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Born Iwa | Sandals
Original price was: $125.00.$97.99Current price is: $97.99.
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- This sleek, contemporary comfort sandal makes transitioning through the seasons effortless. We love how the Iwa’s covered-up silhouette wraps the foot gracefully in luxe leathers.
- Wide crisscrossing vamp with cut out sides and a back zip closure.
- Soft microfiber linings with a cushioned and leather-lined footbed.
- Opanka hand-sewn construction creates a long-lasting and flexible bond.
- Open, round toe silhouette.
- Durable rubber outsole provides traction.
- Imported.
- Product measurements were taken using size 8, width M (B). Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Measurements:
- Weight: 9 oz
| Color | Black, Black/Natural, Brown, Navy, Taupe |
|---|---|
| size | 10, 11, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| width | M (B) |
25 reviews for Born Iwa | Sandals
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Allison –
This shoe is fabulous. It’s gorgeous to begin with, and it feels so great I think I’m going wear them every day until the rain and snow come back.
The color (red was the only choice when I ordered) is orange-red, NOT blue-red. It’s often a hard color to find and it’s so pretty on this shoe! The suede is soft. The zipper is comfy and doesn’t dig into my ankle. I can’t tolerate an arch and have trouble with heels over about 1-1.5″ high; this shoe is flat as a pancake inside and out. Have I told you yet that I LOVE them?
When I ordered them, I worried that about fit because I’m a solid 8.5 medium in Born — and this was not available in half sizes… by the way, am I only one waiting for the day when a shoe comes only in HALF sizes? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Anyway, I bracketed and I ordered an 8 and a 9 (because … free shipping both ways, right?). The 9 was waaay too big and at first I thought the 8 was too small. But being heartbroken and still in love, I put them back on and wore them around the house… and within about an hour, they felt perfect! The suede got warm enough to give just the right amount, the footbed is wide enough that I’m not standing on the seam, and I might just wear these puppies to bed tonight.
Anonymous –
I’m a regular Born shoe customer. I have dropped arches due to standing at my job for 35 years, so I cannot have a lot of arch support …. and Born is perfect for that problem. These were comfortable the min I put them on, no break in time ! Soft leather , cute style !! Can’t wait to order these in another color ! May grab another black pair , for when these wear out!
Ivy –
Oh man! There’s a reason these beauties are selling out everywhere – the unbeatable combo of being super stylish and super comfortable! Cushiony and comfy right out of the box, hugging my (slightly wide, but just slightly) feet perfectly. I can tell they will get even more comfortable with wear! The bronze suede is unbelievably soft with just a hint of sheen, so they will go with so many outfits! The arch support is a smidge under moderate. I purchased my normal 9M in Born shoes and found them true to size. It’s going to be difficult to not purchase these in every.single.color. Highly recommended! (If that wasn’t already clear!)
Carol –
The burnt orange (not red) color is gorgeous, the style sucked me in immediately, and the suede is like buttah! It really is too flat for me—I prefer the comfort level of a Skechers sandal sole and arch support—so it remains to be seen how long I can wear them. I wear a 9.5 but since they don’t come in half sizes I ordered a 10 and had to send it back—-an inch too long. Sent it back and got the 9, which is almost too short, but I kept them because they’re just so beautiful!
Liz –
Born shoes are where it’s at. As others have pointed out, the shoe leans more to the rust color than red. They are very soft suede. I bought a size 9 and I usually wear between an 8 1/2 and 9. They fit well, but on a mile and a half walk around the block on the first day I got these, I did get a blister on the very bottom of my heel. I do plan to keep them and break them in more.
Anonymous –
Unfortunately they were too large. I love the style, and the leather is so soft. Hopefully I can buy a smaller size.
Pidge –
I’d like to preface my review by saying that I am very satisfied with Zappos customer service and my observations regard an undetermined issue that does not include the actual comfort or fit. Tom was pleasant and assisted me with an exchange over the phone and I received my package within 48 hours. I understand that the way things stand right now, with Covid19 its not ideal for employees and the individual I spoke with still offered professional and friendly service despite conditions probably not being convenient so thank you, Tom.
Onto the product quality review: I was disappointed to receive my Red Born Iwa sandal with defects, a SECOND time. I feel that for the cost, the shoe should arrive without a single bit of wear or damage. The first pair that I exchanged had some kind of glue like stuff on them, and the area right above the zipper had little pieces of paper glued to it…so I returned those for the same style, different pair, which are admittedly improved, but still have some odd marks or stains, and I am not sure which, (I was going to try and spot rinse the area but didn’t want to damage the shoe further by scrubbing the area). I did lightly rub the area to see if it was just a naturally occurring imperfection, but it is indeed some kind of stain or scuff). I hate to harp on this but I am just trying to determine the source of the problem/alert Zappos to this, (if it were a cheap/poorly made shoe I wouldn’t mind as much, but for the quality and price I can’t ignore this). Lastly, I’m ultimately satisfied with my other Zappos purchases and my black leather Born Iwas arrived in mint condition. These are beautiful, well made shoes and I am looking forward to receiving a perfect pair because I cannot wait to wear them and update my review with a positive report. I love you enough, Zappos to give you another chance! I’ve included pictures of the second exchanged pair, and where the marks occur: Once on the front right edge of right shoe, front and center of left shoe, and right shoe next to emblem.
Barbara –
Felt small at first, but the leather quickly conformed to my foot. Beautiful buttery leather.
Cilla –
How cute and beautiful are these? They are SERIOUSLY cute and beautiful. The leather felt as though it was melting around my foot. I cannot express my joy to you upon putting these on other than that I was transported to untold bliss. I have the bronze. The saucy little zipper at the back leaves a daring dip on the back of the foot. Try them, you’ll love them. Trust.
