Customer Reviews Born Arletta

I absolutely love these, but I was so disappointed to discover that they are gold, not silver as I thought from the photo. Too bad the fancy name that Born called this style does not describe the color at all. I did get great service from Zappos.

I wear these shoes just about every single day. I am a college student on a large campus and they are as comfortable as sneakers but look professional. They also go with everything: pants, skirts, shorts, dresses. I am very impressed by the quality. They have held up quite well and don't show any signs of falling apart like cheap shoes do. I highly recommend these!

Wow, I have been looking for years for a decent (comfortable!) oxford. I have narrow feet and these are great, they don't cut up my ankles. Classy looking, etc. Cute laces too. I might have to buy a pair in another color.

These shoes are really cute and comfy! Finally, an oxford shoe that doesn't look mannish. The gray color is somewhat lighter than it appeared on my screen, but it's a refreshing change from all the black shoes in my closet. They look great with black slacks or straight leg jeans. Love the velvet laces (plus they also come with leather laces).

This is an excellent shoe! Looks great with skirts, jeans, and trousers. Very comfortable, the quality is wonderful. I can walk around in these soles without slipping in different types of weather.

I've been looking for a pair of oxfords for literally two years. These are it: classic yet feminine, perfect medium width fit, pointed toe just rounded enough, rubberized sole. More comfortable than trad. oxfords I've tried. I never do this but I might buy an extra pair as backup. Only thing, I would ask for a more traditional color choices in future--I love the burnished plum but the gray and brown both look a little too trendy.

I have plantar fasciitis and a bunion so I'm always in the market for professional shoes that are stylish but also offer good support (a tough combination). These oxfords are exactly what I was looking for! The soft leather is thin and flexible. The Brown Burnished Leather color goes great with my work wardrobe. Best of all, the insoles are removable to accommodate my orthotics, and they still fit perfectly! I wear these with pants or even skirts. They're a versatile choice if you have foot problems that prevent you from wearing heels or ballet flats.

Beautiful! These shoes felt a little tight at first, but they loosen up to form your feet. I love the laces.

These shoes are comfy and cute right out of the box! I usually wear a 9 1/2 to 10 depending on brand and the 9 1/2 fits perfectly. The padded insoles are removable and my regular insoles fit perfectly.

Fabulous, cute, spunky, very comfortable, nice no slip tread, just wish it came in real black.

These shoes are great for a trendy casual look. I did find the footbed to hard so I put cushioned footbeds in. I love the hue of this color.

These shoes fit perfectly - put them on and wore them without problem. Very comfortable.

I adore these shoes. Feminine but not girly. Lightweight and comfy. The ribbon laces are fab. The leather got creased and worn-looking rather quickly, but some serious polishing and waterproofing helps.

I love these shoes. I have a wide foot (and bunions), but these shoes make my foot look like a normal foot! I walk about forty minutes each way to and from work with no problem in these shoes. The velvet shoelaces are a fun touch! The shoes are almost too comfortable. I am afraid I will wear them out too quickly and am contemplating buying a pair in a second color and the grayish color works well with black pants and I could probably get away with wearing them with brown pants...maybe....

I bought these shoes for work for a men's wear look and they are terrific! They have been extremely comfortable and I end up wearing them two to three times a week. They required no break-in time at all.

I was skeptical about the reviews that said these shoes were comfortable right out of the box because my feet are hard to please. But the other reviewers aree right on. I work on a university campus on a hillside and have to hike uphill from the parking lot each day. The very first day I wore these shoes, they were comfortable for that hike. Even though they are comfortable,they are stylish, and those two things don't often go together. They work with dress pants, jeans, or skirts, and I love the velvet shoe laces. The very tips of the shoes show some wear, but that fits with the aged patina that comes out of the box. I'm seriously thinking of buying another pair.

These shoes are probably the most comfortable I have had in years! Born Arletta is a wonderful product for me.

These are a great pair of shoes, comfortable right from the first wearing. I have received many compliments when wearing them. I would definitely recommend them!

Love Born shoes. Most comfortable shoes ever! I have at least 5 pair. Probably a little expensive but well worth it.

These shoes are great! Super comfortable, understated and not overly masculine while still delivering that menswear feel. I got the dark brown and the color is rich and versatile. Female friends compliment them a lot. No regrets here at all.

The red burnished color is gorgeous and makes the velvet shoe strings stand out. Some oxfords are clunky, these are slim and more feminine. Comfortable. I usually wear an 8 1/2 wide or 9 medium and the 9 medium fits very well.

True to size, very comfortable. The leather is very soft and discolors very quickly upon wear.

I got these in the grey. The color is great. Other shoes I've tried in this style were uncomfortable so I wasn't expecting them to feel so good! I have high arches and these shoes have good support. I will now be ordering them in the black. By the way....I love Zappos. Best customer service in the world!

Can't say enough about these shoes. Retro classy and go with just about everything if you switch out the laces. Very comfortable if you are doing a lot of walking and break in on the first wearing. I'm thinking of buying another pair in pewter.

Followup to my earlier review, wherein I wrote of disappointment that "the shoe is black, not 'burnished red'." I blush: When I wrote, I had seen it only inside the house; yesterday I took it outside and indeed, in sunlight, it is very deep, dark red. Not the burgundy-ish shade I'd hoped for, but certainly red -- red enough to make me happy. It's a keeper. No one does arch support like Born, by the way. As is Zappos a keeper, and everything about the company.