Style Description: Cole Haan Air Whitney Gladiator are Gladiator Movie inspired sandals which gives stunning looks and best comfort. These sandals will catch a lot of attention where ever you go. Its upper is made from leather and it features metal hardware ring which provides stunning looks. The upper also has the strap and buckle closure at the ankle to allow personalized fit. The lining of leather wicks the moisture away and also provide softness to the foot to avoid odor and blisters. The sock liner is padded with the NIKE AIR technology to provide great comfort throughout the day. The outsole is made from rubber which provides traction, flexibility and durability. It weighs 8 ounces (as per size 7). This style can be found in these colors: Birch/ Woodbury and Black.
Since day one I have been purchasing different type of footwear styles from this brand, and I have been been dissatisfied. The quality of the materials used their products are not what you will find in more common shoes brand. As you may already know, majority of the manufactures have shifted their factories to Asia, which I think is pretty bad for economy, though its in best interest of manufacturers to manufacture their products in China, because its cheaper to produce there than in USA. I they have simply forgot what their customers want, I know most of the customers of do not even bother to know where their products are being manufactured, but I do and I am sure there are many like me. The comfort of the shoes is just lost in the hole when compared to the products manufactured here or in Europe. These Whitney Gladiator sandals which I bought recently seem to be from Italy, and I have no complaints about that because the quality and comfort of the sandal is exactly what I expected to be. I am really impressed by the lightness of this style, it only weighs eight ounces, when you walk in them it feels like you are walking on the clouds. The insole is very comfortable and keeps your feet good for extended hours of the day.
I looks for superb, Although they look more like fashion shoes or to be worn on special occasions like weddings or parties, but wear them everywhere except when going for job, because obviously I can’t do that in them :P. I wore them to my office the next day I received them via FedEx, I was overwhelmed with the compliments I got in my office, even the guys complimented on my sandals. I think what makes this shoe appealing is its large buckle strap giving it fine looks. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for modem fashionable looks, but in the same time do not want to compromise the comfort. I bought all three colors, If only they made more colors, I would have bought all of them. I am just crazy about them. My wardrobe is actually filled with all type of pairs, most of them from Cole Haan, but this particular style is now at the top of my list. Its my first priority. Actually I am also looking for a more beautiful style which I want to wear on my sisters wedding next month, but yet I couldn’t find any that looked better. But I will continue my search in hopes.
I will close this review by saying, I love online shopping, It have made my life a lot easier, previously I used to browse the local brick and mortar stores for shoes, but due to limited capacity of stores I couldn’t see all of the styles offered by a particular brand. There are many nice shoe stores online like ShoeBuy, Zappos and Endless who offer free shipping and return shipping on all of their products, sometimes Zappos upgrades my order to free overnight shipping and I get it the next day, which is pretty cool. Also they all offer return shipping without any charge. Isn’t it lovely? Now I do not have to worry about the sizes not fitting properly, I will just send them back and order another size or another pair. I just regret why did I started shopping online before, but anyway I am doing now. Thank to my colleague who suggested me this method.