Anonymous –
I SO wanted to have these shoes fit like a glove, but my ordinary size 10 -was a bit too sloppy, especially since I knew the suede would
loosen. Ordering the next size down, 9,my toes were too near the edge. I love the look, and the shoe bed was comfy, but either way, they would
not have worked in the long run.
Vicki –
I was hoping that this shoe would be just what I was looking for, sadly, they are not. Born shoes typically have good arch support (for people who have a neutral arch). I found this style to have zero support. If your foot is on the thin side the straps will have large gaps over the top the shoe, as in my case. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture before returning them.
Allison –
I am posting an additional review because I couldn’t find a way to add a photo to the one I posted last year. There have been questions about arch support on this shoe… in general, I find that Born doesn’t have a lot of arch support, which is why Born is my go-to company. In my previous review, I said the shoe was flat as a pancake but others say it has arch support. That’s confusing as all get out. So here’s a pic of the “arch” on this shoe. You might wonder where it is… if there were one, it would be bumping up on the bottom of the distant triangle.
Kelly –
Sandals are very comfortable, but may not work as well for someone who needs more arch support. The leather is buttery soft. They fit true to size and are a lovely beige/natural color. I can’t wait for the weather to warm up enough to wear them.
Chelsey –
I love Børn shoes but these were the worst quality shoes I have seen from them. The leather upper was haphazardly stitched/glued into the footbed and there was a gap in the leather upper on one side. Part of the leather upper was also pulling away from the footbed. I am obviously returning them. I only hope Zappos doesn’t try to resale these defective shoes!
Anonymous –
These shoes are just adorable AND comfortable. I was looking for a bootie-type sandal and these have been perfect. I normally wear a 6 and that is what I purchased. Fit like a glove right out of the box (once I pulled the cardboard insert out- duh!!!)! I ordered the bronze, which is very similar to those pictured here. I wasn’t sure how dark they would be. But they look very much like the Zappos picture. Not dark like other websites.
Marieb –
I like these in the green so much I’m thinking about getting them in another color. The green is very neutral. The back zipper makes it easy to get the sandal on or off which was a selling point for me when traveling through airport security.
Anonymous –
These shoes are great. The leather is great and the shoes are very comfortable. I love the style. Fit was perfect.
Anonymous –
Buttery, so soft leather, very stylish and they feel like heaven; better than your favorite slippers. I ordered 2 pairs and I’m writing this with hope that someone who matters in Quality Control will pay attention. One pair arrived damaged- not worn but obviously damaged, with a sticky substance on the top of the shoe that I couldn’t remove. I have to say that I’ve been a more than happy Zappos customer for over 18 years- their Customer Service Dep’t is outstanding. But this is the 2nd pair of damaged shoes I’ve received in the last couple of years. The first pair had dirty soles with worn areas. The shoes were both filthy. I invested my time in a conversation with CS and they were responsive and fabulous. Today I received my 2 pairs of this style in 2 different boxes. One was a Born box; shoes had cardboard & tissue paper inside. Great condition. The second box was a plain cardboard box, stamped with an explanation that the original box had been damaged. The shoes had no cardboard, no tissue paper and that sticky crap on the leather. I don’t mind receiving a return, as long as the shoes haven’t been worn or damaged. Obviously, people try on shoes in stores all the time. But I needed these shoes for a special occasion and now I have to deal with the aggravation of a return because someone in the Returns Dep’t was asleep at the wheel. Not happy.
Raine –
I was concerned about the sizing because of other Born styles purchased in the past. dependent upon the shoe I can wear between 10-11. The length on these is good with toe space at the end. I like the extra heel length I’d the sole. the leather is very soft. I’m a medium width and I’m sure the leather will give with wear. They are not tight but form fitting. it’s like walking on a cloud and I hope to be purchasing at least 1 -2 more pair. I plan to wear them with shorts, skirts , dresses, to me they are just plain versatile.
Glenda –
These are beautiful sandals with a soft footbed. The smooth leather style rubbed my ankle. I did not have the same issue with the suede style.
Lyn –
So disappointed. Super comfy but after one quick trip to the store the top straps stretched out and now have a super unattractive gap
Anonymous –
I’m usually an 8.5 or a 9. I first tried the 8 as other reviews said the 9s were huge. The size 8 was far too short. My toes were literally at the end of the show making them very uncomfortable. I returned the 8s for size 9 and they are literally perfect. I also have extremely high arches and find these shoes to be super comfortable. I’ve been wearing them all day with no issues and they have yet to stretch out as other reviewers have mentioned. This is a great shoe!
Anonymous –
This shoe is like butter ! I have many problems with my feet & therefore my options are limited , most often to clunky ugly shoes. So depressing.
I usually try 100 shoes before I find a winner. These are soooo comfortable & so flattering & lovely too . I am getting them in 3 colors 🙂
If you have ugly feet ,they provide lots of coverage .If you have bunions, no problem, the leather is so soft. If you need to put in orthotics, that also works ! It’s wonderful they come in so many colors !
Anonymous –
Love these! Like the other reviews said, the leather is super soft! Yes, they were a little difficult to put on the first couple of times – but I think they’re designed to stretch to fit your specific feet. I have wide feed, so I just took my time and had patience, and within minutes each one had stretched to my feet and felt amazing. No, it’s not typically how we’re used to shoes slipping on, but it’s a unique design to make them fit better than any other shoe ever has, because it ultimately shapes to your exact feet.
Anonymous –
I initially resented the size 8 I ordered were too large since my only other option was a size 7 and I usually wear a 7-1/2. But the size 7 actually fit fine (My feet are different sizes so in a perfect world, I would continue to complain about the lack of half-sizes while ignoring World Hunger).