French Sole

French Sole Zeppa
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 7:47:19 AM
Reviewer: Ryan from Central Valley of California

Overall:

\r\nThese shoes are comfortable and very attractive. The challenge is getting the right size. I started with an 8, then tried an 8 1/2 and finally ended with a 9 that fits perfectly (like an 8 normally).

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 19, 2009 4:22:47 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from LA<CA

Overall:

I like the shoe, comfy, but it does run very wide! I ordered 1/2 size larger then my normal size, which I needed.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 19, 2009 6:27:01 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Memphis, Tennessee

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When I first got the shoe I noticed it pinched the back of my heel. After a few wears I guess my foot built up a callous there so it doesn't pinch anymore. However, I cannot wear this shoe for more than an hour of walking because the top pinches into the top of my foot leaving a red line that stays sore. The shoe is the correct size, and it's soft and comfortable in every other aspect, except for the lining around the top, which is what is pinching into me.

French Sole Zeppa
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 1:18:39 PM
Reviewer: Merelamer from SF, CA

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Poorly made. I read the reviews and ordered a 9 (normally wear an 8 in mid to higher-end brands, 8.5 in the cheaper ones) and was amazed at how small the shoe was. Returned and ordered a 9.5 and it was still way too short. I also noticed flaws in the stitching and glue marks on both pairs I'd received. Lumpy stitches and incredibly inaccurate sizing show there is absolutely no attention to craftsmanship with this brand. Save your money and get a better pair of flats for less.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 11, 2009 9:41:06 AM
Reviewer: Le b from santa monica

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Love these shoes & have worn them almost every day since they arrived. Very comfortable and look cute with just about everything. I have a hard time with ballet flats because many of them don't cover enough of your toes to be comfortable walking shoes, but these do! The only negative is that they run big and are sort of loose on my feet. I even put in shoe pads and they still feel loose. I would order a size down, or get 2 pairs & plan to return one.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 11, 2009 5:33:38 AM
Reviewer: Kathleen H from Scottsdale, AZ

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Based on other reviews, I ordered a half size up. They are a bit loose but work. Great for travel as my feet always swell.

French Sole Zeppa
Posted: Nov 9, 2009 6:41:40 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from virgin islands

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I just received my taupe grey Zeppas today as I am planning on wearing them for a trip to NY at Thanksgiving time. I was pleased with the color and overall quality. They are soft like butter. The shininess is subtle and adds just enough textural interest to the shoe. I liked the fact that they came up higher around the foot. More support and a little more warmth although you wouldn't wear these with socks. They don't leave you with the dreaded toe cleavage. The low wedge is nice and gives you a little lift and support. I ordered an 8.5 as I am an 8 in sandals like flipflops but wear an 8.5 in sneakers and boots. They fit just right with no room to spare. I decided to keep them in 8.5 because I felt that if I ordered a half size up, they would end up being too big in the length. These are so soft that they will stretch out a little after the first few wears. I am taking my chances. Overall, I am happy with my purchase; just think they are a little overpriced.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 9, 2009 5:15:24 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Atlanta

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I wish I could get these in every color. These are the most comfortable shoes I own! From the very first day you wear them, you will adore them. No breaking in period. In addition, they are adorable ballet flats. I currently own them in black and a brushed gold metallic, and find myself reaching for one of those two pairs almost every day. I have owned the gold metallic for almost two years now, and they still look brand new, and have held their fit beautifully. Wear them with anything you wear ballet flats with. My personal fav is to wear with skinny jeans. Do not hesitate to buy; they are worth every penny!

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 7, 2009 4:56:56 AM
Reviewer: Gramily from

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I ordered these shoes because of the style and leather lining. I have high expectations of the overall quality. I read the reviews before purchasing my first pair. At age 64, I am lucky to have very good, healthy feet and no need of support. I take an 8.5 - 9 Narrow shoe, and chose to order a 9 in this model. They feel just right! They wouldn't stay on my feet if I ordered a full size up, as recommended by many customers. My big toe is right up to the end of the shoe, but they feel very comfortable. If your feet are narrow, I recommend buying your normal size!

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 6, 2009 6:55:13 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Delray Beach, Florida

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These are very comfortable shoes that make you feel almost like you are barefoot. They do run small, so I ordered one size up and they fit perfectly. I have gotten several compliments on them and they go with everything.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 6, 2009 6:42:24 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from VA

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I was a ballet dancer when I was younger and I just knew I\'d love the style and fit of these shoes. I ordered a 9 and I am usually either an 8 1/2 or a 9. The 9 was a little snug but they have stretched out a bit and are comfortable. I do wish that they were a bit cheaper, but I am pleased with the purchase overall.\r\n

French Sole Zeppa
Posted: Nov 6, 2009 3:32:46 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Charlotte, NC

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These shoes are great looking flats, although they are not as marbled in person as they appear in the picture. There is also not a lot of support in the shoe, but I did not expect there to be. I also agree that you need to order 1/2 size up. They were still snug at first, but loosened up perfectly within the first wearing.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 6, 2009 3:16:01 PM
Reviewer: Robin from Wilmington, NC

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I felt these were a little snug so I'm ordering the next size up. I will take in to consideration some people felt they stretched out a bit. So maybe snug at first is okay. I was definitely hesitant on spending this much on shoes that look just like the ones I got from Target for probably one fifth the price. The quality is better though.

