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Gentle Souls Barnesicle

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 17
  • Total Losses: 14
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20261
  • There are many lush and indulgent features to enjoy about these Gentle Souls Barnesicle wedge booties.
  • Smooth leather upper.
  • Front lace-up style with D-ring eyelets.
  • Shearling cuff detail for a cozy, chic touch.
  • Flaxseed pods provide lateral and medial arch support offering stability without stiffness.
  • Deerskin lining.
  • Footbed features high-performance foam wrapped in deerskin.
  • Leather-covered wedge heel.
  • Sawtooth rubber outsole for traction and shock apsorbtion.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 2 12 in
    • Weight: 13 oz
    • Circumference: 13 in
    • Shaft: 5 12 in
    • Platform Height: 12 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8.5, width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 5 reviews)

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

Posted: 2011-10-21 23:18:16
Reviewer: Elaine from Denver
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Nice boot but couldn't justify the amount of dollars for boots made in China. These boots were comfy and good looking, but when I saw they were made in China, I couldn't justify that price when I knew I could get boots for similar price made in Europe. I did. I found a very similar, very comfy boot by Gabor. Love the Gabor 36.085. I gave this Gentle Souls boot a 1 star for high price made in China. Thank you Zappos for offering a great selection of shoes made in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France and other European countries.
Posted: 2011-10-18 15:07:08
Reviewer: Meredith F from Minnesota
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The PERFECT short boots! They feel like walking in tennis shoes even though they are adorable wedges. Cozy, warm, and chic all wrapped up in the perfect bootie. Thank you Gentle Souls. I will be buying more of your shoes from now on!
Posted: 2011-10-10 10:39:13
Reviewer: Anonymous from Ohio
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
One of the highest quality boots I have ever tried. Perfect fit, excellent leather, amazing comfort. However, the Camel color is horrendous in person. So I will either wait for the Oxblood color to come in or purchase the Black. But the Camel is going back today!
Posted: 2011-10-04 11:32:27
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I was looking for the perfect boots. I have recently bought and received several, just to sadly return each pair. Alas, my search has ended! These are absolutely amazing. Just what I was looking for: cute as all get out, and comfortable through long commutes in New York City. I did not think much of the deerskin lining when I ordered these, but when they arrived and I put them on I discovered that it is actually incredibly soft and comfortable. These are by far the most comfortable shoes that I have ever put on my feet. Hands down - and I am a shoe person. There was no break in period with these. I do not even notice that I am at a 2" incline. Once I got past the awe I experienced over the extreme comfort, I then fell in love with the style. They are insanely cute with jeans, jeggings, shorts, skirts. I highly recommend these. I just might have to check out some other Gentle Souls styles. Kudos Kenneth Cole. Well done.
Posted: 2012-04-04 22:17:34
Reviewer: Anonymous from L.A.
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (1 Stars)
These are not as comfortable as described! For the price I could not believe how disappointing it was to find one of the shoes looking quite wrinkled while the other looked incredibly smooth. They are going back soon!

Cole Haan Lana Short Boot

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 7
  • Total Losses: 7
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #104330
  • Please note that this style is either discontinued and/or from a previous season.
  • Stop for dinner in the city in stylish fashion with the Cole Haan™ Lana Short Boot.
  • Leather upper.
  • Side-zip closure.
  • Rounded toe.
  • Patent leather strap with buckle accent.
  • Leather lining.
  • Cushioned with concealed NIKE AIR® technology.
  • Stacked heel.
  • Rubber sole.
  • Imported.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 2 14 in
    • Weight: 12 oz
    • Circumference: 10 12 in
    • Shaft: 6 14 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7.5, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 18 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-11-27 06:44:45
Reviewer: Rebe G from Chicago, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
When my older pair of Cole Haan boots bit the dust after 3 solid years of wear, I nearly cried...until I found these! These are comfortable right out of the box and cute with jeans, work trousers and are "bootie" enough to be cute with skinny pants/jeans. It does a great job of walking the fine line between professional and modern without being trendy. These will serve me well for years to come!
Posted: 2013-03-01 18:02:03
Reviewer: Paula from Bay Area, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these ankle boots! They look good with jeans, dress slacks and skirts with tights. Also very comfortable and true to size. I would buy more if they were available in other colors!
Posted: 2013-02-13 19:35:47
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am totally bewildered that so many people found these boots to be true to width. I have very standard, if not slightly narrow, feet and I had the foot equivalent of side muffin top in these boots! Which is really sad, because the boots are absolutely gorgeous. I am really bummed to be returning these.
Posted: 2013-01-01 07:52:30
Reviewer: Anonymous from Brookfield, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Exactly what I was looking for. You can wear these with skinny jeans or leggings. Heel is just high enough to look sytlish & be very comfortable. I bought these & returned a more expensive pair to Nordstrom & am very happy with my decision.
Posted: 2012-12-29 09:25:44
Reviewer: Kate from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I adore these short boots so much, I also bought the long boot version. They are the most comfortable boot I have ever worn. The short boot runs true to size though, oddly, the tall boot version runs small. I have large feet (size 10) and these boots make my feet look smaller which is no easy trick! They look fantastic with bootcut jeans and ponte pants. It's a great combination of style and comfort. Perfect for work and weekends.
Posted: 2012-12-28 08:55:11
Reviewer: Liz from North Carolina
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I have really enjoyed these boots. I wear them with a skirt and tights, or with boot-cut jeans. The leather interior feels luxurious against my ankles. The Air sole is more supportive than other boots I tried on.
Posted: 2012-12-27 05:11:09
Reviewer: Joyce from Boca Raton, Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The heel is just the right height to be sylish yet comfortable. I have worn them all day at work. They look great with slacks or with a dress and tights.
Posted: 2012-12-09 17:17:44
Reviewer: Joni R
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great boot for all occasions. Leave it to Cole Haan to make the perfect heel height for jeans or dress. Super comfortable from the first time I've worn them.
Posted: 2012-12-06 06:14:46
Reviewer: Joy from Forest, Virginia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Beautiful, well crafted boot, comfortable heel height, easy to walk in. Great with pants, tights or leggings. I ordered 8W, my normal size, and the fit is great. I have one foot that needs W, one that really needs "extra wide"; fortunately, the leather has relaxed to accommodate my wider foot comfortably.
Posted: 2012-11-17 18:16:51
Reviewer: Anonymous from The SEC
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Beautiful leather on this boot, however the styling is narrow in the ball of the foot. Liked the boot and the Nike footbed so ordering a half size larger - a 9.

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