Sebago Women's Bala Slip-On Loafer

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 333 ratings

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Care instructions
Machine Wash
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Leather
Inner material
Leather

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  • Rubber sole
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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches; 2.2 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ B610
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2017
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sebago
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JSOOQYA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 333 ratings

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Product Description

Equal parts cute and casual, and sophisticated and stylish. This handsewn moccasin features premium full grain or suede uppers and cushioned socklining with Laytex foam. The three-quarter stability board and slip-resistant Sebago Lakes sole provides traction and support.

Irresistible everyday chic is on deck in the Bala loafer from Sebago. Dual eyelet and sporty lacing loosen up this classic leather shoe, which will be welcome footwear for lunch, errands, and just dashing around. A traction-ready outsole keeps things steady on- and offshore.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
333 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, comfort, quality and leather of the shoes. They mention that it's nice looking, feminine and that it fits true to size. Some appreciate the rubber soles and that they don't hug their feet. That said, opinions are mixed on the fit.

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130 customers mention121 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the shoes. They mention that it is feminine looking, comfortable, and has a great color. Some say that the shoe is a good fashion investment and that the brown laces make the contrast stitching more noticeable.

"...more modern than with the brown laces, and it makes the contrast stitching more noticeable. That was a nice surprise...." Read more

"...Nice shoe to just slip in and out of. May consider a second pair." Read more

"...have metal "end guards" on them, which I think adds a very nice finished look. One of the guards fell off around the second time I wore them...." Read more

"...Good quality classic style shoe. Good "fashion" investment, just remember to order a bigger size on this style." Read more

105 customers mention84 positive21 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say they're very comfortable, light to wear, and fit true to size. Some customers however, mention that the loafers don't hug their feet and stretch out the more they wear.

"...But these shoes were completely comfortable the second I put them on and the hours I walked around in them afterwards. Not a single problem...." Read more

"...While these shoes are pretty comfortable, they really don't have a lot of arch support.Overall: I would buy these shoes again" Read more

"...They fit true to size, they look nice and they are so comfortable for walking. I'm considering getting another pair in a different color." Read more

"...and now I can wear them with or without socks and they are still comfortable...." Read more

50 customers mention45 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that the rubber soles are sturdy, and the shoes are not flimsy little slip-ons. They also say that the shoes have broken in well and wear well. Overall, most are happy with the purchase and recommend them to others.

"...This boat shoe by Sebago is great quality and will hold up thru most any weather conditions they are made of very thick firm leather...." Read more

"...Good quality classic style shoe. Good "fashion" investment, just remember to order a bigger size on this style." Read more

"The leather is nice quality--thick. The rubber soles seem sturdy. Overall, they are an attractive shoe and the size is true...." Read more

"...The same quality is there." Read more

11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

Customers like the leather of the shoes. They mention that the upper is thick, substantial, and soft. Some say that the shoes are more like a leather slipper and that the sole is cushioned.

"...I like that they are all leather, so my feet can breathe in them more and not perspire as much...." Read more

"...will hold up thru most any weather conditions they are made of very thick firm leather...." Read more

"...The leather is very tough and stiff, and the sides of the shoes are a bit high...." Read more

"...The leather is thick but unfinished on the inside. Since I intended to wear this shoe without socks, it is not very comfortable...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the shoes. They say they are comfortable and relaxed, great for just running around on the weekends, great to wear on trips, and go with just about everything. They are also sporty and great for driving long distances.

"...Other than that, I like the shoes - very versatile so you can wear them when you are running errands or you can even wear them to work..." Read more

"...They are sporty, love the driving heel to protect the suede. They are just as cute with a pair of shorts...." Read more

"These are great for running errabds, wearing around the house etc. they're light to wear, very confortable, but not much arch support/inner padding...." Read more

"...Not much arch support but still comfortable and GREAT for driving long distances." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the shoes. They say it's a good product and money well spent.

"...like wearing loafers with jeans - & these are definitely the most reasonable in price.They're classic & chic...." Read more

"It looked as stylish as in pictures! Good quality, reasonable priced and shipping, I had to do an exchange due to an error in color, but customer..." Read more

"I just love these shoes perfect fit & super comfy and a great price too, I'll probably get another pair (Mrs L)" Read more

"...Amazon has them at a good price." Read more

115 customers mention56 positive59 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that they are very comfortable, and fit true to size, while others say that they run a little small, and the toe box is a bit small. The length is perfect, and they're an attractive shoe.

