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adidas predator® Absolado IN

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 6
  • Total Losses: 6
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20032
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Show off your skills with the ball when you're out on the field with the Adidas® PREDATOR® Absolado IN.
  • PREDATOR technology in the forefoot for better swerve and ball contact.
  • Full grain leather upper material for comfort.
  • Asymmetrical lacing for better ball contact.
  • Pre-molded EVA midsole for excellent cushioning and shock absorption.
  • Nubuck heel lining for soft and comfortable fit.
  • Non-marking rubber outsole.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 10 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9, width D - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 3 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-03-16 13:09:12
Reviewer: Matt from Arkansas
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great indoor option. Comfortable and seem to be well made so far. I have skinny feet so I felt like this model has a little extra space around the toes.
Posted: 2012-04-17 13:14:23
Reviewer: Anonymous from Massachusetts
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Looks really good, excellent quality build. At the beginning the plastic surrounding the front of the ankle is really prone to causing blisters for the first week or so, I had to wear two socks. Otherwise, feels great and do their job well.
Posted: 2012-06-28 05:23:22
Reviewer: Aaron W from Brooklyn, NY
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are definitely a cool pair of sneakers. I couldn't quite tell from the pictures that the laces were at such a dramatic angle. Make sure you like how that top down view looks. I was a bit surprised by it. Also they are taking some breaking in. When walking, and the bending of the shoe's toe creases, the hard leather cuts into my toes on my right foot. Might have to take a hammer to it. But overall, the odd look of the show has grown on me. I ind of feel like a soccer star with them on.

Born Ginata

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 16
  • Total Losses: 8
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #29682
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Comfort and function merge to create the beautiful Ginata sandal from Born®.
  • Peep-toe sandal with smooth leather or soft suede upper supplies style and comfort.
  • Open entry allows you to slip on and take off with ease.
  • Soft leather lining wicks away moisture to help keep the foot cool and dry.
  • Heel-to-toe padding offers lasting cushioning and comfort for extended wear.
  • Lightweight polyurethane outsole delivers long-lasting durability.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 4 12 in
    • Weight: 12 oz
    • Platform Height: 1 14 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9, width M (B). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 14 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-02-13 19:43:29
Reviewer: Holly G from Calabasas, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Got these in the bright blue and love them. They are very comfortable and will look great with jeans or a dress. I have always loved born shoes and these did not let me down.
Posted: 2012-01-17 16:04:28
Reviewer: Anonymous from Minneapolis, MN
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
So comfy. Perfect fit! Fabulous color, sexy but classy. Heel doesn't feel high at all because of the amazing style of this shoe. I always trust Born when it comes to this style of shoe. It's a shoe that us so well fitted, it will stay on your foot without any need of back strap. I'm 59 and overweight. They look great on me.
Posted: 2012-03-04 05:49:40
Reviewer: Anonymous from Mpls, MN
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love Born shoes! These have become my favorite ones ever. They give me the height I like but are so comfortable and stable. Please make more colors!
Posted: 2012-02-24 14:01:27
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chandler, Arizona
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Fabulous design and extremely comfortable! Ordering them in Black now. My feet are fairly wide and they definitely are wide enough so I would say they run a bit wider than most shoes.
Posted: 2012-06-16 08:58:40
Reviewer: Anonymous from Morgan Hill
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfortable, versatile with pants or skirts (maxi/short). Dress it up with patterned stockings - design will peek through for extra pizazz! (And if you're short like me, you can't beat the added height and comfort!)
Posted: 2012-06-14 09:36:38
Reviewer: Cindy from Laguna Beach, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I have literally a dozen pair of Born shoes in various styles, but this shoe in the blue suede is probably the most beautiful shoe I've ever seen! I first bought it in gold, but then realized I actually already had 2 pair of Born sandals in gold, so returned them for the blue. They are stunning...my next-door office mate couldn't pick her jaw up from the floor. And they are so comfortable; fit like a glove. And, somewhat to my surprise, when I started matching them up to the clothes in my closet, I was amazed at how many things they went with. Worth every nickel, and then some. My only wish? That they would start making handbags to go with their shoes! Oh, how I would love to have bought a matching blue suede purse.
Posted: 2012-06-01 11:47:19
Reviewer: LR from SF Bay Area
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love these. They are excellent! They look very on-trend elegant but also dress down very very well. I wear them with, well, everything: hot dresses, business wear, pants, jeans, skinnies, leggings/tunics etc. They have a good degree of sophistication in look...I went after them because they reminded me of something I saw in a high-end fashion mag but cost 1/4 the price and were a way more comfortable design. I got them in black. The blue is gorgeous; I wish that Born would lay off the cheesy metallic and make this simply in a neutral putty tone (like Earthies does with their Laguna mule...very good!) because if they did I would be all over it! The metallic is just not happening for me. I rated comfort a 4 stars. You get a lot of height on this mule but due to the generous platform your feet won't suffer; they are very comfortable. I have a wide foot and normally wear a 9.5 but since Born doesn't do half sizes, I order up; sometimes that has not been the perfect solution but in this case the shoe fits gloriously. Back to my 4 stars for comfort: they could have added a bit more cushioning/spring to either the platform or the footbed and that would have been 5 stars comfort; it's not quite there. Highly recommend.
Posted: 2012-05-13 08:35:04
Reviewer: Sparkle4you from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Always love Born! Great comfort, has a good height of heel but because of the platform it does not pitch your foot too much. Great padding too! Plus the color really POPS on this one!
Posted: 2012-05-12 22:25:19
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Perfect fit. Wore all day long and feet were so comfortable. Great looking shoes.
Posted: 2012-05-11 07:58:46
Reviewer: Linda B from Havertown, PA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Even though these shoes have a 4 inch heel, they are very comfortable because of the platform base. They are a peep toe, therefore, just a small amount of toes are exposed; no worries if you do not have a pedicure, but of course, if you do...all the better! I am under 5 feet tall and always have to have my slacks shortened; however, when wearing Ginata, the slacks are a perfect length. Love them, love Zappos!

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