MissVJ - Shoe Shopper Extraordinaire! has been kind enough to try on and review the various versions of the d'orsay flat that I have been advocating for Spring. MissVJ loves shoes, both flats and heels and is always willing to try a new style. She will not sacrifice comfort for fashion because she knows my mantra well - "Ain't nobody pretty when their feet hurt." She is the perfect shopper to try on and review the newest shoes!!
I now hand the blogging baton over to MissVJ.
This shoe was the best-fitting of the closed-toe D’Orsay’s I tried. It has a comfortable toe-box which seems to be missing from this type of shoe. The heel fit nicely around my foot and walking in it was easy. Unfortunately, I returned it because the “denim” style wasn’t what I was looking for in a D’Orsay. If you want a nice alternative to Tom’s Shoes, this one fits the bill. Miss VJ’s rating: 4 out of 5stars.
This shoe didn’t fit. My toes were cramped in the front and the heel slipped. I don’t think the problem would have been solved with a different size, just not a good fit for me. I have purchased – and worn the heck out of – Chinese Laundry shoes so I can’t completely blame the brand. As I discovered with many D’Orsays like this style, fit and comfort are a delicate balance.
Miss VJ’s rating: 2 out of 5
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This shoe is a keeper! This really surprises me because Franco Sarto has long been a weird (read: uncomfortable) fit for me. I wear an 8.5 and sometimes a 9. On the advice of the online retailer from whom I bought these, I ordered an 8 and I’m glad I did. Because the toe-box is less cone-shaped than other D’Orsays, this shoe gives your toes more room. The peep-toe styling of this shoe gives it a different look compared to the closed-toe styles. It has a Mediterranean feel, like something I’d wear if I ever went to Greece. My only concern is will it stretch and conform to my foot. Only time (and wearing them on a hot day) will tell but in the meantime, I’m putting them into rotation.
Miss VJ’s rating: 4 out 5
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This was the first D’Orsay I tried and I returned them because I felt that at that price, they should fit like a glove. They didn’t. The leather was soft but they were way too loose. Wearing them around, I felt like a person who buys expensive things because she can and doesn’t really care if it looks good or not. Since that isn’t me at all, back they went.
Miss VJ’s rating: 3 out of 5
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This shoe was probably the biggest disappointment because it is the best looking of the shoes I tried. However, not only did it not fit, it smushed my toes into a stiff, cone-shaped toe box. I know I’m going to return a shoe when I don’t bother to take the other one out of the box. But it’s cool-looking and it has a slight heel which makes it look more sophisticated. It’s a shame, really. Perhaps the suede versions are softer than the leather one I bought. I don’t want to hate on it too much, but I even tried it on again prior to writing this review and nope, doesn’t work for me. Sadly, they’ll go back.
Miss VJ’s rating: 2 out of 5
Steven by Steve Madden Sawyer, $89.
Chinese Laundry Easy Does It, $59.95
Franco Sarto Venezia, $79.
Vince Nina, $295.
SIXTYSEVEN Erin, $108.95
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