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Rating Summmary:

106 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

76%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

2%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

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2%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

75%"Felt true to size"

91%"Felt true to width"

57%"Moderate arch support"

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Fits small. Buy 1/2 size up. The best customer service I have ever encountered! I had to return the first pair because of the size. I called customer service and a new pair was shipped out the very next day. No extra charge. The best return policy anywhere. It was so easy. I will never buy another pair of shoes anywhere else. The shoes look great! Perfect for jeans.
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These shoes are excellent. Very nice colour and the fit is perfect. They\'re not the warmest for winter weather, but they\'re very comfortable and super stylish. Definitely a good buy!
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Never in recent memory have I been so happy to have purchased a pair of shoes. They were a little tight at first, especially though the arch. I wore them around the house and such for a couple days, after which they had started to break in and were very comfortable. I ordered true to size and they fit properly. Width was tight before break-in, but is perfect now. I don't have narrow feet. Arch support seems moderate to minimal, but it's a flat shoe so this is expected. It's not a running shoe, but has been fine over the last month for walking up to a mile or two (around the block, etc). I love the low profile and the stylish simplicity. I used to wear Globe and the like, but I felt with my age approaching 30 it was time for a change. On the left shoe, the tongue had a tendency to slide to toward the outside of the shoe after walking a short distance. To fix it I applied a small strip of adhesive-backed velcro to the side of the tongue and then where that spots meets the shoe upper, just inside of the laces. Now the tongue stays put.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I write these reviews seldom. Yet for Zappos I feel I can at least do this much. This company has got it together! Period. Thanks guys. I order 1 or 2 pairs a year. Not that much yet Zappos people treat me like I am their best customer. Shoes arrive in 2 days flat. All the time. It takes organization and devotion to good service. That is evident. No mistakes of any kind. It's refreshing. As a daily skeptic with ordering and receiving, never do I worry about these guys. A simple process done simply and sufficiently. Every time. Thank you again.
I'd also recommend:
Puma
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ordered a 1/2 size up from my usual running shoes; they fit perfectly at this size. Overall, cool looking shoes. Not the most comfortable as far as cushioning, but you're not meant to walk miles in these shoes. They do have a break in time, very stiff out of the box, but within a week they were flexible and comfortable.
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Ah, the shoe of my youth. So classic, so comfortable, goes with everything. These are cool because the tongue is nice and proportional to the rest of the shoe unlike the "newer ones." Also, the shoe rubber is a lighter tan than the aforementioned dark brown. I get all kinds of compliments on these from those in and out of the soccer scene. Great buy.
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Ah, the shoe of my youth. So classic, so comfortable, goes with everything. These are cool because the tongue is nice and proportional to the rest of the shoe unlike the "newer ones." Also, the shoe rubber is a lighter tan than the aforementioned dark brown. I get all kinds of compliments on these from those in and out of the soccer scene. Great buy.
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These shoes stink! They are missing the original extra-long tongue and they also squeak like you are wearing cheap counterfeit stuff. I have worn it every day for a month and it hasn't stopped squeaking! I just discovered Adidas has a Samba model closer to the original called "Samba Classic" and they are cheaper, too. Maybe I will try to get Zappos to exchange my worn out ones for those. See ya.
I'd also recommend:
Onitsuka TIger, Adidas
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is a great shoe. I liked it so much, I bought two pairs from Macy's for slightly more than the cost of a single pair from Zappos.
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Possibly the best shoes I\'ve ever had. Love the look, very comfortable, and fit my feet very well. The only negative is that the leather squeaks pretty noticeably until you break them in. That\'ll work itself out soon enough, though.
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Our family loves these shoes. They are terrific for playing Futsal or just casual wear. The only problem is my 16 year olds feet are so small that she needs a youth size and unfortunately the youth model is synthetic leather. The adult sizes are soft leather and are great.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are the Adidas original Samba shoe, a living legend. I'm ready for just about any event or activity you throw at it. Indoor soccer? Check. Compatible with just about every single piece of clothing you own? Check. You know what to do. Get the legendary trainer.
I'd also recommend:
Puma
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These shoes look and fit great, but they SQUEAK. I thought the squeaking would go away after wearing them for a while, but it's still there. If you don't mind the mild embarrassment of having your shoes squeak constantly, I'd recommend them.
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These Sambas are incredible in every way. I bought them in white and they are so comfortable and look awesome with just about anything you could wear. They run true to size and width. I don\'t think I will ever go back to any other classic shoe, again. Sambas are my choice for a reason!
I'd also recommend:
Adidias
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I picked up the Espresso/Dark Sand version of these shoes. They look great, and they're comfortable. What more can be said?
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These are my new favorites for driving a manual car. Great pedal feel and comfy for just hanging out. Time to order a few more pairs.
I'd also recommend:
chuck taylors, asics
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These are my new favorites for driving a manual car. Great pedal feel and comfy for just hanging out. Time to order a few more pairs.
I'd also recommend:
chuck taylors, asics
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I get nothing but compliments on these shoes. I love the way they feel - good arch support, fantastic grip, and nice insoles. Even with the thin sole/insole, I don\'t feel like I\'m walking around barefoot.
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I got these shoes as a gift, but would gladly buy them now that I have owned them. I\'ve had them for about six months and they look like I just took them out of the box, and I am decidedly unkind to my shoes. These are great, dependable shoes, and I think they will last me quite a while.
I'd also recommend:
Puma
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I bought these for my husband for his birthday. Our sons each had a pair and he was a little jealous. They're great shoes! He loves them.
I'd also recommend:
asics
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Adidas makes a great shoe...dressy enough for work and play. We were most impressed with Zappos service-- The first shoes I ordered were too large but the replacements came within 5 days with no hassle. I\'m a Zappos customer for life.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The Sambas are fantastic. I got orange and blue ones. They feel great on your feet, and will never go out of style. This is my fourth pair. Highly recommended.
I'd also recommend:
Nike, Puma, Adidas
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Your customer service is impeccable! That's what I look for when buying any products. I love your 365 day return policy with UPS packing slip included; makes life so much easier and give me peace in mind if I want to return something. Hate to haggle with company for a return; don't have the time. My feeling about you company is high and will shop you first always.
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The shoes are great and very comfortable. The black ones ran a half to a whole size shorter than the blue. I would order your true size for the blue and order up for the black.
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Good experience. Temporarily living in Yosemite National Park where mail takes a long time but I got my order very quickly. Shoes are great, not a problem at all with my experience. Will definitely use Zappos again.
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