Customer Reviews Sperry Authentic Original

Bought these for my 17 year old son at his request...and he says they are dope and attract a lot of girls. That's a pretty great review, yes? Love ordering from Zappos.

This is a great mild/warm weather shoe. It's essentially a dressier sandal. You should definitely get one size smaller than what you wear (since you don't really wear socks with the shoe). The shoe (and laces) initially took some getting used to (because I never thought I'd wear boat shoes), but the shoe ultimately grew on me, and I get great use out of it because it is so versatile.

The dark brown color is made in Indonesia, unlike the Sahara color which is made in China (which I purchased last summer). The Chinese made-shoe is of noticeably higher quality. If you look at the pictures you will see that some of the shoes have "sperry" imprinted on the eyelets - it seems that those are the ones of higher quality (though I'm not totally sure). Would recommend ordering a couple different colors to compare.

Best shoes ever! I seriously love these things so much. I can just slip them on and I'm good to go. And they always look good, no matter what. They also last forever. The only reason i got a new pair was because I lost one of the shoes (long crazy night) I was bummed at first about having to get a new pair and they took a couple days to break in but now they are just as comfortable and we I wear them all the time.

Order was received very quickly. Problem...two left shoes...sending back...the one left shoe did fit well and felt comfortable

I have been wearing these for years. They’re comfortable or everyday wear, though a little lacking in cushioning for serious walking. I knot the laces and cut them off as shown in the attached picture, so I don’t even have to tie them. Just step into them and slide your feet in while standing, the ultimate slip-ons. I keep a pair by the front door and another by the back. They survive being drenched, unscathed.

Great shoes. Great fit. Classic style. Can't go wrong. Look really clean with blue khakis or regular khakis and great with nearly every pair of shorts.

I've worn these shoes rigorously since I've purchased them. Unlike most wearers, I am actually on a boat with these and they've held up very well. They look great and feel great. I worn them for almost a month and they don't smell either. Good sign.

Perfect casual shoe. Excellent service. Received the shoe in 2 days. Love Zappos free return service.

Great shoe - Wonderful shoe - fit like it was made just for me right from the box! Supple and soft - a terrific buy. Zappos has not let me down yet!

If the shoe fits...(how many times have you heard that one?) I've been wearing these shoes for over thirty years, for the last dozen or so they have been my shoe of choice except for the rare occasion when my wife makes me dress more than casual. In any event, when I owned boats and a marina, it probably made sense. Now I just find them easy and comfortable. There might be something out there that I would like better, but I'm reluctant to get something and then have to return it. So, bottom line, they look OK, sort of non-descript, and they fit. That's about all it takes to satisfy me. The real story is Zappos. Your selection and service is better than great. My wife has no problem ordering five or six pair, keeping three and returning the rest. And you guys let her. She loves it, tells all her friends, and of course reminds me to get a new pair from you every so often. For me, I can get what I want almost anywhere, and the price is close enough that it’s really all the same. The reason I get them from the big Z is the service. Never been disappointed. I hope you all are doing very well, you deserve it. I suppose the only thing that would make it better would be if the Top-Siders came to me already broken in, you know, like Nanook's wife would chew on his seal skin boots to soften them up. It always takes me a week or so to have the shoes feel right, so I'd like it if one of you in my size could wear them for a while before shipping, but that would gross out my wife, so I'll just have to break them in myself. Thanks, Steve

First I ordered one-half size smaller, men's (8-1/2) which proved to be too small without socks. I contacted customer service and they sent me a men's size (9), which arrived in (2) days with a UPS return label and "good faith" that I will return the shoes A.S.A.P, which I fully intend on doing. Note: Karma is an entity that can be "banked" like "stored luck", but one mean error can erase a whole gob of the good stuff. The men's size (9) fits like my size (9) L.L. Bean Camp Moc's that are a (sock-wearers) size (9) and not a barefoot shoe. Synopsis: If you're a men's (9) in a sock-worn shoe, then these Top-Siders are a perfect (barefoot) size (9), because I'm a perfect size (9) that maintains short nails. A (9) should order a (9) and they'll be happy with the barefoot-fit.

I ordered these shoes last Thursday and just got them in today. I have been wearing them around all day and they feel great! Luckily I tried some on in a store before I bought them because I would not have know that they run a full size smaller than what I normally wear (usually I wear 11 but for these I had to get 10).

Great fit, the medium width is great for normal/slightly narrow feet. I normally wear a size 13 but I heard these fit a little big so I got a 12 and they are perfect! Great shoe, look nice, and are built to last.

A high quality, comfortable shoe. Sahara color goes great with khaki slacks.

If you are a Sperry fan, this a must have top-sider! The colors look really sharp and are a great match for pretty much anything you where. Only downside is that since you wear them without socks most of the time, they will start to smell after awhile. They also aren't the most comfortable, but that's boat shoes in general. They are fine for everyday use but if you intend on walking a lot, maybe try another shoe!

EE Width Not Wide Enough - This shoe is not wide enough for a truly wide foot...obvious from the first look out of the box.

Really Comfortable, one you break them in. I wore them on a very rainy day to break them in and it worked. Now they are awesome. They go with most everything.

Great shoe, though I tend to wear through the soles out over a year or two. I just bought my third pair. First time you break them in, make sure you wear socks (a faux pas, I know) to avoid the blisters.

Very attractive, nicely designed shoe. It made a great gift! Exactly what I always expect from Zappos!

These shoes are perfect. I can walk in these shoes for hours at a time and not get any discomfort. I would highly recommend these shoes.

These are my favorite shoes. Had a pair that I regularly cleaned with saddle soap and oiled with Red Wing Boot Oil. They stayed flexible and comfortable for years. After maybe 8 years, the sole split, and I had to buy another pair. They seem to be working out just like the pair I lost. Wear them constantly and they are very comfortable.

I bought these oatmeal colored top sliders for the summer and I Love them. I wear them every day for my casual shoe and they are very comfortable and stylish. Only problem I had with them is the thin part on top of the insole started peeling off, so I glued it back down and now their perfect. This is also the first pair of shoes this style I've ever owned, and I'm happy that I do now.

I'll take the liberty of writing this review on the behalf of my significant other, since I purchased these for him... he's so happy with them. He has always been very anti-boat shoes, but needed a pair of stylish and casual shoes for a vacation. He relented and tried these on, and loved them. He wore them during the entire week-long trip, and commented often about how great they were-- color, fit, comfort, style. He just said last week that he's looking forward to getting another pair in another color. Another job well done, Zappos!