I want to love them...
935444
Because they're Rockports and I love that brand. They're comfortable. The elastic around the top is a bit tight at first, but adjusts. What is stopping me from loving them is that they are just a little bit homlier than I'd hoped they would be. I realize that is a risk that you take with flats sometimes but I was hoping that maybe the heel and the little strap would save them. That said, I bought them for showing dogs, so I will keep them anyway and they will go along in my closet full of even homlier shoes!
2064528
I ordered 1/2 size smaller than my usual size 7 and it fits well. I want to love these shoes. They are cute and just dressy enough for my trip to Italy. They are getting more comfortable each time I wear them, but they still rub a bit at the base of my toes. But I think they'll eventually be very comfortable, and the price was right!
190206
I want to love these (and I do really like them) but they've got to build a reasonable pouch.  These are simply too tight for any "average guy" in my opinion.
3976836
I want to love them. But I don't. The tassle dangles down so low I had to wrap the string around the boot and re-tie it. It fits a lot snugger than other boots of this brand, and the third time I wore them, the lining started to peel away from inside the toe area. Also, the color is not as pictured.  The brown is a chocolate is so dark it is almost black.
4320575
keep trying to wear them....they kill my feet...wish I had sent them back...anybody want them? I'll send them to you.
4395717
I really really want to love these shoes, but I have wide feet and they kill my feet. It honestly breaks my heart because I bought these for a very special occasion when money was tight (college graduation). I got a $5 dress at the thrift store and thought I'd splurge on the shoes. I looked super cute, but my toes turned a scary dark red. I stretched the band that goes across the toes and that helps a little, but I'll probably still never be able to wear them again. But I won't give up on Steve Madden, I love this brand!! And these shoes are so freaking cute, I guess I just should never order shoes online again though.
4017812
ARG!!! I want to love these! I bought the small before and they were too small.....soooo next size up right? NO! Way too big! Guess I am out of luck! They would be the perfect glove for what I need except for the fit! So sad.
2671820
These are just beautiful, & have an amazingly beautiful sentiment. However... I feel bad for the folks we gave them to with the feeling that they would "Grow". They don't. Just sayin
1686505
I cant say I love them because they are ugly looking. but they are what I need and I'm wearing them with my orthotic insole.
3029727
I like them, but not love them :-)
I need some, so I keep them. Too soft for me, not enough support for high arches.. Just OK.
4562999
I want to love them because they are as least as cute as the picture.  They are a little hot and fit almost too snug.  I wish id bought a size up.
711860
I WANT to love these...but they're impossible to wear. They get bent open and you can't secure them to itself anymore.
1007701
I watched these shoes hoping to get them for at least a year.  I love them.  They are more narrow than my other OTBT shoes and my feet are trying to stretch them to fit.  I'll probably break down and have a shoemaker help me with that.. I love them though
4168958
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Wish they weren't so expensive; hence the 4 stars.
3155559
I really want to love this sandal. I wear a 7 1/2 and ordered a 7 based on reviews that they run small. The lenght is fine but they are super duper narrow. I do walk a little duck footed but have never had a problem with (M) shoes fitting me comfortably....I even own a pair of Sanuk flip flops that I adore.  These sandals just make me walk half on half off the inside of the sandal because they are just a bit too narrow. I am quite bummed b/c they are super cute.
3743827
I want to love these.  But they are killing my toes.  I do not have a wide foot and have never owned a wide width shoe...these leave your toes begging for mercy after 8 hours.  They are way too narrow and it is painful.  I'm determined to keep trying... I absolutely love the look of these.  Praying they loosen up a bit.  Ugggghhhh...
1054363
Oh man, I so wanted to love these... they worked with a thin sock but not at all with my slightly thicker wool socks. I could tell the leather would have rubbed my leg raw if I didn't have a slightly thicker sock. I wear a 9/9.5 since having my babes and so I ordered a 10 after reading the reviews, they fit in length, but where the rubber meets at where the laces begin on top is where it was too tight. I do have a higher arch as well, so that may be part of the issue. I tried on a friends sperry duck boots and decided to go with those instead- much more comfortable!