Born Arletta SKU: #7818589

Aimee

from Providence, R.I.

I agree with the other review remarking on how narrow these shoes are. My foot is pretty small and I had trouble getting it into these shoes. I think I have to go a half-size up. Assuming the next pair fits, I think I'll be pretty happy with these shoes. They seem of good quality and look great!

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks, Ecco, John Fleuvog, Dr. Martens, Naturlizer, Frye

Tricia

from Vienna, VA

I really like the look, feel and comfort of this shoe. The leather is soft and comfortable, the sole has good traction on a variety of surfaces, and the padding is better than average. I agree with a previous reviewer that the sizing feels off. I am typically a solid Size 10 in Born shoes (which run slightly large), but I needed to size up. Size no size 10.5 is sold, I chose Size 11. It's about a 1/2 size large, but otherwise comfortable, because I can adjust the lacing.

Brands I'd also recommend: Keen, Cole Hahn

Anonymous

from San Francisco

These shoes met my high expectations: they look just like they do in the photo, with a subtle red undertone to the leather (they earn the lovely adjective burnished) and an elegant menswear-inspired profile. The opening to the shoe is a little small relative to its size, as another reviewer remarked -- so the shoe does not exactly slip on, especially if you do not take the time to loosen the laces -- however, once in the shoes, my feet found all the space they needed and remained comfortable throughout the day, even when I walked a lot. The soles seem kind of out of keeping with the rest of the shoe -- they are not leather but some sort of synthetic, and they have treads. Since you cannot really tell that this is so unless you are looking directly at the underside of the shoe, it does not really detract from the looks of the shoe, and I have found the treads a blessing in practical terms. I would definitely buy these again and I recommend them freely. They are a good value for the price.

Brands I'd also recommend: Joseph Seibel

Anonymous

from Ohio

Bought these for my daugher after looking high and low for a comfy oxford for her. She loves them! A little snug at first but half size up was a little too sloppy! Will be ordering her a pair in a nother color for sure!

Anonymous

from Minneapolis, MN

I could not be happier with this shoe. I purchased it just before a trip to Paris and was able to walk all over the city for three straight days with no blisters or issues. I originally ordered the pewter in a half size larger than normal, but it was too small and though the pewter looked really cool, I thought the dark brown might be more useful in my wardrobe. So, dark brown (they come with regular shoelaces and these cool velvet ribbon laces) and an entire size larger (with socks) worked well for me. They did contour to fit somewhat better as I wore them in, like past Born shoes that I've had.

Anonymous

from Chicago

I have been looking for this type of shoe for a while. Very comfortable and not too narrow or stiff. Also comes with a more traditional string lace. Will be great with khakis and jeans.

Anonymous

from midwest

Nice leather, flexible but not flimsy. I plan to wear these with brown slacks to work this winter. I was surprised at the pretty velvet laces, but glad they also included regular laces. I haven't worn them for a whole day yet, so not sure how they do "in the field."

Anonymous

from California's Central Coast

Wore this pair for the first time to a special occasion before I had a chance to break them in. Walked a few city blocks, they were comfortable enough to not to spoil the night. And they got many appreciative aah's and ooh's at the event. (Haven't worn them more to assess long-term comfort, so 4 stars for now.)

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks, Merrells

Anonymous

from Tampa Bay area, Florida

Love these shoes! So comfortable and classic looking. Also purchased them in burnished brown. Zappos service is the best!

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrill, Clarks

Anonymous

These are gorgeous, and were pretty comfortable. They were a little loose in the heel, though.

Anonymous

from San Jose, CA

I really like these shoes-they look great and the sizing is perfect. The heel is comfortable and I don't slip around in the shoes. The one drawback is that they're tight across my instep, where the shoe bends. Hopefully they'll break in.

Brands I'd also recommend: Sofft

Bing Q

This shoe is really cute and vintage-looking. I love it! However, the pair that I received has signs of being worn a little. I am sorry that I have to return it and order a new pair! BTW, they run a little bit small.

Rwunderli

from Sarasota, Florida

These shoes are a perfect true to size fit. Very comfortable. I wore them all day, at work, on my feet for 8 hours without a problem. I also get lots of compliments.

Jo H

from Denver, CO

The style is retro-cool. Love the reddish color as it goes with everything. Super comfortable for walking while traveling.

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks

L. F

from Grand Rapids, MI

Love! They are a hair bit on the narrower side, but fit my foot fantastic. My normal Born shoe size is a 7. In other brands it is a 7.5. I took the 7.5 in these. The day after I got them I put in 7 miles in them without an issue.

Anonymous

Disappointed, but I expected it from an online commodity. Color is not "red burnished leather" (or even black as in the picture above), but an indistinguishable shade (brown?) due to the poor quality of the leather (soft, supple, gleamy and shiny? no, although they are comfortable). I don't think I could even polish the shoe to the color I want due to the kind of dull 'material' used - and who puts tennis shoe soles on a man-style shoe? This for the price? (I'm not forgetting the free postage, however). I had a pair of beautiful genuine leather shoes in this style (purchased back in the '60's), but there's obviously no hope of ever finding anything like them again.

Anonymous

from New York, NY

These shoes are amazing! They are super comfortable and the rubber soles have great traction.

Brands I'd also recommend: Frye

Cortney

from Oregon

So comfy, they feel good on my feet and don't squish the toes. The velvet laces add a nice feminine touch to the menswear style shoe. Glad I got them!

Brands I'd also recommend: Frye