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Frye Emma Woven Ballet

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 32
  • Total Losses: 22
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #10830
  • Make a lasting impression with these lovely flats.
  • Hand-woven veg tan leather upper.
  • Leather insole.
  • Leather outsole with rubber heel and forefoot.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 5 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 35 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-10-23 17:02:22
Reviewer: Baba C from Tarrytown NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes are great. True to size and very comfortable with the first wearing and I'm hard to fit.
Posted: 2012-06-19 10:51:01
Reviewer: Anonymous from Pennsylvania
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Just received these. The leather, brand new, is softer than I expected. It still needs a bit to break in, but it shouldn't take long. The natural is a bit lighter than I thought, but still lovely nonetheless. The 8.5 is a perfect fit, my usual size in all dress shoes. I have narrow feet and these do not flop on my feet. What a great summer basic, too bad Frye is so expensive! I know they'll be worth it in the end. :)
Posted: 2012-06-13 15:25:28
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these shoes. But I must say - for all their comfort and beauty, they are not the most durable. I've worn them every day that's been above 60 for a year here near Chicago, because I love them so much, and they are starting to fall apart in the back near the heel. Time to take advantage of that Frye warranty!
Posted: 2012-04-18 06:20:25
Reviewer: Marie from Delaware
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Great shoes, very comfortable and cute. Softer than it looks in the pic, I usually wear a 6, 5.5 fit perfect! Nice support bubbles in the sole which conform to your foot, they will need to break in a little, and the heel will require some mole skin.
Posted: 2012-03-08 15:44:15
Reviewer: Anonymous from SALT Lake City, Utah
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This shoe is beautiful and well made. I ordered a 1/2 down from my regular size and although a little tight at first, the leather stretches. There were some comments about heel rubbing. When I first tried on the shoe it was a little tight and the heel did rub. I put a small gel pad in the heel and the shoe was immediately comfortable, with no rubbing. I am glad I read the other reviews because I almost returned them. They are the perfect summer flat.
Posted: 2011-10-10 17:24:03
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love this shoe and plan to keep it. However, it was really tough to break it in---you should expect a painful few days as the leather stretches. They definitely were not comfortable at first, but I think the adjustment was well worth it. I love them now--comfortable, cute, and perfect for many occasions.
Posted: 2011-06-29 07:24:38
Reviewer: Anonymous from illinois
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
So comfortable, totally worth the money. they feel like slippers, are cuter than sandals, and are great walking shoes. They match everything! Maybe not the most supportive, but I've worn them every single day since I bought them (2 months now). Fryes for the win!
Posted: 2011-06-25 06:52:58
Reviewer: Kate B from Ohio
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I would agree with a lot of the other reviews, very cute shoe, I especially love it with jeans. It's a classic style, the woven leather adds a little extra class. Sizing, I'm normally a 7.5, I ordered a pair of sevens as well. The 7.5's fit perfectly. Saying that, the woven leather has given a little in the three days I've been wearing them, so if you can't decide between sizes think about that. They conform to my feet beautifully, again, the weaving flexes to fit your foot. The texture of the weaving does take some getting used to, I wore them around the house a day before I wore them outside. I also wore a couple of band aids on my heels to prevent blisters. So, yeah, you aren't going to slip them on and have them feel like slippers, but to me, on day four, they feel pretty damn good. They are so cute and versatile it was worth the extra babying. The cushioning in the sole is nice, and they stay on my feet. Gorgeous quality, too, like little works of art!
Posted: 2011-06-13 13:13:21
Reviewer: Lauren V from San Francisco, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I just got the cognac and love the shoe. I'm definitely going through a break in period (worn them 2 times so far), they're a little rough on the back of my ankles and I have been wearing Band Aids to avoid blisters, but feel like with a few more wears, they'll soften up. They're a great color that goes with a lot and have cushioning on the heel and ball of the foot. Others said they run big, but for me, i bought my normal size (8), and they fit fine. The 7.5 was too small.
Posted: 2011-05-31 18:20:31
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Diego, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I believed the reviews that said true to size but it was quite large. I'm typically a 7.5 and this was falling off my foot at the first step. Gorgeous shoe, very well made, worth the price, so I've reordered in a 7.

Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Fabre™ BL-S OG

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 1
  • Total Losses: 2
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #82250
  • Deriving its name from the "FAst-BREak" term in basketball, the Fabre™ BL-S OG from Onitsuka Tiger™ by ASICS® is a comfortable, everyday sneaker with an athletic, sporty look.
  • Durable suede uppers.
  • Lightly padded collar and tongue.
  • Leather collar lining with a cushioned footbed for all-day comfort.
  • Traditional lace-up front for secure fit.
  • Textured rubber toe bumper with a wraparound rubber midsole.
  • Long, cut-outs on the outsole help improve lateral motion.
  • Durable rubber outsole.
  • Imported.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 5 reviews)

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

Posted: 2012-11-15 05:03:21
Reviewer: Anonymous from Space
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Very flexible and comfortable. Fit is true to size. Only complaint is the texture on one shoe is a noticeably different from the other shoe. No big deal for me but might bother some people if they receive a pair like that.
Posted: 2012-10-14 05:04:37
Reviewer: Jaime M
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
9.5 felt like an 11. I was very surprised by the size. I told myself the light color made them look larger, but they were in fact, way too big for me. If I had not wore them out, I would have loved to get a smaller size.
Posted: 2012-11-13 05:42:13
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I bought these for my 14 year old son. He loves them and wears them almost every day although he says they feel a bit flimsy. Probably best for warm weather. Practically no arch support at all.
Posted: 2012-10-09 07:39:11
Reviewer: Erock from Knoxville, TN
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I got these for my son and loves them. They fit true to size and have been very comfortable for him. It's nice to see something different from Asics that bucks the trend of the standard athletic shoe. These also come with a set of red laces, which my son chose to use as well.
Posted: 2012-08-20 13:42:45
Reviewer: Ryan J from Houston, Texas
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I looked around everywhere for some shoes that were similar to Chuck Taylors or Vans Authentics, and found at least 20 companies making a similar shoe. Unfortunately, none of these companies made them in men's 12.5 US. I've been extremely happy with the Onitsuka Tiger Serrano, which fit perfectly on my 12.5D foot without any extra bulk, but I wanted to get something a little more classic looking. These shoes fit just as good as the Onitsuka Serrano for me. One important note for some, is that this shoe is made in China, not Vietnam. I normally avoid Chinese shoes like the plague, but I'll give these a shot since I'm in dire straits.

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