Customer Reviews Born Mai

I own two pairs of these sandals (which I purchased 2-3 years ago) in size 9 - and I LOVE them. I just bought another pair (light grey), and they are at least 1/2" shorter than my other 2 pairs. So... I've ordered 2 more in the same size - hopefully this one pair is just mis-marked, and one of the 2 replacements will fit. If not, all 3 go back...

These are well made comfortable shoes with nice padding on the foot bed.

So in my search for a cute comfortable and stylish flat sandal these were the first ones that I finally found. I have to say they aren't super comfortable to walk long distances. But if you're not walking too much they're not bad. My biggest complaint is that on the buckle, I cannot get the strap into the second part of the buckle. I tried and tried and I just can't get them in so they kind of stick out.

Good sandal for everyday wear. Wore them straight out of the box and they’re comfortable but still stylish enough for dresses, jeans, etc. Would recommend to anybody looking for a basic, versatile sandal that can be worn right away.

This was my first time buying Born, and I had to order a full size larger than I usually wear. They are also more narrow than I would prefer. They are beautiful sandals, though, and well-made.

I really struggled not having a half size for these shoes, but they are SO cute and comfortable! I have a pair of Born ballet flats in size 9 that fit perfectly, but the 9 in these sandals felt a little big. Not having half sizes is a bummer, so I tried the size 8 as well to see. I went back and forth for a while but decided the 8 was in fact too small and kept the 9. I just love how they look and how comfortable they are, so I couldn't give them up.

This is a very cute, comfortable sandal. I got the silver, and then ordered the black. They were comfortable right out of the box! The only small drawback, is, now that I've worn them over a year, they have gotten a little loose. I can still wear them, and I do, but they don't hug my foot like they did when I first got them. They have worn beautifully! You can hardly tell I've worn them before!

I was underwhelmed by these. I got them in a light gray and it was just too...matte for me. The footbed feels barely cushioned to my high-arched feet. They might be cute for short-term casual wear in a neutral metallic.

I love the look and feel of these sandals. Very comfortable. I wore them running errands the first day I got them and my feet never hurt. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because of the buckle. The strap is too short and so I have it on the last hole. I typically wear either an 8 or 8.5. I purchased these in an 8 and think the 9 would have been to big. These are the exact size for my foot. I'm concerned that eventually the elastic will snap. If not for that these would be perfect.

Cute sandal, but had to return, as I felt that my big toe kept sliding off the side. Good quality, will try again with another style...

Great little sandal. Only complaint is that if you plan to walk a lot in these, the stitching under foot will start to become irritating and hurt.

I wanted to Love these sandals because they are sooo cute! But, I could not tolerate the piece between my toes.

I've been looking for a pair of summer sandals that provides at least a modicum of support and I'm really quite pleased with these. I normally wear an 8.5 but decided to get an 8 instead because I didn't want my feet to be swimming around in them but I really would've been better off going up to a 9 so if you're a half size wearer too, definitely size up! The sandal straps do pinch your pinky toe a little but the strap can be moved around a bit because it's the same strap that wraps around your ankle. And speaking of the ankle strap, I really don't feel like my feet are abnormally large but I had to hammer a hole in the strap just to loosen it up a little bit. It barely hooks on the closure now but it's far better than the manufactured hole. Maybe it wouldn't have been as bad if I had just sized up. Great, comfortable summer shoes that despite the buckle closure can be slipped on and off.

These are cute and comfortable. I was looking for a pair of sandals to replace my old Born sandals that I outgrew. I got the brown; they are more of a light beige - not enough contrast for my pale foot.

Didn't fit the shape of my foot, of course I'm die hard Birkenstock wearer!!

I'm still deciding whether to keep this sandals. They are Born, so they are of course comfortable. And I like the strappy action. They do, however, look a little cuter in the picture than on my foot, and, at this price point, I am not sure whether I can justify keeping them. That said, if I didn't already have brown summer sandals that I could comfortably wear for hours, I would keep these in a heartbeat. Born almost never disappoints on comfort.

Pros: lovely color, very soft straps, excellent fit on all straps (kept my narrow feet in place) Cons: toe bed too narrow/straight on the big toe side so my toe sits slightly over the edge (this alone is reason for return despite all of the pros)

I was so looking forward to having another perfect fit with these sandals. Unfortunately, they didn't fit as well as a prior pair with similar styling. The big issue for me was the strap that went over my little toe. It either slipped or dug into my toe and was very uncomfortable. Also the gray color, is more stone than gray. The picture is the sandal over my gray shorts. Sadly, I probably will be returning these shoes :(

Very comfortable, but for some reason my left heel gradually slipped off the back of the shoe when taking more than a few steps. Didn't happen on the right. Probably just my feet.

These sandals are very cute, and normally I have nothing to complain about with Born and my numerous pairs of size 10 closed-toed shoes. But I do wish they sold half sizes for people with feet bigger than a 9! I ordered these originally in a 10, but they were way too tight. So, thanks to Zappos' amazing policy, I exchanged them for an 11. Since I needed them for an event that day, I tried them on, loved how they fit, and proceeded to wear them outdoors. But about one hour into wearing them, I wish I had been a bit more patient before making them unreturnable. They squeak in a very embarrassing way because there is too much air between my foot and the synthetic cushion. So I kind of walk on my tiptoes when I don't want to have weird puffs of air squelching out from my feet when I walk. This is the only time I have been disappointed with Born, and it is because my shoes were unfortunately too big.

These are cute and stylish sandals great for wearing with shorts and skirts. The foot bed has more cushioning than what's typical for this type of style. The straps are soft and felt kind of floppy when I first tried them on, and I was concerned about whether I could walk in these without my foot sliding all around. After wearing them a few times I found them to be secure enough. They're not for walking miles in, after all. Size wise, I had to go up to an 11 to get a good fit. It seems like size 10s are shorter than they used to be, and I'm having to go up to 10.5 (when I can find one) or 11 more and more. I have old size 10 shoes that still fit fine, so ???. Anyway, I also have wide feet and high arches and finding sandals that even go on my feet is a challenge. If you have these issues, you may like these sandals too.

Overall this was a nice comfortable sandal and it looks nice. I usually don't like anything between my toes but these sandals are comfortable enough that having leather between the big and second toe didn't bother me much. The only reason I rate 4 starts instead of 5 is because I would have liked a little more heel.

Super comfortable, but the color of the brown leather was lighter than the photo. It is close to a maize yellow and didn't suit my Asian complexion.

I'm happy with this purchase. The style is cute and there is sufficient padding on the footbed to keep you comfortable all day. I usually wear a 7-7.5 so I sized down. Because of this with the first wear there was a small need to break the shoe in and I found the thong strap a little uncomfortable. However the shoe stretched ever so slightly afterwards and I've had no further issues. If your between a 7.5-8 I would definitely go with the 8.

It was a tough call, but I am returning these. They fit and felt great right out of the box, and they are attractive. Two things bugged me...1) because of the padding, they actually felt a little wobbly and unsteady. I can see how the padding would be a benefit to someone else however. 2) They made noise when I walked, seemed to be air expelling from the heel? If it weren't for #2 I probably would have kept them because they are a great shoe for the price. I am size 9-9.5 and the size 9 was great on. Maybe even a tiny bit loose in the front, which may have contributed to #1 unsteadiness mentioned above. I have medium width feet verging on wide, and a high instep.