Customer Reviews Kork-Ease Ava

Kork-Ease - I wear a perfect 8-1/2 and there are no half sizes. Kork-Ease would sell more sandals if they sold 1/2 sizes, because I would buy 2 pairs if they did!

Great color - I got the green, and every time I wear them I get lots of compliments. The color is beautiful! I find the sole to be a little hard, I wish it were more cushiony and flexible. If it were, I would live in these. As it is, I wear them with green things...

Very comfy and attractive, if a bit clunky.

Love these shoes but seem a full size larger than marked. I'm normally a 9.5 and often a 9 in sandals but the 9 was super floppy on me with loose straps so unfortunately they have to go back. The color is luscious and the foot bed is super soft and the height is perfect. Hoping I can squeeze into the next size down.

Attractive but run small and odd! Yes, I had shoes that looked like this in high school, and yes I loved them. I have often wondered why this classic shape was not available for so long- that is until brilliant Kork-Ease brought them back! However... these do run at least 1/2 size small, maybe even a whole size for those with wider feet. I usually take an 8 1/2 in open toed shoes, and after reading other reviews, I went for the 9- got it, and it was WAY small. Plus, the insole was really hard and offered zero padding. So I returned those, and I ordered the 9 1/2's just to see if those would be any better. They were better in size, and the insoles were padded on these (!?), but they were still not comfortable. They rub all over; and felt as though the platform was flat instead of curved, which makes walking feel unnaturally difficult. Way too much drama for me, I returned them. (Thank you Zappos, for making that part so simple!) I continue my quest for shoes that look like this!

I lusted after these shoes for so long and I must admit they were a great disappointment. I wear an 11, ordered the 11 and found them to fit more like a size 10. Plus, they just aren't comfortable---there's no give in the cork and no real padding in the shoe. I also found them to be a little unstable to walk in. The base of the shoe is narrower than the footbed. I'm usually comfortable wearing platforms, so long as the angle from heel to toe isn't too perilously steep. I felt surprisingly wobbly in these. I still love the look of the shoe, but I don't find myself wearing them much. Could it be so hard to make a comfortable and attractive mid-height platform?

Loved these shoes but the elastic that connects the buckle wore out after only a few weeks. Zappos let me exchange them, which was nice, but Kork-Ease should know that they are making a defective product. A number of other reviews on this site and others mention the same problem.

I'm an 8 1/2 in Clarks, an 8 in Born, and a 9 in some other brands. In Kork-Ease, the 8 was too short and the 9 was too long. I also found the toe area was very pointy, and my toes aren't that shape, so it looked off. I found the leather to be very stiff. I'm not sure what the other reviewers received who claimed the leather is soft, but mine was like cardboard. I bought a Born cork platform and a Clarks cork platform with really soft leather, and fit my foot, both for the price of a single pair of Kork-Ease. These are going back.

Bought these and used them exclusively for work - very light wear. Straps stretch way too much and way too soon. They tend to 'slap' while walking so very loud. Even though only worn in office setting, sole is lifting from bottom of shoe. Kork-Ease has totally ignored my request for help. Huge waste of money!

Comfy sandals. Purchased about a month ago and they are very lightweight and although heel is high they are easy to walk in. Recommend!

These are very cute sandals that are comfortable enough to wear from the long trek of my parking lot to my job. They are a retro style, but not too clunky, and give height, without being precarious. As for fit, they really should have them in half sizes. I can wear from a 6 to a 7 depending on the shoe. Usually it's a 6 1/2 as my foot is a little on the wide side, that is, I have slight bunions that are more comfortable with a wider toe box to accommodate them. The 6's were the right length, but were too narrow and tight. The 7's are a little longer than they should be, and there is a little sliding that requires keeping the strap tight to prevent it, but the width was right. As for color, the "rust" color was disappointingly not the deep rich orange that it appears to be in the picture, but is instead a medium tannish-brown. But all in all, they are a attractive and look good with my flowing floral skirts and dresses and rolled up pants.

These shoes are amazing! I had a back fusion surgery and have to be super careful about what shoes I can wear so I wanted a heel that has a high platform so I can be dressy without hurting my back. These are perfect! I loved these back in the '70s and am so glad to find them again. The gray color is gorgeous and they are super comfortable. I'm an 8 1/2 so I ordered the 9 and it fits great...a little long but that's okay since it's a 9, I expected that. Highly recommend this brand (I have a lower-heel version in black as well which I love).

I love these shoes! Bought them for a European trip coming up this June. Straight out of the box they fit like they were made for me. Perfect in every way. I got the 8 which is my usual size and I have a wider front part of my foot, but there was no pinching or sliding forward. I'll probably wear them around the house a little bit every week until the trip just to get used to them. The slight angle to the sole in front takes a little getting used to. I would buy a second pair knowing I'm going to be wearing out this pair eventually.

I love these shoes. I've had a few similar but wore them down to the ground, but these, I know, are much better quality! Hope they hold up better than my previous cheaper ones! Thanks.

Amazing! just like the photo! Very comfortable. I wear 38 euro and 7.5us and the 7 fits perfectly. So many compliments already!

These were great, ran true to size, stylish, and comfortable. However, the "jacket buff suede" color is gray. In the photos it looks close to black but in real life it is a cool dark gray.

I love these shoes. They take me back to my high school days in the '70s. They are true to size and super comfortable. Nothing rubs and they are easy to walk in. I find myself trying to pick out blue outfits so I can wear them. They are a bit expensive but I needed something blue in a pinch. I think they will last a long time and make the cost less painful.

By far my favorite shoe! Normally wear a 7.5 but 7 in Kork-Ease works with a little breaking in period. I purchased this shoe in 2012 and have had to get them repaired twice - this is because I wear them almost daily! Finally broke down and got two more pairs in different colors. Can't wait until they arrive! Zappos shipping is awesome and their return policy rocks (but I'm pretty certain I won't be returning my new Ava's).

These are beautiful! A previous reviewer commented on the leather on Kork-Ease not always feeling or looking the same. I agree. These are softer and the color is so neutrally beautiful. Comfy like all Kork-Ease.

My third pair of Ava's in four years (first in natural, then black and now this lovely color). What else can I say! Love, love, and love.

I love the way these shoes do a great job of stepping up my regular wardrobe of jeans and whatever. They are really comfortable and the extra height is pretty flattering. I have wide-ish feet and these work fine for me in my regular size.

Zappos is awesome! Lightning fast shipping great customer service! Now as for the shoe, love them! Very comfy easier to walk in than I thought and as for size get a size down. I wear a 5.5 sometimes 6 in a shoe and I ordered a 6 in this shoe but these were just a tad big. Not a big noticeable difference at all beings that I can also fit in a size six . But overall I give this shoe an A+. I put them on as soon as I received them and walked around Wal-mart and other places and I had no foot pain or any problems at all. Very comfy, love them!

I received these shoes and really like them. They are very cute, especially with jeans. I would recommend them. I will even like them better once they are broken in. Leather takes a bit to loosen; you don't find many shoes in leater anymore. Very wise choice; and I will wear them lots.

So comfortable and cute. These shoes look and feel great! They are just the right height for jeans or dresses/skirts. I wish they would bring back the grey; I'd buy those, too! The only word of warning: they are a tad heavy and take a little getting used to when walking the completely tore up streets and uneven sidewalks of my city.