shoes, and the Apollo 2.0 is the best looking dress shoe that actually feels GOOD on my feet. I wear them out dancing, walking, work occasions, everything. The company does a great job with recommendations for cedar trees and polish to protect the full grain calfskin leather. I even read online that these shoes can be resoled after a couple years when they wear down. These are my new favorite shoes that I can wear for any occasion. Dressy and comfortable. Finally a shoe that treats my feet with dignity.

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Excellent Work Boots
It’s currently very difficult to find quality minimalist work boots that check all the boxes and I am finally satisfied with finding these.

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Only company I’ve seen as far as footwear to listen to the consumer and try to continue to upgrade their product. The boots has been everything they have promised to be.

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