Customers like the quality, comfort, and appearance of the boot. They mention that it's a great shoe and extremely comfortable. They appreciate the appearance and value of the boots. However, some customers have reported durability issues with the leather ripping horizontally and the stitching breaking apart. Opinions are mixed on fit.

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33 customers mention28 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the boots. They say the leather is nice and soft, and there's no break-in needed. Some customers also mention that the boots are great for the stage and casual wear.

"...They are very comfortable (according to him) and durable...." Read more

"Great shoe and extremely comfortable. It is also very good looking and the leather looks even better after some wear." Read more

"They look sharp, definitely. As the leather wears, it gets better. Don't pull on the heel loops at all though...." Read more

"Excellent, comfortable, sexy. Yes, I just called my own boots sexy. Gotta call it how I see it.Pros:- Supple leather.-..." Read more

22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

Customers find the boots amazingly comfortable and soft. They also say the leather is nice and soft, and there's no break-in needed.

"...They are very comfortable (according to him) and durable...." Read more

"...These boots do the job! They were comfortable the minute I put them on and I've worn them most days over the last week or so...." Read more

"Great shoe and extremely comfortable. It is also very good looking and the leather looks even better after some wear." Read more

"...Too bad because the boots are very attractive and comfortable. Not sure if I can get a refund on shoes worn twice..." Read more

21 customers mention19 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the boot. They mention that it is comfortable, sturdy, and good-looking. They also say that the boot gets a nice weathered look over time and is a very good addition to the wardrobe.

"Great shoe and extremely comfortable. It is also very good looking and the leather looks even better after some wear." Read more

"...Too bad because the boots are very attractive and comfortable. Not sure if I can get a refund on shoes worn twice..." Read more

"They look sharp, definitely. As the leather wears, it gets better. Don't pull on the heel loops at all though...." Read more

"Excellent, comfortable, sexy. Yes, I just called my own boots sexy. Gotta call it how I see it.Pros:- Supple leather.-..." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the boot. They say it's well made and has a good price.

"...Looks great with jeans and very comfortable.Worst the money." Read more

"These shoes are amazingly comfortable at a decent price. Great shoes for the stage...." Read more

"...Not only good looking but comfortable right away. the price was right and I highly recommend Born and Amazon.com." Read more

"Good boot for the money." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the leather of the boot. They mention that it is soft, looks even better after some wear, and wears nicely over time.

"...It is also very good looking and the leather looks even better after some wear." Read more

"...Gotta call it how I see it.Pros:- Supple leather.- Strong construction.- Comfortable out of the box...." Read more

"...They always look great and immediately are comfortable. The leather wears nicely over time and gets a nice weathered look...." Read more

"Really nice boot!leather is nice and soft , no break in needed ." Read more

18 customers mention9 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the boot. Some mention that it fits great, while others say that it's too tight on the top of their foot.

"...The 9.5 pair fit perfectly, and he raved so much about them that I had to buy him another Born pair of shoes...." Read more

"I liked the look of the boot, but it was pushing down on my toes and uncomfortable.Something about the toe box was cutting into my joint." Read more

"...Still very comfortable. I ordered size 11 and they fit exactly as expected." Read more

"...feet and with these I actually found the right shoe to be very tight on my foot...." Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the boot. They mention that the leather would rip horizontally for about an inch or two, and the both side stitching broke apart. The layered heel construction started peeling off after wearing them a couple of times.

"The leather tab in back broke after 2 days of wear. Too bad because the boots are very attractive and comfortable...." Read more

"...Cons:- One of the leather pull tabs ripped off after a week...." Read more

"...The stacked leather on the heel comes off within the first month on all the pairs that I have had, but they still look good after it’s all off...." Read more

"...veneer to make it look like a layered heel construction, started peeling off after wearing them a couple of times...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers find the boot difficult to wear. They mention that the insole is very hard, with no cushioning and completely flat. They also say the base is very stiff.

