Customer Reviews Bass Enfield

I have the same splitting problem that someone else did. I have had this shoe only since February. Today is April 1. The tops look great but the bottoms are shot. I am rather disappointed and not sure what to do.

I have the same splitting problem that Liz did. I have had this shoe only since February. Today is April 1. The tops look great but the bottoms are shot. I am rather disappointed and not sure what to do.

Who doesn't love a saddle shoe but don't be fooled. Bass is using some pretty cheep materials to make this classic. Two wears and the sole split at the ball of the foot. Good thing it wasn't raining. Bummer.

Do not buy these. I have worn mine only a few times and the bottom sole is split in half! It was raining today so they now leak. So sad.

I was able to wear this shoe 6 times before the sole cracked completely across near the ball of my foot. I had another pair do the same exact thing which is so disappointing! I love how these shoes look and feel, but I can't have shoes that break after wearing them for a short time---especially in a rainy climate. Zappos.com has been great about returning them and their customer service is outstanding as always. I love how the shoes look; and hate their low quality sole construction. If you have also purchased these, please check the bottom of your sole--if this is happening to lots of other people, then bass needs to fix this. Thanks again to Zappos for being awesome.

Following the advice of other customers, I ordered a little larger (my size is 6.5W) up to a 7. To my amazement they fit perfectly with very little overage. Spotless, well constructed and surprisingly comfortable right out of the box! I would buy this shoe again. If you're looking for a nice, classy pair of saddle shoes this may just well be it. Shipping was also incredibly fast, I will definitely be looking for more shoes from Zappos.

I ordered the size I normally wear but shoe ran small and narrow to me but I contacted customer service and they immediately sent me the next size up and they were perfect. Customer support and service was terrific! Absolutely terrific!

These are a great way to dress up a pair of jeans. They are comfortable right out of the box, but don't offer much for arch support.

These are the shoes I'll wear forever. I got them in brown a year and a half ago, wore them until they completely fell apart, and have now broken in the gray pair. Really comfortable (after about a week), stylish enough to go with nice clothes, but also match normal street clothes too.

I compared the Bass Enfield with the less expensive School Issue Varsity saddle shoe. I give both the top rating in every category, with the Bass having a slight edge in comfort. It's a softer leather. It's more streamlined than what I'd call the more "traditional" saddle shoe for the School Issue Varsity. The School Issue has a larger, more rounded toe box and seems a little stiffer. I do like its white tongue, which I think gives it a more retro look.

I have several pairs of Bass Enfield and when I saw these new colors I knew I had to have another pair. I wear them for work and the colors look great with just about anything. I wouldn't wear them to go for long walks or anything but they are comfy enough to just hang out in or run about for a few hours. I wear a 7.5 and ordered that size -- fits just fine.

These shoes are one of the most comfortable shoes I ever tried on. I have wide feet with some bunion problems. Normally I wear size 7M, however I am truly 6,5W, but I ordered these shoes in 7W, and it felt great. They are roomy enough and they look great with jeans and skirt.

Greetings, I really hate to dampen this shoe with a bad remark, but the sole is purple. I see it now, but the purple is brighter than shown. I would have loved this shoe if the sole had been darker or of a brown shade. They feel great and give this baby boomer a nostalgic feel, but not with purple,sorry... dee

These shoes are so "Retro." I got them for a '50s show, but will wear them with jeans when Fall and Winter come back. They are really pretty, bring back tons of memories.

It is difficult to find affordable shoes in my size. I have narrow feet, very narrow heels. These at 7½N are pretty good, although a little loose in the heel, which I think I can fix with some additional padding. So many shoes today do not come in narrow widths at all!

Some things never change. Like the classic saddle oxford from Bass. Quality and dependability that moms still love and kids still hate.

These are great shoes. I ended up buying another pair. That says it all. My wife would have liked a narrower size, which was not available. The shoes were sized properly.

I have been collecting Bass Enfield shoes for years and have them in many colors. They are very consistently sized and comfortable. This particular color is unique and can therefore be a conversation starter.

I got these shoes as a Christmas Present from my husband and I love them. I have a hard time finding shoes that don't make my feet hurt and these feel great! I think I am going to order another pair in a different color.

Classic saddle shoe worn by teenager with Catholic school uniform. She was the first student to start wearing them and a trend was started. Way cuter than a pair of tennis shoes!

Not only are these shoes super comfortable, they are super cute too! They look great with a pair of skinny jeans. Love them!

The perfect shoes to help me break a habit of wearing sneakers every weekend. Comfortable enough to walk in all day. A bit roomier than other regular-width oxfords that I tried. Received multiple compliments about how cute these shoes are.

I've been meaning to write a review for the Bass Enfield for a while, and now that I just ordered my third pair I thought I'd better follow through at last! I LOVE these shoes! I have two pairs of the shell/black and one pair with the suede and navy. Firstly, they're a real shoe -- none of this zero-support/zero-material ballet flat nonsense. Secondly, they are an absolute classic. I regularly have people stop me in grocery stores, elevators, bookshops, and ask where I got my saddle shoes. The answer is always: they're made by Bass and I got them from zappos! Shoe specs: the leather is stiff when you first get them; you'll definitely need to loosen up the laces each time you want to get into them. They do break in really nicely, especially with regular use (they are my everyday shoe). A note on width: I've always thought I had a regular width foot and find the M-width very comfortable, but I tried the narrows for the navy/suede and discovered that the shoe really fits like a glove! ...Is that a mixed metaphor? Anyway, if you think you might have borderline slender feet, I'd suggest trying the narrow width and it feels like the shoe was tailored to my foot. The summary: I would recommend this shoe to anyone and everyone, both men and women. They are comfortable and have classic, simple style.

This brand usually runs one half size larger so I ordered it that way and it was fine. Width in wide is perfect. They are so comfortable, the sole is bendable so not like the old ones that needed to be broken in. I think they are great fun!

I love these shoes. The are very comfortable and stylish. Reminds me of my school days. I will order these in another color also.