Born Henri SKU: #7601916

Anonymous

from Pleasant Grove, UT

These shoes are very comfortable. I think they are more comfortable than the typical boat shoe. The inside has a nice cushion feel. The leather seems high quality and is very soft. Overall, they look well made (stitching and materials). I think they are a bit wider than the Top Siders. Also, I had to get them a half size smaller than what I typically use. I usually buy 11, I had to exchange them to 10 1\/2. Now I have a nice snug feel and I like to use them without sox. Exchanging them was fast and simple with Zappos.

Brands I'd also recommend: clarks

Lou C

from I live deep in the Nation of Mexico

I'm wearing the said shoe right now. I prefer the Sperry Brand of Top Siders normally but the Born Henri was available in the color I was looking for. The said shoe is comfortable and I have already received positive feedback and I tout Zappo whenever I can. I go to the U.S. twice a year for business and it is just great ordering a couple of pairs of boat shoes over the computer, of which I wear year round, and have them delivered just the way I ordered them in a day. Last year for the first time I ordered dress shoes and since have ordered an additional pair and I like the price and look and selection. Zappos in my book is #1 and I have probably ordered at least 15 pair of shoes in the last six years.

Brands I'd also recommend: Top Sider

Anonymous

from Chicago, Il

I bought these shoes about two weeks ago. I have the blue pair, I wear them with shorts and pants. They are very comfortable and breaking them in was really easy and quick. I highly recommend and would consider buying other shoes from this brand.

Anonymous

These shoes are incredibly comfortable. The sole is cushioned fabric. I planned on getting some blisters breaking these in, that has not happened. The leather on the inside of the sides and the heel is pretty soft. They do run a full size larger though than Nike, Adidas, etc. so buy them small.

Harold

from Ny

Good fit, well made. Color was correct. Stiff heel or rear of shoe makes it easy to get in and out of.

Donna O

from Simi Valley, CA

We have purchased many types of boat shoes over the years. These are perfect. My husband can wear 11 or 11.5 shoes, I ordered these in 11, and they fit him perfectly. Excellent service from Zappos.

Anonymous

Very nice shoes. The quality is top notch and, unlike some others I've owned, these took no breaking in.

Bill V

from Satellite Beach, FL

I bought my Borns about a month ago to replace my worn out Sperry Makos. I was attracted to Borns by the reviews saying how comfortable they are: it's true. These shoes were comfortable right out of the box. The have a wide toe box so there is no pinching or pressure points. The sole and insole provide some arch support without overdoing it. The leather uppers are light weight without being flimsy, and in fact, the heel counters are fairly stiff for a boat shoe, yet surprisingly well formed. I have tried a number of soles for traction while sailing on big and small boats over the years and the best, in my opinion, is still the siped sole pioneered by Sperry. The Born sole sole has a rippled ridge pattern; narrow ridges and wider gaps between them. While I have not yet been on a wet deck with the Borns, I would be surprised if the traction can match the Sperry in bad conditions. Nevertheless, I suspect they will acquit themselves adequately in less demanding circumstances. Oh, almost forgot, I wore a 13 in Sperry, but the 12 Born fits very well. I rate these as true to size; some other shoe makers have suffered size inflation.

Brands I'd also recommend: Sperry

Mark

from New Jersey

Pretty comfortable right out of the box. Lightweight and stylish. A bit dressier then the standard boat shoe and not as heavy.

Brandon M

from Connecticut

Awesome shoes. Very stylish and low profile. Great for those who are moving towards a more minimalist shoe and want to ditch that bulky heel.