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Frye Emily Sling Back

Frye Emily Sling Back

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 10
  • Total Losses: 8
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20109
  • Fabulously flirtatious with a retro-chic appeal.
  • Premium leather upper with superb patchwork detailing and large round buckle.
  • Smooth leather lined.
  • Cushioned leather insoles.
  • Self-wrapped 1" platform.
  • Leather wrapped heel with rubber lift.
  • Heel Height: 4 in
  • Weight: 10 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 6. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 8 reviews)

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

Posted: 2009-02-06 07:17:53
Reviewer: from Springfield, MO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Gorgeous but TOO TALL - I absolutely love the look of these shoes, they are incredibly beautiful, BUT the 4 inch heel is just too tall. I thought the 1" hidden platform would make it have the feel of a 3", was I wrong. I REALLY wanted to keep these shoes & even practiced walking in them around the house, but I just can't shake the feeling I could get a badly sprung ankle from these babies. Sorry to return them : (
Posted: 2009-02-20 08:05:54
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Cool Hippie Vibe shoe - Kinda pricey, but the fact that it's well made and so unusual in look makes the price tolerable. Blue/Light Purple colors and patchwork pattern makes for cool vintage 70's bohemian look. Totally comfortable and perfect height. Frye is doing some great styles lately!
Posted: 2009-03-19 18:33:56
Reviewer: Anonymous from Carver, MA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes are so gorgeous! I love everything about them, but I felt they ran about a 1/2 size too big. There was just enough room in them to make them tricky to walk in, and if I fell, it would be a long way down! I’m ordering a 1/2 size down & can’t wait to get them. They are well padded, well made, comfortable, and ridiculously hot. Thanks again Zappos!
Posted: 2009-04-09 18:04:55
Reviewer: from Durham, North Carolina
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love These Shoes - The multi-colored sling backs are sooo beautiful. Surprisingly comfortable. The highest heel I own, but I seem to do okay. Sizing seems a little large. I usually wear a 9.5 - 10, but the 9 was a much better fit than the 9.5. And one of my feet runs a little wide, but this was not a problem.
Posted: 2009-04-30 14:44:57
Reviewer: Tracey G
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
OMG - what have I been missing!!??? These Frye sandals, the highest I have ever worn are divine! Soooooo comfy and true to size. I'm hooked on Frye! They are definitely worth the higher price-tag...buy quality and buy once :)
Posted: 2009-05-01 08:30:28
Reviewer: Rebekah B from Huntington Beach, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Most perfect sling back ever! I love this shoe. The craftsmanship and leather are gorgeous. I've worn them so far with jeans and dresses and they look equally great with both. They give you a ton of height without feeling like you are walking on stilts. And they are incredibly comfortable!
Posted: 2009-05-08 21:22:11
Reviewer: from Santa Monica, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfort and stylish!!! The Frye Emily Sling Back sandal is comfortable and I feel well worth the money. Many compliments on them. Fit is true to size. Thanks Zappos, as always, for your speedy delivery.
Posted: 2009-06-15 06:59:56
Reviewer: Anonymous from Brentwood, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are really great looking and very fashion forward, a great look for a Frye shoe. I'm only 5 FT so I really love the height they give me. I got blisters the first day I wore them, so choose a day you don't have to walk all over town to break them in. The leather is fantastic quality; Frye will never let you down as far as the quality goes. These look great with leggings, jeans, shorts. They are definitely a very cool shoe, you'll be happy with the look. I've worn them several times since the first painful day, and since then they have been fine. :)

Easy Spirit AP1

Easy Spirit AP1

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 44
  • Total Losses: 45
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #4019
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Great for leisure activities and light walking.
  • Spirit Level 1 sneaker.
  • Leather upper is soft and molds to your feet.
  • Flexible and lightweight midsole.
  • Padded collar for added comfort.
  • Shockfoam sockliner and durable rubber outsole.
  • Imported.
  • Weight: 8 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 6.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 216 reviews)

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

Posted: 2001-06-07 06:43:36
Reviewer: Anonymous from Kansas City, Missouri
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The most relaxing shoe there is! This is a great shoe for comfort. I have owned 5 pairs of this shoe. The only trouble that I have had is that they wear out really fast if you wear them constantly. I love these shoes.
Posted: 2001-07-08 15:53:49
Reviewer: Anonymous from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
My Favorite Shoe. I disagree with the first review that says these shoes wear out quickly. I've now been wearing one pair for years, although I have a few pairs in reserve. My only problem is keeping them clean. I wear the old dirty ones all the time, but put on a new clean pair when I'm going out in public. Reviewer is wearing her Easy Spirit AP1 shoes in photo.
Posted: 2001-07-16 19:22:28
Reviewer: Anonymous from Mississippi
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (1 Stars)
Looking for Comfort. I've had this type shoe for the last five years. I look for comfort and durability in shoes because I'm on my feet about 16 hours a day. I do agree with others that they wear out too quickly. I have to buy at least 3 pair a year, as I have to wear them every day and for so long. I also wish I could find them on sale once in a while.
Posted: 2001-07-25 12:51:26
Reviewer: Anonymous from Michigan
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Very nice! This is an extremely comfortable shoe. They don't need any "breaking in". The leather is very soft and it looks nice, too, especially for a casual shoe.
Posted: 2001-08-16 13:44:28
Reviewer: Lr from Las Cruces, NM
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfort Plus! I have a very hard time finding shoes, as I am arthritic, and I couldn't find a pair that didn't rub against my toes or squeeze on the sides or that the leather didn't feel like a rock against my foot. Well, these shoes don't do any of that! I plan to buy more!
Posted: 2001-09-07 13:40:09
Reviewer: Di from Illinois
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love 'em. It's the greatest shoe I've ever found for comfort and looks. However, the wearability is quite low. They don't hold up as well as some of the other brands and I find myself buying at least three pair a year.
Posted: 2001-09-24 14:06:06
Reviewer: Pat S from Georgia
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Why not White Fabric? I've had two pairs of this style in the white fabric they came in -in the GOOD OLD DAYS. Now, I cannot find these in anything but leather. With my size 10 AAA's it isn't easy to find plain old canvas tennis shoes that actually fit. I have a pair in the black leather, but would go to great lengths to get a couple of pairs in the white fabric.
Posted: 2001-10-08 20:59:27
Reviewer: Joan D from Forked River, N.J.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfort plus. They are by far the most comfortable shoe. I've worn out my white pair and am experiencing difficulty in getting another pair with the golve soft leather. They really do wear out fast, and I don't mind that as long as I can get more.
Posted: 2001-11-12 17:42:00
Reviewer: Pat L from San Diego
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Best shoe ever. Comfort plus, I do agree! The only problem I have is that the laces are too long and almost every pair I have purchased has at least one eyelet pulled out! As for keeping them clean....I throw them in the washer and have had perfect results! No shrinkage or damage. Haven't tried the dryer! Just air dry and they come out beautifully! -Pat LaCross, San Diego
Posted: 2001-11-14 13:41:22
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York, NY
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Not what it used to be. The manufacturer is now making this shoe in China. The leather is not what it used to be.

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