Customer Reviews Ariat Darlin
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58%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
28%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
9%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
63%"Felt true to size"
71%"Felt true to width"
82%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
My red Darlin boots came in the mail today. Sadly I will have to return them as they are way too small, both in width and length. Typically size 11 shoes/boots fit me perfectly. These were marked 11 but seemed more like a 10, a full size smaller. Other than the size they are absolutely adorable.
Susan K,
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I have been buying Ariat shoes since the company started. In fact, I am still wearing a pair of Heritage Roper boots that are over 30 year old and they still get compliments. I wanted the Darlin to be another hit but they were too narrow. I also disliked the distressed look of the boots. I wish Ariat would offer more boots that are not distressed.
I'd also recommend:
Born, Sorel, Ugg
Trish, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These were way too tight across the top of my foot. I usually wear an 8.5 and got these in the 9 but they are too narrow. The red is a really rich, deep color...too bad these are going back!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have tried for years to find a comfortable boot. This boot, as cute as it is, was not comfortable under the ball of my foot....it was so hard. Perhaps a metatarsal pad might have helped, but I cannot "patch" up an expensive boot in hopes I can wear it an entire day. After dealing with Plantar Faciitis for 5 years (*I'm over it now thanks to PT, Dry needling, and wearing soft footbed Birkenstocks), I have to continue to be real picky on comfort.
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstock!
Diane, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I just opened these and they are so beautiful! I was very excited to try them on. They are also extremely well made. The leather is gorgeous. But, unfortunately, they are so wide on the shaft for a 12B/reg that I didn't even need to open the zipper and I am not sure why it is even included. This boot falls off unfortunately. Sometimes shoemakers need to understand that even though the foot is longer, it doesn't mean that the ankle or calf needs to be upsized. This happens with a lot of boots. If you have wider calves, you may really like this boot. I was just swimming in them. So so sad to send these pretty things back.
TallGirl,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Way too small for my 9W feet. Ordered said size but it was way too narrow around the ankles. Will be returning.
Tautalamaiaso, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I already own a pair of Darlin's from last year (the Pendleton collab), so I figured I knew how these would fit. Without reading the description but only looking at the picture, I assumed these were pull-on - they're not, they have zippers. Not a deal breaker but not what I expected. But in the same size I've been wearing in Ariats for years, I couldn't even get them on! Way too short/tight for the size.
Wish they didn't have the zips, or else I'd just order a size or two up.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Disappointed in these. It got great reviews, but maybe not for the leopard print style I chose. Stiff fabric, didn't feel like leather. Left shoe too tight, the right instep dug in to my foot. Can't tell if the arch support is any good.These were on clearance, which made them tempting to try, but also, maybe that's why. I have other Ariats, and they fit great.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko, Clarks, Dan Post
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Not comfortable..very stiff & too narrow
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I wear Ariat riding boots, in both Western and English, so I assumed that same quality would apply to their fashion line as well. Maybe it did in some ways, but not in the qualities I seek in a boot - the leather was hard yet felt less durable, and there was noticeably less padding in the footbed. These are issues I could live with for a fashion shoe, however the color did not match my expectations from the photo. The red color is a very bright, almost cherry red with a glossy finish. If you are expecting dark red, oxblood, or even burgundy, these are not it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Long time Ariat fan, and have the boot collection to prove it. Ordered these boots to be my summer western riding boot, but had to return them. They were a bit short and a bit narrow, and more importantly, the placement and angle of the heel was such that it wasn't comfortable or sufficiently functional for being at the barn and riding. Very disappointed, as I expected these to be an updated version of the Billie short boot which I have in red and LOVE and wear all the time when the weather warms up.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I love Ariat boots because they are comfortable and come in wide width. There are always limited options for gals with wide feet in all footwear so I was so happy to discover Ariat and I have four pairs in different styles.I have had a bunionectomy and have plantar fasciitis in both feet so I always look for good support with comfort. I ordered these beautiful Darlin's in my usual 9C. The width was wonderful, but the length was way too short and I had to return them. So, so sad.
