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Josef Seibel Geneva SKU #7188312(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Because this is a smaller lasted shoe, Josef Seibel recommends that if you are a half-size, you may want to size up (if you wear a US 7.5, select a 39).
- This fisherman hybrid features a supple, soft full grain leather upper. The leather is naturally oil tanned, with vegetable dye completely through.
- Handsewn construction gives extra life, flexibility and quality.
- The handsewn upper is Double Lock Stitched, meaning it will not fray apart if you have a loose stitch.
- No shank or stiff midsole. No break in period required, meaning comfort right out of the box!
- Fully leather lined.
- Air ped insole features 6mm of memory foam cushioning, which contours and shapes to the foot providing tremendous support.
- Polyurethane outsole is shaped to be anatomically correct to fit the shape of your foot, providing arch support. Superb flexibility to go along with great shock absorption.
- Classic "European Fit" is snug in the instep and heel and roomy in the toe box.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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Customer Feedback
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- 69% "Felt a half size smaller than marked"
- 83% "Felt true to width"
- 86% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 80 Reviews Total
Posted: Oct 29, 2009
Reviewer: Linda g from plymouth mi
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This "Geneva" is my first pair of Josef Seibel shoes. I ordered them in my regular size, 10, and they were way too small. I now have size 11 and they fit perfectly. They are comfortable and I hardly notice I am wearing them. The advice given online is to buy a 1/2 size larger, but a whole size larger is more appropriate. I usually wear Doc Martens so these feel VERY light weight. If they had size 11 in stock in other colors I would order them...... but no such luck.\r\nI wonder why they have so few of many of their shoes in stock? I checked other styles and the size 10 and 11 are frequently out of stock.
Posted: Aug 26, 2009
Reviewer: Mary J from Henderson NV
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I love these sandals. I bought the brown to wear this summer and came back and got the black ones for winter. They are very comfortable with a nice roomy toebox so they are good for walking. I also was impressed by how fast they were delivered. I ordered them on Saturday and they came first thing Monday morning. Zappos service is the best!
Posted: Jul 23, 2009
Reviewer: from NJ
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This is a comfortable shoe with a soft upper, padded footbed, and fairly roomy toes. It is not very supportive; I\'ve had stress fractures in my feet, and consider it good for short walks, but I would not want to use for all-day walking. It works well with thin socks, but less well barefoot if you have sweaty feet (like me). The look is a bit edgier than it seems in photographs. I usually wear a size 10, sometimes a 10 1/2 or 11 if a shoe runs small. The 42 fit me well.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Born
Posted: Jul 16, 2009
Reviewer: Chris K from Edmonds, WA
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This will sound corny, but it\'s true: these are the best shoes I\'ve ever owned in my life! They are stylish and comfortable. Zappos was fast and efficient. This has been a wonderful experience!
Posted: Jul 16, 2009
Reviewer: Valerius from Minneapolis
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Great for Wide, Bad Feet - My 3rd pair in 6 years. My second pair has plenty of life left, but as I don't know that I can face life without these shoes, I stocked up. The one issue is that the bottoms wear out more quickly than the rest of the shoe. But the masculine styling, quality workmanship and comfort for my wide, bad feet makes it a good choice for me.
Additional Brand Information
Josef Seibel shoes began in 1886 in a small German village. This family held Shoe Company is today run by a fourth generation under Carl-August Seibel. The same basic philosophies are followed. Premium quality in materials, the best workmanship, and comfort. These main principals have helped Josef Seibel shoes become world reknown as "The European Comfort Shoe."
More and more people are discovering that their foot and leg fatigue is greatly reduced or eliminated after wearing Josef Seibel shoes. Anatomical footbeds and foot massage insole systems maximize comfort and increases blood circulation. At Josef Seibel, commitment to quality and innovation never goes out of style.
Only the finest leathers are used in the production of Josef Seibel boots, clogs, sandals, and shoes for discerning men and women. Treat yourself to the handcrafted quality and unsurpassed comfort of Josef Seibel.
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Posted: Jun 8, 2009
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A well made sandal but not very nice looking. I've only worn them once so far and they are comfortable on the bottom of the foot. However, by the top of the foot where the buckle strap is the leather rubs hard against me and walking can get uncomfortable. I hope this will improve when the leather is broken in.
Posted: May 24, 2009
Reviewer: from Indianapolis, Indiana
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I have very narrow feet so it is hard to find shoes with a roomy toe and a narrow heel. These are great. I hope to buy another pair, as they are very comfortable.
Posted: May 14, 2009
Reviewer: from Eugene, OR
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I loved these shoes. Very comfortable, though not great arch support. I used them in spring and summer only, and then as one of many pairs of shoes. However, each shoe wore out in the sole of the ball of the foot. Not good.
