Customer Reviews Born Contessa

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.

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.

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 was a little hesitant to order these based on the mixed feedback on sizing. My feet are on the wider side of average and I think these are super comfortable and fit great with ordering my usual size. I wore them all day to stand at a trade show with no issues. They are also super cute!

These fit very well from day 1. I’ve since worn them several times and they are very comfortable even for walking. They have a cushioned insole and the leather is just right to hold structure but smooth and soft for comfort. They have a classic style with a bit of fun trendiness with the thicker heel.

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

These are handcrafted which may be the reason for the issues I'm having with them. They feel like each shoe is a different size. I cannot find the size on either shoe. One feels big and loose, while the other fits more accurately to my size but has some differences in the fit in ways that are hard to describe. I wish they were good because they're a beautiful color and style.

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