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Axion Mandela

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 127
  • Total Losses: 120
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #15779
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Make some smooth moves with the old school sensibilities of the Mandela from Axion™!
  • Perforated uppers of leather and/or suede.
  • Triple-stitched toe cap for added durability.
  • Padded tongue and collar for added comfort and support.
  • Mesh on tongue for added breathability.
  • Fabric lining for moisture-wicking comfort.
  • Textile footbed for block stompin' comfort.
  • Durable rubber outsole for added traction.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 15 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9, width D - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 11 reviews)

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

Posted: 2011-11-02 20:32:44
Reviewer: Jim N from Friendsville, Maryland
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Excellent shoe; light and comfortable. The fit was right on; thanks. Delivered in one day, also.
Posted: 2011-09-05 09:55:28
Reviewer: JP from Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I like the style and the shoes are cool for shreddin' or sportin' during the week. Glad I found em here thank God. =0)
Posted: 2011-06-05 22:59:02
Reviewer: Victor c
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoes look so good I haven't worn them yet; they're so clean. I love Axion. This is my first purchase on Zappos and I am a pleased customer...yee!
Posted: 2011-06-03 19:05:54
Reviewer: Daryn S from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfortable and require little to no breaking in. They're simple and effective. Far better than most of the fancy pants skate shoes that all of these other companies are coming out with. Axion knows what they're doing. The laces are heavy duty as well and the shoes are stylish (but of course that's subjective).
Posted: 2011-12-18 14:58:45
Reviewer: Srihiakanata M from Washington DC
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These shoes are great! they have a very nice feel to them. These shoes are extremely durable too, I go through my skate shoes very quickly. Other shoes that I skate in wear down and start falling apart in a month of use. These shoes on the other hand lasted around 8 months, just to have a little rip in the seam and a hole on the bottom from skating. Also these shoes look great, the shoe laces could be changed though. I would definitely recommend these to skaters.
Posted: 2013-05-20 11:51:40
Reviewer: Christopher J from New York
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Very comfortable sneakers, I needed a black sneakers that looked good and was'nt too pricy. The Axion Mandela was a perfect choice, I ordered the 10 1/2 and noticed that it fitted a little closer that usual, I then called Zappos and got great customer serviced, I was able to recieve an exchange shipped to me within two (2) business days and they provided me with a UPS return label. I definately will by some more colors. Thanks again Zappos VIP.
Posted: 2013-05-20 08:28:34
Reviewer: Steven E from Springfield, MO
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love these shoes! Very comfortable and great looking. However, they wore out very quickly. Suede tore near the big toe on each shoe. Wish they would've lasted longer, but the Zappos price was right so would probably buy again.
Posted: 2013-04-29 16:42:55
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are comfortable and look stylish. They come in great colors. Zappos has a nice brown (that is sadly hard to come by in my size), and I am also a fan of the Cloud/Electric Blue. I use these as everyday shoes and for longboarding. Had them maybe four months. The durability seems average, with some fraying around the edges of the plastic lace holes, and a third of the colored Axion logo on the bottom has come off.
Posted: 2012-10-24 06:28:23
Reviewer: Bill M from Portland, ME
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I'm really pleased with these shoes. They are true to size, very light, and comfortable but snug where they need to be. I ride a longboard and feel that these shoes provide excellent board control and feel for carving and sliding. Because of the light weight design, I don't think they are going to last as long as a more beefy shoe skate shoe. There is not a ton of tread on the bottom, so I'm wearing out the sole pretty quickly just from grip tape friction and an occasional low speed foot drag when coming to a stop. Excellent performance though.
Posted: 2012-08-14 09:05:39
Reviewer: Jereme from Richmond VA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes felt perfect from day one - no break-in needed whatsoever. However, not even two weeks of skating and I already have had to shoe goo the soles from where I push - I don't foot brake or anything so I guess it's not the most durable sole. All in all very comfortable and seems durable everywhere else but the soles.

Naya Gazelle

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 10
  • Total Losses: 8
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #81284
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Pull yourself up by the cute buckle straps of the Gazelle boot from Naya®.
  • Knee-high, casual boot with shiny leather upper and round toe.
  • Inside quarter-zipper closure for easy on and off.
  • Gore detail at collar for a flexible fit.
  • Crisscross strap detail with decorative buckle at ankle.
  • Attractive harness at vamp and heel with metal ring hardware.
  • Smooth, breathable lining and cushioned insole with arch support.
  • Rubber outsole with cork regrind is quiet and comfy.
  • Low stacked heel.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 2 in
    • Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
    • Circumference: 15 in
    • Shaft: 14 12 in
    • Platform Height: 12 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7.5, width M (B). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 4 reviews)

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

Posted: 2013-01-10 09:19:33
Reviewer: MissLJ from Denver, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love the look of these boots. I've been searching for months for the perfect boot and these are just right. I'm 5'3" and the boots hit just above the widest part of my calf (about 2-3 inches below the knee) and the calf width is just right (I have athletic calves). The heel height is just what I wanted and would be comfortable for all day wear, but still enough to give me a lift and look feminine. I'm normally a 7.5 to 8 and the 8 was definitely too big for me, so I exchanged for the 7.5. If you aren't sure of your size growth the smaller end. I was only slightly disappointed that there were some marks and inconsistencies in the leather, but I'm sure a good conditioning will take care of that.
Posted: 2012-12-07 04:36:05
Reviewer: Christi S from Portsmouth, NH
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Those are the perfect fall/winter booties for everyone who wants great quality, comfort and yet some decent heel height. Perfect with jeans or skinny pants and leggings. Love it.
Posted: 2012-11-21 15:25:40
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Perfect fit and love the stylish details. I have am difficult to fit because I am short, have short legs and tiny feet. This boot is the perfect height. So comfy! Put them on and wore it all day on the first day with nothing but comfort! Yay!
Posted: 2012-12-05 20:27:28
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Beautiful but the boots are too skinny/pinch at the calf on me. I am 5'2" and about 145 lbs. The top of the boot is at the thickest part of my calf and is too tight. Sending these back. I have a pair of Naya Virtue and they are fantastic/comfortable. I was really excited to get a pair of the Gazelle and equally disappointed that the fit doesn't work. They will likely work on someone 5'7" (longer legs) or a shorter person with thin legs.

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