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Strings untie only negative. I have narrow feet they fit well but if you had a wide maybe snug on you.

These are beautiful shoes but they are high on the side and hit my ankle bone. I was sad to have to return them.

The back was too high and cut in to back of heel. Sent back because shape of right throat did not match shape of left throat. Left was squarish and right was deeper oval.

I have a wide foot so I never know how things will fit but this brand and this boot are perfect. Nice looking and comfortable from the get go.

These are beautiful dark brown shoes. They were comfortable right out of the box. Size 7 normally; size 7 fit!

I was hesitant to buy, once more, boots online. However I "knew" these might fit as I had a previous pair of (short) ara boots. These from Zappos are perfect in every way. And--I ordered them in the evening and they were at my doorstep the following morning! Jo

For fit comments, I wear an 8.5M in US sized shoes which are most often a 39 in Euro sizing but I tried a 40 in this shoe based on previous experience that ara brand shoes seem to run a little short. The 40 was a just right fit for length. It had just enough wiggle room in the toe box and the heel collar was padded to be both snug and comfortable. Oddly, although the box did not say ara Mariza but just Jenny and I noted the sole was also stamped Jenny. Whether that is ara owned additional label I don't know, but it was definitely this shoe and I note in close up look at the sole photos on the Zappos page (always excellent photos and descriptions provided - thanks to them) that it also shows Jenny on the sole. I'm returning these because they were a bit heavier and much less flexible than I anticipated they would be. And need them to be since I have multiple sclerosis and both of those factors matter to me for balance and gait stability. But I liked the soles for material which would be good traction, that is it doesn't seem it would slip or 'grab' on any surface. The stitching detail on the upper was interesting too for a little extra 'something'. Last, the description of these shoes says leather uppers - they may be but they had an odd 'processed' aroma and neither the box nor any part of the shoe was marked as leather.

Nice soft leather, looks stylish, will be perfect with office pants and skirts. Could not find similar heel in other brands. Expensive shoe but worth it.

First to applaud Zappos for the always splendid service in fast shipping and for the really excellent information at the web site in text and photos to allow shoppers to make informed choices. That said, shoe shopping is difficult when one is trying a brand for the first time, as I was with this ara Collette. I swear an 8.5M in almost all American sized shoes and most often a 39 but sometimes a 40 in those which are Euro sized. I tried these shoes, which are whisper light and of beautiful soft leather, in a UK 6 which translates, says the size chart, to US size 8.5. But my big toe was at the end of the shoe on my dominant foot and nearly there on the other one. I have multiple sclerosis so I need shoes that are stable in fit when on for balance and gait. If these were right for length, they would have worked for that purpose give the soles and nice snug fit. I would not usually choose a slip on shoe, but the wide elastic across the top both looked attractive (no kidding) and made getting the shoes on (with a light sock) AOK to do. My recommendation to others would be consider going up a half size in these for what you usually wear. I was enough bullish about the quality and light weight of these shoes that I'll try other ara styles.

This was the third time I purchased this boot and have worn the other two to death. But they must have done something, because this time, the same size was way too narrow. I could barely stand to try them on. I put them right back in the box.

The 7.5M (U.S.) is what I usually wear, which I ordered and it fits. At first, it was a bit tight around the toe box, but that is a typical problem for me. In this case, the leather is beautiful and supple, and after a few times wearing them the shoes are now comfortable. Not super stylish, but just a nice easy-to-wear shoe, especially with pants and jeans. The heel provides sturdy support and the subtle platform part is a cute addition. I paid the original full $184.95, which is about what Ara pumps typically cost. That's a little pricey for me, but Ara shoes are good quality and last a long time.

Very wide shaft

Fit very well. Comfortable right out of the box.

This is exactly the boot I wanted. I have a pair of ara fabric lace-up boots that must be 15 years old. The soles have been replaced three times, the eyelets have been replaced twice, and now the tongue needs to be replaced, but I can't find a cobbler who will do it. So these boots seemed like a good replacement--they are lightweight, stylish, and waterproof. However, the fit across the instep (and my bunions) is just too tight. A larger size would make them so long I'd trip over them, so I must regretfully return them.

I have tried on dozens of flats, and these are the first pair that fit well. I very much appreciate the reviews from others who stated that the shoe fits comfortably over bunions. This is true, as the soft leather is accommodating. I also think the shoe sacrifices nothing in style for the comfort feature. They are cute, and I know I’ll enjoy wearing them.

Run very small. Style is kind of boring.

Attention Ladies, if your foot is a little wide or fragile from too many birthdays, this boot is heaven! Comfortable right out of the box, lightweight and so streamlined for a winter boot, the wide width lets you add a warm sock and still be able to wiggle your toes.

This is a very well made boot, worth every penny, comfortable right out of the box! After several foot surgeries my feet are very picky. This style is a bit narrow for me, so I was happy to see that this comapny now has a wide boot and it is superior! Buy with confidence and lucky for us, Zappos makes that very easy.

My foot is slightly on the wider side of average. So are these boots. They're so comfortable. Material is soft and seems warm. Feels like a gym shoe, but a soft boot. I'm 5ft 5inches, 125lbs. I wear a size 11, and the boot isn't so snug on my leg that I can't tuck pants in them. Nice casual winter bootie for running about town.

Perfect heel height, these felt stable and comfortable right out of the box. I am usually a US 7.5 or 8, and the UK 5 was a perfect fit. Love these shoes!

I really wish these had fit. I vary between 10.5 and 11, depending on the manufacturer. These were just a tad too small. Unlike most flats, they have nice cushioning and a bit of arch support.

This is a sleek understated boot with a great heel height. It fits my narrow boot but is still very comfortable. Originally I ordered 1/2 size down but they were too fit so it really is a "true to size" boot but I can only say that for sure if you foot is slender. They are a bit pricier than I generally prefer so I hope they last a good long while.

I really wanted these to fit. BOO! They are classy and feminine without being over the top. Just order a half size up. The three star on comfort is only because they were too small. Hard to tell how comfortable they would be if they fit.

I recently ordered some wonderful tennis shoes from ARA but had to exchange because a 10 was too small got a 10 1/2 and fit great. So I ordered the Clover in a 10 1/2 and it was too big and Zappos did not have a size 10 so returned. I liked the finish and style, classic and can wear forever, good heel height but was too big but this brand of shoe fits my foot really well, which is long and thin. These are expensive shoes but fit for me works if I can figure out the right size which is not always consistent, so returns may be necessary.

These are beautiful shoes. Quality material and construction. As noted by another reviewer, lots of padding in insole and really good arch support for this type of flat. Unfortunately the toe box was just too narrow in size 7.5 (my usual ARA shoe size), so very uncomfortable in that area. I tried the size 8 to see if that would work. Unfortunately, size 8 was too long/large. Returned both. Sad since this was exactly the style/color I wanted.