Posted: Apr 21, 2009
Reviewer: from Sacramento, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
They seem to run a little smaller than all my other Josef Seibel shoes (and I'm not wearing socks with these), and without socks the insole sticks to your foot. But they are very comfortable and look really great.
Posted: Mar 27, 2009
Reviewer: from Houston, TX
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Love the shoes -
Has a wide toe box, fits my foot just right. Love them...
Posted: Mar 24, 2009
Reviewer: Josef's G from Castro Valley, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
My 2nd pair and still fabulous -
I've owned many Josef Seibel shoes, with this purchase being my 2nd pair of Genevas. I purchased Geneva about 7 years ago. Truthfully, the 2nd pair is running smaller, tighter, and not quite as comfortable as the first. There was no break-in period for my first pair like there has been for this one. However, the Geneva is still an excellent shoe. Comfortable, stylish, and well-made, the Genevas do not have an over-pronounced arch, which is perfect for my foot. The insoles can also be removed. The best part...my 16 year-old daughter, who is hard to please, LOVES these shoes on me. My first Genevas wore out 2 years ago and I was unable to find this style anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. I was thrilled to find them on Zappos. They were a great price and arrived in 2 days on a Tuesday even though I ordered them on a Sunday night. I highly recommend these shoes and Zappos.
Posted: Feb 17, 2009
Reviewer: from Oxnard, California
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Exactly right!
I wear an orthotic, and by buying a 1/2 size larger than I normally wear, the shoes fit perfectly. The leather is very soft, but the style of the shoe supports my foot very well. I want the other color now!
Posted: Jan 1, 2009
Reviewer: from Tampa, Florida
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Funky & comfortable -
This is my first pair of Josef Seibel shoes. I will absolutely be on the lookout for more. I stand on my legs all day, and so comfort is extremely important.
Posted: Sep 22, 2008
Reviewer: Tammy from Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Run small -
I wear a 10 usually. I ordered the 41 (10-10.5) which I usually order in Joseph Seibel shoes. These are too small. They fit like a 9.5. Otherwise, they're cute.
Posted: Sep 18, 2008
Reviewer: Brenda W from Akron, Ohio
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Reviewer: Brenda W from Akron, Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support
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Not worth the money -
I have another pair of Joseph Seibel shoes that from the first day I wore them, they were extremely comfortable. These sandals are HARD! The leather is very stiff with lots of little protrusions inside where the stitching comes together. I had to file some of them down with an emery board. I wanted a closed toe sandal, and at this time of the year in my part of the country, they are impossible to find, so I was happy to find the style I wanted. They are not the Seibel quality I expected. As commented by others, I ordered the larger size and they fit well.
Posted: Sep 7, 2008
Reviewer: from Washington
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
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Comfortable shoe -
I enjoyed these from the start. No break in period they are soft and comfortable right out of the box. They are a bit smaller than the actual size. They look great with capris.
Posted: Aug 6, 2008
Reviewer: from Seattle
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
They seemed a little long for the size, they are relatively comfortable, but not for extended time walking.
Posted: Jul 25, 2008
Reviewer: Penpen from Las Vegas
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
OMG! I love these shoes~!
I JUST got my shoes today, and I absolutely love it! To help the consumers get a better description than "they are great"... It would be good to know that they DO fit kind of snug. They recommend a size larger, but I am a 7 1/2 with sports shoes and depending on the dress shoe brand I can fit a 7. This shoe was sold out in an 8, so I tried the 7-7.5 and it fit just fine. I thought the sandal would be a little tough and hard to walk in but it wasn't! Its soft and has good cushion for long walks. I'm thinking of getting some additional arch support though. Maybe the company will improve on that next. Hope this helps! I am definitely going to try out another Seibel sandal!
Posted: Jul 22, 2008
Reviewer: from San Francisco, CA
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Reviewer: from San Francisco, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
A true classic fisherman sandal. This is my 2nd pair of Josef Seibel Genevas. I LOVE the look, the comfort, (once they are broken in) and the carefree style, which I wear year round. I walked all over England with them and they were so comfortable. I suggest that you break them in before any long excursions. They are a bit tight in the beginning but being the great leather that they are, they will surely wrap themselves nicely around your feet. I hope they NEVER go out of style. A true classic.
Posted: Jun 20, 2008
Reviewer: Valerius from Minneapolis
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My second pair - I found these online and bought a second pair as they were still available. I bought my first pair 3+ years ago and have worn them everyday since – first for walking shoes, then as house slippers. The soles/arch supports are quite soft and did wear significantly, so I put supports in the old pair a year ago. The leather and stitching on the old pair are in perfect condition after 3 years.
