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Aravon Maura

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 37
  • Total Losses: 22
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #23600
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  • Give in to your inner school-girl with the maryjane-inspired Maura t-strap from Aravon®.
  • Full grain leather upper with t-strap design, subtly detailed with tonal stitching for a stylish appeal.
  • Adjustable buckle closure at the ankle provides customization for a secure, comfortable fit.
  • Moisture-wicking leather lining with soft seams to avoid irritation for all-day comfort.
  • ABZORB® cushioned footbed disperses shock to ease stress on the ankles and knees.
  • Shock-absorbing, lightweight polyurethane outsole provides stability to maintain your confident stride.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 1 34 in
    • Weight: 9 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8, width M (B). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 26 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-03-06 09:30:16
Reviewer: Anonymous from Rochester, NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wonderful shoe. Great leather, insole, support and very comfortable. These really do come in truly wide widths including TRUE XW. I have had a terrible time finding comfortable shoes to fit my flat feet with a bunion on left (and one on the right if I don't start wearing proper wide enough supportive footwear and/or insoles in them). You do not need to order up a size. The 7.5XW instead of the 8XW fit me. I have found that many wide shoes are not truly wide enough for me. Do not hesitate to try Aravon! They are made by New Balance. I'm trying those now too.
Posted: 2012-03-05 15:02:51
Reviewer: Jamie from Virginia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes are so amazing! I am crying right now. Yall just don't know! I have a very very hard time finding dress shoes that are the correct width for my feet. The local shoe stores don't carry hardly any wide shoes and when I do find them they are still to narrow for my feet. Zappos has been a blessing offering shoe for all types of feet.
Posted: 2011-09-29 16:45:42
Reviewer: Anonymous from san francisco, ca
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
For folks with bunions, especially tailor's bunions, the top front runs right across the toes, which usually lands right on top of the bunion. Not too comfortable.
Posted: 2012-03-17 06:28:41
Reviewer: Anonymous from Sellersburg, IN
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes are great work shoes. I was fitted for them at a specialty shop (got arthritis in my feet after pregnancy) and bought them there in the wine color. Then I got them in black from Zappos. I love them!
Posted: 2011-10-10 10:18:41
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I haven't worn them much yet, but they were surprisingly comfortable right out of the box and I can't wait to wear them more!
Posted: 2012-05-09 07:08:38
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (2 Stars)
Zappos was great for my order (5 stars for this)! The shipping was very fast, and of course free :) The shoes, they're OK, I do not suggest purchasing Aravon shoes that have black insoles, as the bottoms of your feet will be covered in black and it is hard to get off with warm water and soap (2 stars). The style of the shoe is OK, I wear them about 3x a week to work, and they feel pretty comfortable. I typically wear a 7.5-8.5 in shoes, depending on the brand (I wear a size 9 in New Balance Running shoes, which, if you are a runner you will know that it is suggested to purchase 1/2-1full size larger than your normal shoe size). In the past I was fitted to wear the size 8.5 AA(width) in Aravon's. They stretched about 1/2 size larger than what I needed, and they seemed about 1/2 size too big in width before they stretched. The Maura 7.0 AA(width), that I recently purchased, is a bit snug in length and width, but I assume they will stretch a bit, as well. I tried the 7.5 AA (width) in the same shoe style but I felt that they would've been a little too large after they stretched out from normal wear.
Posted: 2011-09-27 19:44:49
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are like the Maya, only with a t-strap. Felt about a half-size big. cute. I think I can wear them with skirts. Kind of borderline for that.
Posted: 2011-12-31 23:31:46
Reviewer: Michaela E from Tacoma, WA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are really comfortable, but the elastic wore out way too fast.
Posted: 2012-06-06 17:15:06
Reviewer: Joni from Seattle
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (1 Stars)
I tied the 9.5 first because that's my normal size but the heel area was gaping and sloppy. Next I ordered the 9 and these were a bit too short as my toe slides forward and hits the end of the shoe. Weirdly made.
Posted: 2012-05-11 16:25:57
Reviewer: Kim K from Puyallup, WA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love it! So excited to finally find a feminine dress shoe that fits my wide feet. It was truly a EE. Other shoes say they are, but are often not wide enough for me. I was on my feet in the office all day today and my feet felt wonderful and well supported. They are made well, give wonderful support, look great, and don't hurt my feet at all. I highly recommend these, they go well with slack pants, jeans or a dress/skirt.

Black Diamond Hooped Bivy - Long

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 8
  • Total Losses: 9
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #21082
  • The pinnacle of compact, ultralight, and stormproof bivy sacks.
  • The Hooped Bivy use sewn-in flexible wire, a dual-slider zipper that opens in the middle, and a mesh covered opening that gives you some adjustable breathing space.
  • Built from waterproof, windproof, and breathable ToddTex™ with a polyurethane-laminated floor.
  • The double storm flap and rain gutter use a seamless construction, and all other seams are factory taped to keep you warm and dry.
  • Average Weight: 780 g (1 lb. 12 oz.)
  • Average Packed Weight: 890 g (1 lb. 15 oz.)
  • Dimensions: 251 x 89 cm (99" x 35").
  • Area: 2.2 sq. m. (24 sq. ft.)
  • Packed Size: 15 x 48 cm (6" x 19").
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