Men's Athens

Color: Blackout

Size: -

Also available in WOMEN & 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.


Frequently bought together

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 - 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
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
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 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
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
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.

@hayleycarling

Easiest to put on, hardest to stop talking about.

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MA
03/12/2025
madeleine a.
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A Dream Come True

Couldn't be easier... ultimate in comfort

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03/05/2025
Kathy G.
United States
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Comfortable and great-looking shoe

These shoes are easy to put on, as advertised. But they are also the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. They look great, too.

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RZ
03/04/2025
Ron Z.
United States
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Best Fitting Shoes

These shoes fit like a glove right out the box. They are very comfortable to wear and the slip on feature makes it even better to wear.

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DW
03/04/2025
deb w.
United States
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This is working perfectly. He had surgery on the right foot and then wears a temporary bracelet. We only needed the right shoe to match the left that we previously purchased. Maybe I'll make the left into a planter!!! Hahaha

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03/04/2025
Fred T.
United States
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Pretty good, easy to slip into. Needs more padding and shock absorption.

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