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Frye Carson Ballet

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 26
  • Total Losses: 36
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #1525
  • This casual flat is anything but basic. With the comfort of a slipper and unmatched style, this is your 24/7 go-to shoe.
  • Soft-as-butter, hand-antiqued, premium leather upper in a variety of fun colors.
  • Smooth leather lining.
  • Cushioned leather footbed provides endless comfort.
  • Durable leather outsole with a rubber toplift.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 111 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-08-04 09:04:02
Reviewer: Anonymous from NJ
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This is my first pair of Fryes and must be one of the most comfortable shoes I ever wore. They feel like slippers and require no breaking in. I did have to go half a size up than my regular size. I haven't walked for extended periods of time in them yet, but I usually get blisters almost right away with other new shoes and these have been perfect so far. I have them in silver mutli metallic and they are very stylish and good quality.
Posted: 2012-07-21 06:45:28
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This shoe is adorable, the vamp is low enough to be fashionable, but not so low that there is toe cleavage. The only thing I dislike is the lack of arch support, but that is easily remedied with an insert.
Posted: 2012-06-30 09:16:50
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York, NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love this shoe. Bought the one in gray, runs a tiny bit on the big side, but still wearable.
Posted: 2012-06-27 07:58:01
Reviewer: Anonymous from ruskin, fl
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love, love, love! True to size. Comfort right out of the box. Zappos service is truly awesome.
Posted: 2012-06-22 07:17:44
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are my first pair of Frye's - but not going to be the last! Super comfortable and really versatile! Will wear these all the time!
Posted: 2012-06-14 05:43:43
Reviewer: Glenda from United States
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Simply the best flat I've every worn: soft leather (mine are a distressed pea green), durable heel, comfortable, easy to wear.
Posted: 2012-05-16 16:38:28
Reviewer: Anonymous from Houghton, MI
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Based on reviews by others, I ordered this shoe in both a size 6 1/2 and 7. 7 is my normal shoe size and it fit perfectly. Had to return the 6 1/2. So I say this fits true to size, though I'm told I have a narrow foot. I love the shoe, very comfortable right out of the box. The white cracked leather is somewhat "funky", but fun. Because of the overall "cracked" appearance, it's not a "white white" shoe...comes across as a golden/tan white. I like them!
Posted: 2012-05-14 06:19:29
Reviewer: Andrea A from Montreal, Quebec
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I absolutely love them! They are so comfortable, the leather stretches perfectly to fit your feet and the bottom is padded so they are amazing from the first time you wear them!
Posted: 2012-05-12 12:28:34
Reviewer: Gmc from Los Angeles, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I was skeptical that a ballet flat could be comfortable and this (seemingly) unsubstantial in construction, but these are just exactly that. Surprisingly comfortable. So pretty. I wear these all the time, including to work (I'm a photographer so I'm on my feet all the time) and out. Might need a few more pairs.
Posted: 2012-04-29 14:13:27
Reviewer: Anonymous from Pittsburgh
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are without a doubt the MOST comfortable ballerinas that I have ever worn. I have a huge bunion on my right foot, and these shoes accommodate that beautifully. I just purchased another pair in black. The sole of the shoe shows typical Frye craftsmanship. Yeah, they are expensive, but for ballerinas that I can wear for hours straight out of the box with no pain at all; they are totally worth it!

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Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 28
  • Total Losses: 28
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #76099
  • Imagine total comfort, it's easy if you try in these casual sandals from Earth®.
  • Soft leather upper with beautiful woven design down the vamp for a stylish appeal.
  • Form-fitting footbed with BioFoam™ cushioning molds to the shape of the foot to displace and absorb shock with each step.
  • Anatomic arch support augments the effectiveness of the heel design to promote a natural walking motion.
  • 3.7º incline sole maximizes calorie burn, strengthen and tones, improves posture and reduces joint stress.
  • Textured synthetic outsole delivers durability and grip on a variety of surfaces.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 9 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 49 reviews)

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

Posted: 2011-08-23 12:12:27
Reviewer: Jennifer from Cincinnati OH
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are extremely comfortable. I stood in them for four hours on the first night. No back pain or any problems at all. I received many compliments. I ordered black and now want to get them in another color. I also have two pairs of Cabos style sandals. I ordered size 8 in both styles. I tend to wear 7½ in the Earth gym shoes styles.
Posted: 2012-03-06 11:23:15
Reviewer: Jessie
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Another five star review won't really add much to the conversation, but I have to say how awesome these shoes are! I'm between an 8 1/2 and 9, and a size 9 of this shoe fits me perfectly!
Posted: 2011-09-01 20:19:14
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love this shoe! I've bought other Earth styles but this is the most comfortable. I teach young children and I can wear these shoes all day even though I have foot and knee problems. The straps are a little stiff at first, but within a day I was wearing these shoes comfortably.
Posted: 2011-09-01 15:56:28
Reviewer: Vicki M from NW Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Amazingly comfortable! Stylish so I can wear them with skirts and dressier shorts as well as jeans. The edges of the leather are a bit sharp, so I don't recommend long, continuous walks in them (2 miles on a bike trail taught me that).
Posted: 2011-08-28 15:27:54
Reviewer: L. B from Iowa
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I really love these shoes. I stand a great deal in my work and my feet never hurt in these shoes.
Posted: 2011-03-25 06:01:19
Reviewer: Kathy from Ithaca, NY
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I love the older Earth sandals, with softer leather and comfortable footbeds. The newer footbeds raise your foot up to the stiffer straps and rub. I kept this sandal, but tell Earth to go back to the older version.
Posted: 2012-03-09 13:19:45
Reviewer: Anonymous from Silver Spring, MD
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These shoes took longer than I would have liked to break in -- I got several blisters. But man, once they were broken in, I wore them every day, all summer. Nice enough to wear to my business-casual workplace and comfy enough for all weekend. They really seemed to help with my plantar fasciitis.
Posted: 2011-10-05 06:52:35
Reviewer: Anonymous from Lincoln, Nebraska
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I wanted a pair of sandals that I could actually walk in, comfortably, for a good amount of time. These are the ones! They are very comfortable and my feet don't get tired. I will take them with me on my next trip.
Posted: 2011-08-08 09:59:09
Reviewer: Anonymous from kcmo
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfortable! The real color is much darker blue than pictured. Wanted a light blue shoe-kept these anyway.
Posted: 2011-07-23 11:27:55
Reviewer: Barbara M from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I have tried this sandal in three different sizes. The #9 seems to be the best length but it remains too narrow and cuts into my toe. The Earth brand has always been my go-to shoe. This season I have tried two different styles, in various sizes none, of which, fit. I have absolutely never had a problem with the fit of an Earth product before; what am I do now? I am devastated. Please offer a substitute. Thanks, Barbara Marshall

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