Customer Reviews Franco Sarto Bocca

Looking for a comfortable walking shoe with really good arch support - this shoe received such great write-ups, especially from flight attendants (I used to be one!) - so I ordered it in my usual size, 9N- very stiff, too long and no arch support. I'm ordering 8.5N in "regular" leather and hope for better results. Zappos, as a retailer, is the best - thank you for excellent service!

These shoes looked well-made and comfortable, but the heel box was so big that my heel wouldn't stay in (I wear 8N). The fit was so drastically big that I even checked the size to make sure I hadn't been sent the wrong size by accident. I don't want to go down a size because the toes are exactly where they should be, and a size down would be too cramped. Sad to send them back because they looked like exactly what I wanted.

I purchased these in Fall of 2013. By Christmas, they patent leather was tearing at the corners above my arch, despite the reinforced stiching. They are SO comfortable and work so well with my typical "teacher" outfits, that I continued to wear them long after I should have. I will probably order another pair in the calf skin (not patent) and hope they last longer.

Conservative looking shoe that works well for work. Well made; supple, quality leather. The only reason I sent this pair back was the W didn't feel wide enough. More cushion and some arch support would have been a big plus.

I really love the Bocca for work and have been buying it for as long as it's been available. It's the workhorse for my travels and especially easy to manage when going through all those security checks at the airports. I have noticed that the quality has dropped a bit now that it's being made in China and that's unfortunate and could influence my future purchases if this last pair doesn't hold up as well as the past ones.

This is about my 4th purchase of this particular shoe which has been my favorite in the past. The shoes I purchased this time are the most uncomfortable shoes I have worn, they are terrible.

Nice tailored look but not so comfortable for me - Shoe is nicely made, appears to be good quality. Although they are not yet fully broken in, the shoe so far is not very comfortable. The sole is stiff and clunky which keeps my foot from bending and leaves me clomping rather than walking. The outside edge of the shoe hits at a weird place and digs painfully into my ankle bone. I bought them to replace my 3-year-old Born loafers, but the Borns are so much more comfy I can't give them up!

This shoe did not work for me - Although this is a fairly nice-looking shoe, it certainly did not work for me! The sole did not flex at all and the shoe is very heavy! The leather is very nice looking, but I thought the shoe looked so wide in my size 11N. I expected a much more comfortable shoe after reading so many reviews, but I was forced to return them. BUT, Zappos service is excellent!

Ouch. I bought the same shoe in person at Nordstrom and it was the most comfortable loafer I'd had in years. I bought the same size here as a replacement and it is very tight. I'm hoping it will break in, but it's nowhere near as comfortable as my old pair. (To be fair, the old pair lasted a long time.)

If you're wide, go wider - Ordered an 8 wide and normally,the wides at zappos fit fine. But this one, no way too tight. But it's a nice looking shoe so if you have a narrow foot, I'm sure it would be great.

Great style, but NOT a true to size - This shoe looks great, is versatile, but if you are a true narrow, this shoe is not for you. It looks great and this winter, hopefully will fit better with socks. It comes in N, which is what I purchased, but not explicitly a AA. I found that sometimes "N" does not equal AA.

order a size larger - These required some breaking in. It was snug across the vamp. The potential to be comfortable given it fits is great. In black, order a size larger than your usual.

Perfect if you're Cinderella - I liked the look, but could not get my foot into it...I felt like one of Cinderella's stepsisters. It was so narrow, I almost think the pair I received must have been stamped with the incorrect size.

Nice looking shoe, a bit snug. The shoe is quite nice, though it runs smaller than a typical wide width. In fact, it seemed to be more narrow than most medium width shoes.

Nice shoe, a bit too casual, though - This was a wonderfully comfortable loafer, but not quite dressy enough. I really needed something to wear with skirts. Some of your reviewers thought it looked good with skirts; I didn't. (Admittedly, my legs are kind of chunky; maybe women with slimmer calves might be able to wear this with skirts).

Better for people with wide feet! A friend swears by these, so I decided to try. I was disappointed that when I walk, they gap around the sides of the shoe. It's not comfortable or attractive. I do have fairly narrow feet and ankles, but usually do not need a narrow shoe. I may try a narrow in this one, since the look is great!

Nicer look than feel - I bought this shoe for the look and nice reviews. It just wasn't the right fit for my duck-feet. The sides bowed out even though I ordered a wide size. This shoe looked great when tried on with dress slacks, but I recommend this shoe for an evenly shaped, slender foot.

ABSOLUTELY a classy, sharp looking shoe. I bought a 6 1/2 in Cafe. They tend to be on the small side. The shoe is tight on the top of my feet and the heels are stiff. As I love the way they look, I purchased a 7 in black and sadly they were too big. Great looking, but not the most comfortable shoe.

more to a shoe than looks. This is a very attractive shoe. However, its comfort level leaves quite a bit to be desired. I find the insole hard and inflexible. After 3 months of use, the heel is beginning to peel. I've purchased F. Sarto shoes in the past so I'll consider this disappointment an isolated incident.

Pretty shoe, but doesn't fit! The length was too short and the heel too wide. A big disappointment since the shoe is so attractive!

The patent version is almost plastic-like and difficult to get on my foot. Could use some detail on the front to add interest. Not very comfortable or flexible, perhaps the leather might be a better choice.

These are quite heavy shoes and not springy. Also, the heels slipped on my feet. A bit clunky looking and feeling.