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386 total reviews
Ariat Darlin

Review Breakdown:

58%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

28%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

9%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

1%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

4%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

63%"Felt true to size"

71%"Felt true to width"

82%"Moderate arch support"

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These were so cute but just won't work for me. I have Ariat boots in other styles in a 7.5 and these felt small, I would order a half size larger than your normal size in Ariats. These also didn't have as much room in the front for toes, maybe in a bigger size they might but even comparing them to my other boots in the same size, the toe area is noticeably smaller.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I want this boot! Sadly it just does not fit my foot. Tried the 9.5 after trying the 8.5 & 9 - the toe box fits but the heel is way too big. Normal shoe size - 8.5/9 narrowish. Thanks Zappo - you make returns so easy.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I bought these as what would be my third pair of ariats, so I know my size. these felt much more narrow and overall tight compared to my others. I know there is a break in period but my heal did not slip so they felt overall too small. Didn't love the style of a round toe. prefer pointed or square. nice room around my larger ankles.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I love these! I usually have no problem with getting the right size (9.5) but the usual width size I get pinched the front part of my feet and had to return. Very sad. But, they are super cute and I'm guessing would be very comfortable if the width had been a little wider.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Ordering was easy. Tracking was great. Comfortable and fit well
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Attractive style with stitched accents and hard-to-find rounded toe, which I find far more graceful than super-pointy or squared toes. The shock-absorbent 1.5-2"heel gives a little height. I can stand and walk in them for long periods of time (and they're quiet for boots). Short shaft and zipper makes it easy to put on, and are cooler for hot summers. They run half to 3/4 size large. You might buy a smaller size and take out the liner for a couple weeks til they break in.
I'd also recommend:
Dan Post
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I am trying to find a pair of cowboy boots to wear with a skirt, shorts, or skinny jeans, but sadly these were not the ones for me. While they fit true to size (I wear size 8) and offered great support, the slightly pointed toe felt funny, as did the wide shaft of the boot. The leather has a glossy look to it, while quality leather, it kind of gives a fake leather impression. I really wanted them to work, but am going to try the Ariat Rompers and Workhogs next time. I think if pointy toes are your thing, then these are extremely comfortable. Just don't mind the heel slippage, I guess that is normal. The search continues...
I'd also recommend:
Justin
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I really love these boots. The style is cute, the color is beautiful, and they are extremely comfortable. I almost kept them, but I need them for dancing and they have a rubber outer sole, so I a hesitantly sending them back.
I'd also recommend:
Ford
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Cute Shoes and fairly comfortable. I normally wear a 7.5 or 8 wide. Based on reviews I ordered the 8W and 8.5W. The 8 was too small and the 8.5 was almost too big, but would work okay, if I decide to keep them.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at AriatIncentivized Review
The boot is well made and beautiful. Unfortunately, it does not fit the standard size of my other Ariat boots. I have four other pair in various styles of 8C and they fit wonderfully - not boot obsessed but they are both work and dress for the wonderful Ariat arch and ankle support. These are much smaller both in length and width. An 8C in this boot fit my daughter who is a 7B. I did not return as my daughter loved the boot.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Comfortable for the most part but does start feeling uncomfortable around the toes after extended wear. Arrived with a scuff already on the boot which was frustrating. Cute and stylish. Overall good product but was disappointed in how they arrived and that they do become uncomfortable after a while.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at AriatIncentivized Review
These boots are super cute, I bought them to wear for my wedding. I wish they had them in a wide, they run small. I sized up thinking they would work but sadly they were way too narrow and uncomfortable.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I ordered this boot specifically because it came in a Wide to accommodate tailors bunions I have on both feet. I don't feel it is any wider than a medium width.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Well, these boots are beautiful in person (sassy brown). I love the way they look so much I was willing to go out of my way to make them work as best as I could. First, I am a true size 81/2. I ordered a 9 to begin with, just because some people said they ran small/felt tight. They were WAY too small and tight. Returned those and got a 91/2. STILL too tight. Going up to a size 10 seemed unreasonable so, right now, as i write this review, they are at a shoe and boot repair shop getting stretched. The owner assures me they will be fine after 4 days of being stretched. I hope so because there’s no going back at this point.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Lovely boots the colour was darker than expected by the advertised picture. Also quite small made. I would normally take a size 6, purchase 6.5 to be safe but would need a 7-7.5. Returns were a lot more difficult than expected, took a few days getting the assistance thats offered. However once Ariat were organised all went smoothly. Awaiting evidence of the return and refund.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I love the way these boots look and they appear to be well made, however they were just not comfortable for me. I really wished they would have worked out.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at AriatIncentivized Review
These are made in Indonesia. The leather is just noticeably poor in quality. It's that compressed, plastic-y type leather that breaks instead of stretches. It smells more like chemicals than leather. It's not supple at all, it's hard and dry. It's such a shame because the boot design is absolutely adorable. I just wish their manufacturers in Mexico made a higher quality version of this boot. I have wide-feet, and even when I ordered the wide version it was still way too tight. The size wides were more narrow than other ariat boots in medium. If you have narrow feet, order the normal width. If you have medium feet, order the wide. If you have wide feet, stay away. :-(
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I wanted my first pair of Western boot, and I think the Darlin style s adorable and irresistible. I have a guilty conscience for succumbing as I avoid products that involve animal cruelty or exploitation in the making, including the promotion of Western rodeo culture. But I love the equestrian element of Ariat that respects horses. I bought the wide in black, and looked forward to experiencing the great comfort I read about in reviews before I bought these, but they are uncomfortably narrow, though I am hanging in there with breaking them in, hoping they will stretch with time. They are hard to get into, I have a good instep which makes the top of my foot hard to slide into and I will never be able to wear anything but the slimmest sock. They seem to be high quality craftsmanship.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I have a very similar pair of artists that are also a 7b and when you hold them up together they aren't anywhere near the same size. These look and feel a full size smaller.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Great fit! Wore them with my mother of the bride dress! Also great with jeans. Good quality leather and color. I got the red ones.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
This boot is cute but not worth the money. Rubber sole, and fake leather . I would've returned them , but I needed them for an upcoming event.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
It's wonderful but the arch didn't fit. Too tight even in wide.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
They are pretty. Heels a little higher than I expected. Small fit.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Wish they would be offered in a wide width. No room for socks.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I ordered wide and still couldn't wear them. I love them and would really love wide to be really wide So sad I would order larger size but they are not available
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