I bought these Apple Vegan Mika Sneakers to replace a previous pair pair that I was gifted (the Recycled Leather Sneakers with the navy heel), which I had worn for ~5 years. I was hesitant to part with them, but I didn't need to be - these revamped Mikas are sooo comfy, and I like the thicker sole look better than the slimmer style of the other ones. I bought these about a month before my vacation to Japan last December with the intent of breaking them in, but as with my old pair, I needn't have bothered. These felt like they had been my everyday shoes from the moment I first put them on. As you can imagine, I walked all over the place in them while visiting Japan, and I never once felt like my feet or heels were sore or chafing. Back at home, I basically only wear two kinds of shoes - these and Birkenstocks. I find that my Mikas are pretty flexible when it comes to building outfits, partially courtesy of the neutral color scheme - I've paired them with a midi skirt + t-shirt, sweatpants or leggings + a sweatshirt, and casual slacks or jeans + a blouse, and they look good with everything. I expect these to last just as long as my old pair. They've proven their value over and over, and I feel great knowing I've supported a company committed to sustainable + ethical fashion as well as to supporting anti-trafficking work <3 KIBO is my forever sneaker supplier!
