Gentle Souls Bay Unique
- 5 stars 77%
- 4 stars 12%
- 3 stars 5%
- 2 stars 4%
- 1 star 1%
Description
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- The Gentle Souls™ Bay Unique flats give you ballerina beauty with urban details.
- Soft suede upper.
- Back-zip closure for easy on and off.
- Elastic straps on upper provide a secure and personal fit.
- Supple deerskin lining is naturally breathable.
- Flax seed pillows embedded in the footbed mold to your feet.
- Flexible sole with rubber grips.
- Measurements:
- Weight: 7 oz
- Product measurements were taken using size 8.5, width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Deerskin lining- Gentle Souls´ shoes uses supple and breathable deerskin-lined insoles providing softness and comfort while conforming to the shape of your foot. It is durable and will not stretch or crack when wet. Deerskin is normally found on gloves, jackets or shoe uppers. The deerskin-lined insole is unique to Gentle Souls shoes and sandals!
Flaxseed Memory Pillows- Flaxseed pillows are embedded in the footbed of Gentle Souls shoes to mold to the shape of your foot and provide cushioned support. The flaxseed ¨memory pillows¨ are somewhat similar to beanbags as they redistribute and adjust to the shape of your foot with every step.
Padding- Under the deerskin lining there is a memory foam developed by NASA; Poron®. This foam does not break down and maintains its shape over time.
Granulated Cork- This layer located under the Poron® helps with shock absorption when walking on hard surfaces.
Rubberized Outsole- Sometimes fused with leather, rubberized outsoles are flexible and great for traction on hard surfaces.
Fit Survey:
- 5% Full size too large
- 8% Half size too Large
- 81% True to size
- 5% Half size too small
- 0% Full size too small
- 83% Felt true to width
- 3% Felt narrower than marked
- 14% Felt wider than marked
- 27% Excellent arch support
- 58% Moderate arch support
- 15% No arch support
Customer Reviews
Gentle Souls Bay Unique
Average rating is 5 out of 5 from a total of 75 reviews.
Top Positive Review
5 people found this review helpful.
I lve the zipper in the back. It is easy on easy off and it is true to size. A 6 is a 6. There is no sizing up or down
Read more » « Show less September 11, 2011 by AnonymousTop Critical Review
1 person found this review helpful.
I wanted to love these shoes. There are so many things to love about them: the color, shape, foot bed comfort, ankle support. But the back zipper is like a medieval torture device that rubs up against the skin back of the heel. I was in horrible pain after one wearing. Easily fixed with a piece of soft suede that would simply "flap" over the zipper on the inside. Had to send them back.
Read more » « Show less May 10, 2012 by Anonymous- Sort by:
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I lve the zipper in the back. It is easy on easy off and it is true to size. A 6 is a 6. There is no sizing up or down
I'd also recommend: French Sole
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- Anonymous - customer
- from El Paso, Texas
- September 11, 2011
Love these shoes! The soles and footbed are extremely comfortable. The back of the shoe rubs a bit but will be okay once broken in. The straps provide some support and structure to the shoe. I was worried that the strap would be unflattering cutting off your leg at the ankle, but these are very flattering and as someone mentioned very feminine. Will look adorable with capris or skirts and dresses. Already one of my favorite pairs of shoes!
I'd also recommend: Naya
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- Carrie R - customer
- from Chicago, IL
- April 13, 2012
I live in these shoes! I bought them in black and in gray, and aside from the fact that they are lightweight, roomy, and stay on my feet while I work all day, I get bombarded with compliments because they are adorable. Gentle Souls has become my favorite brand of shoes. Well made, comfortable, and beautiful!
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- Diane W - customer
- from Bethesda, MD
- March 30, 2012
I thought about ordering these shoes for a long time (due to the cost) but finally decided to try them. I absolutely love them! If you like the look of ballet flats, but find you can't wear them -- then these are the shoes for you. I have very thin, delicate feet with small heals and arches that need some support. Typical ballet flats just don't give my feet and ankles enough support, and constantly slip off my feet. These shoes solve that problem, because the ankle strap and high back keeps you right in the shoes where you belong. I wore them today to work, and so many people told me they loved them! They are super cute with skinny or boyfriend jeans. I love Gentle Souls -- it is my new favorite brand. Also love the Gentle Souls "Gabby".
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- Lisa D - customer
- from Bay Area, California
- March 29, 2012
So, once again Gentle Souls nails the 'comfort/style' thing. Ballet flats often slip off my narrow heels, making it hard work to keep them on. The soft, comfy elastic straps take care of this, making them a dream to wear. One thing to note though, for the price, the zipper up the back of the heel, should be a metal one like the other similar styles from this company. The nylon zipper does perform well, but like I said, for the price... Part of the appeal of the shoes from this company is the little design details, and a metal zipper would have been better. Still, they're a 'thumbs-up'.
I'd also recommend: Eileen Fisher
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- Anonymous - customer
- from NH
- March 27, 2012
