Customer Reviews Born Contessa

These are comfortable and can be casual or a little dressy depending what you pair them with. I struggle with plantar fasciitis and am on my feet quite a bit, and these didn’t make my feet hurt.

After ordering multiple pairs of loafers - from Vionic, SAS - these were the ones I kept. Nice looking, sturdy, super comfortable, true to size, enough room in the toebox, no slippage in the heel.

I have planters fasciitis and high arches, finding shoes with an arch high enough to support my foot is a challenge. This brand was mentioned as being a competitor for Vionic so decided to give them a try. The shoe is definitely well made with nice leather. The lug sole is stable. I wouldn’t say they have any significant arch support though and the insole doesn’t come out so adding a custom insole is a tight fit.

Compliments every time I wear these AND comfort all day, too!

Worn around my home for several hours. Miserable - too tight over all. Will never be able to use orthotics in them. They have no arch support. Length is good and toe box is roomy. If I order a longer length I fear they'd be clumsy causing tripping. To tight over all.

I love them, the leather is nice and soft considering they’re new. They feel stable, the platform isn’t too high. My only issue is I have really high arches and these aren’t supportive enough but I think they’ll work with an over the counter insert. FYI the insole is not removable with this shoe so it’s a tight fit.

I love the shoe but it does run long. It was not available in a smaller size on sale.

a sturdy and well-crafted leather loafer. perfect weight. comfortable to wear and i expect it to stretch out and mold to my foot over time. however, do not expect much arch support.

These were really cute and I wanted to keep them but the back of the shoe dug into my heel.

Not enough arch support

The description states leather lining. This is not correct; on the shoe it is stamped leather upper, all other materials man made. They are less attractive in person so these will go back.

I wanted to love these shoes, but they were much too narrow in the toe box.

The length was true to size but the heel was wide. I need a M width to ensure the toe box fits but the heel on these shoes was much too wide. I walked out out of them. I tried adding a heel pad but that still wasn't enough. Too bad they are cute shoes and seamed to be comfortable.

More for Zappos - the shoes had a weird smell to them - AND they're worn! Arrived scuffed and creased - Zappos, you're losing your touch. This is the 2nd time this has happened - NOT acceptable. Lost me as a customer, Zappos

Too narrow, full size small, disappointed