French Sole PassportR
Posted: Nov 6, 2009 9:30:07 AM
Reviewer: Beverly R from Manhattan Beach, California

Overall:

I originally purchased this great shoe using my normal shoe size of 8 1/2. The shoe runs long and I had to return it for a size 8 which fit perfectly. This elegant little slipper shoe is incredibly comfortable and can be worn dressed up or dressed down. I've had so many compliments on this shoe! A great find and definitely worth the money.

French Sole Welsh
Posted: Nov 6, 2009 8:08:05 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Upstate NY

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Got these for my 87 year old Mom. She loves them. Extremely comfortable, classy look, very well made. She wants more from this brand.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 6, 2009 6:22:30 AM
Reviewer: Roni from california

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I love the comfort of these flats! I've been looking for a pair of flats that wouldn't be so narrow! I have somewhat of an average wide foot. These flats are perfect. They make my foot look just perfect. I've received a few compliments. I'm astonished, since I bought the plain suede ones. So I can only imagine how many compliments Ill get on my next pair! I'm an 8 1/2 with a thin pair of socks or pumps without socks! and I wear a 9 nine if I'm using a thicker sock with the shoe. So I read the reviews stating that they run small and I went with a 9. They seem just perfect on my bare feet, not too tight. I can tell they'll be great after a few wears. I highly recommend these flats to anyone. Stop searching! These are perfect!

French Sole Season
Posted: Nov 5, 2009 2:37:44 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Portland, Oregon

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These shoes are fantastic! My feet are a bit wide, and these do not pinch, unlike other ballet flats. They are extremely comfortable, almost feels like you are wearing slippers to work! And I get complimented on them all the time. I will be buying more French Sole Shoes.

French Sole Zeppa
Posted: Nov 5, 2009 9:20:51 AM
Reviewer: Dana K from Southern California

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I wanted to love these shoes, I really did. They have all of the potential to be loved by me, really they do. I like the patent version and also the suede version alike. My problem is that they come up too far on my foot and seem like I'm wearing a slipper instead of a flat, and it just seems odd for some reason. They feel really great on, and the tiny wedge is just the right height so you don't see it, and they look flat, but give a little lift, and shape your legs a bit. I love the idea of these shoes, but sadly, they are too slipper-like for me to hang on to. Maybe I just need some toe cleavage?

French Sole Season
Posted: Nov 4, 2009 8:31:49 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Francisco CA

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I wrote a review about how darn cute these shoes are and I'm so sad that I'm returning them, and the Tourist, because they are just not comfortable. My Acorn slippers have more support. What a shame, because they are super cute and the metallic color is great. Way too flimsy. I wore them shopping all day today and my feet are killing me. Boohoo.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 4, 2009 2:54:18 PM
Reviewer: Jesseka from Dyess AFB, TX

Overall:

Not for all day walking! I felt so guilty buying such expensive flats but once I tried them on, they were so darn comfy I had to keep them. So we go on vacation and me and my flats spent a lot of time walking, and well, the width is great. My feet are small and wide so I thought it was adorable that the shoes looked like my feet before I even put them on! Unfortunately, it was a bit rainy one day on vacation and the suede didn't hold up so well. I'm going to find some suede cleaner (?) and try to fix my little spot o' water. Also, we did a lot of sightseeing and I found these shoes to be a little on the uncomfy side on the top of the shoe, probably because I was still breaking them in, and my little toes wanted to be in open-toes that day. But overall, a good shoe. I would be a lot more happy about this purchase if these shoes had been about a third less. To me, that's what they are worth.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Nov 3, 2009 1:44:23 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from South Carolina

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I am in love with these shoes! They fit my feet perfectly and are so cute, for dresses, skirts, or jeans. They are 100% true to size. I am definitely ordering them in other colors! I just needed some cute brown flats, and I got these in the Brown Tejus. Definitely 100% worth it!

French Sole Zeppa
Posted: Oct 30, 2009 1:25:45 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Washington State

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I have the Sloop in bronze metallic suede and they are unique and looked beautiful in the beginning and although didn\'t stay that way they still look ok and I still wear them. Needing a black flat and still wanting something that looks unique and beautiful I saw these and thought they would look like black marble with the same dark/lighter pattern as the brown and dark red ones. In reality, they are super shiny and very black without any discernable markings of lighter color. They almost look like shiny black plastic! They are also too tight in the toe area and don\'t fit in my size as my other pair does so if I did like them, I would have to go up at least 1/2 size in these.

French Sole Season
Posted: Oct 29, 2009 6:53:16 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York City

Overall:

This shoe is beautiful -- soft, supple leather and elegant styling. The red/orange color is lovely. The fit is comfortable and natural.

French Sole Sloop
Posted: Oct 28, 2009 8:01:05 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from California

Overall:

Such a cute shoe. Too bad it's too wide. I have somewhat narrow feet, but usually standard widths fit me fine. These are just too wide. Also, as said in other reviews, they really feel like a slipper and not necessarily a shoe with the kind of support I would want if I was walking around in them all day.

French Sole Season
Posted: Oct 28, 2009 4:12:38 AM
Reviewer: Kredman from

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The rose fell off and the shoe runs small. I ordered these; wore them 3 times and walking in the dark to my car the rose on one of them fell off. Boo! I loved these shoes, but with no rose on one foot, these shoes are worthless.