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Sperry Top-Sider Gold Cup 2-Eye

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 56
  • Total Losses: 57
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #61508
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Stylish and comfortable lace-up boat shoe.
  • Vibram non-marking TC-4 Rubber outsole with Wave-Siping™ for superior wet/dry traction.
  • Dual Density molded EVA cushioned midsole for all-day under-foot comfort.
  • Genuine handsewn construction and padded tongue provide durable comfort.
  • 18K Gold Eyelets for a secure fit and the ultimate in corrosion resistance.
  • Fully lined with genuine deerskin delivers plush, ultra-soft comfort around the foot.
  • Easy care water and stain resistant leather.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 108 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2004-06-12 05:40:56
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chesapeake Va
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Sperry Gold Cup - One of the best sperry's you could wear, comfort,style. This shoe is a must, I have worn for many years the Mariner by sperry, for the heal and forefoot support, but this is worth the money. Sperry top-sider is the grandfather of boat shoes. They have been around for 69 years. No one can out do Sperry. You will Love the support of this boat shoe!!!
Posted: 2004-07-07 05:10:20
Reviewer: Anonymous from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Name says it all. Premium boat-shoe with very soft leather lining. No break-in period needed. Much more comfortable than other Sperry boat shoes.
Posted: 2004-07-16 19:19:11
Reviewer: Philip from Tucson, Arizona
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Sperry Top-Sider's Gold Cup - The Amaretto color is a classy combination of brown and hints of red, which goes well with just about everything. The water-resistant leather is smooth with just the right amount of softness which totally avoids any break-in period. These shoes were very comfortable right out of the box. I immediately had happy feet as soon as I put them on. Searching high and low for the best overall price (shoes + S&H and customer service) on these Sperrys, Zappos won ... and so did I.
Posted: 2004-08-23 17:58:02
Reviewer: Anonymous from Green Lake, Wisconsin and Naples, Fl.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes were for my husband and he loves everything about them. They look and especially the comfort. I'm sure when it comes time to buy more shoes he will order them from you as we were very please with the way the order was handled from start until finish.
Posted: 2004-08-24 19:50:12
Reviewer: Racerx from deep in the heart of Dixie
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Best of the best - You owe it to your feet to aquire a pair of these shoes! Simply put the most comfortable shoe that I have worn! they feel great right out of the box and look right with just about anything. The shoe has no equal!
Posted: 2004-10-15 11:18:37
Reviewer: Chiang M from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
The best... I've been a Sperry fan for years, but these are the best. Far more comfortable than regular Topsiders and worth the money for that. Looks a little funky --- I'd have preferred a bit less fanciness, but I buy for comfort and quality and these have it.
Posted: 2004-12-29 07:04:59
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York City
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Great Discovery - I bought these shoes in Key West when I needed something comfortable for walking, and so liked them that I bought a pair at Zappos to give for Christmas to my brother-in-law who had admired them. I find now that I use every chance I can (within the limits of being in a city and have to wear a suit much of the time) to wear them as much as I can. They are wonderful on the feet as they mold right to my personal foot.
Posted: 2005-01-24 09:41:49
Reviewer: Anonymous from North Carolina
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A great shoe - One of the most comfortable shoes I ever wore (Sperry Top-Sider Gold Cup). Zappos filled the order promptly and I was pleased with the price. I'll definitelly by buying from them again.
Posted: 2005-01-30 18:03:00
Reviewer: Anonymous from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Expensive Shoe, But Worth It - This is a great shoe. After wasting over three hours at the mall going from store to store to discover that no one carries WIDE with shoes, I came across Zappos.com and found these shoes here -- available in wide with, and ordered in a few clicks! The packing from Zappos was good, and the free shipping and 365 day return policy helped ease the decision to buy shoes online. It's odd that it's so difficult to get a pair of decent 'normal' deck shoes at the mall, but such is the case these days. My prior pair of decks was a 3-eye pair from Rockport, which they stopped making of course, and I wore until they fell apart. I also tried a pair from Timberland, which had some funky dye that blocked all the pores in the leather, and made your feet sweat. These Sperrys are fantastic (though I still whish they made them 3-eye, instead of 2-eye). Anyway, thanks to the Internet (and Zappos) for making life a little easier. I will buy my next pair of shoes at Zappos.
Posted: 2005-03-27 16:03:32
Reviewer: Anonymous from Brielle, New Jersey
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Boat shoe lover loves his Gold Cups! Just love wearing these shoes. About the only thing that am not totally happy about is the fact that I cannot get them on without unlacing. All other boat shoes that I own I have had the convenience of just slipping into. Maybe it's the shape of my foot or maybe it is just a necessary part of the design to achieve such comfort. I am very pleased with these shoes. Have done a lot of walking and find them almost as good as some very good (and expensive) walking shoes that I own. They are definitely a step up in the dress department from most other boat shoes. I find that the construction and finishing make them look dressy enough to wear in situations that I would not wear any other boat shoes that I own.

