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Romika Maui 01

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 102
  • Total Losses: 98
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #70365
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Be stylish and comfortable in one amazing sandal.
  • Supple leather straps with contrast stitch.
  • Each strap has hook-and-loop adjustability for a custom fit.
  • Sueded contoured footbed cradles the foot in comfort.
  • Curvaceous molded wedge with a polyurethane outsole for grip.
  • Heel Height: 2 in
  • Weight: 7.4 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 38 (US Women's 7-7.5). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 47 reviews)

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

Posted: 2009-03-31 14:54:47
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great footbed and arch support. Very attractive shoe - can be dressed up or down. Stays on foot well even without back strap. Comfortable enough for all day wear. Straps across foot are on velcro and are adjustable for foot width (good for those with narrow or wider feet). True to size. Love them!
Posted: 2009-04-22 19:52:16
Reviewer: Liz A from Eagle, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Super comfortable with lots of arch support. I suffer from Plantar Fasciitis and bone spurs and these feel better than my other shoes with my custom orthotics. With the hook-and-loop straps, they can fit a narrow foot well too.
Posted: 2009-04-24 14:26:00
Reviewer: Anonymous from Danbury, CT
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these shoes! I have an awful time finding nice looking shoes that are comfortable and these fill the bill. They have good support (for a sandal) and an extremely comfortable foot bed. They can be worn all day long. They can be dressed up or down. They look great with jeans or skirts.
Posted: 2009-05-14 07:39:35
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle via Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love the Romika Maui! Very comfortable and easy to walk or stand for long periods of time. Casual-dressy or just casual works with these, and the velcro straps work nicely to adjust them to fit perfectly.
Posted: 2009-06-20 05:41:45
Reviewer: Anonymous from Maryland
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am a narrow B-width and I like that there are 3 adjustable straps on these shoes. They fit me perfectly - no slippage. I've worn them to work and they're comfortable all day. They're well finished (no rough edges in the leather). The only thing I would change is the design on the footbed. It extends all the way to the edge of the shoe, and my toes don't cover it up. It's a minor annoyance (to me anyway) to see a tiny piece of the design. But they were so comfortable, I kept them.
Posted: 2009-07-23 06:30:41
Reviewer: Margaret A from Berwyn, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The Romika Maui are excellent. I ordered them in red and they are beautiful, comfortable and are true to size. Every woman must have a pair of red shoes in her wardrobe.
Posted: 2009-08-08 18:28:00
Reviewer: Donita S from Left Coast
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great comfortable shoes and I love having the adjustability with these cut sandals. My feet are a bit narrow so this works great! Straps are a bit long after adjustment, but not enough to distract from the look much.
Posted: 2009-08-10 08:47:23
Reviewer: Karen from Raleigh, NC
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are very comfortable shoes. They work really well for me since my foot tends to be between a medium and a wide width. The medium sizes tend to be a little too narrow and the wide sizes are too wide. Since all of the straps on these shoes are adjustable, it allows you to customize the fit. These shoes have a nice heel, good support, and they look very stylish. I'm giving it only a 4 star rating overall because they are very pricey!
Posted: 2009-08-16 12:14:12
Reviewer: PBarber from Maryland
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wow! What great service! I was so impressed at how fast my order came. Zappos, you rock! Thanks so much; I will be back.
Posted: 2009-09-02 05:48:40
Reviewer: Anonymous from Coleman, Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Very very comfortable shoe. I like the flexibility of the straps.

Allen-Edmonds Park Avenue

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 60
  • Total Losses: 58
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #9857
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Subtle yet striking six-eyelet cap-toe balmoral.
  • Features full leather linings.
  • Lightly padded footbed for added comfort.
  • Single oak leather sole and custom heel.
  • Experience true style luxury with the addition of this Allen-Edmonds belt:
  • Weight: 1 lb 1 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 73 reviews)

