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LifeStride Nicole

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 5
  • Total Losses: 4
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #120640
  • Turn that frown upside down with the lovely Nicole mary jane from LifeStride®.
  • Faux leather upper with a decorative vamp strap for much added visual appeal.
  • Soft textile lining ensures an abrasion-free environment for all-day wear.
  • Lightly padded footbed massages the foot with each and every step.
  • Man-made outsole will have you showing off your sense of style in confidence.
  • Imported.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 2 in
    • Weight: 8 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8, width W (C). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 7 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-08-08 15:22:28
Reviewer: Anonymous from Lewisville, TX
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am usually either an 8 or 8.5. As there were no reviews on these yet, I took a shot on an 8. They seem pretty true to size, but I didn't realize quite how long the toes on these are (...like pointy stilettos, but squared off). Because of this, I really think I needed the larger size, or maybe my true size, 8, in a wider width, to give a bit more room across the toes. These are sharp looking shoes (I got the grey/black) with a slightly retro and very classy feel. Even my hubby, who freaks when I wear even a very low heel, complimented me on these. They don't have the cushiest insole, but they are not so high that it should matter overmuch. The heel feels very stable and is adorable too -- squared off and slightly angled. The outsoles have good traction. After a bad break in one foot (a Jones fracture, caused by turning the ankle while the heel is elevated) and now having a pin in it, I can't wear heels anymore, but these are going to work well. When I get the sizing right, they should be workday favorites, with pants, suits, and dresses, but they will also be adorable with the jeans or leggings. I am so disappointed I have to return and hope the exchange works out!
Posted: 2012-10-20 13:26:47
Reviewer: Anonymous from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I have a wide foot, high arch, and narrow heel, which makes finding shoes difficult. This one is a little narrow on me (and the strap a little snug), but it was comfortable out of the box. These are cute, comfortable, and inexpensive enough that I've bought every color available. Great work shoe!
Posted: 2012-10-05 11:17:29
Reviewer: Anonymous from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My experience echoes Andrea's. I often have trouble with heel slippage due to narrow heels & although I don't have wide toes, I don't think, I can no longer wear any shoe that runs at all narrow in the toe box. These were surprisingly comfortable. I went almost the entire day before the shoes started to rub & I'm someone who normally has to break in shoes a long time before they are comfortable. To have a new shoe not rub until the end of the day is almost unheard of for me. I don't ever wear really high heels, but the heel is just a touch lower than normal for me. The shoe has enough detail to it that it is very stylish for a lowish heel, in my opinion. I bought these in black & I will happily buy a gray pair if my size gets restocked.
Posted: 2012-09-27 15:22:14
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are adorable but the 8 wide was a touch too narrow. Unfortunately they aren't available in 8.5 wide. Loved the low heel and the strap...wish the bigger size was available!
Posted: 2012-09-17 11:45:22
Reviewer: Andrea from Seattle
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am a 9.5 with narrow heels but a bit wide at the toe and this shoe fits surprisingly well. They are super cute on, very comfortable and stable. With my narrow heels, I often have a problem with slippage, but the Mary Jane strap prevents that. And the material is flexible enough that I don't have cramped toes. It has a classic style yet a little zip (love that curvy heel shape)that keeps it from being too boring and traditional. These are my new favorite work shoes! They were so affordable, I am thinking seriously about ordering both of the other colors. Sure wish they also came in Navy/Black!
Posted: 2012-09-13 21:13:19
Reviewer: Michelle from AZ
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Very comfortable. Very stylish. First time I wore them I had many compliments. I usually dont receive comments on my shoes! Think they go with a variety of outfits. Since this first order, I have ordered other Lifestride shoes and really like their fit.
Posted: 2012-08-24 18:23:25
Reviewer: Anonymous from Little Falls, NJ
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These are very cute, and comfortable, but run just a little narrow. The pattent leather details are very nice. Good padding on the insole.

SpiritHoods Red Wolf

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 4
  • Total Losses: 3
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #69705
  • Stay true and connect with your tribe when you hit the social scene wearing the fierce SpiritHoods™ Red Wolf.
  • The Red Wolf is a loyal, social spirit, taking on the role of teacher.
  • Due to the handmade nature of this SpiritHoods item, each hood exhibits unique characteristics with no two being exactly alike.
  • Full-length hood design features front hand pockets.
  • Faux fur: 100% acrylic
    Lining: 50% linen, 50% rayon.
  • Dry clean or hand wash cold, hang dry.
  • Made in the U.S.A.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 8 reviews)

Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2011-09-22 19:31:29
Reviewer: Kayla G
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I'm never taking this off. Ever. Totally worth it. High quality and free upgraded shipping from Zappos. The only bad thing is deciding which one to get!
Posted: 2012-01-06 08:56:51
Reviewer: Anonymous from Hudson Valley, NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love my wolf hood, and on recent days when it was 8 degrees with wind chill, it kept me toasty warm, much more so than any hat and scarf I own. The pockets even work effectively as mittens. My one wish would be that it had some kind of snap or hook to hold the tails together under my chin, but really, I feel like I'm rockin' it when I put this on. I look great and I'm so cozy.
Posted: 2011-12-30 08:20:16
Reviewer: Cheryl R from Phelan, Calif
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love it! It's warm and stylish. I've gotten lots of great comments on this hat from friends and strangers. I wanted to order the Husky, but it seems to be out of stock. Maybe next year. It's worth the money.
Posted: 2013-01-30 10:07:39
Reviewer: Jane from Las Vegas, NV
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
What you know about rockin the wolf on your noggin?! This hood is so worth the money! Super soft, high quality fur. Word of advice: let the hood "breathe" for a few days when you get it because the fur gets super matted from the manufacturer and shipping material. If you let it sit out, the fur starts to fluff up like its supposed to. My only complaint is that there really isn't much red in the coloring, as the picture suggests.
Posted: 2013-01-27 19:59:06
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love this hood. It is great and my second favorite of the hoods that I have! The fur is not as long and fluffy as for example the coyote or fox hoods but it is cute and I love the black ears.
Posted: 2012-12-20 12:54:04
Reviewer: Kitsune from Colorado
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
At first I thought I was too old (35+) to be wearing ears, but I absolutely love my Red Wolf hood! The "fur" is high-quality and very soft; the hood itself is super warm - perfect for bitter Colorado weather. Have received some good-natured ribbing from family but many more compliments from friends and even strangers! If you wear it right, it can be fun and (dare I say?) even a little sexy!
Posted: 2012-12-19 18:35:09
Reviewer: Gail from North Hollywood, Ca
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Although I first saw someone wearing a Spirit Hood over a year ago and wanted one at that time, it was not something that I could justify spending money earmarked for necessities. A Spirit Hood was a major desire! For my birthday, I received a gift card to Zappos.com, a site that I had never heard of, let alone shopped on. I looked around and to my delight, I saw that they carried Spirit Hoods! I ordered my Red Wolf after 1:00 PM on Wednesday and it arrived by Thursday by 10:00 AM! I love it. I wore it and showed it off all day today and cannot wait to wear it tomorrow! This is my first time shopping on Zappos.com, and will not be my last.
Posted: 2012-07-18 19:57:40
Reviewer: Naomi from Australia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I bought this for myself, for my birthday, and I absolutely love it. I know I will never go back to the cheap animal hoods that you can get for a few bucks off eBay. My only issue is that the mittens parts are not quite large enough to fit my entire hand into. Overall, though, it's the most lush, beautiful hood I've ever had. I've not gone a day without it since I bought it a few weeks ago.

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