Customer Reviews Franco Sarto Bocca

I love how comfortable these shoes are. I have owned several pairs and they wear well and last a long time. I pretty much wear these every day. I love the look and feel. At the end of the day, I am in no rush to take them off.

Just bought my second pair of Boccas. Such great work shoes, nicely made, enough room for my super-high arch. I also have difficulty walking (from an injury) and these shoes are super stable and durable. I live in Seattle and the winter can be a very slippery season. Love these shoes!! I hope Franco Sarto continues to make them so when these wear out, I can buy my third pair.

Love these shoes! I've been searching for plain black shoes for over a year and don't know why I didn't get these in the beginning. I got the 7.5N and they have been very comfortable with minimal break-in pains.

This pair is the fourth pair of these shoes I have purchased. I am running between offices during the week and these shoes work beautifully for that. They are comfortable look great with my business pants suits.

This is probably the fifth pair that I bought in the last 10 years. They are professional, classic, elegant and comfortable. I work in the restaurant business so we walk miles and miles. I like these shoes as I can order them in narrow for my skinny but long feet.

Size 6 Med. Comfortable shoe and the look is professional. Wanted a covered shoe with a little heel and the Bocca fit the bill.

This is my 2nd pair. The first pair, I wore completely out! These are such a comfortable and classic - go with everything - staple in my shoe collection! Love them!

Very flexible and excellent shoe. I ordered an 8 which I have been pretty true to, but this shoe runs about 1/2 size too big. I also ordered this wide, but I have bunions and my pinky toe hits the side a little too much and starts to crowd.

These are rigid but very comfortable loafers. I wanted to get a pair that was well made and will last a long time, to replace others that were falling apart. First I was a little put off by the rigidity and also the slippery footbed, but both situations are getting better with a few weeks of wear. You don't want them to be too soft up front, because (a) that means they're that much closer to disintegrating, and (b) when they soften up, you want them to conform to your foot. In short, I think these are well made and will last a while, but only time will tell.

These are great shoes to wear with a suit, very professional. These are a perfect alternative to heels without being too "manly." Very comfortable and sized just right!

This was the perfect shoe I was looking for. I wanted a black loafer to wear for work with pants. Beautiful leather and wide heel makes it comfortable to wear. Easy to slip on.

This is my third pair of Boca's, and they are my favorite shoe. With the exception of my sneakers and hiking boots, they're probably the most comfortable shoes I own. I've walked all over NYC, Paris, and London in them with nary a complaint from my feet. The thick soles and square heel and toe-box, the perfect shoe for your foot, keep you from feeling the pavement. Will continue to buy them as long as they continue to make them.

These are my favorite all time work shoes! I am on my sixth pair at least. I buy a new one every year or so as they wear out but I am pretty hard on them as I am always doing walk throughs at customer sites and sometimes it is dirty or rough terrain. These are comfortable, quality nice looking shoes.

I've been wearing this style for +15 years. I've had a total of 3 pairs and they've lasted well with a little saddle soap and a buff. Yes, I've replaced the heels and soles a few times, but they are my favorite casual to workplace look, not to mention comfort. (The only other brand that comes close to comfort is Ariat, which are built for standing all day. I trade off between these and my Ariat paddock boots to keep me on my feet all day.) My only wish is that they added a few details or colors. I wish I could have a rainbow of these babies!

This shoe was a staple of my wardrobe. For what ever reason I stopped buying it. Recently I was looking for a loafer that didn't look like one my grandma would wear and this shoe came up in my search. This shoe is still as good as it was when I used to buy them. Still stylish and is a far cry from the easy spirits I could only find. I highly recommend this show for comfort and style.

I've been wearing this style Sarto loafer for about 15 years now. I'm on my third pair. Like all loafers, they are stiff the first time worn, but they soften up within 2-3 wearings. If you need a sleek, versatile, mod looking loafer, I think this one is your pick.

I love these shoes! They were very comfortable from the moment I put them on. I liked the square toe instead of pointed toe of other shoes since it's more comfortable and also casual. I owned the same brand/style before and just was replacing it when the previous pair got to be too old and worn out from lots of wear.

I originally bought a pair of these shoes in '02 and after many years of well worn love and several heel replacements I decided to get another pair in '15. To my surprise the new pair is even better than the last. They have more padding and hug my feet like a glove. I had to size down a 1/2 size (from a 7 to a 6.5) but other than that I see no difference in the construction and the new pair is better than the last when they were new. I wear these a lot with tights and skirts to work and they equally look great with trouser socks and dress pants or socks and jeans. Don't delay, get yourself a pair today!

I purchased a pair of these shoes a couple of years ago and liked them so much that I ordered a replacement pair as the originals are finally wearing out. Comments: These shoes run a bit large. I typically wear US size 8.5, but size 8 of the FS Bocca fits better. Having been used to my old shoes, these new shoes are noticeably stiffer and will take some wear time to attain the same level of comfort (hence, my 4* comfort rating for now).

These are great shoes but the heels and soles wear out quickly. I have two pairs and have replaced the heel on both of them. I wear them about three times a week and they are done in a few months. I am short and petite so it is not from my weight on the shoes. The patent leather ones are a little more comfortable. Overall these are great shoes if I only wear them on special occasions.

These are the best shoe ever made. Very high quality material and design. This could be used as a dress shoe or a casual shoe. It's extremely versatile and can be worn with almost anything. Several reasons why this is the best shoe I have ever found... first of all, they have the perfect shape, they are "oblique" which fits the shape of the natural human foot. Unfortunately 90% of what's out there is not made to fit the natural shape of the human foot, and causes foot and back problems for women. Also, the leather construction upper and the sole are top notch quality. They take a long time, with lots of aggressive wear to start to show any signs of needing replacement. The leather is smooth and well-finished. The connection with the sole is done in a very artistic and beautiful way with a nice classy shape all around the edges. These shoes are comfortable, supportive, not flimsy at all, but allows the front of your foot to bend appropriately. Overall, very high quality, beautiful shape and design, good leather material, and good construction. I have bought several pairs of these in the past 10 years, in different colors, and they have all lasted very well. I will continue to buy any new color variety they come out with. This is a "must-have" shoe wardrobe essential. Everyone should have at least one pair of these. In the past few years they have decreased the number of options for the style. I really wish they would increase the availability of color choices so that I can increase my collection. I would love to see them in different textures and colors from lighter shades to darker shades to match a wider variety of outfits. I would highly recommend these to everyone. Even my chiropractor thought these were advisable to wear compared to the types of women's dress shoes that are available at this time.

I love these shoes and years ago purchased a pair of bocca style with zebra pony front. I wish that they would make them again. I would buy two pairs.

I am so happy with my shoes. Very comfy. I can wear with dress pants or jeans. Thanks Zappos you've done it again!

These shoes are very comfortable for being on my feet 8 hours and more. They are wide and don't pinch your little toes. They are good looking to boot!

This style of Franco Sarto shoe is amazingly comfortable, with a rare combination of a wide toe box and narrow heels (when ordered in N). They look great with pants (not so much with skirts, in my view). I've ordered about 6-8 pairs over the past few years, and try to keep a spare pair in case Sarto quits making them. However, you should be aware that Sarto's size control is not very exact: I often have to order and try two or three pairs to find one that fits just right, since their size varies a bit. But it's worth keeping at it until you find a pair that's right.