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LifeStride Fairbanks 2 (Wide Shaft)

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 21
  • Total Losses: 12
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #76621
  • Always keep it casual with the Fairbanks (Wide Shaft) boot from LifeStride®.
  • Faux suede upper with buckle detail and rear zipper for easy on and off wear.
  • Smooth synthetic lining and lightly padded footbed cushions the foot for all-day comfort.
  • Lightweight synthetic outsole delivers long-lasting durability on a variety of surfaces.
  • Imported.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 1 18 in
    • Weight: 1 lb 1 oz
    • Circumference: 18 12 in
    • Shaft: 17 14 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9, width M (B). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 18 reviews)

Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2011-12-07 09:14:18
Reviewer: Terri K from Huntington Beach, CA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I like these boots. They are very comfy from the start. A little hard to zip up if the zipper goes all the way. They were a little snug with a skinny jean and socks, so didn't wear socks. They'd probably work better with leggings or tights. It's hard to find boots that fit in the calf so I'm keeping them.
Posted: 2012-01-24 10:33:14
Reviewer: Anonymous from Ohio
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I'm 61 and wanted some comfortable and stylish boots to wear for office and casual. I loved these boots so much, I just ordered them in dark brown!!!! My calf is not fat, just a little wider than the norm, and the wide shaft is a perfect fit! I can't say enough about these boots! Love the full length back zip. So easy to put on and take off!!!!! My co-workers love them! I wish they came in gray too. I'd order them in a hot minute!!!!! I LOVE ZAPPOS!!!!
Posted: 2012-01-08 06:53:16
Reviewer: Bethryn from CT
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These boots are like wearing slippers. They have great rubber soles. I am 6-6½ and the 6 fit super closely. I have ordered a 6½ and they are perfect. I can get my jeans in them and I have fat calves. I love them.
Posted: 2011-12-01 13:39:10
Reviewer: Venus from San Diego
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love my new boots. It fits like a glove and recommend this to anyone. It's very comfortable and soft.
Posted: 2012-01-10 22:12:43
Reviewer: Alex S from Huntington Beach, CA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
They are very cute! I'm not pleased with the fit of the shaft. My calf is 17 inches so this should be a perfect fit, but it's too baggy which makes it look frumpy. I'm going to try the normal shaft. I hope that one fits because I really like this boot...and it's hard to find cute shoes in size 12.
Posted: 2012-02-07 05:12:01
Reviewer: K L from Pennsylvania
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Finally a comfortable pair of boots that fits my calves. I will say that they are true to size, but you may need to wear thin socks to zip up the boots.
Posted: 2011-12-12 17:37:50
Reviewer: Jodi E
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Took a chance and was pleasantly surprised that I finally found a tall boot to fit my wide calves! Ordered the wide width bc other boots I've tried on felt very narrow. So glad I did, they felt awesome and survived my first wear during a night out! Very cute boot, Very comfortable, my first pair of tall boots and I plan to get them in black next! And as always, thank you Zappos for next day delivery and awesome customer service!
Posted: 2011-11-30 14:11:25
Reviewer: Elizabeth from St. Paul, MN
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these boots. They are comfortable and fit my calves well. I prefer to keep the shaft up and not fold the material down, and that works well too. I also like that the boots have a nice sole and are not too flat. And I had an accident after consuming too much liquor, and my boots cleaned up very well! Love them!
Posted: 2011-11-22 05:34:56
Reviewer: Susie H from Wilton, Connecticut
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
They're comfortable beyond belief and I have feet that hurt, so that's saying a lot. They're stylish, I get tons of compliments. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Posted: 2012-03-15 17:27:30
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I was really hopeful about these boots, but unfortunately I had to send them back. Despite the wide shaft, they were still a little too narrow for my calves (I have disproportionately small feet for my body, which I'm sure was a factor). They are cute boots but just weren't right for me.

Bandolino Jasper

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 6
  • Total Losses: 5
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #46361
  • Slip into chic style with this buckled beauty.
  • Leather or fabric upper.
  • Slip-on construction.
  • Decorative buckle detail.
  • Man-made lining.
  • Lightly padded footbed.
  • Stacked heel.
  • Synthetic sole.
  • Imported.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 2 12 in
    • Weight: 9 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8, width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 5 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2012-10-23 18:21:03
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoes for work; thicker heel and boxy toe area did not hurt my feet even after walking in them all day. I've owned many Bandolino shoes and this pair is consistent with their high quality and will last a long time even with frequent wear. Zappos rocks as usual!
Posted: 2012-10-19 10:18:56
Reviewer: Malissa from Virginia
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Oh, I wanted to love these shoes. They were so so pretty, but they just weren't comfortable. The inside of the left shoe was pushing on a pressure point on my foot and my feet were slipping out of them when I tried to walk at a good pace. So I sadly had to return them.
Posted: 2012-10-18 18:42:11
Reviewer: Anonymous from United States
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Pretty shoe, but pinches my pinkie toes and makes top of feet look stuffed into the shoe
Posted: 2012-09-01 09:43:00
Reviewer: Nikki B from Virginia
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are very cute shoes. I wish they fit. The toe box is just too narrow for me. I have bunions and the shoes dug right into that spot immediately. Fellow sufferers will know what I mean! I usually love Bandolino shoes, since they are well made and usually have good luck with them not rubbing.
Posted: 2012-12-12 18:11:40
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I have several Bandolino shoes that I love but found this one to be quite a disappointment. It is perfectly true to size (one of the best actually) but so uncomfortable. It offers no cushioning and there's a gel pad under the ball of the foot that feels more like rock. I was tempted to remove the lining and the gel pad and replace it with a more comfortable insole but decided it wasn't worth the effort. It's a cute shoe but there is some toe cleavage as it is cut much lower than the picture would indicate.

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