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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Altadena, Ca on 11/8/2008
I finally had to say goodbye to my old Borns and buy new ones. My new pair is just as good as my old pair. A great shoe.
from New Boston, TX on 10/20/2008
I wear these shoes every day and they hold up very well.
I have heel spurs and after wearing these Born shoes I do not have a problem anymore. They are easy on my feet.
After wearing these Born Blasts shoes every day for two years the sole started cracking. I do not consider this a problem because I wear them all of the time. If the soles could be kept from cracking the shoes would last indefinitely.
I recommend these Born Blasts to all my friends.
from Battle Ground Wa on 7/23/2008
Very durable and versitale. Casual and comfortable enough to wear to a parade but nice enough to wear to church in a pinch. When mine start looking scruffy I use them for shop and yard shoes. They are awesome!!
from Huntsville AL on 5/23/2008
This is a very comfortable shoe that is very versatile, it felt slightly tight the first time I wore it, but by the end of the day it fit just right. This is my second purchase of this style shoe. I wore the first one very heavily for about a year and the sole cracked, which is my only complaint with the shoe. I liked the shoe enough to buy it again in spite of the sole cracking
this is the best shoe I ever purchased. It is sad that the shoe is being discontinued by the Born product Line but it is truly worth your investment.
from olympia, wa on 2/25/2008
The best shoe value for the cost. This is all my husband will wear in the past 10 years.
from NJ on 2/15/2008
I work in retail and I am constantly on my feet for 9+ hrs. These shoes make it easy to do that. These are the second pair of Born shoes I own and I fully intend to buy more when these ones start to fade. They have held up remarkably well (over three years on one pair).
They look great for casual as well as more dressy occasions.
Though they look great and seem well built, the rubber soles craked after a few months of wear, and the arch support is pretty bad.
I am on my second year with the Blast. I am in sales, and need a comfortable and nice looking shoe. I now own a black and a brown pair, so I am covered for all occasions. This is the most versatile shoe I've ever owned. I hope they continue to produce the Blast for the next 40 years or so. [...]
from San Jose, CA on 12/20/2007
The leather was somewhat stiff (though not uncomfortable). The insole was, however, the deal-breaker: it's VERY soft & almost spongy, to the point of being awkward to stand on. As another reviewer wrote, like standing on water. Footnote: I'm notoriously difficult to buy shoes for, your mileage may vary.
from Highland, CA on 12/19/2007
I like to wear these shoes to dressy casual events. They are great for going out or just walking around town. I love talking these shoes on trips because I only have to bring one pair of shoes since I can dress them up or down.
from Birmingham, AL on 8/6/2007
I have worn Born Blast throughout my high school years and I just ordered two more pair to begin college and then on to Law School. These shoes are more comfortable than tennis shoes and will go with both jeans and more classic pants, kackies to dress slacks. I have them in Brown and Black and hope you never discontinue this particular style.
They clean up well and dry out when I get them wet. A little shoe polish and a quick buff makes them look just like new. They are the longest lasting shoe that I have ever worn. Keep up the good work!
from San Diego, CA on 8/2/2007
These shoes provide comfort and support standing on my feet all day long. Perfect fit. They are a bit stiff, but after several hours wearing them, they hug the feet and provide stability.
from Sunny Orlando Florida on 8/2/2007
This is the most comfortable and durable shoe I've owned. From the moment you slide your foot into the shoe, you know why you've picked Born to be on your body. It's so comfortable, you'll wonder why you haven't purchased them sooner!
from Apex, NC on 8/2/2007
The insole seems to be a little too squishy. It feels like there is water in the shoes when you are walking.
from NY on 8/2/2007
Awesome shoe. Great for the office or for going out. Extremely comfortable. I spend a lot of time walking and standing and I specifically looked for another Born shoe having already purchased them and I still love them.
from Cleveland, TN on 8/2/2007
Excellent shoe this is my third pair in 8 years
from Long Island, NY on 7/31/2007
The Blast casual shoes by Born, are shoes that can best be described with one word, COMFORTABLE. Yet, it is also a trendy shoe. I got compliments by both sexes, the young and the older.
If you are looking for a casual, yet comfortable shoe, I highly recommed these shoes.