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LifeStride Debut SKU #7442793(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 29 customer reviews)
$48.99
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Product Information:
  • Make your 'Debut' in these charming mary janes from LifeStride.
  • Man-made uppers with center seam and topstitching detail for tailored appeal.
  • Instep strap features a wrapped button and elasticized side goring.
  • Lightly padded footbed provides additional comfort for extended wear.
  • Man-made outsole offers durability and traction with every stride.
  • 7.00 oz.
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
  • Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 55%
  • (4 Stars) 40%
  • (3 Stars) 5%
  • (2 Stars) 0%
  • (1 Stars) 0%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 85% "Felt true to size"
  • 80% "Felt narrower than marked"
  • 90% "Moderate arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 29 Reviews Total

Posted: Nov 28, 2009
Reviewer: Carol C from Bakersfield, CA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
These LifeStride mary janes are the perfect burgundy red, very comfortable and my husband said they were smart looking! Zappos has become my favorite place to shoe shop.
Posted: Nov 13, 2009
Reviewer: from Cincinnati, Ohio
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I ordered the 12W in red and was so excited to have a pair of cute red flats. The shoe seems to run short and was too tight in the toes and over the instep. With my feet squashed into the shoes, it looked like I was baking a loaf of bread with my feet puffing out the top. The uppers are made of a very stiff vinyl and the back of the shoes comes up high. I sent the shoes back. As always, Zappos customer service is excellent. If at first you don\'t succeed, buy shoes again.
Posted: Oct 29, 2009
Reviewer: Marilyn A from Boise, Idaho
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love my new red shoes! The size is perfect, which is great because I have to have narrow shoes. I just slipped them right on and felt like I'd had them forever! My 90-year old mother has 3 pairs of red shoes. It must run in the family!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Trotters
Posted: Oct 26, 2009
Reviewer: Connie V from Durango, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these LifeStride shoes. They have been comfortable since the day I received them. I have a small foot and sometimes shoes don\'t fit well, so I try to stay with LifeStrides whenever possible.
Posted: Oct 21, 2009
Reviewer: from Philadelphia, PA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
With a narrow foot, I am always on the lookout for good-looking shoes, at a reasonable price, since these days most of the narrow widths are only available in expensive labels. These shoes are narrow enough, and cute in the bargain. They look fine with jeans and pants, and are the closest I have been able to come to a ballet flat that doesn't fall off my foot. A bit roomy, but the strap keeps them on. Comfortable, in the bargain.
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Additional Brand Information

No Woman should be without the current footwear trends. LifeStride® shoes gives every woman the opportunity to embrace the latest designs. From boots to sandals to shoes, LifeStride has a style for every situation.

LifeStride creates footwear that is not only stylish, it is comfortable too. Carefree uppers, soft insoles and flexible outsoles all come together to create shoes that are fun to wear. A wide variety of sizes and widths ensure that there is a LifeStride shoe for everyone.

From Monday morning to Saturday night, LifeStride makes the looks for your life. The styles are hip and the value is always right. LifeStride women's shoes make fashion right.

Additional Customer Reviews:

