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BCBGMAXAZRIA Ally

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 7
  • Total Losses: 6
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20150
  • For an important first impression, step forward with the imperial pizazz of this perfectly intriguing platform sandal.
  • T-strap design with strappy suede upper.
  • Back zipper for easy on/off.
  • Man-made lining and insole.
  • Lightly padded footbed with BCBG Max Azria logo at the heel.
  • 1" stacked platform.
  • Stacked stiletto heel.
  • Synthetic sole.
  • Made in Brazil.
  • Heel Height: 4 12 in
  • Weight: 10.7 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 1 reviews)

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

Posted: 2009-08-17 15:28:06
Reviewer: Anonymous from Michigan
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Beautiful vibrant color. The shoe fits pretty much according to size. Slight drawback with the straps; lay across the top of your foot kinda funny, too loose. But not enough of a problem to return. Overall, a keeper. And thanks to Zappos for their expeditious service as always.

Simple Carload

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 12
  • Total Losses: 9
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #20200
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • This ecoSNEAKS™ shoe is part of Simple's Better Category representing one more step toward a more sustainable global environment.
  • Ships in Simple's totally state-of-the-art/back-to-the-future post-consumer recycled box.
  • 100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms.
  • Upper is constructed from ISO 14001 suedes which are produced adhering to higher environmental standards.
  • Car tire inner tube is used for the stripe and saved from going to a landfill. Recycling this material prevents it from being burned at landfills in an effort to create more space while simultaneously releasing pollutants into the air we breathe.
  • Cutout toe cap overlay.
  • Certified organic cotton lining is soft and breathable.
  • Ortholite®/recycled car tire pedbed for all-day comfort.
  • Recycled car tire outsole provides grip and traction.
  • SMPLMAY
  • Weight: 13.5 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 16 reviews)

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

Posted: 2008-08-25 08:36:50
Reviewer: Anonymous from Los Angeles, CA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Nice and comfortable - The shoe is very comfortable and light weight. I'd get them again.
Posted: 2008-09-03 06:40:57
Reviewer: L. P from Boston, Massachusetts
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Simple Carload in Chocolate - I bought these shoes for my husband who is extremely fussy about shoes. They have to be a simple style (I guess the name says it all with this brand) and comfortable for long walks. He walks a lot for his work commute and is very satisfied with the comfort and look of these shoes. They were true to size so there was no need to reorder.
Posted: 2008-09-19 11:15:58
Reviewer: Anonymous from LA, CA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Good for now, Great for the future - Just got my new Simple shoes. They're great but the bottoms, which I know are made of some recycled materials, show some fabric thru the rubber. So once you wrap your mind around the fact that shoes made of post consumer materials will tend to show what they are made of they are great. Also Zappos shipping is awesome!
Posted: 2008-09-23 21:53:14
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle, WA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Basic shoe - Nice basic "tennis" shoe. It's comfortable, but doesn't have a lot of arch support. Overall, I like the idea of the use of sustainable materials, and they're comfortable enough that I'd recommend buying this shoe.
Posted: 2008-09-29 19:07:47
Reviewer: Anonymous from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Good Shoes - I had a hard time finding comfortable vegan brown shoes, and these fit the bill well. I still don't know how long these will last, but they are relatively stylish (for being non-leather) and comfortable. While Zappos lists the Chocolate and Natural Carloads as suede upper, they are actually hemp, and are vegan.
Posted: 2008-10-07 09:40:24
Reviewer: Gabe from Chicago
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Not bad... This shoe doesn't really have much in the way of support, but I prefer my shoes that way as I have flat feet. Very comfortable.
Posted: 2008-12-02 11:01:17
Reviewer: from PA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Yeaaah - These shoes are incredibly comfortable. I barely even feel them on my feet.
Posted: 2009-01-25 16:21:14
Reviewer: from Ames, IA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A good, simple shoe - As with all new shoes, it was a bit of a tight fit at first, but after about a week it was nicely broken in. The shoe breathes well and it looks nice. If you're in a winter or generally wet climate then be aware that the top of the shoe is slightly porous so your socks may get slightly wet. The shoe looks sharp in a nice, basic style sort of way.
Posted: 2009-02-26 10:26:12
Reviewer: Tom from San Francisco
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Basic knock-about - These are nice everyday shoes. They ran a 1/2 size smaller, as all Simple shoes do. There's not much support but they're still comfortable and I like the "green" idea behind them to wear recycled products.
Posted: 2009-04-17 12:45:36
Reviewer: Syed R from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Simple Carload shoes. These are by far the best shoes I've ever owned. They are extremely comfortable and look nice. Better than Converse, Puma, Adidas, old Airwalks, Vans, etc., no need for insoles. I got the chocolate ones, and the upper part is made from hemp, not suede. The material is soft but feels pretty sturdy. The shoes are true to size. The only small complaint might be the little loop in the back sometimes gets in the way of pants, that's about it. Great shoes. Would buy again.

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