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

Posted: 2003-09-04 03:40:21
Reviewer: Lain A
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
This is a great piece of leather. I had a pair for years. They were a 16 width fitting. They're comfortable, wear well, and repair (soles) easily. I would certainly buy them again. Me: I'm a 6'10", 300lb, aggressive walker.
Posted: 2003-12-08 05:15:37
Reviewer: Anonymous from South Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are the best shoes I have ever owned. Granted my feet are fairly normal profile in width, volume, etc., or so one of the excellent shoe salesmen at a department store stated. These shoes fit me like a second skin. They are hands down, my favorite pair of shoes. I have never had a pair of dress shoes that I am as comfortable putting on as any pair of athletic shoes.
Posted: 2004-01-07 22:18:31
Reviewer: Anonymous from Arizona
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are classy with a great feel. This is one of the best shoes I've owned. It is also one of the most expensive but may be worth it. Time will tell.
Posted: 2004-03-15 18:48:58
Reviewer: Willie S from Buffalo, New York
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The jump sharpe shoe - You can wear this shoe on all occasions. I have owned several pair in tan and black. They offer excellent comfort, and they look rich. That's why I've named it the jump sharpe shoe.
Posted: 2004-05-05 22:30:30
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are the best shoes I have ever worn. I'm hard to fit with a 13 B foot, and I have to be extra careful regarding fit due to type 1 diabetes and the very real possibility of amputation that starts with poorly constructed shoes.
Posted: 2004-05-10 12:00:11
Reviewer: Anonymous from Denver, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
It's a nice shoe, but it's too big. I normally wear a 10W. I had to return a 9 1/2 EEE because it was way too big. Even the 9EEE is generous. This is a great shoe, and it's comfortable after it's broken in.
Posted: 2004-05-29 18:57:31
Reviewer: Jack M from Troy, MI
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are great shoes!! I got turned on to Allen-Edmonds over 20 years ago and am now on my 5th pair. They are classy, comfortable, and they hold up well. I just replaced a pair that I have worn 3 days a week for the last 8 years. Granted, I did have to resole them twice. Once you try an Allen-Edmonds, you'll never be happy with any other shoe.
Posted: 2004-07-11 17:57:59
Reviewer: Bob M from Berkeley, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This is one of the best dress shoes available. I've worn Allen-Edmonds for over 20 years now, and I'm a completely satisfied customer. They stand behind their products with both a lifetime limited warranty and a reasonably priced resoling/refurbishing service. I still have the first pair of Allen-Edmonds shoes I bought 20 years ago, and they look just as good now as they did then. The Park Avenue is one of their classiest shoes. It's very versatile, as they will go with any dress occasion, and the cap toe won't be "out of style" anytime soon. Their sturdy but very attractive leather uppers have a great shine (just as shown in the photo) and with proper care, will look just as good for many years. Sizing varies quite a bit between styles, and of the four pair of Allen-Edmonds I own, these are the widest. My foot is long and somewhat narrow; while I typically wear a D width, in these I went with a C and could possibly have worn a B. I find they're reasonably comfortable overall and I'd feel comfortable walking many miles in them, but they're not as cushy as an Ecco or Hush Puppies. Keep in mind that Allen-Edmonds uses a leather sole, and while they're a very sturdy shoe they're not intended for long-distance treks in the great urban outdoors. It's the usual two-out-of-three compromise between "looks good", "feels good" and "lasts forever." If you find yourself walking outside more often than in, you will be happier with an Ecco or another synthetic-soled shoe. I do a lot of walking outside, and I frequently wear these, but the soles wear out faster than I'd prefer; I have to get them resoled every 3-4 years, which is not unreasonable given how many shoes these days aren't meant to be worn more than a year... Styles come and go, and so do "designer" shoes. Allen-Edmonds aren't designer shoes, they're shoes meant to be worn for a lifetime. You can try to follow the trends and buy a new pair of shoes every year, but I'd suggest buying a pair of classic dress shoes instead; it's cheaper, and far classier, in the long run. Allen-Edmonds is one of the few remaining dress shoe companies still in business, and that's for a reason. I have no connection with Allen-Edmonds. I'm just a very satisfied customer.
Posted: 2004-10-10 09:10:07
Reviewer: Anonymous from Concord, NH
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This is a nicely built shoe. Even the EEE size is still a bit narrow, as I have a high arch. Also a it's a bit on the long side, almost an inch longer than my other brand 9 1/2. They're comfortable and breaking in well. They shine up well too.
Posted: 2005-01-29 01:36:58
Reviewer: John from Penang Malaysia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This is a great shoe. It's more comfortable than I expected. In fact, after a 1/2 day of wearing them they where broken in and felt great. It's a classic design. This is my second pair of AE's. I'm finding it hard to wear anything else.

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