Dr. Martens Wonder Shoe Balsam

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 34
  • Total Losses: 35
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #9400
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Protects against water and liquids.
  • Protects against "salt-marks".
  • Does not rub off.
  • Provides added shine, removes light scratch marks, and conditions the leather.
  • Restores original color.
  • Can be used on all colors.
  • Weight: 2.5 oz

Average Customer Ratings (based on 465 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2001-05-15 17:14:01
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wonder Balsam is Awesome! I've used this before on my Docs and they really make a tired pair of shoes look brand new again. It's great. Since it's what Dr Martens recommends, then I like to use it for my Docs. I figure they would know best.
Posted: 2001-10-13 19:57:17
Reviewer: Bob from Arkansas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wonder Balsam is great stuff for whatever ails. My son told me about its qualities, so I bought a jar. It's great on smooth leathers: shoes, belts, jackets, furniture. Although it's a little bland on bread, it made a 10-year old LL Bean braid belt look new. It doesn't stain or rub off on my clothes, but it's a little too stiff for my hair. Buy a jar and use it. I'm still searching for things to put it on. Like Dr. Martens footwear, overpriced, but what else you gonna do with your money? Note: just kidding about the bread & hair.
Posted: 2001-11-19 07:38:23
Reviewer: Lorraine B from Barbados in the Caribbean
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This Product is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Posted: 2002-01-29 08:02:56
Reviewer: Lori from New Bedford, MA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wonder Balsam is the perfect name. The first thing I used this for was a very comfortable and worn in pair of 2 year old doc martens. I was worried at first, I didn't want them to be shiny, just to look a little newer, and it did just that!!
Posted: 2002-02-20 11:46:24
Reviewer: Anonymous from Indiana
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great Stuff. I own 3 pairs of Docs and I just applied Wonder Balsam to my 6 year old pair and they look fantastic! This is great stuff. You won't be disappointed!
Posted: 2002-03-20 16:35:56
Reviewer: Rrf from Bay Area, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A must have for your worn Martens. I have a pair of 5 year old Martens. I hardly wear them due to the dull texture of the leather upper. But after applying the Shoe Balsam, the pair is back on the rotation! Oh what a difference! Looks new again.
Posted: 2002-10-15 08:41:11
Reviewer: Drew from Atl, Georgia
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
distorts color of boot good stuff in terms of protection, but i found it distorted the color as i used it more & more. It also attracts dust & dirt a lot more & if you get it on the yellow stitching on the sole....it gets that really ugly-dirty very fast
Posted: 2002-11-13 06:42:13
Reviewer: Kg from New York
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Amazing Stuff I was skepticle when I ordered this wonder balsam, THEN I tried it. A little bit does go a long way. I've used it so far on 8pr of docs and 3 leather jackets (1 being lambs skin). Truely amazing stuff. Brought color back and took out the "cracked" look. If you use too much or wear the treated item immediately after application I suppose it does attract dirt. Let it sit overnight and no problems. My 2 cents.
Posted: 2003-01-15 15:48:23
Reviewer: Colleen from Detroit
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wonder is right! This stuff is amazing, I put it on some of my old leather shoes that I had almost given up on and they look fabulous now! Your brand new shiny shoes don't really need it, but man does it revive old dull leather. I'm so glad I bought it!
Posted: 2003-01-29 06:12:41
Reviewer: Sandra from Talking Rock, GA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I first tried Dr. Martins Wonder Balsam several years ago when my teenage son was really into Dr. Martin shoes/boots. I believe at that time it was only about $5. It's great and goes a long way. Everyone in the family has used it on something or other. Believe it or not we still have a little left, but are scraping the bottom of the jar. First time I've seen it since and I'm definitely ordering more. It works great on most anything leather.

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