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Dakine Duel

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 50
  • Total Losses: 46
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20153
  • The perfect travel pack that organizes and protects all your personal electronics within dedicated pockets.
  • Insulated cooler pocket.
  • Side access laptop sleeve that holds most 15" laptops.
  • Ultra comfortable shoulder straps.
  • Organizer pocket with cord port.
  • Fleece-lined sunglass pocket.
  • Materials: 400D Dobby/600D Polyester.
  • Volume: 1660 cu. in. (27 L).
  • Dimensions: 19" x 12" x 9" (48 x 30 x 23 cm).

Average Customer Ratings (based on 18 reviews)

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

Posted: 2007-10-09 09:30:43
Reviewer: Tc from Los Angeles
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Great bag! Overall the bag is great. Since it is white it does get dirty pretty easily.
Posted: 2007-11-26 20:20:53
Reviewer: Brittany H from Lehi, Utah
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Awesome - I love this backpack...it's comfortable, fits great, and is very good looking...Zappos was amazing with the shipping. I placed an order at 1:00p.m. and received my order the very next day...I recommend shopping with ZAPPOS.
Posted: 2008-10-05 07:21:40
Reviewer: Anonymous from Orlando, Florida.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
It was love at first sight. I saw this bag online, and loved it. I bought this bag, and waited. When I opened the box, it was love at first sight! It protects my laptop and all my electronics, and looks so stylish when I'm walking down the street with it. I'm planning on buying another just like it so when it wears out (and from the sturdy construction that might never happen) I have another just like it.
Posted: 2008-10-28 07:34:25
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Perfect for short trip air travelers - This backpack looks pretty cool; even better, the outer laptop sleeve fits an IBM Thinkpad, and you can get it out quick at the security checkpoint without disrupting your packed clothes and other stuff. This is perfect for short term travel for work or whatever, without having to look like a corporate drone with your black leather corporate drone portfolio. Plus the front bottom pocket is insulated and specially designed to hold three Red Bull cans. It's like they know me.
Posted: 2009-01-21 23:38:35
Reviewer: Anonymous from Aiken, S.C.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I own nothing but Justin boots - 5 pairs and counting. I wear them to ride our horses, take care of the farm and for going out. Always order 1/2 size smaller than usual size - even Justin's website recommends this. The wiggle in the heel and rubbing of the tops on legs is easily overcome with western boot socks. They're made for cowboy boots and snug your foot to avoid the blisters. Best boots ever.
Posted: 2009-03-16 17:14:00
Reviewer: from Brooklyn, New York
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Found this bag instead of the one that I originally wanted, and I am very pleased that I chose it instead. Lots of pockets to store stuff, and comfy even with a laptop inside. Thinking of buying another one.
Posted: 2009-03-20 18:44:10
Reviewer: Kellita from Arcadia, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
AWESOME - I absolutely LOVE this back pack. I have the very cool olive green one with a really awesome design. It’s got all the pockets I could ever ask for! And enough space to hold EVERYthing I need to put in it! I love the shape and the straps give you so much support if you’ve got a heavy load. I’m a student and it’s just the perfect backpack for me! It’s even got a lunchbox pocket - insulated!
Posted: 2009-07-16 13:34:39
Reviewer: Lynette from Philadelphia
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I really like this bag. It looks good; the shoulder straps provide amazing support; and it isn\'t bulky, but does have sufficient room for my books or an overnight change of clothes. ...I have a 15.6" Dell and it fits comfortably in the external laptop sleeve. (I don\'t think you could go larger than that.) I do miss the cushy AIRFLOW padding and couple extra pockets that my Swiss bag had. But, overall, I\'m satisfied with my purchase.
Posted: 2009-08-27 14:52:01
Reviewer: Nick L from Missouri
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I ordered this bag in black and I really like it. I wanted a bag designed to hold my 13 inch laptop, and this bag does the job well. I like the size of the organizer pocket (not too big, so your pens stay in one place) and I like the fleece-lined pocket, where I put my phone and iPod. The cooler pocket is handy, but I'd be more inclined to stick my power adapter in there. The padding on the shoulder straps could be thicker, but they're still pretty comfy, especially if you use the sternum strap (which will look dorky). This bag would be great as a carry-on bag, especially if you're taking your laptop. It works well if you're a student, but the main compartment won't hold more than a handful of notebooks.
Posted: 2009-09-01 10:06:50
Reviewer: Erin Y from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This backpack is awesome! Both my kids (a boy in 5th grade and a girl in Middle School) wanted this backpack, but got different colors. They have been using them for 3 weeks now. The packs are well-made with strong stitching. The insulated area is not as big as I would've liked. It's good enough for a sandwich, a Capri Sun and maybe a small bag of chips, but it's better than having to carry a backpack and a lunch bag. It has plenty of room for all their books, binders and supplies and the large straps with rubbery stuff where it hits the shoulders/chest, keeps it in place without moving around while they walk. This is the best pack they've ever had!