"...and wider at the ball than the average foot, and these shoes fit my weird feet well.I'd agree that there is not a ton of support...." Read more

"...The loafers are a narrow fit and I usually wear size 8.5 but I ordered a size 9.0...." Read more

"...They fit true to size, they look nice and they are so comfortable for walking. I'm considering getting another pair in a different color." Read more

"...That being said, these shoes are somewhat narrow. If you ordinarily order a wider shoe, you might want to pass on this shoe...." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the arch support of the shoes. They mention that there is not much arch support.

"...I'd agree that there is not a ton of support. Sperry's are nice because they do have a lot of support...." Read more

"...While these shoes are pretty comfortable, they really don't have a lot of arch support.Overall: I would buy these shoes again" Read more

"...Also, there was essentially no support in the shoe and when barefoot, it felt kind of sticky at the bottom...." Read more

"...Again, like moccasins, no arch support so good idea to wear with inserts." Read more

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3 Stars
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Ummmmm so I bought these like most of you did......admittedly or not, because Kate Middleton looked so cute in them. I own a ton of flats and one other pair of boats shoes. These looked cute and fun for the summer. Well they don't fit that way. They really spread out around the arch (vamp or upper) area and expose the entire top of your foot. Most shoes hug your feet and kind of mold with your foot so I am thinking the design wasn't well thought out. I don't have any issues with the toe area and it feels true to size. The color is true to picture. I just cant make out what's going on with that part of the shoe. Did Kate the Great have them altered? Gheez. Very bummed. Not sure what to do with them yet. I am thinking the more I wear them the more they will loosen up with being broken in and spread more. I attached a picture circling the area that spreads widely and exposes your foot.
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CreativeShopper
5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable right out of the Box
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2014
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I bought the Congac/Beige version. First of all I was surprised to see they included an extra pair of shoe laces in the purple contrast stitch color. I wore the shoes for awhile before I put the purple laces on and it made the shoes seem a little more modern than with the brown laces, and it makes the contrast stitching more noticeable. That was a nice surprise. I can always switch back to brown if I want an all neutral looking shoe.

I read in a lot of reviews about the lack of support and the weird fit - especially the heel. The fit is different than most shoes - the heel comes up higher in the back. This was WAY more comfortable for my foot than the traditional heel fit. Shoes have always rubbed the back of my heel wrong to where I can't always wear new shoes for a long time the first few days until they have softened up a bit. But these shoes were completely comfortable the second I put them on and the hours I walked around in them afterwards. Not a single problem. My feet are narrow at the heel and wider at the ball than the average foot, and these shoes fit my weird feet well.

I'd agree that there is not a ton of support. Sperry's are nice because they do have a lot of support. However these shoes are very comfortable and have more cushion than the average ballet flat that I have been wearing for ages. I like that they are all leather, so my feet can breathe in them more and not perspire as much.

