Born Melissa SKU: #7679532

Anonymous

from DC

I purchased these in the brown and was beside myself waiting to try them on. Born has been my favorite brand because comfort always comes first, and these shoes did not fit the bill. I returned them because the toe box was too shallow, if that makes sense. The top of the shoe was rubbing against the top of my toes. Weird complaint, but it was enough for me to return them. And though I would rate it "moderate arch support" I would prefer to say "weak arch support" for a sneaker. I am still in search of a sneaker-looking fun shoe.

Brands I'd also recommend: Born, Birkenstock, Clarks, Ecco, Dansko

Anonymous

from Pleasant View, TN

Zappos is fantastic. I ordered at 7 PM yesterday and they arrived today. Unfortunately the metal eyelet pulled out of the shoe the first time I tied the shoe lace. I'm pretty unhappy with Born. These are not exactly cheap shoes. They should be made better. Obviously I'll return them but I'm 20 miles from a UPS Store so it's a real inconvenience for me. The previous reviewer is correct. The toe box is very shallow. I wear heavy socks in winter and I'm not sure these will work. However, they are very cute and are comfortable with thin socks.

Mari J

from Big Bend, Wisconsin

I absolutely love Born shoes. This is my 7th pair of Born shoes. What I love about Born is that there is no break in period, from the moment you put them on they are comfortable and feel like they have always been your shoes. These Melissa's are no different! Also the construction of a Born shoe is quality and they stand behind any pair for any reason. You must get these and they look so cute with a jeans!

Kristin s

from massachusetts

Very cute, but I had to return them immediately because they were too small. I normally take an 8 or 8.5, sometimes and 8W. I've never, ever had to buy a size 9, but that's what I'm going to have to do with these shoes, at least. Possibly a 9.5. So these run small. The toebox observation is also correct- the leather over it is very stiff so the shallowness of it can be very problematic. I'm hoping that sizing up will take care of this issue as well because I really want these shoes!

Brands I'd also recommend: Naot, Clarks, Lassen

Anonymous

from Richmond, VA

These suckers are really, really comfortable--they are already broken-in, and speaking as a woman who is on her feet all day, wearing these is like walking on a cloud. I was initially worried about other reviewers' claims that there is not much height in the toe box; although I do think it's a little snug, I didn't find it to be enough of a problem for me to return the shoes. But I docked them a star for it because when you pay a lot for a quality pair of shoes, you should get your money's worth.

Anonymous

OMG, I love these. I was disappointed with my first purchase because they do run small and, in particular, have a shallow toe box as noted by others but I ordered a larger size and now I'm so happy with them that I actually ordered them in another color. I'm usually an 8 or 8.5 or an 8W, depending on the shoe, but I needed a 9 in these. Really, really cute. I wish that I could get them in a third color.

Brands I'd also recommend: Naot, Clarks, Lassen

Anonymous

from Newport New, VA

I had to order a half size larger than I normally wear in Born shoes since the toe box was tight. Other than that, I love the quality and know they will last for several years.

Anonymous

from Anchorage, AK

As with other reviewers I found the "toe box" to be too shallow and the fit to be at least a half size small. These squished my toes! Not sure if my toes are particularly unique in shape but the rest of the shoe was wonderful. Well made, super cute, comfortable. Luckily, my mother has flatter (?) toes than I, so she enjoyed the benefit of my disappointment.

Brenda P

from Joplin, MO

I own this shoe in two colors. One I bought last year and it is all leather (no suede) and a little more supple. The black is stiffer in the toe box area. The shoe is true to size. Very comfortable. I stand on concrete all day and the padding in the footbed is great.

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks

Anonymous

from Portland, OR

These shoes are so comfortable, and they are adorable on. I was worried that they would be a little masculine. but I wear them with my favorite black cords, and I get all sorts of compliments.

Brands I'd also recommend: Naot, Earth, Sofft, Birkenstock, Dansko

Anonymous

from Indiana

This was my first order from Zappos. I found the shoes online but had questions regarding size and color so called them. The rep who helped me was wonderful and the shoes arrived quickly. They run small so I ordered a larger size and the color was as advertised. I love the shoes and my first experience with Zappos will definitely not be my last!

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrell, Clarks

Anonymous

from Boston, MA

I ordered the size at the top of my range and still found them very snug. The heel, especially, gave me blisters the first day. But I'm committed to breaking them in because they're so cool!

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

This shoe is a great, casual looking shoe, but not exactly great for the work-casual look I was going for. The footbed is soft, but the toe box is very short from top to bottom. My toenails touched the top of the shoe, even without the inserts I use. There was no way an insert or any thick socks would fit in this shoe.

Brands I'd also recommend: Dansko

Anonymous

from Farmington, NM

Loved the style, but Born just doesn't fit right. It appears to be a really quality shoe, so I was sorry to have to return it.

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

Very comfortable! I love wearing these shoes - it is like walking on pillows!

Scarlet O

from Novato, CA

This is a great shoe. I like that it's sporty and comfortable, but doesn't look like an athletic shoe. The only reason I can't give it a full 5 stars across the board is that there's plenty of toe room horizontally, but less so vertically. I'm hoping they will stretch just a bit so my toes aren't so squashed from above.

Darlene

from Minnesota

Love these shoes. They are so cute and I feel so stylish in them. They do run slightly small, but they are still comfortable. The bottom cushion is so comfortable and supportive. I like them so much I bought them in brown.

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks

Karin H

from Marengo, Illinois

These are very comfortable shoes. This is the second pair of Born shoes that I own. For both pairs after trying them I wondered if I should have ordered a half size larger. I have worn these a lot and they are comfortable yet the padding of the soul is thick especially at the toe. My hope is that they will stretch.

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrill