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Gentle Souls Buckle Bay SKU #7578920(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(5 Stars) (based on 3 customer reviews)
$199.00
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Product Information:
  • Casual meets fashionable in these charming flats from Gentle Souls™.
  • Easy slip-on construction.
  • Leather upper with strap and buckle detail at vamp.
  • Round toe.
  • Soft leather lining.
  • Flax seed pillows embedded in the footbed mold to the shape of your foot to provide cushioned support with every step.
  • Combination leather and rubber sole.
  • 3/8" heel.
  • 6.00 oz.
  • Product measurements were taken using size 6. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Customer Fit Survey:

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  • 84% "Felt a half size larger than marked"
  • 88% "Felt wider than marked"
  • 84% "Excellent arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 3 Reviews Total

Posted: Nov 20, 2009
Reviewer: from
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Will look for more Gentle Souls flats in future seasons. Couldn\'t be more pleased; I wear them often. Roomy rounded toebox, and still very feminine looking. A bit expensive for what they are, but they look great with skinny or slim pants and are very comforable - lightweight, soft, very flexible and have more arch support than most ballet type flats. If you like to wear flats sans socks, the deerskin lining is particularly breathable and silky. In the end, I think they will provide good cost-per-wear. I find that I almost never wear my Pedro Garcia ballet flats (retail price more than twice that of Buckle Bay), not only because they aren\'t nearly as comfortable, but also because they don\'t complete most outfits as well as the Buckle Bay. \r\nI\'ve been asked several times what they are and where I bought them. As always, Zappos is terrific. My size originally sold out. I selected email me when available. They did. I ordered immediately and had them the next day.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Donald Pliner, Stuart Weitzman, Cole Haan Nike Air, CH Collection
Posted: Nov 6, 2009
Reviewer: from New York, NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Worth every penny. Stumbling upon the Gentle Souls brand was the best thing I ever did for my feet. They are made very well, have good support and hold up great over time (even with NYC walking). These ballet flats (Buckle Bay) in particular were a total surprise in the best way. I have the Bay Leaf style flats also, and these are even more comfortable. They feel like slippers. I will say that like most of their shoes, they are cut wide so don't size up in these for width. I usually wear an 8, and in Gentle Souls ballet flats I am always a 7.5. These are the perfect shoe for everyday use and are versatile enough to dress up or down. Thanks Zappos for the great selection (I couldn't find these anywhere else) and the awesome service!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Any Gentle Souls shoes, MBTs, FitFlops, Seychelles, Corso Como
Posted: Oct 16, 2009
Reviewer: Linda M from Virginia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Gentle Souls are perfection. Quality and style are the best available. Yes, they are pricey, but worth it if you have feet that need to have the best support! They mold to your feet. "Give" in areas where they need to (i.e. bunions) and hug your arch where needed. And, again, Zappos comes through with speedy delivery. Thanks.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: North Face Hedgehog (if you have problem feet)!

Additional Brand Information

Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole has created a natural way to combine fashion, comfort and care for your feet. This revolutionary patent-pending technology uses the finest natural materials for organic comfort in their shoes and sandals.

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.

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