Customer Reviews Born Simon II

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22 total reviews

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41%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

14%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

32%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

5%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

9%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

45%"Felt a half size larger "

79%"Felt true to width"

100%"Moderate arch support"

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I am not one to write reviews in general. However, after reading the reviews of the Simon II, and taking the advice of others to order 1/2 size smaller than normal, I couldn't be happier with the fit. As a teacher who is on their feet all day long these shoes are outstanding for comfort and are perfect for a business casual environment. The toe box is generous without feeling sloppy and there is a very nice cushion along the ball of my foot. I'm very tempted to order a second pair to keep in reserve in case this model is discontinued! I also ordered, at the same time, the Born Brompton for a different look. They are equal to the Simon II in comfort. Zappos ordering, processing, and delivery were exceptional...as usual. I especially appreciate the email notification when the package(s) has/have been delivered.
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Normal size 13 but I read the reviews and ordered a 12. Fits great and snug but with a few days of wear they stretched perfectly!
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The shoe was great. Comfortable. Great fit. Good looking loafer.
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I wear a size 14 and they fitted me just fine. Very comfortable.
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These shoes were true to size for me. I think they are great and will order another pair. I also think they are very comfortable and like to wear them just hanging around.
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They were a little small. We had to order a half size up from normal. The new ones were amazing.
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I wear a 12 in everything except these shoes, had to go down to 11.5 in these. I've been wearing them regularly for about a year, in all weather, on public transit, and they have held up phenomenally and are the most comfortable loafers I've worn. Really solid shoes.
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Dress them up or dress them down, these loafers are great! It is my second pair (black and brown). Born shoes run a little large, so order accordingly.
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I followed the advice of many. Order a 1/2 size smaller. I am 10 1/2 and 10 fit well. Very nicely made, comfortable and stylish. Even better it accommodated a New Balance metatarsal support orthotic without becoming too tight.
I'd also recommend:
Ecco, Rockport
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I really liked the leather, styling and cushy insoles in these shoes, but they are just too big! I followed everyone’s suggestion to order down a half size, so the length was fine. But the width...they swallowed my feet. I have narrow feet so I usually wear heavier Sox or insert an insole. There was no way to compensate for that much space.
I'd also recommend:
Camper
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is my second pair of Born Simons. I love the fit, the casual look, and how durable they are. My first pair were used so much that I was in the habit of hiking with them.... Though they will last and perform well from the city to the hike, they will be worn down quicker on rocks! You may be shaking your head in dismay on my choice of use of my loafers.... but these babies are phenomenal. I normally wear a 10.5 in my every day shoe, but these are a perfect fit when ordered in a 10. Highly recommended pair of loafers.
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Comfy. Just a half size too big
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These Born loafers are a little odd. Most reviews mention sizing, but I found the overall issue is the quality. The shoes look great and fit like a true size 12, though loose at the heel. As I've found with recent Borns, the leather's quite stiff. This version of Simon II is nice-casual leather attached to a plastic footbed embedded with a piece of metal to stiffen it, then overlaid with a squishy removeable footbed. (I've inserted my own high-quality insole.) Questionable how comfortable this would be with much walking, etc. As I got these for $39 when Zappos mistakenly slashed the price, I've kept them for "light" usage.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I wore the original Simon for over a year and a half. The Simon II lasted only 7 months. The inner sole cracked in the heel area so my heel was pressing down on the plastic waffle underneath, which was very uncomfortable. The inner sole is obviously inferior in quality than the original Simon. I like the shoes, but for the price, the quality has to be much better than this.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Usually wear a 12.5, but ordered 12 because 12.5 not available. Toebox is very roomy, but even in a size 12, heel fit is a bit loose. Heel fit may improve as the shoes wear in. Foot bed is extremely and unusually over-cushioned, providing a feeling of uncertain stability as you walk. Will take some getting used to. The tan color is much darker than the image portrayed on the site, closer to a medium brown than tan.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I ordered a full size smaller (10M) - while my normal size is 11M. The shoe was still too loose for me. The hill would come off when I walked. I returned the shoe. Another point - the leather does not seem to be full grain. If it is, then it is a very thin one. Almost felt top grain - very thin.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Have not had a chance to wear the shoes yet. They seem to have the cushion I wanted in a loafer. I first ordered size 13 but they were too narrow. Sent them back and ordered size 14. They are too long, but at least wide enough. I may have to wind up returning these also.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I was disappointed that this shoe seemed a half size too big since Zappos does not carry 13.5 in this one. They looked great, just didn't fit well.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Nice shoes, but they were longer than expected. I wear a 14 in every other shoe I have worn, but these were too big. I liked the look, but the fit was bad.
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The shoe wasn’t the same as the ones I’ve purchased before of the same model/style number. Must be a vendor change. For instance, the strap on the left shoe was crooked. Attention to detail missing. The leather wasn’t as rich looking as the previous marbling leather finish in shoes of this same model before. A definite miss with a shoe I won’t purchase again!
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These were great shoes years ago. Now, the leather is bland colored, typical old school brown, nothing fancy. The leather upper strap was crooked on the left shoe; weirdly constructed. These are certainly being built by an entirely different vendor. Everyone else has been correct on the comments for sizing on this shoe - order a half size up if you want these ugly shoes to fit. I’ve decided to stay with my older version for a few more months and forget the new/upgrade from Born. Look at the stitching; you really can tell the quality isn’t like the older version! Cheap knock offs from the same company!!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Fit as most have reported is a good size larger than marked and width is a one size wider. Shoes were beautifully crafted and it pained me that I had to return them. No half sizes. Will move on to another brand. As usual, returns have been so easy.
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