Posted: Oct 20, 2009
Reviewer: from Grand Ledge, MI
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This was a cute, casual shoe that fit well. I wear a 7N and have a hard time finding shoes that fit. I chose 3 different styles and picked another one that I liked better and was a little better quality. This one was comfortable and would look cute with pants and the price was right.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Naturalizer, David Tate, Clarks
Posted: Oct 9, 2009
Reviewer: from Pacific NW
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfortable for the most part but the sides/edges don't quite seem to come up far enough so they poke me in the foot when I'm walking. So, overall they don't feel as supportive side to side. But on the bright side, no pinching at the toes. Does occasionally grab at the back ankle. Feel better with thicker socks.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Teva, Planet Walker
Posted: Oct 9, 2009
Reviewer: from Chicago
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are great. I got the wide width because that's all that was left and my feet are a bit wide anyway. They have stretched out to be a bit large but are stil comfy. Not as supportive as I would have guessed from the other reviews here, but I wear orthodics anyway and those fit pretty well with these shoes. Look cute with skirts, dress pants, or jeans! I'm a bit concerned about how long the strap is going to hold on, since it's attached by just one thick elastic band, but we'll see!
Posted: Sep 27, 2009
Reviewer: from San Francisco Bay Area
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am so hard on my shoes that I'm not sure any review from me would be fair. However, the best feature of these shoes is their style - they look great on my feet. After the initial heel rubbing (which didn't last long by the way), they are exceptionally comfortable. The only problem, as I said, is that I am hard on shoes so I don't expect these to last long. I wear them all the time!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Born, Clarks, Kenneth Cole
Posted: Sep 8, 2009
Reviewer: Frances T from Houston, TX
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
One of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I own. Very true to size and width. Get many compliments on the style and color. Very cute with skirts!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Naturalizer, Softspots, SoftWalk
Posted: Aug 26, 2009
Reviewer: Liz R from Gainesville, GA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I purchased these shoes for my daughter. They run true to size and look great. She said they were very comfortable. She has to wear them every day to school and we are in the third week of school; they seem to be holding up well.
Posted: Jun 23, 2009
Reviewer: from Kaiserslautern, GE
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
I like it - Cute shoe and comfortable, but not as much as others made it out to be. I thought there'd be more cushion/support based on the reviews. I rated the arch support as moderate. To clarify, the footbed itself doesn't have arch support, but the way the shoe is designed, it creates decent support for your instep (in the way that the shoe hugs and molds to your foot). It's true to size, but definitely narrower than a normal Med width (at least on the size 11). It's really too bad - I was so looking forward to getting this shoe, but had to return. Thanks Zappos for your wonderful return policy!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Naturalizer Referee is very similar style, comfy, not quite as narrow.
Posted: Apr 11, 2009
Reviewer: Vanessa from San Diego
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This is the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever owned! They look great and have superb traction. The only bad part is that both buttons have popped off and I’ve had to replace them. Overall though, perfect shoes.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Naturalizer, Fitzwell
Posted: Mar 7, 2009
Reviewer: Jane from Seattle
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
Great shoes! I love the look and they are very comfortable, even after being on my feet all day (I'm a teacher).
Posted: Feb 19, 2009
Reviewer: Joyce from MO
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
A great alternative to "big ole bulky workout shoes" - I don't particularly like wearing athletic shoes except for exercise and this shoe fits the bill. Looks great with jeans and leisure clothes. They are stylish and comfortable. I'm thinking of buying a brown pair.
Posted: Jan 27, 2009
Reviewer: Peggy from Lucedale, MS
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great Looking Shoe - This is a comfortable and good looking shoe. I first ordered a 9 1/2 wide, but had to send back for a 10 wide.
Posted: Jan 22, 2009
Reviewer: Doreen from North Prairie, WI
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Love the shoes - They are stylish, comfortable. I have a chronic disease and need very comfortable shoes and these are perfect.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Not sure, first pair of Life Stride Shoes
Posted: Jan 7, 2009
Reviewer: Karen from The Woodlands, TX
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Cute casual shoe - Cute shoe for leisure days in jeans. I wear a 6 1/2 or 7 W, 6 1/2 was best in these. The fit is OK, but not as comfortable and padded as some other LifeStride shoes. Still, they work well for me.
Posted: Jan 3, 2009
Reviewer: Alisa from Vancouver, WA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Cute Shoes! I have very wide feet, so I love Zappos - I can get shoes that are actually kind of stylish yet comfortable. These shoes are really quite cute and go with dresses or pants. They are generally very comfortable. My only complaint is that they are pretty thin soles, so after standing for a long time the soles of my feet hurt a bit - particularly the balls of my feet. Also, when I wore them without socks they gave me a blister in my heel. No problems when worn with socks.
Posted: Jan 3, 2009
Reviewer: Barbara from Knoxville, TN
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
First time is a charm! I have heard a lot about Zappos but was slow to try your shoes. My feet are extremely wide and I have difficulty finding shoes to fit the width and that will accommodate my orthotics. This style pleased me very much. The shoes are very comfortable and much more stylish than my cross-trainers which I have been wearing for almost all occasions! Thank you for offering the free shipping option for returns. That option was what gave me the confidence to try your company. And guess what? I didn't need to send the shoes back! I'm very pleased.
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