Josef Seibel Braelyn SKU: #7426807

Anonymous

Great shoe, I also have it in black. Many compliments on the shoe, very cute. Looks great with jeans. I felt the shoe was very comfortable.

from Texas

Classy - I have worn nothing but Birkenstocks for over 15 years, and I am learning to wear real shoes again! These look great with slacks. I can wear them for about 5-6 hours before I have to take them off, but remember, I have not worn a close toed shoe for years!

from Wisconsin

Nice looking - Nice looking shoe. Reasonably comfortable but not as comfortable as Josef Seibel's Taylor style which, alas, is no longer available.

Barb

from Queens, NY

My new favorite shoes!! These are excellent shoes. They are so comfortable for walking long distances or for standing long periods of time. They have a beautiful sleek look which is very slimming to the foot. The heel is the perfect height for me. This shoe is a total home run.

from San Juan Capistrano, CA

Nice, dressier comfort shoe - When I first received this shoe, I was concerned that it would be too narrow in the toe box, but that did not turn out to be the case. The shoe has been very comfortable. I like the narrower look, a bit dressier than my other Josef Seibel shoes. I would prefer a toggle closure to the laces (the laces have become undone a couple of times). The toggle closure is the best, but no Josef Seibels have any that I can find right now. Overall, I am very satisified with the shoes. I can wear these for about 8 hours walking, whereas I have been able to wear my other Josef Seibels about 12 hours.

Brands I'd also recommend: Donald Pliner, Cole Haan Nike Air series

Marijane G

from Kingman, Az.

I had a hip replacement and my leg is now 1 1/2 in. shorter then the other leg. I cannot wear leather shoes so I chose Keds and took them to a shoe repair shop to see if he could build up the sole. He said yes and he did such a good job and I now have a pair in most colors to go with all things. They are so comfortable on my feet and I have really bad feet. I highly recommend them.

Brands I'd also recommend: Just these

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

Good looking and uncomfortable - I love the shoe looks, but it lacks arch support.

Anonymous

from Louisiana

The sole is way too thin. I can feel everything when walking. It’s only comfortable when on padded carpet. I was very disappointed in this shoe. I loved the Taylor and they stopped making it.

Anonymous

from Oakland,

I initially loved this shoe, but wished there was more arch support. Unfortunately, they didn't last long. The rubber sole split in the ball of the foot! For this much money, I expected it to last longer than about 9 months. I tried shoe glue from the cobbler, but it didn't work. Because these soles are rubber molded, they can't be re-soled. Most shoes this expensive should have replaceable heels and soles. I suspect these have been sourced to sweatshops in Asia, like Danskos and other formerly high end shoes.

Susan M

from Indianapolis, Indiana

I have to agree with the previous few reviews. Heels squeak and there is little padding for the ball of the foot. Arch support is much less than desired. I am especially disappointed because I have loved Seibels in the past owning probably 10 pairs. These look great, but will be worn only to meeting where I am not on my feet all day.

Anonymous

from Kansas

This is a very comfortable shoe. However, the sole split across the ball of the foot. I sent them back to the Seibel manufacturer and they replaced them. It appears this is a major flaw for the Braelyn and Biscay shoe. I would also agree with an earlier reviewer that the sole is very thin and not suitable for anything other than indoor and softer pavement use.

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks, New Balance

Deanna M

from Minnetonka, MN

This used to be a fantastic shoe. I have had three pairs in the last four years and loved to wear them for work. The first pair lasted nearly two years with weekly wear. However the last two pair have had some major quality shortcomings. Specifically that the shoes squeak when you walk in them on the down step and up step. This isn't a nuisance squeak that can only be heard by dogs and small children, but a no kidding people look up to watch you squeak down the hallway. Second there is a metal support rod that comes down the face of the heel from the shank to the bottom of the shoe and in both pairs of shoes this metal rod has protruded out of the bottom of the shoe in less than three days of wear. I took the shoes to a cobbler shop to see if anything can be done as I really like the shoe, but he said with the single mold plastic/rubber type sole and heal combination there are no old school methods to fix the shoe. I returned both pairs.

Lynn H

from Novi, MI

I sure wish this style were of better quality, because it sure is comfortable! I ordered a pair and exchanged them because they squeaked (loud like a dog toy) and after the 2nd wearing there was metal showing through the sole. The pair I received in exchange had the exact same problem.

Brands I'd also recommend: Frye

Anonymous

from Oklahoma

I have to give this one a low overall rating because I honestly think this Seibel has a manufacturing problem. This is he second pair of Seibels I have purchased, both similar models (same heel type). The issue is the heel - it is very squeaky with each step and not a shoe you can wear to a quiet place (like an office). It's a shame because the shoes are awesome in appearance and comfort. I am really disappointed in Seibel and I plan to call them about this. I love their shoes for comfort and looks but not when the heels squeak! Zappos, however, gets 5 stars for customer service - they happily took the shoes back, plan to contact Seibel about the problem, and gave me a full refund. Thanks, Zappos!

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks

Anonymous

from Minneapolis, MN

I've worn Josef Seibel shoes for years and always found them to be very comfortable (I'm on my feet all day). I worn these shoes twice and I'm very disappointed - there's no cushioning in the sole of the shoe.