Gramz,
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These are cute as can be but wildly uncomfortable. I have quite a few other Ariat boots that I love, but this one is going back.
Erin, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These boots are well made and what I expected as far as style and quality since I own other Ariat boots. However, they were for me surprisingly uncomfortable for what I expect from an Ariat boot. Overall correct size but the construction of the boot felt too short in the arch area making it so that my feet were only being supported in the heel and mostly ball sections of the boot, thus forcing my weight forward onto the ball of my foot (rather than evenly distributing my weight throughout the boot). Very sorry, as this is a super cute boot and the color is lovely.
Tess, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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On my screen they look like a rich blood red, in real life they're more red-red. The footbed was squishier than in other cowboy boots I tried, but I had a similar problem with these that I had in others - my heal didn't stay in place and the area over the arch felt really wide/didn't hold my foot in place. The toe box felt painfully narrow, but like it would stretch.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I really wanted to like these boots - they look so cute online! Unfortunately, they were too small. I wear a size 10M so I ordered that but they were a bit too snug. Perhaps that would have changed with some breaking in.
But what made me scramble for an exchange is the color. It's a textured leather that is super shiny. Way too shiny!
Iris C, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These are gorgeous boots. I decided on the Ariats over another brand because I know Ariat quality and they weren't much more price wise.
They are definitely a half size small. I ordered my size based on the previous review only to have to return them for the half size up. That said, they rock.
I'd also recommend:
Keen, Clark,
Julia, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
The look of this boot is very nice. The fit is extremely narrow. This is the 3rd Ariat boot I have purchased and I am a true 8M. The description on this boot and the size chart indicated that I am an 8M so that is what I purchased. The right foot fit perfect and left foot did not fit at all. It seemed like the two boots where a different size. I was going to exchange it for a wide boot but the wide was more money and I didn't want to pay anymore for this boot. I contacted your customer service and they were so unhelpful. They suggested to order a wide, which I already was going to. When I asked if they could do it for me as an even exchange, I never heard back from them. I sent them 3 emails and nothing. Horrible Customer Service! UNHELPFUL!!
Pschultz25,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Gorgeous boots, really wanted them. Would look great with all styles of jeans. But no matter how much I tried to stretch them they still squished my toes...so sad. Wish they came in wide
NC G,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I am so sad to send these back! I love the color and the way they look and the heel height. My feet aren't terribly wide, but with the pointy toe I thought the wide would fee better so that's what I ordered. They are narrower than my other medium width Ariats (Fat Baby, expert clog)!! I love the look so much and I'm so disappointed that wide doesn't mean wide.
KS J,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I bought these boots because they were the only "girly" ones with a 'wide' fit. Sadly, the wide fit seems more narrow than B.
I couldn't even get my foot into the boot to try it. My mom bought some similar boots, she has narrow feet and couldn't even fit hers or mine.
It seems if you're a woman and you have wide feet, you still need to aim for D or even EE, which Ariat doesn't seem to sell in women's boots, it might work if you're looking for ranchers boots, but if you're under a size 39, it's also not a viable option.
I'm really sad that I had to return them because they really are beautiful boots.
Susalumi,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
These are way too narrow. I ordered the wide because the other two standard width boots are a little on the snug side. The wide in these is more narrow than my other boots. Absolutely loved the style, but sad I couldn't keep them
SamanthaH,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
These are very pretty very beautiful colors although a little tight it first I'm hoping they loosen up. If I had known I would've sized up half the size however, the boot is very beautiful and the design is lovely and it's a very good quality.
Denisermg,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I bought these for an event, that happens in about a week they arrived a couple of days ago but I've only now got round to trying them on, they're so narrow I can't get my feet in them - when I've never had a problem with regular width boots in my size before. Will need to return
AlMac,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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It's been over 2 weeks and I haven't received my boots.
Customer 1,
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