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Born Melissa Reviews

80 reviews
total

Overall Rating:

92%Rated 5 stars

8%Rated 4 stars

0%Rated 3 stars

0%Rated 2 stars

0%Rated 1 stars

Customer Fit Survey:

45% "Felt true to size"

85% "Felt true to width"

65% "Moderate arch support"

73 are "Favorable"

Most Helpful Favorable Review

Posted 2/20/12
Overall Rated:5 stars!
Comfort Rated:5 stars!
Style Rated:5 stars!

My new favorite shoes! When I first tried these on I was disappointed. They felt tight all around. Then I realized my old favorite shoes (for dog-walking, errands, etc.) were no longer fitting well. I wore the Born shoes around the house, intending to try them for a half hour or so. I never took them off. They are totally comfortable, supportive, and fun to wear. I usually put my boiled wool sippers on shortly after I get home, but now I forget to, because these shoes are so comfortable.

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7 are "Critical"

Most Helpful Critical Review

Posted 1/30/12
Overall Rated:2 stars!
Comfort Rated:1 stars!
Style Rated:5 stars!

Cute shoes, but the side touches my ankle and, with the low toe space, I can't put a lift in. Really disappointed to be sending them back.

Additional 60 Melissa Born Reviews

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3 people found this review helpful  

January 18, 2012

Anonymous

from St Louis, MO

The 7.5 was definitely too small. Maybe just too narrow rather than too short. A very comfy sole.

Overall Rated:4 stars!

Comfort Rated:4 stars!

Style Rated:4 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

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Excellent arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt narrower than marked

 

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3 people found this review helpful  

October 12, 2011

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

Overall Rated:4 stars!

Comfort Rated:4 stars!

Style Rated:4 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a full size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

March 25, 2012

Alberta L

from North Carolina

A great shoe, very comfortable. This is my 10th pair of Born shoes, and they did not let me down. They do run a little small, so I ordered a half size larger than I normally wear.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

February 21, 2012

Mary B

from O Fallon, IL

Very cute shoe but not so comfortable for those of us who have big toes that slant up a little. The toe area pressed down and I know it would not be good for long wear.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

February 10, 2012

Anonymous

from Spokane, WA

Love these shoes! Cute, comfy, stylish and high quality. Feels true to size. Great addition to any closet.

Brands I'd also recommend: Clark

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Excellent arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

February 8, 2012

Anonymous

 

I love these shoes! I have semi-wide feet, so Born is a good brand for me. These are very comfy. If you are between sizes, I'd recommend buying up as the toes are a bit flatter than most tie shoes.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

February 3, 2012

Shannoa

from Colville, WA

I love Born shoes! These are so cute and comfortable. As with all my Born purchases, these fit my feet really well and I appreciate the wider toe box.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

January 25, 2012

Shannon

from Seattle

Love 'em. These shoes are so cute and super comfortable. I have a pair of Born flats in an 8 1/2, but based on previous reviews, I ordered a 9 and they fit perfectly.

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrell, Rieker, Clarks, J-41, Patagonia

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

January 18, 2012

Jamie S

from Salt Lake City, UT

The shoes are a lot narrower than they look. I was expecting a chunky Doc Marten-like shoe, but these are thinner and lighter. They are still very cute, and very comfortable. I got a half size bigger based on reviews, and it's the perfect size. I would have been fine with even another half size up.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a full size larger than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Excellent arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt narrower than marked

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

January 16, 2012

Molly A

from Houston, Texas

This shoe looks great and feels good too. Plenty of support and looks good with jeans!

Brands I'd also recommend: Sofft

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

January 11, 2012

Monika O

from Maryland

Very comfortable. I can wear them all day and my feet do not hurt and they are not sweaty. I love the style too.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Excellent arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

January 10, 2012

Nadine H

from United States

About a 1/2 size too small. Fit my left foot fine but was too shallow in the toe bed for my right foot. Will return and order 9.5.

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

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2 people found this review helpful  

January 10, 2012

Beverly D

from United States

I wear a size 7 but ordered a size 8 and they fit perfect. They look nice with jeans and they are comfortable.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

January 2, 2012

Vickie B

from Oklahoma

Love these shoes! I had a hard time deciding what size to order after reading reviews on several sites. Finally went with size 9 (what I always wear) & had to exchange for 9.5. These shoes do run small/short in the toe area so I strongly recommend going up in size. I like them so well that I've been trying to find a pair in Umber Brown (no luck so far).

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Excellent arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt narrower than marked

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

December 25, 2011

Amanda E

 

I love these shoes! They are super comfortable. I wear them to work or out shopping and my feet never hurt!

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Excellent arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

2 people found this review helpful  

December 22, 2011

Anonymous

from arizona

Love the shoes although after reading others comments I ordered a 1/2 size bigger thinking they run small but they run close to what I normally get.

Brands I'd also recommend: rocket dogs

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a full size larger than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

December 8, 2011

Ellen

from Chicago

I love these shoes! It took me two tries to get the right size as they truly run a full size smaller than my typical shoe size. After reading reviews I ordered a half-size up but had to return the 8 for an 8 1/2, and I normally wear a 7 1/2. They are so comfortable that I never want to take them off, even around the house. And they are so cute! So glad I found them.

Brands I'd also recommend: Dansko

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

December 2, 2011

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

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

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2 people found this review helpful  

November 29, 2011

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

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

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

November 28, 2011

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.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a full size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Excellent arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt narrower than marked

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

November 12, 2011

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

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a full size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

November 10, 2011

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

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

September 21, 2011

Anonymous

from Metropolitan New York City

These shoes are cute and very comfortable. I was looking for something very casual like a Clarks Wallabee only different. They fit the bill. They do run small so I ordered them a half size larger than I usually do. I wear a 9, have the 9.5s on right now and they fit like a glove. But I am not wearing socks. I think I will keep them since they are so soft inside, they may get roomier with wear.

Brands I'd also recommend: Ecco

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

September 2, 2011

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!

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt true to size

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Excellent arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

2 people found this review helpful  

August 8, 2011

Anonymous

from Texas

Cute shoe. I bought this to replace a similar pair of Borns that I wore out. These run a 1/2 size smaller than my original shoe. As a result, I'm not sure how comfortable they are and Zappos does not have the next size up - sadness.

Overall Rated:5 stars!

Comfort Rated:5 stars!

Style Rated:5 stars!

 

Was this review helpful? Yes

Fit Rating

Felt a half size smaller than marked

 

Runs Small

Runs Large

Moderate arch support

 

Poor Support

Great Support

Felt true to width

 

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