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Born Blast II

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 64
  • Total Losses: 60
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #8261
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • The essential Blast II slip-on from Børn® will complete any look, whether refined, casual or sporty.
  • Full-grain leather upper made from cow hide with dual instep goring for a secure fit with easy on-and-off wear.
  • Soft leather lining offers extra comfort and conforms to the foot.
  • DRYZ® moisture-managing footbed keeps the foot dry and cool.
  • Plastic shank supplies added stability.
  • Rubber outsole ensures durability on a variety of surfaces.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 1 lb 1 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9, width M (D). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 59 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-03-10 08:01:29
Reviewer: Anonymous from Philadelphia, PA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are the most comfortable dress shoes for someone who spends the day on their feet. I have worn them teaching and serving tables: phenomenal. I have the same pair in brown and they have lasted me for years. They are totally worth the price.
Posted: 2012-03-07 13:46:52
Reviewer: Anonymous from Oregon
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Born shoes are amazing. Well-made and comfortable. My husband is completely sold on them. So glad zappos.com carries them!
Posted: 2012-03-07 06:37:55
Reviewer: Anonymous from Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Very comfortable shoes! My husband likes it so much, he ask me to buy him another pair in black.
Posted: 2011-12-10 05:11:23
Reviewer: Deanna
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I got these for my husband, he has wide feet and these fit him great.
Posted: 2011-04-27 06:12:48
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Extremely comfortable shoe. I teach, and am on my feet all day and I swear by Borns.
Posted: 2010-11-15 13:30:48
Reviewer: Anonymous from Jacksonville,florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My husband loves them. I can't get the shoes off him & he wants the same shoe in another color.
Posted: 2012-04-02 19:30:16
Reviewer: Sam J from Colorado
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Loving these guys! Second pair (old pair were 7 years old and still going) and the comfort is unbeatable. Classy cut and style, wonderfully durable leather uppers and rubber soles. Nothing bad to say for the price. The side gussets do stretch out after 7 years.
Posted: 2012-03-28 09:04:53
Reviewer: Anonymous from Currently East Tennessee
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My husband loves these Born shoes and I love the Zappos.com price. He is on his feet most of his day and these shoes were instantly comfortable. There was no "breaking in" period necessary. We could not find the Born brand locally and I really appreciated free shipping both ways from Zappos. With the perfect fit of these shoes, no return was necessary.
Posted: 2012-02-26 15:46:58
Reviewer: Ed from Riverside. Ca
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wow! What a great shoe. Have had them two months and they are very comfortable. Very happy with my purchase.
Posted: 2012-01-16 13:17:35
Reviewer: Joel M from Woodland Park, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I ordered the Born because I ordered Born sandals several months ago and I love them! These shoes feel in one word: substantial. Very well built. The leather is a little more bubbly than the picture shows, but OK. I ordered a 10 M and they fit perfectly! They slip a little when I walk, but nothing that bothers. The insoles are very padded and comfortable. The description shows leather lined, but they're cloth lined. Zappos sent them next day air for free. Amazing! Not what I would have expected. Just ordered my wife some shoes at Zappos. Hope she's as satisfied. I highly recommend these shoes for casual wear.

Cobian Bounce

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 98
  • Total Losses: 103
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #1925
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Every step will be a fresh Bounce of comfort with these squishy soft sandals from Cobian™.
  • Nylon webbed strap with Cobian logo tag.
  • Ultra squishy foam topsole delivers supreme comfort with every step.
  • Rubber outsole for enhanced durability.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 4 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 6, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 74 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-03-08 09:41:25
Reviewer: Mary B from Chicago, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are super comfortable! I like to wear flip flops constantly in the summer, so a cushy, arch supporting flop is a must. The fabric thong strap is also very comfy and doesn't rub your feet or toes. They do run a size small though I found... I had to order one size bigger. Otherwise, love them!
Posted: 2011-07-31 17:23:18
Reviewer: Anonymous from Riverside, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love Cobian! The most comfortable flip flops ever and cute too. I wear them all day and night my feet don't ever hurt. Run a little small. I wear a 7 and bought an 8 and they are perfect. Try them - you will love them. Zappos has a great selection and fast shipping. I just wish Cobian made more colors. I have about 8 or 9 pair of different styles. They are all comfy.
Posted: 2012-05-30 18:07:08
Reviewer: Anonymous from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Excellent shoe for metatarsal pain! Excellent arch support. I always wear an 8 1/2 but ordered the size 9. Perfect fit. I have had these on for 2 hours and literally my metatarsal pain is gone.
Posted: 2012-02-27 14:18:36
Reviewer: Barbara B from Valley Center, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
If you have foot problems, these shoes are the best comfort you are going to get! I have bought a dozen of Cobian sandals in the last few years due to the fact that regular shoes and sneakers are so painful. I can walk all day in these shoes and even use them to walk on my treadmill. I throw them in the washer with my clothes then let them dry naturally. They dry quickly too. Since I cannot wear heels anymore, I am going to order the Tiffany to use for dress up, and order a tan Bounce as I don't have that color yet. Now, if Cobian would only develop a shoe utilizing the EVA sole and wide width so that I would be able to walk on cold and rainy days! Thank God for Cobian and Cobian sandals!
Posted: 2012-01-25 04:46:49
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These just arrived last night, so I only wore them around the house for a little while. I normally wear wide shoes and always worry about width on flip flops - these were perfect. They fit my wide feet but do not have that bulky feel.
Posted: 2011-11-28 10:27:05
Reviewer: Karin K from Northern California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The Cobian Bounce is amazing. Totally a cushy walk! And came in a couple of days of ordering, that was impressive!
Posted: 2011-10-28 13:39:55
Reviewer: Shopping S from Philadelphia, Pa
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these sandals. They are comfortable and cute. They were perfect for the beach.
Posted: 2011-10-04 17:16:46
Reviewer: Lisa K from Denver, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
My first review ever, and it was much earned by these babies! I bought the Cobian Bounce with white strip/black bottom for the white effect without the nasty footprint. (No matter how clean your feet are, you all know how it is with all white sandals! After a few times it looks like an 8 year old playing in the dirt was wearing them for a month!) All I can say is, Wow! I was pleasantly surprised. I was going for something else and found a nice little surprise! I have a high arch and often have issues with flip flops, these were like putting little marshmallows under my feet. No need for "breaking in" as the strap was super comfy from the start. My only complaint is sometimes they "flop" a bit loudly. It might just be me but I've never noticed this in other flip flops...a small price to pay for walking on marshmallows all day but I will take it! Just ordered the braided for a bit more glitz. Must have! Can't go wrong!
Posted: 2011-09-27 14:32:15
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Jose,CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These flip flops are super cushiony and soft, much nicer than any other synthetic soles I've tried. They seem to retain their shape better than most as well. I have a black and brown pair, and one of the staps on the black pair is a little loose fitting, but that is a common problem with this type of sandal. They are probably more for a narrow foot since the sole isn't that wide, but they look more feminine because of that. Good purchase!
Posted: 2011-09-22 08:45:28
Reviewer: Shana from Kalispell, Montana
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These flip flops are the best. They are the most comfortable shoe I have. I bought my first pair in Vegas last year because my others broke and to walk around the strip was liking walking on air. I bought these and pair of black ones for my upcoming trip to Vegas to walk around in only shoes I'm taking.

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