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ara Rachel

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 138
  • Total Losses: 134
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #12838
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • The Rachel loafer from ara® projects your sophisticated sense of style.
  • Croco and nubuck uppers with kiltie and metallic accents for European-inspired fashion.
  • Soft leather and synthetic lining conforms to the foot and wicks away moisture.
  • Leather insole delivers great support at heel and forefoot to cushion your every step.
  • Synthetic outsole maintains traction and grip to help ensure a confident stride.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 1 34 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size UK 2.5 (US Women's 5), width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 66 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-03-27 18:21:52
Reviewer: Anonymous from Northern california
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I am very happy with this purchase. As many I am on a constant quest to find the right shoes for my feet because I easily get Morton neuroma symptoms. These shoes are extremely well-made and they look really beautiful except for two aspects: The plasticy aspect of the sole as a previous reviewer mentioned. The back of the heel is not as attractive as the overall shoe design, it is square with an anti-skid pattern. So, the shoe appears to mix two styles: stylish, beautiful from the top and sides but sporty and even wintry from the back. So perhaps this shoe was designed to be elegant during the bad weather months. Though this design will ensure that the back of the heel does not get scuffed. I have been looking for a low/mid heel, brown shoe and this is it. I am very happy. It is expensive but it is beautiful and exquisitely crafted. However I will live with it because I have searched high and low for a shoe that I could wear with a skirts and pants and this is it. The brown color is beautiful and the shoes fit like a glove even though my medium 7 size feet have a bit of a bunion on one foot. The toe box is more narrow than what I usually wear - not by choice but for comfort - but the material is so supple that it is not a problem at all.
Posted: 2011-10-19 19:13:26
Reviewer: Donna J from Fayetteville, TN
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Perhaps the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Excellent shoe. Will order another pair.
Posted: 2011-09-23 07:52:10
Reviewer: Dianne from San Francisco
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoes. Recently added this color to the others I have. Very versatile - for business and casual. I do a lot of walking and these shoes hold up to the concrete and hills of San Francisco. If you want stylish shoes that can go from a work suit to jeans, these are an excellent choice.
Posted: 2010-10-16 06:51:57
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love these. Comfortable and stylish. Just enough heel to keep my pants from touching ground. Fit perfect as well.
Posted: 2010-05-20 15:41:34
Reviewer: Anonymous from Consultant in Connecticut
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes and the brown one are the most comfortable and dressy shoes ever. They fit perfectly for my number and medium-wide feet. I did find Ara through these shoes and ended up ordering other styles and other colors, winners all the same. Plus Zappos, which is, like, the best thing ever!
Posted: 2010-03-28 10:51:36
Reviewer: Kathy S from Long Island, NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I hate to buy shoes because I'm very hard to fit...narrow heel with a wider front because of a bunion. These shoes are very comfortable and that is why this is my second pair. Considering how expensive they are, the negative is that they don't wear well. I bought my first pair in October (I do where them almost every day) and this is March and the sole and heel are worn. There must be another shoe that is less expensive and comfortable...I'm looking. I gave it 5 stars because it's rated on comfort and style and for that it gets 5 stars. But for quality I'd give it 3 stars.
Posted: 2009-11-26 05:29:38
Reviewer: Claire L from Delaware
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are very good-looking and well-made shoes with a lot of attention paid to details. I liked the style so much, I bought 2 pairs.
Posted: 2009-11-12 06:21:47
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoe. Very comfortable right away. Did not have to break in. And they look really classy. I can wear with dress slacks or jeans. Very happy.
Posted: 2009-11-09 14:45:07
Reviewer: Anonymous from Alpine, Utah
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are such classy looking shoes and they feel great, also. Great pant shoe with just enough height.
Posted: 2008-10-21 20:36:51
Reviewer: Laurie from Seattle
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
VERY CLASSY! This shoe is gorgeous in person! So very classy. It is extremely comfortable and feels like walking on pillows! I love it!

Yellow Box P-Cailey

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 15
  • Total Losses: 13
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #121909
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Sparkle and shine with these sweet sandals on your feet!
  • Thing-style construction.
  • Suede upper with sparkling studded straps.
  • Man-made lining.
  • Lightly cushioned man-made footbed.
  • EVA wedge heel.
  • Textured man-made sole.
  • Imported.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 1 34 in
    • Weight: 7 oz
    • Platform Height: 1 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7.5, width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Average Customer Ratings (based on 7 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)

Posted: 2012-05-19 08:19:42
Reviewer: Anonymous from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love my shoes Complements galore Thought the shoes would not be comfortable was I wrong your feet just fit into the bottom soft.
Posted: 2012-09-13 15:19:35
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love them, I just got them in the mail and I absolutely love them. So comfortable and fashionable. Thank you Zappos!
Posted: 2012-08-09 11:24:07
Reviewer: Anonymous from Memphis TN
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love, love, love these snazzy flip flops! I normally wear a size 6 but I ordered a 5.5. They fit perfect!
Posted: 2012-07-23 22:39:52
Reviewer: CT N
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I cannot wear heels any longer so these make a beautiful substitute. They are absolutely gorgeous.
Posted: 2012-07-19 13:12:14
Reviewer: Anonymous from Kinnelon, NJ
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Gorgeous! Just as comfy as my other pair from Yellow Box, get lots of compliments!
Posted: 2012-06-07 20:56:57
Reviewer: Cheryl S from Wallingford, CT
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I purchased these in black and liked them so much, I ordered another pair in brown. Very comfortable!. I'm unable to wear heels due to health situation; these are a fantastic substitute and very classy.
Posted: 2012-08-20 05:18:03
Reviewer: T. B from All over...
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are really nice, the crystals are simply gorgeous, however, the thong is a bit thin and hard so I won't wear them to play, shop, nor sightsee. But they are awesome around the pool & if you wore "sit down" shoes last night, they are a nice change with a cute mini and a great top. I love Yellow Box.

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