Born Belinda SKU: #7909483

Anonymous

from DC Metro Area

Comfortable right out of the box! Sole is well-padded and flexible, leather straps are glove soft, heel very solid and well balanced for walking. In absence of half sizes (what is that about, Born?) advise ordering down if you are on the fence. I am a solid 7 1/2 with a wide instep and the 7 fits fine. And Zappos delivered in less than 24 hours!

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Anonymous

from Ohio

A great sandal! I really appreciate the mid-height heel, which is hard to find these days. I like this shoe so much I ordered a second pair in a different color. This is a versatile sandal--dress it up or down.

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Anonymous

from Washington, DC

I should probably wait a bit to post a review, but these are my first pair of Born, and I'm really impressed. My foot is a little wide, but these feel great. Solid arch and a really comfortable footbed with a great casual look. Spring seems to be coming early, so thanks to zappos for the quick delivery!

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks

Rebecca L

from Fort Worth, TX

These may be the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned, and they are even cuter in person. The sole is very padded - I have arthritis in my feet and it feels like walking on pillows. Well-made, too.

Brands I'd also recommend: Indigo by Clarks

GJK

from Chicago, IL

These are super cute and so comfortable. Nice lower heel but still dressy. Padded footbed is extra nice.

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Anonymous

from Libertyville, IL

I was afraid they would look old lady-ish since they have a weird heel, but they don't. My friends love them and want to get a pair. I usually wear a size 5-5.5, but I bought this in a 6 because I have an bunion and was afraid they might cut into my foot. Glad I did, the size 6 fits perfectly and I can wear them all day without them cutting of my toes circulation.

Anonymous

from Healdsburg, CA

Adorable shoes, but sizing is challenging. Born, can you introduce 1/2 sizes? I'm a 9.5, but in these, 9 is too short, and 10 is too wide in the toe box (the straps gap around the toe area). Disappointed that I have to return them.

Anonymous

from Kirkland, WA

I bought the bagpipe color. I had foot surgery a few years ago so always need a comfy shoe - these fit the bill. Nice looking with jeans. What i don;t like is it is super hard to push the strap through the loop when putting on. I think I am going to have to slide them on and hope i don't stretch out the straps. Its almost like the straps have glue on them. Too grippy. You will see what I'm talking about when you try them.

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Patricia K

from Trabuco Canyon, California

For my first ever Zappos order, I bought this in black, size 9. Thank you for the friendly and super fast service, Zappos! I normally wear an 8 1/2 wide. The shoe is comfortable, cute, and exactly like it looks online. I'm not positive the 9 is my best fit since it's a bit long and wide. I'm re-ordering in an 8 to compare the fit and see which fits me the best. I was pleased but surprised that the shoe was so wide. I really like the it but I have one little problem with it. The little leather loop that the ankle strap goes through after you buckle it is very hard to get the strap into and seems like it won't last. It should be a tad bigger around so it's easier to get the strap through it and more substantial than just a one layer, un-reinforced loop.

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APezz

from Nj

Finally, a shoe with a heel I can wear! I have a very hard foot to fit...high arch, surgery corrected bunions, the works. Love this shoe because I feel like I am wearing a heel and I don't pay the price 4 hours later! I wore the shoes around the house for a couple of days to be sure great fit wouldn't fade. I am now in the process of buying other colors. Highly recommend.

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Anonymous

from Washington, DC

I wish this super-cute shoe came in a US 10.5. And with snugger straps! I bought it in both 10 and 11. The 11 footbed is great, but the straps much too loose. While the 10 footbed is a bit too short (in length) and the straps are still a bit loose. But it's doable (if the straps don't stretch out). I'm sending the 11 back and pondering the 10. I wish Born would consider half sizing (10.5) and tighter (and/or adjustable) front straps. My feet are actually a bit on the wide side, but they're not chunky. For some reason, I'm often left swimming in "regular" shoes. I guess shoe companies would rather err on the side of "baggy" straps than "tight," which seems backwards to me since leather will, in fact, stretch. Anyway, if you have wide and/or thick feet, the "regular" may be okay. And if you're a half size, you may want to size up or down based on your width rather than your length.

Mindy H

from Saxapahaw, North Carolina

The shoes are very comfy right out of the box. I'm usually a 6.5 but ordered a 7 instead of 6 because I was afraid that my toes may dangle off the edge with 6 since the feet will slide forward with heels. The 7 was perfect. I didn't have any problem adjusting the ankle straps and once adjusted, I just slip on & off each time. I have slim ankles but medium width feet. The toe box is very roomy so this shoe is probably not suited for narrow feet people. The footbed has great support & quality that I expected from Born. The heel is perfect because I needed a cute sandal for work that I can be on my feet for prolonged periods and this fits the requirements. I love this sandal and am considering purchasing in another color soon.

Vg r

from new york, ny

I was a bit hesitant about ordering Born's sandals because normally I wear a 10.5 and the Belinda only comes in whole sizes and regular width. However, right out of the box they fit perfectly, were comfortable, the color and style goes with everything. How perfect is that?

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Anonymous

from Seattle, WA

Cute sandal! I just got these in the green (I'd compare it to a dark avocado) and haven't worn them out yet, just around the house to get a feel for them. Some reviewers mentioned that if you are normally a half size (i'm a 9.5 typically) then you should go down rather than up, so I took a chance and ordered a 9. They fit perfectly. They also use such soft and supple leather that it feels like you're wearing slippers. No break in seems to be required. I think these will be very cute with a variety of clothing options and look forward to some warmer days ahead.

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Elizabeth

from Washington DC

I love these! I have them in the green, which is a fun shade for Spring and Summer fashions, as well the brown, which is pretty and rich (not the dull, cardboardy tone which plagues some brown leather), and I wear them tons both because the heel height is stylish while remaining super comfortable. They fit perfectly and felt great right out of the box.

Brands I'd also recommend: Born, Sanita, Kork-Ease, Naturalizer, Frye

Patricia K

I originally ordered a 9 in Black for my 8 1/2 wide foot, but they seemed a bit large so I reordered an 8 in Ivory and Bagpipe. I wore the Ivory and it fits great and is cute and comfortable. Haven't tried on the Bagpipe yet but I assume it will fit as well. The leather loop for the ankle strap seems a little better, and not so hard to get the strap through, as it was on the Black 9, I'm returning. I will end up with three pairs of this shoe; Ivory, Bagpipe and Black in size 8. I like it!

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Anonymous

from Denver, CO

My toe rides the sharp edge on these making them too uncomfortable, and to add to it, they are too wide so my toe is constantly getting hung on the edge. I have normal-shaped feet, it's just a design issue, in my humble opinion!

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Anonymous

I have these sandals in the bag pipe color. Love the fit, color, and comfort. I would especially recommend them to anyone with knee problems. They work for me!

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