Customer Reviews Minnetonka Silverthorne Thong
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Customer Fit Survey:
75%"Felt true to size"
82%"Felt true to width"
68%"Moderate arch support"
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First - these are a much prettier turquoise on the screen than they are in person. They are more of a green turquoise than pictured. Very disappointed about that. Secondly - Once again Minnetonka - you need to add half sizes. Ordered a 9 and they were to short but strapping was perfectly snug. Returned and ordered a 10 - length was much better; however, strapping was too loose and did not feel secure on foot. So disappointed, because these are beautiful. Returning these also. However, I love everything about Zappos! From selection to supersonic customer service to free shipping both from them and, if necessary, back to them. Why can't other companies get this same concept? Perfection!
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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Well, I have an old pair of these and love them so thought this new pair would automatically work but alas, No. For some reason the fit is sloppy and the shoes slide around under my feet and don't stay on, like the straps are too long, they barely touch the top of my foot. Beautiful shoes but sadly had to return them - many thanks to Zappos - you make shopping for shoes so easy.
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So disappointed. I have these in black and love them...but the white strap around the foot is so much larger and does not hold the shoe to the foot. I have a Normal foot size 9...never had any other problems. Wish I could return them but I have worn them several times. Sad.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are beautiful, and the footbed is comfortable, but the straps are too loose. They basically feel like they are falling off, right from the start. They might work if you have plump or swollen feet. I have had this problem with another pair of Minnetonka thongs as well, so maybe it is a brand thing.
I'd also recommend:
Born, Clark
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I couldn't believe how narrow this was. I wear a standard size 6 in everything. Ordered this in a size 6. My foot spilled off both sides. My 7 year old daughter wears a youth size 2, and they pretty much fit her, except just a tad too long. Loved the look and feel, just wish they fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The shoe is as cute as can be but is very short and wide compared to all other shoe brands I buy. It is about 1/2 size smaller but since they do not go 1/2 sizes I would need to go to a 9 but the width is so wide the sandal flipped right off when I walked. Too bad. A cute shoe!
I'd also recommend:
Clarks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are really cute sandals but if you have truly narrow feet (I wear a 9N) these sandals will be way too wide. I ordered my usual 9N size and really liked the way they looked so I tried to wear them anyway but my feet kept slipping in them. Sadly I ended up giving them to a friend who wears a B width and they fit her perfectly. These are pretty and well made but narrow is really a medium width.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought 5 pairs of these because in the beginning they fit so well. I ended up giving the 3 pairs I wore often away. The part that goes on top of your foot stretches too much. My size 8 ended up fitting my friend that wears an 8 1/2 loose. Also the black pair bleeds from the sole onto the bottom of my feet every time I wore them. Very bummed that I bought so many and only have the two left that haven't stretched yet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I really wanted to like these shoes, but unfortunately, the strap between the toes was too uncomfortable. As others have mentioned, it does run small - I typically wear 8-1/2 but the 9 fit well. The width was great for my wide feet, though. Pros: Looks cute, cushy, makes my wide feet look narrow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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It's a pretty shoe, but without half sizes, I could not get a good fit. They felt about 1/2 size too small for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are really beautiful shoes. For thongs, there is much support and comfort on the sole. However, if you have a narrow foot, these shoes are too wide. Unfortunately they are not offered in a narrow. The sandal part across the top of my foot is too loose to stay on my foot. I had to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are really beautiful shoes. For thongs, there is much support and comfort on the sole. However, if you have a narrow foot, these shoes are too wide. Unfortunately they are not offered in a narrow. The sandal part across the top of my foot is too loose to stay on my foot. I had to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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this is a different sole than the other Minnetonka sandals -
The other sandals I've had from Minnetonka have a more styled sole than this sandal has. The make of this sandal is the base is narrower in the ball of the foot. The sandal is pretty enough but I will only buy the other type of sole they make, which I love.
