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Taryn by Taryn Rose Brilliant

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 10
  • Total Losses: 7
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #30000
  • Cute and fun, these platform sandals are a must have.
  • Available in patent leather or snake printed leather upper.
  • Adjustable ankle strap.
  • Post-slingback.
  • Leather piping trim.
  • Open-toe.
  • Leather lined.
  • Leather lined poron® padded footbed with arch support.
  • Patent leather or snake printed leather covered platform and heel.
  • Leather sole with rubber island traction control.
  • Heel Height: 3 12 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 9 reviews)

Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)

Posted: 2007-04-23 11:22:00
Reviewer: Becky from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Awesome shoe - I love these shoes. They are so comfortable. I love that they have arch support, so many of my other shoes do not. They are like wearing flats.
Posted: 2007-04-12 14:33:50
Reviewer: Gina from San Diego, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Addicted! I’m addicted to the new Taryn Rose brand...this is my third pair! I bought this shoe in the black snake with the leather trim and they are really (I mean REALLY) comfy. I wore them out to my friends’ baby shower and got so many compliments. I would definitely recommend this style for someone who wants a sexy high heel shoe without sacrificing comfort! The person that helped me at Zappos was so helpful and so pleasant on the phone.
Posted: 2007-03-24 17:31:19
Reviewer: Anonymous from Long Beach, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Most comfortable heel ever - The only shoes I can wear that don't hurt my feet are my sneakers. These are so comfortable, they feel like sneakers! I would definitely order Taryn Rose's shoes again. I returned mine because the red is darker than it looks in the picture. I'm looking for a very specific shade of red.
Posted: 2007-03-16 15:42:30
Reviewer: Shelley from Naperville, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Finally in a high heel - This is the first pair of heels I have worn for years. They are so comfortable, and my husband said they are sexy! Thank goodness, the Taryn line has some choices that don’t look like your grandmas shoes! I did size up 1/2 size and had to send it back to go up another 1/2 size. This one is perfect. So, if you are between sizes like me, (sometimes 9-sometimes 9 1/2) go up a whole size. By the way, EXCELLENT customer service! When I called to say I ordered to small, they sent me the shoes overnight even though I hadn't returned the other pair yet. Such a great company! I'm telling everyone! I'm taking them to Paris, to wear will all my evening wear!
Posted: 2007-06-06 15:23:55
Reviewer: Anonymous from Honolulu, HI
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Cute look - I got these in the bone color, and I'm not completely sure if it'll be that versatile, but I like the sporty look of these sandals. The straps near the toes are great and the heel gives the shoe a sporty look. Also, these are very comfortable. Be sure to size up a 1/2 size.
Posted: 2007-08-01 10:12:46
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Felt too wide but most of her shoes run a little on the wide side. Very comfortable but a little boring style wise, good for work.
Posted: 2007-06-07 05:24:54
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York, NY
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Very comfortable, but... These are absolutely the most comfortable pair of heels that I own. That being said, I generally wear high-end (think Jimmy, Manolo, etc) high heels to work and these unfortunately look pretty dowdy in comparison. I am keeping them, but only for the weekends. Zappos customer server is amazing.
Posted: 2007-04-04 15:07:42
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston, MA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (2 Stars)
Disappointing - I'm looking for wedding shoes that I can actually WEAR for a whole night and thought these might work. Alas, they just look funny, and they are NOT as comfortable as sneakers! Granted, they're not bad for 4" heels and the arch support is great, but they're still hard to walk in. I'm usually an 8-8 1/2 in sandals; I ordered the 9 and they fit perfectly... but these are going back.
Posted: 2007-04-04 12:44:13
Reviewer: Anonymous from Shreveport, LA
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Can't wear these shoes - I love Taryn Rose, but her new lower cost brand, Taryn by Taryn Rose, is not wearable. I have 2 different pairs and hate both of them (shame on me for giving the brand a second chance). I don't know what she does with the soles, but the bottoms of my feet are almost numb wearing these horrible shoes.

Annie Gloria

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 11
  • Total Losses: 21
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #20119
  • 'Gloria' is a dressy pump that is so versatile you will want to wear it everyday.
  • Faux leather upper lined with soft fabric that will add comfort to your day.
  • The square toe design creates wiggle room for your toes.
  • Padded insole adds cushioning to every step.
  • The slightly wider heel offers added stability.
  • Manmade textured outsole for long lasting wear.
  • No leather materials used in construction.
  • Heel Height: 1 12 in
  • Weight: 7 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 6 reviews)

Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2008-10-15 07:49:37
Reviewer: Madeine from Scotia, NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Oh my gosh, they fit!!! This is the first time in a long time that the shoe was exactly the size it said it was going to be. The fit is perfect, the shoe is very comfortable, and a very good looking shoe. Thank You Zappos.
Posted: 2009-10-21 06:58:00
Reviewer: Earkie H from Miami
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am well pleased with my purchase of the Annie Gloria. I also need it in black, so if the black is available, let me know. The shoe is very comfortable and wears well, and true to size. As all ways I recommend Zappos to persons looking for styles they can't find in the stores, and the best part is the shipping response, overnight. A satisfied customer.
Posted: 2009-02-13 09:28:38
Reviewer: from Baltimore
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Very comfortable - I have very wide feet and it's hard to find comfort in an office shoe. This is very comfortable - looks sharp new. And not sure how well it will hold up over long term.
Posted: 2009-01-12 06:55:42
Reviewer: Amie from Salem, MA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Good shoe at an excellent price - I needed a plain, closed-toe, low-heeled ivory shoe to wear with my tea-length wedding dress. It also needed to be durable enough to withstand snow and rain, as I got married in the winter in Vermont! This shoe was exactly what I needed. They looked beautiful, were sturdy in bad weather, and were very comfortable to stand and walk in. I would give them 5 stars, but I ordered my usual size (7.5), and while they weren't falling off my feet, they didn't fit quite as snugly as I would have liked.
Posted: 2008-04-10 10:01:41
Reviewer: Anonymous from Southern California
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I purchased the shoe for a specific occasion to complement a specific outfit. It was perfect for the occasion and reasonably priced.
Posted: 2009-04-19 07:37:08
Reviewer: from near Philadelphia
Overall: (2 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Ouch! I love the look of the shoe but the toe area is way too shallow. It presses down on my great toe causing my toenail to hurt. This shoe would be perfect if the toe area was deeper.

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