Well, I broke down and bought the Born Codder Mary Jane after seeing them on Vanessa's feet. Knowing the cherry red leather would only draw attention to my size 10 feet, I almost opted for black, but at the last minute decided otherwise. I'm glad I did. This is just the color to energize my gray-overload wardrobe (and goes so nicely with the red sumac in my backyard).
I'm going to recommend the Born Codder for anyone that has plantar fasciitis and is looking for a dressy-casual, comfortable shoe. This is not a flat--the heel is actually 1 3/4" inches adding a bit of lift. The shoe is well-made and sturdy with a cushioned footbed and moderate arch support. The adjustable buckle over the instep provides a customized fit and keeps the heel from slipping. I ordered the medium width and found it very generous in the toe box, but the Born Codder does come in wide widths also at Zappos.
Where to buy:
- Zappos offers medium and wide widths for $94, free shipping both ways.
- OnlineShoes.com also carries medium and wide widths, $94.95, free shipping and exchanges.
- Shoebuy carries sizes 5-12 in medium widths, $93.95; free shipping and returns.
Love these! They remind me of some Born mary janes I had several years but got rid of b/c they were getting dated looking. I may have to replace them with these! Cute and not too "comfort shoe" looking. Y'know, I'm kind of picturing them with some leopard print socks...
Posted by: Beth | November 04, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Yes to the Leopard socks! Check out these:
http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&langId=-1&storeId=301&productId=501661811&view=20&No=60&N=1000435+2010896&searchUrl=%2Fendeca%2FEndecaStartServlet%3Fview%3D20%26No%3D60%26N%3D1000435%2B2010896&R=02820995
Posted by: Kirsten at BarkingDogShoes | November 04, 2008 at 02:42 PM
Kirsten, mine came via UPS today! And you tempted me to buy the Vinas, too, in the pretty brown. I've been looking for attractive brown flats everywhere. Now I feel almost complete...
Posted by: Songbird | November 04, 2008 at 04:11 PM
HEY! There's nothing wrong with size 10 feet!!! I wear 9.5-10s most of the time and I have never been self-conscious. ;-)
Posted by: Monica | November 05, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Monica, you're right.I was thinking the sort clunky style PLUS red might be too much, but I love them.
Posted by: Kirsten at BarkingDogShoes | November 05, 2008 at 10:31 AM
ohh pretty- I am really into red lately- I have a similar pair from White Mountain.
oh and BTW, I know what you mean-me, fiscally conserative, but socially liberal-a hard mix!
Posted by: Real Style Real People | November 05, 2008 at 11:06 AM
My Born Codders arrived today - so cute! But (sigh) I think the vamp may be cut too low so it presses on my sensitive bunion. At least I bought them from ShoeBuy, with their excellent free-returns policy.
Posted by: KarenK | November 05, 2008 at 03:06 PM
These are so cute - I want a pair!!!
Posted by: Penny | November 07, 2008 at 06:52 PM
These are lovely!! I hadn't seen these yet !
Thanks for posting them.I will have to check them out. I am a sucker for all types of Mary-janes, and need comfortable shoes since
I have fibromyalgia, and also neuropathy in my feet.
Posted by: Chandra | November 09, 2008 at 01:02 AM
Oooo, now you're making me want some in red too!
Posted by: Vanessa | November 10, 2008 at 04:32 PM