Customer Reviews Columbia Alava™ Sandal
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9 total reviewsReview Breakdown:
22%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
0%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
33%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
11%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
33%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
50%"Felt a half size larger "
50%"Felt wider than marked"
100%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Columbia
The soft sole of a very comfortable and useful sandal provides extra comfort.
Mehmet K,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Columbia
The color and style of these sandals is so nice- really was looking forward to wearing them. They are so oddly uncomfortable though! The sole is super stiff- like unnecessarily so. Felt like I was walking with a board strapped to my feet. I have quite a few Teva's in this same general style, and they are far superior in comfort and wearability. I'll stick to those.
Ann,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ColumbiaIncentivized Review
This review was submitted as a sweepstakes or contest entry in exchange for an opportunity to win a prize.
One of my favorite sandals for the summer, second pair I purchase
Mattii15,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I am a true 7.5 on the narrow side. I opted to go with a 7, and that was definitely the right choice. An 8 would have been too long and too big. The strap around the heel and ankle (with velcro) doesn't feel like the best quality so not sure how long these sandals will last. My biggest complaint, however, is that the strap across the toe is not adjustable, leaving my foot feeling like it's swimming in the front. Had Columbia made the strap across the toe adjustable, it would have made for a nice, snug fit. The overall look of the shoe is adorable though. The color is fabulous, summery, and feminine. I would say they're not as high quality as TEVA or Chaco, but they're cuter, and more suitable if you're looking for a more narrow sandal than what Teva/Chaco offers.
Michelle, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Loved the look of these sandals!.. That is, until you try to fit the front straps over your toes. Like another review stated, the straps that go over the foot are not adjustable. I don't have wide feet, and the straps were very tight. The ankle strap fit fine, though.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Columbia
Beautiful colors and quality, however, the toe strap is extremely narrow and unadjustable. Even for individuals with normal/narrow feet.
LE,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at ColumbiaIncentivized Review
This review was submitted as a sweepstakes or contest entry in exchange for an opportunity to win a prize.
I love these shoes - cute and comfortable! BUT they absolutely fell apart after about a dozen wears. The sole completely separated on both shoes. I've been gluing them back together with Gorilla glue as they fall apart more and more (which looks terrible). So SAD they are literally falling apart!
KKay,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at ColumbiaIncentivized Review
This review was submitted as a sweepstakes or contest entry in exchange for an opportunity to win a prize.
I bought a pair in black spring 2023 andI only wore them maybe 15 times (I live in Portland so we dont have sandal weather for months at a time). Today I noticed the sole is coming apart on one. Like I can put my hand in the middle of the sole between the layers. I was thinking about trying to sell them because the straps in the front are weird (toes slip through the space between them), but obviously I cant now. I liked them ok otherwise. I dont have the receipt so I cant do the warranty.
Cece,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Columbia
I purchased the Alava sandals in size 11 and they were absolutely huge. Exchanged for a 10.5 and they were still way too big, not to mention super uncomfortable. The toe straps are awkward and not adjustable, and the fit was just weird. I felt like these sandals would fall off at any minute. Walking in them was like having boards strapped to my feet - not a good experience. Returning.
KDCT,
0 found this review helpful.