https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:38:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318950 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:39:10 +0000 Kate 2318950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I will, Chris. Thank you for posting your experience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318949 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:21:59 +0000 Chris987 2318949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kate</b>, the Borns really are nice, I vote try them. I even looked for Wide widths which I'd be willing to try but they don't seem to do wide.</p> <p><b>Angie</b> will let you know on the Eccos once they arrive etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318925 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:51:23 +0000 Angie 2318925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer, <b>Chris</b>! At least you tried.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hope we are ECCO gold sneaker twins.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318839 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:35:07 +0000 Kate 2318839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry they didn't fit. The Borns are beautiful. Hmm. Ecco sneakers do fit me, but I have to use a more padded insole to take up the extra width. I have worn Borns in the past, and really liked them; maybe I should take a look at these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318818 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:23:44 +0000 Chris987 2318818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b> yes that is exactly what I tried. Sized way up to 8.5, loosened laces, tried two different thicknesses of added insoles. Still too tight across the ball of foot. </p> <p>Good luck <b>suntiger!</b></p> <p><b>Firecracker</b> give the borns a try! I like the overall vibe better than the Ecco’s at least at first glance but shoes have to&nbsp;FIT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318790 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:41:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2318790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the review! Eccos don't work for me, but maybe the Borns would--haha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318789 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:39:43 +0000 Anonymous 2318789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd like these more that the Eccos, and they sound like they'd fit, but would prefer a brown sole instead of the white. Sneaker trends do seem to be moving more minimalist- which makes me happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318783 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:32:05 +0000 Angie 2318783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Chris</b>, two things: <ul> <li>Did you try adding a cushioning insole to the Borns, and loosening the laces?&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The ECCO gold sneakers are a subtle gold. See my thread on the forum!</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318739 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:52:46 +0000 Chris987 2318739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're welcome <b>Roberta</b>! One of the best things about YLF is the reviews ...:-)&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>JP</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318738 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:51:17 +0000 JP 2318738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Borns are beautiful, sorry they didn't work out for you. I hope the Ecco pair will work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318732 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:22:29 +0000 Roberta 2318732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really appreciate your report! Sneakers tend to squish my littlest toes. I was thinking about those Borns, but now I won't bother. I hope the Eccos work out for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318731 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:21:15 +0000 Chris987 2318731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely agree <b>Tanya. </b>More and more I stick to brands that have worked for me in the past. It's not a guarantee,&nbsp; but it does seem to save time and aggravation. It does limit style options.&nbsp;&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318730 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:09:43 +0000 Tanya 2318730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry the Borns did not work out. Hopefully you will have better luck with Ecco’s. Shoes are hard to fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-metallic-gold-sneakers#post-2318719 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:06:10 +0000 Chris987 2318719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just received these Born gold sneakers yesterday, in the 3rd size I've tried. I love the slightly rugged leather, the slightly bronze-y gold, and the zippers, plus Born quality is excellent. Alas, they do not have enough sole cushioning at the ball of the foot, and even when sizing up a whole size the toe box is just a bit too narrow across the area where the laces start to add that cushioning. I had this same issue with another pair of Borns that I relegated to house wear a few years ago. I'm being extremely picky about shoe fit these days. Back they go.</p> <p>My feet are average width, slightly narrow heels, slightly wide ball of foot, and extremely low volume. If you have a slightly narrower ball-of-foot than I do they might work for you.  </p> <p>I just ordered the Angie top pick Eccos ... this brand almost always works well for me, and I'll take a chance that the gold is not too bright for my tastes.  </p>