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Bella-Vita Thai SKU #7509991(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
- Add a bit of the exotic to this season's wardrobe with the 'Thai' sandal.
- Silk uppers use stretch bands to connect the front and back for a flexible fit.
- Luxurious silk-lined footbed is contoured and lightly padded.
- Classic espadrille platform with a lightweight polyurethane outsole for grip.
- 3" heel.
- 7.00 oz.
- Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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- 92% "Felt true to size"
- 91% "Felt true to width"
- 84% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 35 Reviews Total
Posted: Aug 31, 2009
Reviewer: from New York, New York
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I have average wide feet and found these shoes to be versatile and pretty. The design is flattering and the canvas portion hasn't yet frayed, which is often the case for espadrille-type shoes. One issue is the size. I am usually an 8W and ordered these shoes in an 8W in blue. I thought they were a tad short in the length but fine as far as the width. I then ordered the 8 1/2W size which, at the time, was only available in brown. I was better off with the 8. At times my feet start to slide around in the larger size. In either color, both shoes are casual enough for slacks and yet appropriate for work. After about an hour of walking, however, I found the hardness of bottom to be uncomfortable. So don't plan on vacation-length walking with these shoes. Otherwise, these are a great addition to your summer shoe wardrobe.
Posted: Aug 25, 2009
Reviewer: from Michigan
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These shoes look very cute on. There is only one thing I do not like: the foot bed is made of the silk material, and your foot slides around on it when walking.
Posted: Aug 19, 2009
Reviewer: from Austin, TX
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I love that this cute shoe comes in narrow! I\'m ready to see more young, cute, and hip styles in narrow sizes. The Bella-Vita Thai looks just as cute on the foot as it does in the picture. The only drawback is that there\'s not much padding under the foot, which would help make it more comfortable for longer wears. Overall, I think it\'s super cute and am happy with my purchase.
Posted: Aug 14, 2009
Reviewer: from Bay Area, CA
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When I wear this shoe, I think the wide foot fairy must have had a hand in inspiring the shoe maker. It\'s so hard to find an espadrille available for wide feet, and I love it so much, I got it in green and in gold. Both are such versatile colors, and the fabric has enough sheen to allow it to go from day to night with ease. It goes well with skirts, shorts, capris, and pants! I haven\'t tried walking all day in them yet, but they\'re definitely quite comfortable!
Posted: Aug 12, 2009
Reviewer: Anna B from Los Angeles, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Thought they were perfect, but they stretched! I was thrilled with these shoes out of the box. So thrilled, I purchased another pair in a different color! Since they are silk, I waited to wear them to an event where I was sure they wouldn't get wet. Unfortunately, I discovered too late that they don't stay on my feet! Out of the box, they fit like a dream, very comfortable on my WW feet. Heel height was great and the back hit at just the right spot over the heel. After about 2-3 hours of normal wear (standing, not much walking), the back started to slip down off my heel. The elastic was already stretching out. By the end of the night, the heel strap was under my heel more than it was around it. Love these shoes, but silk and elastic just don't hold their shape on my foot.
Additional Brand Information
Bella~Vita® is an elegant line of designer footwear for women, capturing the essence of natures textures and colors. Each pair of Bella~Vita shoes offer exceptional styling and detail all with comfort and wearability in mind.
Bella~Vita shoes are crafted using luxury materials and a nicely padded footbed. Available in a large range of sizes and widths, you will feel the exceptional fit and comfort offered by Bella~Vita.
Today’s demanding customer wants it all, she doesn’t want to sacrifice style for comfort. When she purchases a pair of Bella~Vita shoes or sandals, she knows that she has chosen right. Take a look at what Bella~Vita has to offer.
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Posted: Aug 2, 2009
Reviewer: from Davis, California
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Width is pretty good for very wide feet, though I had to go 1/2 size up to be comfortable. After a lot of walking at work, my feet were tired; the bed is quite firm. Very pretty shoe, best for social event.
Posted: Jul 29, 2009
Reviewer: from ny
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I love these shoes! They fit perfectly and the color was true to description. This shoe is also very accommodating for people with bunions and the heel height is comfortable enough to wear all day at work.
Posted: Jul 16, 2009
Reviewer: Renata from Chicago, IL
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Best shoe ever - I feel like I'm walking on a cushion. They're cute, they're comfy, what more can I say. I love these shoes.