Florsheim Riva

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 62
  • Total Losses: 66
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #6101
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • COMFORTECH incorporates the ultimate in comfort technology and fresh styling for today's active man.
  • Looks like a Dress Shoe, feels like a Slipper.
  • Fully padded kidskin leather uppers keep a soft feel and a polished look.
  • Center-gore slip-on and moccasin styling ensures instant flexibility and comfort.
  • Fully lined leather interior wicks away moisture for a healthy foot environment.
  • Cushioned footbed offers support for all-day wear.
  • Polyurethane outsole for a durable, lightweight finish.
  • Imported.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 370 reviews)

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

Posted: 2001-01-02 12:00:49
Reviewer: Fred B from Tampa, Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Quiet comfort. This shoe looks to be modeled after the French Shriner, style Albany, without tassels. It's a great slip-on that incorporates quietness and comfort. I believe the Moccasin styling and cushioned footbed is the ultimate in a comfortable Dress Shoe. I would like to see a Style from Florsheim with tassels. Fully padded kidskin leather upper keeps a soft feel and a polished look. Moccasin styling, instant flexibility and comfort. Leather linings and cushioned footbed. Looks like a Dress Shoe, feels like a Slipper
Posted: 2001-04-02 18:11:04
Reviewer: Jerry C
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I have worn only this shoe for over 10 years and will have nothing else. They are at home with casual or dress.
Posted: 2001-07-19 08:55:57
Reviewer: Dave L from Naples, FL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Style plus comfort. I bought this shoe six months ago, when looking for a dressy casual shoe to wear while performing on stage in a Latin band, and for wearing to the office. This shoe looks great, cleans up quickly, and is one of the more comfortable loafers I've ever owned.
Posted: 2001-08-08 09:18:21
Reviewer: John B from Morayshire, Scotland
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Fantastic Comfort at Last! Why don't all shoe manufacturers produce something as comfortable as this? Great for the hard pavements of San Fransisco, New York, Edinburgh or Inverness.
Posted: 2002-02-06 16:29:50
Reviewer: Butch from Louisiana
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I already own a pair of Black and a pair of Brown in this shoe style. I am now purchasing a pair of Burgundy. I have a large, wide, hard to fit foot and this is the most comfortable shoe that I have ever owned.
Posted: 2002-04-08 22:00:47
Reviewer: Jamie from Toronto, Ontario
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
This is the original convention floor shoe. I have four pairs right now, in various states of wear, and will wear nothing else -- except perhaps for soccer cleats, when appropriate (and I wish Florsheim made a socccer shoe). I have worn them for successive 12+ hour days at trade shows and conventions, with a minimum of discomfort at the end of the day, and I've never had any other shoe come close to that level of performance. The toughest test is the NAB trade show in Las Vegas -- someone should set up a booth in the convention center concourse selling these things (seriously!) because every year you see people walking around on the second and subsequent days of the show wearing three piece suits and a pair of brand-new running shoes they likely bought in desperation after the first day.
Posted: 2002-04-11 06:44:57
Reviewer: Dan from Colorado Springs
Overall: (2 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I wish I still had my Shriners! I purchased these shoes to take over for a very similar pair of French Shriners that provided uncompromising comfort and good looks for over 10 years. The shoes may look identical but the blisters on my feet from the Comfortech's speak otherwise. Same size, same sock, but VERY different results! While they seem fine for dinners, church, etc, and look great, putting them to the test at airports and conventions seems to be their downfall. Ouch!
Posted: 2002-06-20 08:10:21
Reviewer: Anonymous from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Won't go to work without them! I have worn these shoes for as long as they have been manufactured and like their overall comfort and look so much that I keep extra pairs in my personal stock incase they are no longer available. Great shoe! Airline Capt. .
Posted: 2002-08-29 17:28:11
Reviewer: Ervin M from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My Third Pair. Comfotable,,use for dress as weell
Posted: 2003-01-01 20:45:17
Reviewer: John from Michigan
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
A minor problem I'm on my second pair. Overall, the comfort is great. I've worn them to conventions and even a couple times to Disney World with lots of walking. I do note, however, a problem with a couple wear spots. This has happened at the same place on both pairs. After a considerable time (1 - 2 years), I am experiencing a pull out of the leather on the front inside area, approx. near the big toe. I'm not sure, but this could be caused by the stitching wearing through from wear on the sole. Also, looking for a way to prevent wearing out of a spot on right shoe (back of shoe, just above heel from driving). But, enough of the problems. These are just about the only shoes I can comfortably wear a full day. Glad to see other colors (like brown).

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