Customer Reviews ara Bel

I absolutely love these shoes. They are very comfortable which I need because I suffer from some foot issues. Very cute.

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.

This is the 3rd pair of this style that I've bought. These are a really fun metallic and just a very comfortable and good looking shoe. I wear it with everything.

Beautiful shoe, just need a 1/2 size larger.

I laughed out loud at the reviewer who said she wanted "real flat shoes, not slippers!" I couldn't agree more. For some reason, it's hard to find a nice flat or near flat shoe that comes up over the toes (so it doesn't dig into them), has some kind of added design feature such as a bow or jewel, and isn't a slipper that scrunches up around your foot. I want a solid shoe. Taryn Rose used to make several nice styles like this but not anymore. Couldn't find a Donald Pliner one either. And I don't want to pay almost $400 for a Sarah Jessica Parker shoe even though she does add that extra touch of style I'm looking for. I'm hoping this shoe satisfies all my requirements!

These shoes are fabulous. The leather is beautiful, the style is kind to my wide feet, the toe box is generous and covers my bunion. They run small in my opinion, I had to get a 1/2 larger. They are great looking to wear to work with a skirt, flat enough to be very comfortable and the low heel dresses them up a bit. LOVE this shoe!

I ordered these and the Bella, and while I usually go for a full rubber sole, I kept these and returned the Bella. The Bel is more youthful and the small heel elevates the shoe to paraphrase another reviewer, they look more expensive than they are. I really needed something for interviews and more formal days at work, and am avoiding heels due to a recent injury. These really fit the bill and I think they are dressy enough to wear with a skirt or dress.

I think this was the third time I bought these shoes. Perfect fit, look great, wear them all the time. Just a terrific buy!

These shoes are comfortable and elegant. They work best with skirts and slacks for a nice, classic look. FYI when ordering: they run large.

Great all seasonal shoe! comfortable and stylish. Highly recommend.

This item when received was very different than the picture. It is much more copper in color and not cream or bone or golden as it appears in the photo. I have worn this shoe and loved it . . . but this was not the color that I thought I was getting.

Most comfortable ballet flat I have ever purchased. Been ordering ara Bel flats for more than five years and they never disappoint. Highly recommend!

This is an excellent shoe. It's comfortable,stylish, and true to size. I bought the shoe in brown and am extremely satisfied with my purchase. Also, thank you again, Zappos, for your excellent customer service.

Very high quality, worth the price. Very attractive. Very comfortable once I ordered half size larger than normal.

Comfy and stylish. I can wear these quality shoes all day while walking around New York City or teaching a college course.

These are beautiful shoes, like another reviewer wrote, quite like Ferragamos but much less costly. Follow the size chart on the first page of this product listing. Do not double-click for the size chart. This second size chart is incorrect. These are Euro sizes, so it is a bit tricky.

Nice shoe but I need a little more toe room and padding for my metatarsalgia.

i ordered the wrong size. i knew im a 6 in european ara sizing but i received an american 6. so i dont know if they fit or not. but the style is cute. maybe a bit too mature for me

The recommended size was too small, a 6 1/2. I wear a US 9 in most shoes. I went up 1/2 a size to a 7 and the fit was right. Ballet flats as a dress shoe just don't cut it for me. These shoes seem well constructed and will look good with a dress or pants as a classic shoe with a low heel.

The Size is good, but they seem to be more narrow then the pair I purchased before in a different shoe store, just want to let you know.

Got these for my 95 yr old mother. Fit, style and comfort all good. Quality also.

Looking down at shoe, it's too oval for my taste. Fit-wise, it's 'gappy' on top of ball of foot. Also, a bit tight on big toe. But I have arthritic toes ... Hope this works for you!

First shoe I bought from Zappos and was pleased. Shoe fits, is comfortable and great for work, where I do a lot of walking. New to this brand but will consider it in the future!

I loved the way this shoe looked and wanted to love the way it fit and felt, but just didn't work for me. I just started buying this brand and found they always run a half size small for my feet - I wear an 8 1/2 in American sizes and a 38 1/2 in European sizes but only a 5 1/2 in this shoe. Still the fit just isn't quite right for me (I have tried larger and smaller)...heel is too narrow. With this style, I also found it less comfortable than others in this brand due to considerably less padding and I wasn't willing to take the chance since I need them for hours of walking. Sounds like they have worked well for others though...and they are so cute! Very Audrey Hepburn in the late '60s - I tried them in the metallic bronze with black cap and the combination was great, would go with almost anything. Great price!

This is a beautiful, classic flat and very roomy and comfortable. I like that is has a decent heel and is not completely flat. For the price, I would have expected it to be leather and not fabric lined. That is a disappointment.