Customer Reviews Kork-Ease Ava

Like so many others on here, I used to wear these in the 70s (they cost less then!). Because they are cool looking and have a great platform, I wanted to love these and wear them again. However, since my teen years, my feet have changed drastically and these shoes in the medium (B) width can never accommodate my wide little hobbit feet. I wore these for an hour on the carpet the day I got them and they were excruciating across my toes. I tried again on the carpet for another hour the next day, but no go. These, unfortunately, will never fit me again. If you have a wide foot, think twice about getting these and they are just not going to stretch enough after wearing.... so sad.

Just right! Kork-ease makes these in a lower wedge (Myrna) and a higher one (Bette) but this is the original and is just right. The lower ones look a little frumpy and the higher ones are too hard to walk in (though they look great standing still!) AVA is a winner. I wear a 7.5 usually and the size 7 is a perfect fit.

Perfect adorable sandal! Takes me right back to junior high in 1974! Every time I wear them I get tons of compliments and they are so comfortable!

Love, love, love these shoes! I had bunion surgery and have constant foot pain, but these are always comfortable and the only heels I can wear aside form clogs. Great fit, great style. Pricey but well made.

Very attractive shoe, but don't get too attached, because the quality is very poor. I thought I was buying a heritage brand that cares about quality. Unfortunately this is not the case. The straps pulled out of the soles while I was at my friend's son's graduation. I took the shoes to the repair shop and they told me they were unfixable, because the straps are simply glued on top of the uppers, underneath the footbed. They tried to glue them back together, but the fix didn't take. They told me they see Kork Ease quite often, and usually they're a lost cause. If you're looking for a fast-fashion shoe that you'll have to throw away after a few years, buy these shoes. if you want something that will last, spend a little more and look for shoes that are sewn or stapled. I bought three pairs of the Avas and loved them until they pulled apart. I will not be giving Kore Ease any more of my money.

I love these. Feel great. True to size. I bought a 9 and I have a narrow heel. Did not size down and they are fine.

These are great shoes. Go with so many things and so comfortable. Height without the pain of a super high heel. With the front platform they almost feel like a 1-2 inch heel. I am a 1/2 size, 7 1/2 M and the 7 (38) works for me. The size 8 was too wide and just a bit too long. Retro and fun!

The most comfortable sandals ever! My wife loves them. Kind of pricey but worth it. I bought her the same ones in black!

I love these sandals. They are comfortable and sexy. Err on the side of 1/2 size down as they only come in whole sizes, and be ready for the stiff leather straps to require some breaking in. I even dampened the undersides of mine, which really helped soften them up!

Kork-Ease are easily the best made sandals available. I love walking in them, the look is absolutely stunning and they are so well made. The price point is high, but well worth every penny.

Gorgeous shoe. I've been with Zappos for years and this is the first time they've screwed up; the shoe had stains and scuff marks on it so will be exchanged for an identical pair, hopefully without issues. I have one other pair of Kork-Ease and they are beautiful and quite comfortable, though I wish there was more arch support. I just walk more awkwardly with wedges, but that isn't their fault :)

I love these shoes, maybe because I had a pair just like them in high school 30 years ago. Quality is very good. Width is true and I normally wear an 8.5 and sometime a 9. I needed the 9. Very comfortable.

Cute, comfy shoes. I'm a size 9 but the straps are so loose. They are going to have to go back. I wore these exact same shoes in high school -- in the early '70s!

I have a high arch and a medium width to my foot so these are the perfect shoe for me! These beautiful classic platform sandals look great with skirts, jeans, bare legs, knee socks, casual business slacks and a turtleneck and jacket - understated and versatile - comfortable, with enough height but enough support to wear all day. I wore my brown pair every day for about a year, all while pregnant, going to auditions and showing properties! I just ordered the black pair and my only regret is that they don't make infant versions! I heart Kork-Ease.

Throughout the '70s I lived in Kork-Ease and I'm so glad to be wearing them again! Just as I remember, the first couple times wearing there's a 'breaking-in' period, but once broken-in, these shoes are amazingly comfy and so freaking cute! Love the cork version, but will be picking up Ava in more colors! Love 'em!

They're great with jeans. You will need to break them in, however. After that, perfect.

I love these shoes, the leather is prettier than the picture. They were comfortable right out of the box and they look good on my feet. I plan to buy them in black, also. And of course, Zappos service is wonderful, they arrived so quickly and were packed so well. Really Zappos is the only place I buy shoes anymore.

I loved these shoes, but the straps across the toes tore the skin off both my big toes. I loved them so much I tried to wear them three times and finally gave up. It took about a month and a half for the skin to heal and return to normal. Other than that they fit great. Sad.

I like these a lot -- they are comfy and give great height. I have a Morton's neuroma though and after hours of wearing these do irritate it; I thought they wouldn't due to the padded footbed. But, most of my shoes bother my neuroma, so I can't fault these shoes for that.

These shoes are like butter! The leather is soft and supple and develops a nice patina over time. I wore them with all sorts of outfits, but enjoyed them best with capris and shorts. For some reason they seemed clunky with skirts and dresses for me. If they feel a little tight when you first get them, stick with it as there is some stretching over time that loosens them up. I got both the natural and white (couldn't decide). I wear them both, but seem to go to the natural more often. A really nice, comfortable, stylish sandal.

I just bought my third pair. I wear a size 8 and they were comfortable and fit perfectly right out of the box.

Love these sandals! Saw them in another catalog, but very happy to buy them from Zappos (best service). They were comfortable out of the box and I can wear them all day. I am between 7.5 and 8, ordered the 8 and it fits perfectly. The heel strap is a little loose, but doesn't affect comfort at all.

I love these shoes. I have the same ones with a lower heel as well. They fit perfectly and are so comfortable.

These are amazing! Look great, feel great! They are my favorite shoes/sandals ever!