I'd also recommend:
Born, Ariat
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I **LOVE** this shoe! I must love it, as I've had at least 4 pair (in 2 different colors) over the past few years. They're cute as heck (and I've received COUNTLESS compliments on them) and extremely comfortable (as long as you order a 1/2 size larger than you normally wear) but over the years, I've noticed 2 rather significant problems with them...1) I have a narrow foot so I always order AA width (which thank GOD they offer - so few companies offer Narrow - so Kudos to them for even making them slim) but Minnetonka's Narrow is still a smidge wider than say a Naturalizer Narrow. They fit fine for the most part, but I have tripped up stairs over the years (usually when I'm in a hurry) and I've noticed that always has something to do with the width issue. If you have an INSANELY NARROW FOOT, this shoe probably won't work for you. 2) After a good summer of wear (sporting them 4-5 times a week), the inside foot bed starts to crack. Once that happens, it hurts like crazy to walk on, so the shoes have to be pitched. If they were more expensive, I would probably choose a different 'favorite style', but the price range isn't so bad - as long as you realize you'll probably need to replace them by next year. I'd love to give this shoe 5 stars all-around because it really is my 'fav', but because of the footbed-cracking-issue, I just can't. Sorry, Minnetonka!
I'd also recommend:
Softwalk, Naturalizer
CJ, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Cute and mostly comfy -
I have wide feet and they don't run as wide as I would like. Also, the leather edges are sharp. The more you wear them, they seem to be getting a little softer, but first few times they rubbed quite a bit. I think in the long run they will break in. They look cute and I got compliments on them.
Barbara, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe is cute, but very uncomfortable. The strap at the toe is too tight.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have two pair of the same sandal that I have had for few years and really love them. Not the new ones. They areso narrow I cannot wear them. I'm very disappointed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Too narrow and too short for feet. Space from thong to end of shoe is plenty long, but actual foot bed too short for feet. If fit, they would be very comfortable.
Stefini G, Zappos Customer,
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I bought a pair of these sandals a few years ago and actually still have them. They're super cute and I've worn the hell out of the original pair, so I needed to get some new ones.
Sadly, they have changed how they construct the sole of the shoe, so even though it is more cushioned, the heel structure in the insole is an internal grid of soft rubber and as soon as you wear them you can feel the grid as you walk. I was hoping I'd get used to it but I didn't. The old pair has a smooth walking surface in the insole.
Pretty disappointed with the new iteration of these sandals because I think the originals were so cute and comfortable.
Lindsay D, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I don't know if my foot is atypically narrow - I have never had a problem with M width closed shoes - but flip flops and other similar sandals (especially these) are so wide that they are floppy on my feet. I think they are so cute and will occasionally wear them anyway, but then I have a close encounter with a twisted ankle which puts me off them again for months.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I thought these shoes were different and super cute. But I found them really uncomfortable. Rubbed everywhere, plus they are heavy! Hated sending them back because I still love the look!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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For the last 8 years I have worn these shoes. I am a hairdresser and on my feet. I just ordered 3 pairs of the Minnetonka shoes. They are crap. Not like the old ones. Don't fit the same; are not as well made. I will not order them again. No problem with Zappos.
I'd also recommend:
I don't know yet
Roberta F, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Back they go. I take a 9.5 consistently, & when I read that these ran small I thought the 10 should work. The length was good, but due to the width, the sandal goes flying off my foot with every step. Too bad they only come in whole sizes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Zappos has great customer service. The first pair of shoes they sent were too small. Great and easy return. Exchanged the shoes for a bigger size. First I liked the sandal, but after wearing them for the whole summer, there is way too much wear on the bed of the shoe. Even with other cheaper shoes I have not experienced so much wear so quickly! Not happy with the quality! So I read about Zappos 365 day return policy! Well, I found out that you need to have the original box and the shoe needs to be in the original condition. Ha! I paid quite a bit for a sandal and after one summer of wearing it, it is worn out. Not impressed by quality!
Sabine B, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These shoes fit so strangely. It's like the leather strap is halfway down the foot bed and I could hardly get my foot in it. The leather between the toes was hard on both shoes that would never allow them to be worn comfortably. I wear a 7 and ordered that and there's no way I can wear them. I will send them back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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