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Women's Athens

Color: Blackout

Size: -

Also available in MEN & KIDS

- Shoes shown in US sizes only.
Width: Standard

A forever fave. You just can’t say no to a spring-back heel with our signature Cage. The Athens has extra Rabbit Foam® on the outsole to give your heel a slight lift and your whole foot added cushioning. It goes wherever your day takes you, whether that’s around the house, out on a trail, or a casual day at the office.

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No-Hassle Returns

All returns and exchanges are accepted for unworn shoes within 30 days of receipt for a full refund with free return shipping (US orders only). You're welcome!

Shoe Care

Knit: Use a soft cloth or toothbrush to spot-clean knit upper with dishwashing liquid and water. Rinse and air dry.


Leather: Spot-clean with soft cloth only.


Insoles: Removable and machine washable. Air dry. (Kizik Kids Prague, Athens, and Anaheim have permanent insoles.)

HandsFree Labs® Technology

Rabbit Foam® Outsole

Removable & Washable Insoles

Breathable Knit Upper

Rubber Traction Pods

Roomy Toe Box

1

A spring in your step

HandsFree Labs®️ technology: Cage®

Hasta la vista, heel-crushing! No wiggling, no bending down, and no re-tying, either. Once you step in and the heel springs back, you’ll never want to put on any other shoe again—seriously. Style + convenience? Yes, please!

2

Buh-bye, sweaty feet

4-way stretch knit

The top of your foot deserves comfort too. Breathable knit fabric provides just the right amount of air flow to keep your feet comfy and cool all day long. Remember sticking your feet out the car window as a kid? It’s kinda like that.

3

Ultra cushy & oh, so comfy

Rabbit Foam® outsole

Our proprietary (and ridiculously comfy) Rabbit Foam® outsoles are the perfect blend of bounce-back and durability so you can be on your feet all day long. What does it feel like? Imagine a thousand angels massaging your feet.

4

Get a grip

Rubber heel/toe traction

This shoe is all grip and no slip. Our built-in rubber traction pods cover the entire toe and heel areas of the shoe. Perfect for going from lounging around the house to deftly avoiding conversations with the in-laws. Hey rubber, meet road.

Size Guide

US - Women's 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5
US - Men's 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15
EU 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45 45.5 46 46.5 47 47.5 48
UK Women 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14
UK Men 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14
CM 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33

In the Wild

When you step in, things are always looking up.

Easiest to put on, hardest to stop talking about.

Customer Reviews
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JC
03/29/2025
Joyce C.
United States
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Love them

These shoes were Very comfortable as I needed a new pair to go on vacation. I walk my little feet off and these shoes kept me in comfort the way I’ve never done 16,000 steps in one day but I did notice shoes they are so comfortable.

LK
03/28/2025
Leanne K.
United States
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My favorite shoes

These are my second pairs. My first pair I ordered when I was pregnant and I wanted to get a new pair. The same color wasn't available so I chose the blackout color. Took over 2 weeks to arrive. When it came, there were no shoes, just a box. Emailed customer service & they sent a replacement right away. Now I'm loving my new pair! Love the Athens! The all black is beautiful too.

EP
03/27/2025
Elizabeth P.
United States
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Very Comfortable

This Kizik shoe model is very practical and comfortable.

MM
03/27/2025
Mary M.
United States
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Comfortable. Supportive. Just what I needed!

These worked exceptionally well when I had my hip replaced and could not bend over. Love them!!

SK
03/06/2025
Sandi K.
United States
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Wonderful shoe

Prompt with my order. I love my Kizih. I wear a brace and your design makes getting shoes off and on very easy

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