Customer Reviews Bernardo Matrix Sandal
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Customer Fit Survey:
60%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
73%"No arch support"
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I own about seven pairs of these sandals. NOT KIDDING. They are my go-to. So comfy they are like wearing nothing, yet if you get a pair in a metallic, they can be worn with a dress to a restaurant. They\'re flip flops for the beach, they\'re stylish sandals, they\'re everything. Here are some tips from me, your number one expert on this shoe: 1. they run pretty true to size, and the soft leather type will stretch a little bit over time. 2. The soft non-patent leathers are very soft and comfy. I have walked MILES in them. But the patents do no give as much and can get uncomfortable, so do not plan on wearing them for something rigorous. They might cut into you a bit or leave a blister. I haven\'t experienced anything too dire, but then again, I haven\'t worn a patent pair for anything more challenging than a walk down the block or to a party. Anyway, I think they will last longer because of the treatment to the leather, so they\'ll look good for years. Which is great \'cause I won\'t be buying any more patent pairs in the future-- it\'s soft all the way for me. 3. The bottoms are leather, I think, or similar, so they\'re slippery if you\'re not careful. Score them up! Also, they will wear through eventually. I got little holes through the first layers of mine (not all the way through, but it was evident that the wear pattern was breaking down the soles). Then again, I wore them daily. My advice: accept this and embrace that you\'ll buy more. I mean, they\'re not indestructible crocs (hallelujah). Love it! Buy more colors! Life is short! I know they\'re not the cheapest thongs ever, but they\'re the BEST.
S, Zappos Customer,
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No breaking-in period is needed for these shoes.
I was going to the beach and threw these in my bag, brand new, as my only flat shoe to walk around in - beside my $5 flip flops. Thank goodness; from the first moment they were on my feet, they were extremely comfortable.
I wore them all week, and I can definitely say they are one of the best-looking and most comfy shoes I own. I got them in nude, so I can wear them with anything. Worth every penny!
I'd also recommend:
Stuart Weitzman, , Franco Sarto, Vera Wang, Sam Edelman, Via Spiga
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very nice and indeed I would recommend it for anyone looking for nice and simple shoes. But mind the size by adding a size from your normal.
I'd also recommend:
nine west
Junaid M, Zappos Customer,
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Beautiful, well made shoe; love these shoes! They fit my foot perfectly. The leather is beautiful and soft. The ring is comfortable. Will be wearing these often!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are the most comfortable sandals I own right now. I get many compliments and have sent people to Zappos to buy them. I wear them nearly every day. I should probably buy more in other colors. Great shoe. I recommend them.
Susie G, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is such a cute shoe but I was in between sizes and ended up with the larger one, which is actually a terrible fit. The strap sort of stands out from my foot and I have to grip my toes to keep the shoes on. Wishing I had kept the smaller ones and pretty sure too late to return! Ugh. But they really go with everything and are such a darling style.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Love these shoes. I get lots of compliments. Beware though, they have no traction and the bottom is very slippery. I have almost eaten it a couple times in these shoes.
Wilkerson, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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These are my perfect sandals. Can be dressed down and worn with jeans and shorts or dressed up and worn with all sorts of skirts and dresses. These were my go-to sandals last summer and I wore them so much the bottom half of the soles started to rub through, which I had replaced easily. I live in Washington DC so I walk a lot during the summer, these were very comfortable for all lengths of walks and not at all slippery. Definitely go for these, you won't regret it! I'm thinking about grabbing up another pair!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Great shoes, own two pair! Comfortable and great quality. My first pair is on it's third year and still looks great and I live in Florida so you know they get a lot of use! Very flat shoe so it's not for long walks:-)
Browne, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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I am happy with these sandals. I know Bernardo runs small so I ordered a size up.
Jennifer, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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I normally wear a size 5-1\/2, but I wear a 6 in Bernardos. Originally bought these in tan, and loved them so much that I got a pair in black too. Great quality, very comfortable, and long lasting.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I ordered these because of the stellar reviews. The reviews are correct! I love these. They are simple beautiful sandals. I got the lighter color so they would just blend with my skin tone. Very comfortable and well made. The chunky stitching makes them special. True to size. I wore them all over Greece!
Kristin M, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I love these shoes! I bought them truthfully because my Grandmother has worn Bernardo's for as long as I've been alive and swears by their comfort. So I tried them out, and Grandmother is right! VERY comfortable and this color is the perfect nude on my pale skin, great for dresses or shorts. Love them! I do wish they had a bit of arch support, but I realize this is a sandal so that isn't too big of a deal. I did follow others instructions and ordered a half size big and they fit just right!
Di, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ordered the Blue Luxcalf color which looks to be a dark blue/almost black in the picture. It actually has a translucent bronze sheen so it looks different colors at every angle. Not the color I was expecting but I still like it. Like other reviewers, I would definitely recommend going a size up in these. I normally wear a 6.5 and ordered a 7. I'm happy with the fit, but I can definitely tell they run small compared to other brands. I have a wide foot, so I loved that this shoe is slightly wider than most sandals I try.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Good quality construction but wide for normal to narrow foot. Leather sole very slippery.
Jackie R, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Great looking shoe! Love the color! However, they are tight over my arch.
Susan P, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These shoes feel much smaller than marked. I would recommend ordering at least a half to a full size bigger than you normally wear. I kept mine with hopes that they would break in like most flips flops do but they have no give whatsoever. Now that I've worn them, I obviously can't return them.
Jamie, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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A beautifully crafted shoe, truly high quality leather sole and thong. Sadly my heel seem to slide off the back (to the side) when I walked and so back they go. They are really a work of art, and though no arch support and little cushion they are very comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I thought these sandals were just okay. They were a bit stiff and a little too wide across the top, so my foot slide off the shoe in a weird way. I like the general style, but not the fit.
I'd also recommend:
Paul Green
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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True to size and very comfortable! Well made. I have a few pairs in different colors and they last forever! A favorite
Sandra, Zappos Customer,
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No Toe Overhand with my slightly wide feet :)
I have a high instep, so they seemed a little short before I was able to wear them in a bit
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I love this shoe. It is comfortable and you can dress it up or wear it to the beach. This is definitely my go to shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These run 1/2 size small
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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So, I have been looking for a good quality basic sandal in leather. I am very picky when it comes to shoes. I really like the style, the leather is great quality. It seems to run a little narrow, so I ordered a size up.
Amy S, Zappos Customer,
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This may seem like a lot of money for a basic sandal, but I promise you they are worth every penny. The quality and construction is amazing and they will last for years. I am on my third pair. Not because the other two have worn out but because I love them so much I needed other colors. You won't regret this purchase.
Laura, Zappos Customer,
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