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Women's Athens

Color: Black

Size: -

Also available in Men's Sizes & Kid's Sizes

- 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
4.9 Based on 1,425 Reviews
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CS
03/12/2025
Courtney S.
United States
  • Size Runs SmallTrue to SizeRuns Large
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Great shoes - especially for pregnancy

I’m a nurse and on my feet A LOT. These shoes are very comfortable and my first pair lasted at least a year before I replaced them. I first got them when I was pregnant with my second child because getting shoes on and off when you’re in the third trimester is a workout in itself. The slip on feature has been a DREAM during pregnancy. I recommend these to all the pregnant nurses I talk to.

LL
03/04/2025
Laurie L.
United States
  • Based on customer reviews this shoe (Size): Runs SmallTrue to SizeRuns Large
  • Based on customer reviews this shoe (Fit): Runs NarrowRuns Wide

These are my favorite sneakers!

I wear these to work almost daily! Love them! And thru even make my feet look great besides feeling good

BV
02/24/2025
Bushra V.
United States

    Comfortable, love them

    Comfortable and love the fit

    ML
    02/24/2025
    Marisa L.
    United States
    • Size Runs SmallTrue to SizeRuns Large
    • Fit Runs NarrowRuns Wide

    Almost hands free

    These shoes are comfortable. I usually get a regular wide shoe and these E? width( can't remember) work well. My only complaint, which is my fault because I didn't think of it is shoelaces! Those can come undone and then you have to bend down. I purchased these while pregnant and was having back back pain.

    LC
    02/22/2025
    Lori C.
    United States
    • Based on customer reviews this shoe (Size): Runs SmallTrue to SizeRuns Large
    • Based on customer reviews this shoe (Fit): Runs NarrowRuns Wide

    Easy to put on

    This shoe is very easy to put on. I had a recent back surgery so it is really important to have easy shoes to wear so I don’t have to bend. I liked the wide shoe box too!

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