Customer Reviews Born Inlet
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59%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
13%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
17%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
8%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
76%"Felt true to size"
84%"Felt true to width"
77%"Moderate arch support"
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So sad these didn’t work for me - the leather feels like butter but the fit was too wide. Wish there was a half size option. The 7 was too small and the 8 was too big.
Suzy, Zappos Customer,
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The toe opening is cut very small making them tight.
JG, Zappos Customer,
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LOVE the soft leather!! But I am a true 7.5. I tried both the 7 and the 8 and neither worked??
Suzy, Zappos Customer,
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I love Born shoes but the sandals this year are too wide and I don’t have a narrow foot. I only wear Born but haven’t been able to find a pair that fits this year
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love these! They fit perfectly and felt WONDERFUL!!! But the back strap is not adjustable and it would not stay up so I sadly have to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love them, which I why I decided to keep them, but there isn’t any way to adjust them should they stretch- which I imagine they will. They’re leather. Hopefully they’ll last….
Kelly, Zappos Customer,
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They are oddly tight
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These Borns feel smaller than the normal 8 that I wear and a lot narrower. Wish the back strap was adjustable. Had to send back. Wouldn't take a chance on the next size fitting. These were just too far off.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted to love these. The color is beautiful. The leather is soft. It’s comfortable. But they are too big and slipped off of my feet. So sad that I had to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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But for my bunions I would have a narrow foot. I bought these because so many said they were soft and they are. No problem with the bunions. But more are support or a little higher heel would have helped a lot. My feet are old and need a lot of support besides the bunion thing. I bought THREE pairs because I like the style so much and I thought Born was known to be a comfortable and supportive shoe. Not so supportive.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks
Erieside, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I am a 7.5. Loved these shoes!! But BORN - make half sizes! The 8s were too big. the 7s just too short! So disappointed. Mom was too because she ordered them as well!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have wide feet and could not even get the shoe on. I was hoping by the more open style of the shoe it would be more forgiving. Had to return.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I wear a 9½ ordered a 10. The right shoe fit great, left shoe was too wide and long. My foot slid forward in the left shoe shop much that the back wouldn't touch my ankle. These are so cute but good back.
Cherrie-lyn, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted to love these, but the sizing was strange... I am consistently an 8, but the 8s were way too small on me. Not worth sizing up to a 9, because I feel like they will be too floppy. The quality is nice, yet they offer little support for working on my feet all day as a teacher. Sadly, these weren't it for me.
Ashley, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Loved these shoes at first, but after a few wears the strap falls off my foot in the back … not a favorite
Corinne, Zappos Customer,
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Very cute but I don't see these standing up to the test of time. The back strap relies on the heel to stay in place. These get wet (who hasn't been caught in the rain?) and they'll be too big in a heartbeat. I love Borns but a touch of elastic would go a long way here.
Sue, Zappos Customer,
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I really liked these sandals. The leather is very soft. However, I usually wear an 8-1/2. As recommended, I ordered the size 8, they were too small, and I had to return them. Unfortunately, the size 9 was not available.
Cindy, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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cute shoes but did not fit well with my bunions
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Most amazing and comfortable sandals I have ever stepped into. With that glove-like softness of the leather, comes elasticity. With the upper only consisting of very soft leather, and no structural support, within a month of purchase (or less), the upper quickly stretched out of shape to the point that the sandal would just fall off my foot - becoming sloppy and a trip hazard. I tried wetting the sandals and letting them dry outside to try to shrink the leather, but that only worked for about a day. I really wish they lasted longer, they were a nice simple style, and SOOOO comfortable - like gloves for your feet. I just expect at least a season out of my sandals - definitely more than 3-4 weeks.
I'd also recommend:
Born, Dansko, Sofft, Frye, Miz Mooz
Michelle, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have had good luck with Born shoes fitting for many years. I like them because they have good arch support and I don't have to use orthotics when wearing them. I have worn a size 8 for over 40 years - these were floppy/sloppy on my feet. (A size 7 might work - I haven't worn a 7 since college, though. I need them in black but they are no longer available).
Candace, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I'm so bummed because I love the look of these shoes, but I wear an 8.5 and need an 8.5. I ordered an 8 and it was too tight, so I ordered the 9 and the back strap slips off my heel, making it impossible to walk. I wish they made half sizes.
Sue, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Really wanted to love these sandals. Unfortunately they were too narrow for me. I do struggle with this issue in certain styles of shoes but hoped these would have more give. Unfortunately they have to go back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have other Born shoes in size 6 and they fit perfectly, but the strap on the heel of these shoes are so loose they are at least a size too large. Meanwhile, the width on my footbed is perfect so. smaller size (if they made them) would be too narrow. It's such a shame because I really love the look of the shoes and wanted to keep the pair I ordered. Thank you Zappos for making it easy to return. If you have a long/narrow foot these may work for you.
I'd also recommend:
Teva, Naot, Clarks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I wear a 6.5. I found the 7 to be too big in the heel; and the 6 to be too narrow in the front. Disappointing because it's a great style.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I enjoy Brn shoes. Supple leather slips on and sheathes one's feet and you forget you're not really European aristocracy. I purchased this sandal in black, size 9, and expected the same experience. This style. looping a piece of leather around the heel, did not fit me. My ankle would catch and bend out the side; I suspect it's my bony self.
QualityCounts,
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