Boden shoes - worth it?

[Polkadot1974]

I've seen these Chelsea boots which I spied on someone on the train (apologies if it was you- navy dress and funky tweed jacket and these kind of boots. But £120 is a bit ouch. Any experience good or bad of shoes from there? Hoping for a voucher/ % off event!

[habibihabibi]

I've ordered and returned several pairs of Boden shoes and they are very hit and miss size wise and often very narrow and cheaply made. I think you can get nicer better quality shoes for the same price if not cheaper.

[bingohandjob]

Every pair of Boden shoes I've ever ordered have been sent back. I find them very narrow fitting (I don't have particularly wide feet) and awful, slippery soles. I love lots of Boden stuff but their shoes are a real let down. By way of contrast, Clarks Originals have really impressed me over last few years - classic, simple styles, well made and incredibly comfortable.

[TheWiseOldElf]

I’ve had generally great experience with Boden shoes. Particularly when they come in half sizes. The heel snapped on the last pair I bought though and that has put me off. They refunded with no bother but that didn’t help massively when I was halfway through a working day with a broken shoe 😡

[theredjellybean]

Very narrow... But often beautiful

[thenightsky]

Hard unforgiving shoes in my experience.

[woodhill]

I like them but have slim feet

[StrikingMatches]

I’ve yet to find a comfortable pair of Boden shoes. I keep trying but they are all stiff and take the skin off my heels.

[walkingtheplank]

I find them narrow and shallow. Have always had to send back.

[fivefour3twoone]

Oh I always thought it was me....I've ordered lots over the years but always had to send back

[missmartha]

I bought a pair of plimsol type shoes from Boden in June and have worn them heaps . They are very comfy.

I haven't tried more formal shoes or boots.

[ILoveDolly]

I bought a pair of sandals once that broke after the third wearing

[BubblesBuddy]

Mixed results like others. Mostly narrow and low cut. Moda in Pelle usually have decent Chelsea boots. Last year they had Penelope Chilvers look alikes for less than Boden.

[crazymissdaisy]

Agony for my wide feet, also oddly sharp. Overpriced even if they weren't agony

[Squashit]

Joules are better quality and have stuff with a similar vibe.

[Squashit]

here

[CharlieSierra]

They fit me and every pair I've had has lasted ages. My favourite sandals have done three summers and are still looking good.

[Grumpbum]

Apparently B9I8 should give you 25%

[Polkadot1974]

Thanks all. Maybe I'll order from a sale one time and see how I find their fit. I'm hopeless with hard shoes so maybe they aren't for me

[Highlove]

I've got these boots - really like them. I don't have narrow feet and they're very comfy. I think they're much nicer than the Joules version, personally.

[blodynmawr]

I have various Boden shoes and boots that have lasted years. I also find M&S generally good for boots.
This year I fancied a change so ordered various ankle boots from the likes of Joules and Hudson but all went back due to tiny sizing (and my feet are not that big). I have now ordered the Boden ones linked in the OP as a last resort. Always find a 20% code plus Johnnie sent me a voucher .

[UterusUterusGhali]

I only have a couple of pairs and the soles are very thin and rigid and unforgiving as thenightsky says.
But I do love a moulded insole and comfort.