Posted: Jul 9, 2009
Reviewer: Megan c from elmhurst, il
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Fabulous shoes. I have really wide feet and the extra wide is really comfortable. Great looking shoe. Only worn it with jeans and a cute summer shirt so far and gotten many compliments. Perfect heel height; not flat, not too high. Recommend them.
Posted: Jul 7, 2009
Reviewer: from NY
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Posted: Jul 3, 2009
Reviewer: Babs from Orange Co., CA
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I never write reviews of shoes. Maybe once. I had to write a review of these shoes. They are my magic slippers. Fit right out of the box. Note: I ordered W and I don't normally wear wide. But I read reviews and thought I should order wide. I want to order another pair. My favorite shoes on this day.
Posted: Jul 2, 2009
Reviewer: Darien G from Denver, CO
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Posted: Jun 29, 2009
Reviewer: Nancy from Massachusetts
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Bella Vista Thai -
I love this shoe but unfortunately it was not true to size. I wear a 12W and found that it was just too tight around the toes. I was thrilled to be able to return my original pair in 12W and reorder a 12WW (which was in stock) and I didn't even have to pay any shipping costs. I have a hard time finding stylish shoes in my size so it's nice that Zappos offers these larger sizes in fun styles.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Bell Vista Wren in the tortoise.
Posted: Jun 28, 2009
Reviewer: from Arkansas
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This shoe is very comfortable. I was concerned that an espadrille might not be well-made but the shoe has held together very well so far. I sometimes feel pressure on my fourth toe but it never becomes painful.
Posted: Jun 27, 2009
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I don't understand how everyone else said how comfortable these shoes were. When I first put them on, they did seem comfortable. After walking in them for maybe 15 minutes, my feet were killing me. They were excruciatingly painful. The heel straps would not stay on my heels. They kept falling under my heel. Maybe the shoes were a 1/2 size too big but I don’t think I could have fit into a smaller size. They were especially painful on the soles of my feet. After 15 minutes, the bottoms of my feet were on fire and felt like they were about to blister at any second. I had to take them off. They looked very cute but way too painful.
Posted: Jun 26, 2009
Reviewer: Kim K from Prescott, Arizona
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Love, love, love these shoes. I have very wide feet and have always had a problem finding comfortable shoes that fit correctly that don't look like Grandma's ortho shoes. These are probably the most comfortable shoes I've worn in years. But the best part is that they're adorable. I get compliments on them every time I wear them and that's not something I'm accustomed to.
Posted: Jun 21, 2009
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These shoes look great and were comfortable right out of the box. The strap around the back of the ankle allows me to wear them with jeans without the hem of the jean getting trapped between the foot and the shoe. They felt true to size. I really love these shoes: wedge sandals can sometimes look clunky, but these do not. Very flattering to the foot and leg!
Posted: Jun 18, 2009
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These shoes are so comfortable; I also bought them in goldtone. I was able to wear them right out of the box - no breaking in period. They look very dressy but also great with jeans. The color is really pretty and I get major compliments on them. I only wish they came in red!! Hint...hint...
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Ros Hommerson
I have EE size feet and finding shoes, CUTE shoes, is nearly impossible because they normally only come in either medium or a really small wide. These wedges are not only cute, they are comfortable. I was able to wear them for 6 hours at my job getting up and walking around. They work with multiple outfits and make my feet look slender.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Soft Walk
Posted: Jun 7, 2009
Reviewer: from Birmingham, AL
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It took me a while to write this review because the day after my shoes arrived, I broke my foot right where the toes meet the body of the foot. I took the shoes on vacation with me out of necessity, still not having worn them except to try them on in my bedroom. They seemed very comfortable there, but how would they do in a "road test?" The answer, I now know, is GREAT! I tromped all over a resort in these shoes, and much of that time on hard marble floors or cement walkways. Despite the fact that my foot hadn't healed completely, I found these shoes perfectly comfortable, and they struck the perfect note of "dressy casual" for resort wear. I've worn them with jeans and a casual blazer, with silk pants and a dressy silk blouse, and with linen pants and a sporty linen jacket. Thanks in part to the nubby silk texture; they looked just right with all three levels of dressiness. I have very wide feet due to bunions, and I find that Bella Vita shoes tend to run a bit wider than many other brands. The extra "spreading" room was welcome in hot weather for lengthy walks at the end of the day. I bought three pairs of these, and if I see them offered in another color, I'll probably add to my collection!