I will definitely be buying more of this brand in the future. I keep having to stop myself from buying another pair now. We'll see how the ones I have hold up, as I have only had them for 2 weeks.
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tw
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Loafer
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2012
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I ordered the Brown Oiled Waxy Loafer after seeing Kate Middleton wearing them. The color of this loafer is a carmel leather with very deep navy trim almost black. They go great with jeans or a dressed up look. This boat shoe by Sebago is great quality and will hold up thru most any weather conditions they are made of very thick firm leather. The loafers are a narrow fit and I usually wear size 8.5 but I ordered a size 9.0. At first they seemed a bit long but the shape has changed to fit my foot and the length seems to be taken up to accomadate the width of my foot. Nice shoe to just slip in and out of. May consider a second pair.
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a customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Super Cute Shoe - a bit noisy
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014
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This is a very very cute shoe, it's both sophisticated and playful. I have recieved two unsolicited compliments on these shoes, one from a complete stranger, one from an acquiantance.
I ordered the "taupe/white" comination, and found that the taupe suede is a bit more saturated, a little more tan/sand colored, not quite as grey as it appears in the photo. I acutally prefer the color in person over the color as pictured. I am rarely anything other than a size 7, which is what I ordered and it fit perfectly.
Why 4 stars and not 5?
1) Even after having worn them numerous times, having broken them in, they continue to make kind of a "burping" sound as I walk. A little baby powder tossed around in the shoe fixes that though.
2) The laces arrived tied into bows, as pictured in other color cominations (not tucked in as pictured in the taupe/white combo I bought).
3) The laces have metal "end guards" on them, which I think adds a very nice finished look. One of the guards fell off around the second time I wore them. Thankfully spare guards were included. I'd recommend pinching them a bit with pliars when you get them, and defiitely hold on to the spares!
4) While these shoes are pretty comfortable, they really don't have a lot of arch support.
Overall: I would buy these shoes again
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jamar
5.0 out of 5 stars Great shoe; runs small
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
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I wear a US size 8. Had to order a size 9 to get correct fit in this style. Very nice shoe. Sebago is a good quality brand. My other Sebago shoes I have worn everywhere for at least 3 spring/summer seasons and they still look and fit great. On that shoe I ordered my usual size, so I think it is just this style that runs small. Good quality classic style shoe. Good "fashion" investment, just remember to order a bigger size on this style.
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Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2013
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I soooo wanted to love this shoe! Yes, it is comfy and looks really cute! I got the taupe and white trim version. However, the back of the heel came up so high it was downright uncomfortable and would have given me blisters in 5 minutes. I bought heel inserts which helped with that aspect of it, but the back still rubs. I tried using the foam things that help avoid that, but they didn't fit right inside the shoe. They also rub along the top of my foot but not as bad. So. Maybe my foot is just weird. Bandaids help on the heels which then makes the shoes quite comfy, but that's still frustrating to have to do. Glad I have them since I'm a fashion fan of the Duchess, but it would have been nice to enjoy them as they are and not doctor them up.
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J. Joplin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very comfortable
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2013
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When I was young, I remember I had a pair of leather sandals that I loved so much that I used to wear them every chance I got. I didn't know much about brands but I remember them being Sebago. For some reason I remembered the brand recently, and looked around on Amazon. I couldn't find the sandals but I found these shoes and oh are they so comfortable. They fit true to size, they look nice and they are so comfortable for walking. I'm considering getting another pair in a different color.
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jjdorset
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2017
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Good quality very comfortable and stylish casual shoe
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Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED!!!
Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2016
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Didn't fit like a true 7. Will have to pay to get them stretched. I was charged an exorbitant amount for delivery which did not appear to be easily shown. I ended up paying $170 for the shoes! Not a satisfied customer!
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d c key
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality, sturdy yet comfortable.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2016
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These shoes are well worth their price (I would even be happy to pay full price from official website.) I went DOWN half a size and they are still quite roomy, so could have gone down a full size and still have been fine. We live in the country so mostly needed for general dry ground dog walking, Walking to and from school with the children and driving too. These shoes have been sturdy and comfy for all of that. However, I'm no sailor so no clue on how they fair on wet slimy decks, but if you're looking for something strong, comfy and easy to slip on and off then these cover all the bases.
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Rosalba Maya
5.0 out of 5 stars Rosalba Maya
Reviewed in Spain on June 22, 2016
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Es un zapato muy suave, cómodo y bonito. Ya tengo otros de este modelo y me encantan. Estoy esperando que saquen el mismo modelo en negro para comprarlo
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HERMENT SYLVIE
5.0 out of 5 stars Super chaussures
Reviewed in France on April 19, 2014
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Les "sebago Bala" sont très confortables mais chaussent assez grand. Prendre une demie pointure au-dessous.
Attention, elles existent en deux largeurs : M et W.
La largeur M est parfaite pour des pieds "normaux". Par contre, la largeur W est résevée pour les pieds très larges.
Le site précise la pointure mais pas d'information sur la largeur. Je chausse du 39, mes pieds ne sont pas spécialement fins, j'ai pris du 38,5. Par chance, Amazon m'a envoyé une largeur M et elles me vont parfaitement. La largeur W aurait été beaucoup trop grande.
Emballage soigné et rapide comme d'habitude.
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