Customer Reviews Arche Barska

I ordered two pairs of the Arche Barska -- the black nubuck suede was absolutely gorgeous and I kept this pair. The other pair, the gunmetal gray/green/gold leather, was a very bizarre color and I returned it. Nothing beats Arche for comfort, and I'm really pleased to have been able to purchase the black suede.

The shoes felt 1 size larger than expected. I tried using an insert but they were still quite loose causing my heels to slip. They also look like canoes on my feet. The leather was super soft, though. Had to return because they were just way too big.

Arche shoes are the most comfortable shoes that I own. When I groan about the expense of a pair, I think about all of the uncomfortable shoes that I have discarded. Why do I purchase other brands? Arche shoes last for years. One cannot wear them out. They are wonderful for travel as one can walk or stand all day. Their soles provide secure footing regardless of the surface. Most of the styles that I own are basic and in a wide variety of colors. Well worth the investment.

I love these Arche shoes! The description said they ran a bit big but that made them a perfect 38 for me as I have a high arch which can be an issue. The leather is as soft as a glove, the color I ordered was rioja/black, I love the color. It is a muted soft wine, not bright, with black accents. This is a wonderfully comfortable-right-out-of-the-box shoe. I was lucky enough to get it on sale, could not be more pleased! Arche has become my go-to for comfort shoes with style, pricey but worth it.

These were lovely, but they felt one size larger. I returned and ordered the next size down. Arche is very comfortable and I've generally found them true to size, but not this style.

Love the beautiful suede. Elastic on top secures fit. Sleek and stylish. Very quiet walking.

I love the Arche Barska in the black nubuck, so I thought I'd give the Rioja color a try. For me, it was too dark and muted, almost a brown -- in fact, a lot like the Eileen Fisher Cassis color that was out this year. Anyway, I was looking for a much brighter, more burgundy-colored shoe, so I returned them. I love all my Arche shoes and need to start being more discerning about what I keep.