French Sole Zeppa Reviews
66 reviews
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Overall Rating:
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Customer Fit Survey:
68% "Felt a full size smaller than marked"
92% "Felt true to width"
79% "Moderate arch support"
64 are "Favorable"
Most Helpful Favorable Review
I love my Zeppas, but they do run a little small. I buy an 8 and my toe is right to the end, but they don't hurt at all. The leather is so soft, they stretch out just enough to always be comfortable. I even have a bunion on one toe, and they are still the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. And I don't have to stretch them like I used to do with other shoes. So now I only wear them. Which is why I wish they made more colors and patterns of the Zeppa. (Actually, I wish they would make them from non-leather materials, since I am Vegan. Please, please!) The Sloops are OK, but the Zeppa's heel is more comfortable. Try a pair!
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2 are "Critical"
Most Helpful Critical Review
In my mind, these shoes were fugly. The gold pattern looks kind of cheap in person. I thought they made my feet look the opposite of delicate. The front part of the shoe comes up too far on the foot. No way are these worth the price. I'd maybe buy them if they were at Old Navy for like $30. That's the level of quality/style I think they appear as in person.
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2 people found this review helpful
December 3, 2011
Anonymous
from United States
I have these in size 10 and they fit like a size 9. I love them but, seriously, the sizing is off. They are made in Italy and I can just imagine they are making a European 40 and calling it a size 10 US. It's not. Everything else about this shoe is amazing.
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November 18, 2011
Anonymous
If you wear a size 8 order size 9 unless you like your toes butting right up against the top of the shoe. Delightfully comfortable but they do run a full size small.
Brands I'd also recommend: ecco, mephista, stuart weitzman, marc by marc jacobs
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November 9, 2011
Andrea s
from waterford, ct.
I love French Soles. I have about seven pairs all purchased from Zappos. This pair (pewter) is very pretty and will go with any color. Unfortunately the color has rubbed off in a few spots. Mostly where my heel touches the carpet when I drive. I'm still glad I have them and I wear them a lot.
Brands I'd also recommend: stuart weitzman, privo, taryn rose
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September 27, 2011
Pam
from Austin. TX
This style of French Sole runs small. I take a half size larger than in Sloop. I wore a pair on a city vacation and they were very comfortable on city sidewalks.
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September 1, 2011
Elisabeth
from Maine
I think I would love these shoes, however I couldn't fit them on my feet! First time with Zappos that I've purchased a pair of shoes and they are completely too small. I wear an 8 and would definately need a nine in this shoe. Back they go.
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February 7, 2011
Mary D
from Scottsdale, AZ
These shoes are soft as butter, even though they are metallic. Definitely shiny -- like chrome, almost like a mirror. I ordered half size up, but could have gone full size up. They are so soft, the 1/2 will probably work -- next time I'll go full size, though.
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December 14, 2010
Pat
from Capitola, CA
I love these shoes. Have them in grey, black and brown. I wear an 8 and they run a half size small. They are very soft and cushy. Look cute with leggings and jeans.
Brands I'd also recommend: Eric Michael
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November 16, 2010
Anonymous
Comfortable and cute. Perfect for travel. What more can you ask for?
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November 8, 2010
Tatiana
from Connecticut
Love these shoes! They are beautiful and SO-OOOO comfortable! I don't feel them at all. Got tons of compliments. First ordered my normal size, but it was too tight, so I got a new pair with + 1/2. Maybe they are a little bit too wide. Order them! When you will get these sweet shoes you will be so happy!
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October 30, 2010
Karen
from Carmel, CA
Great flat that is extremely comfortable but also provides good support. The small wedged sole is cushiony so you do not feel the surface on which you are walking. Perfect for day or night!
Brands I'd also recommend: Gentle Souls
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October 19, 2010
Joany B
from Clarks Summit, PA
These shoes are wonderful! For a person with bunions, dodging the surgery...these shoes feel just divine! I didn't order up, size 9 was perfect. May go back for another pair! Zappos is just the best!
