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VOLATILE Martini

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 14
  • Total Losses: 18
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20111
  • The 'Martini' pump by VOLATILE has a dose of cool retro style that's completely wearable.
  • Leather upper with overlapping detail on vamp.
  • Lightly padded insole.
  • Stacked heel.
  • Man-made sole.
  • Heel Height: 3 14 in
  • Weight: 8 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Average Customer Ratings (based on 4 reviews)

Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)

Posted: 2008-09-29 07:07:59
Reviewer: Anonymous from Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My instep is really hard to fit, and this shoe does not fit me well but it is so good looking and different I kept it. I'll wear it to church and when I won't be doing a lot of walking. If it fit my foot well I'd have ordered a couple more colors, I got the green. If you like a strong statement in a shoe with a pop of color, you'll love this shoe.
Posted: 2008-12-11 06:34:16
Reviewer: from Virginia Beach
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love 'em! I wasn't sure about these when I ordered them, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I thought the toe may be too elongated, but in person they look like a nice hybrid between a pointed and rounded toe. And they don't make your feet look bigger. Overall, they're gorgeous! They look very high quality and durable. They're quite comfortable and the heel is sturdy so they'll be good for longer days on your feet. I did add a cushion for the ball of my foot and this makes the fit perfect. I would have gotten them in 3 colors if they still had my size!
Posted: 2009-01-19 17:52:10
Reviewer: from MA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Fabulous - They are so gorgeous; I wish they had the other colors in my size! Comfy, sexy, different --- love'em!
Posted: 2009-04-10 17:01:09
Reviewer: Jenny from New York
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Normally I have a really hard time finding shoes that are comfortable because my feet are pretty wide. I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable these shoes are. These felt true to size. The way the shoe is constructed, you won't feel like you have to bend your knees to walk in them.

LAUREN by Ralph Lauren Tara

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 7
  • Total Losses: 10
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #20095
  • Show off a perfect pedicure with this chic strappy sandal.
  • Elasticized sling.
  • Leather upper.
  • Man-made sole.
  • Heel Height: 2 12 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 10. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
  • Check out these comfort-enhancing accessories:

Average Customer Ratings (based on 6 reviews)

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

Posted: 2008-08-06 11:42:17
Reviewer: Anonymous from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Great heels! They look exactly like pictured and are pretty comfortable. Half size larger than I expected but from my experience the brand typically runs a little large. Great heels! I love them.
Posted: 2008-09-27 11:50:37
Reviewer: Anonymous from Brooklyn, New York
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Difficult to find shoes - It was very difficult to find a shoe that matched my daughter's new dress and Tara was the perfect match. Ordered the shoes from Zappos and received them a day later. It was a great transaction as usual.
Posted: 2008-09-30 08:54:00
Reviewer: Megan from Novato, California
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Tara is a comfortable shoe and looks great. Unfortunately, the first time I wore them, the strap continually slipped off the back of my ankle ALL night and never stayed in place. I don't wear them too often; otherwise it probably would drive me crazy!
Posted: 2008-09-30 14:44:23
Reviewer: Anonymous from Philadelphia, PA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Narrow classy shoe - Very cute and reasonably comfortable for a dress shoe, but defiantly narrow. The sole pokes past my toes farther than I would like as well. If you have narrow feet or long toes these are your shoes.
Posted: 2008-11-18 12:42:09
Reviewer: Loony from An island in Maine
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Strappy classic - Very happy with the style, heel height, material and comfort of this shoe. The fit is perfect. But I agree with the other reviewer in that the strap behind the heel keeps slipping. I will try another pair and see if I have better luck because this is the perfect shoe to go with my dress for the wedding in Hawaii! As usual, you can not beat Zappos for service.
Posted: 2009-01-27 12:46:51
Reviewer: Loony from an island in Maine
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
2nd try - Ok, so I did order another pair and the strap does stay in place beautifully. These were the perfect choice for a wedding, but now I am going to be a bridesmaid so I have to return them, hesitantly, even though I was very happy with this shoe. I now need a whole different outfit, color, style, etc. etc. No problem with Zappos!

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