"...Comfort is adequate. I need to use my own insoles. The insole is very hard, no cushioning and completely flat (zero arch support)...." Read more

"...Strong construction.- Comfortable out of the box. Only a tad stiff, and I guarantee that stiffness will wear off after a week.-..." Read more

"...is a nice shoe, nice design but not comfortable to wear as the base is very hard." Read more

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Cusp baby

order a half size down and you're golden

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2015

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Okay, so I didn't see that they run slightly large, so the first pair was returned and they promptly replaced them with a size one half down (went from 10 to 9.5). The 9.5 pair fit perfectly, and he raved so much about them that I had to buy him another Born pair of shoes. They are very comfortable (according to him) and durable. I better buy some brown or clear polish because I already know how abused they are going to get!

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Scottt

dry and comfortable and look great

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013

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I wanted something that was going to protect me from wet feet in the event there was unshoveled snow on the walk. I wanted something I could wear with jeans or with casual slacks. These boots do the job! They were comfortable the minute I put them on and I've worn them most days over the last week or so. Still very comfortable. I ordered size 11 and they fit exactly as expected.

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Martin F.

Great shoe and extremely comfortable

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017

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Great shoe and extremely comfortable. It is also very good looking and the leather looks even better after some wear.

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015

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The leather tab in back broke after 2 days of wear. Too bad because the boots are very attractive and comfortable. Not sure if I can get a refund on shoes worn twice...

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Kevin Ayres

it gets better. Don't pull on the heel loops at all ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015

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They look sharp, definitely. As the leather wears, it gets better. Don't pull on the heel loops at all though. With hardly any resistance one of them pulled right out. Had I purchased these at someplace with a 100% money back policy (like REI used to have), these would have gone back. The stitching of the heel loop is purely cosmetic and not designed for even the slightest pull. They are comfortable (not the least bit waterproof--soak quickly going from car to office--not the stitching on the sole. Comfort is adequate. I need to use my own insoles. The insole is very hard, no cushioning and completely flat (zero arch support). Though I love the way the look I would not purchase again nor would I recommend to a friend.

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Joe

Amazing boots with zero water resistance

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015

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Excellent, comfortable, sexy. Yes, I just called my own boots sexy. Gotta call it how I see it.

Pros:

- Supple leather.
- Strong construction.
- Comfortable out of the box. Only a tad stiff, and I guarantee that stiffness will wear off after a week.
- Stylish and badass.
- Easy to slip on.
- Tread is low-profile.
- They even look good with three coatings of Kiwi Suede Protector (for water-resistance)
- The more you wear them, the more badass they get.
- Did I mention they're badass?

Cons:

- One of the leather pull tabs ripped off after a week. Didn't need 'em anyhow, so I cut the other one off with my Morakniv:

http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Craftline-Allround-Stainless-4-1-Inch/dp/B007FV2FW8/ref=pd_sim_468_27?ie=UTF8&dpID=31USw%2BnStAL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=11HBHQT4QDV216SDABSR

- ZERO water resistance. Obviously I wasn't expecting anything remotely close to waterproof boots, but these are manufactured in such a way that the slightest rainwater seeps in through the stitching where the soles are connected. I do admire the Old World method, but I'm gonna have to slap some clear Shoe Goo all around the stitched edges in hopes of keeping the water out (and cross my fingers it doesn't look too crappy.)

- There is also a small leather patch on the outsole right in front of the heel where, you guessed it, water gets in. This is possibly the most problematic area because it literally saturates the footbed with whatever moisture you're treading upon. So until you coat these bad boys with a good water-resistant product (including the bottom), learn from my mistake and stay away from wet fields!

- No insulation at all, but that's expected. In any kind of cold weather, you'll want to wear some 100% wool socks. I recommend Elder Huskie Wool Socks:

http://www.amazon.com/Elder-32616-Huskie-Wool-Sock/dp/B003DQXXVQ

So, to wrap it up, if you're looking for something that can handle some light rain or snow right out of the box, you'll want to look elsewhere. However, if you're just looking for ruggedly stylish slip-on boots, comfortable right out of the box, and aren't too worried about the aforementioned issues, you CANNOT go wrong with Born. They make amazing footwear, they really do. You might just have to spruce 'em up a little to handle your particular climate. But hey, customization is fun. :)

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Kathleen Price

Pleased with my purchase

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2014

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I bought these boots for my husband for Christmas. He really likes them and has been wearing them almost everyday since. They are a sharp looking pair of boots and look very durable. The shipment arrived quickly.

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