Brands I'd also recommend: too many to mention! Browse Zappos!!!
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August 16, 2010
Anonymous
from Macon, Ga
Zappos is the most pleasant experience I have online. Love the French Sole shoes. They are so comfortable.
Brands I'd also recommend: stuart weitzman, cole haan, taryn rose, donald pliner
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July 28, 2010
Anonymous
from Oakland, California
Love these shoes. I usually wear a 7, but tried them on in a local store and found I needed a 7.5. They are super comfy and have better arch support than most flats. Great walking shoe for San Francisco.
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March 31, 2010
Anonymous
I got these in burgundy (and in less than 24 hours!). Very pretty color, not too sparkly, perfect fit. I got the size I normally buy. My feet are a wide 5 1/2 on the foot measurer thingie. I usually wear a 36 or 6. These shoes fit absolutely perfectly. They're wide enough, they're not too short. In fact there's still a touch of room at the end of the toes. Very soft leather. Like the tiny wedge. Will look very cute with full skirts or skinny pants. I like the "slipper" cut, but could see how others might not find it sexy enough. Am already thinking about getting black or taupe.
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January 16, 2010
Mary J
from Boerne, TX
Zappos has to be one of the best web sites one can deal with, and the French Sole ballet flat my daughter had asked for were beautiful and comfortable, so no need for the free return shipping! This was one of four different items, for three different persons, I ordered through Zappos, and will always search their site first when I want shoes.
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December 1, 2009
Anonymous
from so. california
This is a great looking flat! And comfortable. Love the textured suede. They do run small, as it says, so I ordered 1/2 size up. \r\n\r\nI looked at the Sloop style as well, but thought the added heel structure on this style would be comfier. I wanted to add a little arch support, so I bought the Spenco arch support insoles and wore them in the shoes. I cooked in them all day on Thanksgiving and never got sore or tired.
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2 people found this review helpful
November 20, 2009
Ryan
from Central Valley of California
\r\nThese shoes are comfortable and very attractive. The challenge is getting the right size. I started with an 8, then tried an 8 1/2 and finally ended with a 9 that fits perfectly (like an 8 normally).
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September 23, 2009
Dee
from Houston Texas
These shoes are so very comfortable! No breaking in period needed. They are stylish and look good with jeans or with slacks. I liked them so much, I purchased an additional pair in the brown wave. I plan to purchase two of the other colors as well. Great buy!
Brands I'd also recommend: J. Renee
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September 18, 2009
Karen n
from vermont
I have this shoe in burgundy, and it\'s a beautiful shoe. The color is perfect for this fall, and leans a little toward a rich mauve. What really surprises me is that everyone else finds french soles to run small, but since i don\'t wear any sock with these, they fit me just right. I wear 10 and have a medium to wide foot, and the 10 is fine. Besides, the leather is so soft that it molds to my foot. I\'m worried that the soft material will wear out on the heel on my right foot when driving.
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September 18, 2009
Karen n
from vermont
I have this shoe in burgundy, and it\'s a beautiful shoe. The color is perfect for this fall, and leans a little toward a rich mauve. What really surprises me is that everyone else finds french soles to run small, but since i don\'t wear any sock with these, they fit me just right. I wear 10 and have a medium to wide foot, and the 10 is fine. Besides, the leather is so soft that it molds to my foot. I\'m worried that the soft material will wear out on the heel on my right foot when driving.
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September 18, 2009
Karen n
from vermont
I have this shoe in burgundy, and it\'s a beautiful shoe. The color is perfect for this fall, and leans a little toward a rich mauve. What really surprises me is that everyone else finds french soles to run small, but since i don\'t wear any sock with these, they fit me just right. I wear 10 and have a medium to wide foot, and the 10 is fine. Besides, the leather is so soft that it molds to my foot. I\'m worried that the soft material will wear out on the heel on my right foot when driving.
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November 8, 2011
Kristi
from Arizona
Too small! I am always a comfortable size 8 but these were too short in length. Fine in width and seem like they'll be very comfortable once I get a bigger size.
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