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Pikolinos Romana 696-8872

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 25
  • Total Losses: 23
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #66218
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Make a bold style statement with the trendsetting style of these Pikolinos® shoes.
  • Perforated leather upper with a unique stitch design for added appeal.
  • Dual gored slingback strap allows for easy on-and-off wear and a secure fit.
  • Soft leather interior lining helps prevent abrasion for all-day comfort.
  • Padded leather footbed provides additional cushioning and support.
  • Synthetic outsole delivers long-lasting durability on a variety of surfaces.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 1 34 in
    • Weight: 7 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 39 (US Women's 8.5-9), width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 3 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2012-05-26 05:58:57
Reviewer: Anonymous from Colorado Springs, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Another Pikkolinos Success. I have had more compliments on these sandals than any I've worn. They are very comfortable, and last for season after season. This particular shoe is not as red as I had hoped, but certainly versatile. They are very breathable with elegant style.
Posted: 2013-02-05 08:43:03
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love this shoe, it's so comfortable. It's soft and cushiony, super flexible and lightweight. It does run very tight and narrow. I had to take a size larger than I usually take. It's still snug around the toe and forefoot, and the back half is a little loose, but I'll settle for that. The fit of this shoe is probably best for those who have a narrow foot. The perforations in the flower design are great for ventilation.
Posted: 2013-01-20 18:58:08
Reviewer: I
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Lovely shoe, unfortunately too narrow at the toe box (pinched terribly after a few steps) for my M/B feet. Returning.

Vintage Shoe Company Aubrey

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 20
  • Total Losses: 14
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #25617
  • All Vintage Shoe Company products are individually crafted by hand in their factory in Pennsylvania. Their shoes are handcrafted from washed and softened leathers for a distinctive, timeworn look. Variations among the shoes are possible as each shoe is considered to be unique and original.
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Coordinate your ensemble with these timeless, vintage-inspired wingtips.
  • Harness leather upper.
  • Lace-up front.
  • Perforated and stitched detailing.
  • Leather lining doesn't just wrap your feet in sublime comfort, it also wicks away moisture to help keep you feeling cool and dry.
  • Lightly cushioned footbed.
  • Synthetic sole.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 6 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7.5, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 15 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2012-06-01 08:13:23
Reviewer: Anonymous from Northern NJ
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Fabulous! These shoes are perfect warm weather oxfords. They are light and comfortable. A few caveats, however: The leather upper is soft and malleable but extremely thin. Also, the sole of this shoe is all leather, including the heel. There is no rubber heel plate and nothing to prevent wear to the sole. I am sure that I will be visiting Jimmy The Shoe Doctor for re-soling at some point. That said, this shoe is very feminine, comfortable (but little arch support, if any) and stylish. They look good with skinny jeans, linen pants, skirts, etc. Definitely a beautifully crafted, special shoe. The hand tooling is fabulous. I wish they offered this shoe in more colors.
Posted: 2012-04-13 13:33:54
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Lovely shoe. Very soft, like a ballet slipper with a slight bit of padding on the sole. They fit beautifully, and the style looks feminine. I didn't want to take them off after arrival, and went to see if there was another color in my size but they've already sold out. My only wish, a pair in red.
Posted: 2013-02-25 08:04:53
Reviewer: Anonymous from Dallas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love the style, fit, color, and comfort of this shoe. I like that these go well with jeans or a skirt. I thought they were a little overpriced so I waited till I could get them on sale. :)
Posted: 2013-02-17 18:24:41
Reviewer: Keelie J from arkansas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I absolutely love my vintage oxfords! I almost did not buy them because of the price, being online and not being able to try them on. I did not want to pay lots of money and not even be able to wear them. But they fit and they are freaking awesome. I am so glad that I splurged.
Posted: 2012-12-02 11:24:26
Reviewer: Anonymous from SF Bay Area
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I like the look of the shoes, and they're buttery soft but you must get a good leather cleaner to properly condition and help them build a resistance to water (highly recommend non-toxic Skidmore's products). The fit is a little loose, and I wonder if the leather will stretch as time goes on. I definitely brought it to my trusted shoe repairman, and had him put on a rubber sole to the bottom because he told me the leather sole is as resistant as "cardboard" if one were to walk into a puddle. The laces are a little rigid but easily replaceable, or maybe soaked in water to break them in. All in all, a great shoe that's made in the US (YAY!), but you need to do some prep work, I feel, before letting it experience actual outdoor wear.
Posted: 2012-11-02 09:15:55
Reviewer: Anonymous from Catonsville, Maryland
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
It's a crime how comfortable these shoes are. I purchased both colors available (chocolate and tobacco harness), and I can tell just from wearing them once that they are going to be the shoe I go to for comfortable, casual style. The sole is thin, and I know with how often I plan to wear them, I'm going to have to take a trip to the shoe doctor in the coming months to get some extra support for the sole if they start to run down a bit. They don't offer arch support, but the fit is comfortable. I plan to continue wearing them even in the colder months, and they fit comfortable with socks, and offer enough room without feeling tight or too small for my feet.
Posted: 2012-09-18 20:29:38
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Lovely soft leather and great style. My only mark against them is the complete lack of arch support. But I love them anyway!
Posted: 2012-09-11 15:04:51
Reviewer: Anonymous from PA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes are the softest shoes I have ever put on my feet. I normally wear an 8W or an 8½M and these fit great in the 8½. They are wide enough to go over my bunion but not too wide that they look clownish. They add a distinctly feminine touch to the wing tip styling. My only regret is that they are flat and I mean flat. They are comfortable without but I will be putting in a slim insole with an arch to give them an extra bit of wearing power. I am very happy with this purchase!
Posted: 2012-08-25 09:01:07
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Francisco
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love these. They are pretty minimal but they're soft and comfortable and form to your foot. They are my new go to shoes instead of my ballet flats. I've gotten so many compliments on them too!
Posted: 2013-03-21 11:08:16
Reviewer: Meredith S from Oakland
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Great looking shoes and very soft leather. Unfortunately, I had to return them because the back of the shoe was too low. It felt like it was going to fall off. So although falling off was not a possible, it felt weird on my foot. I have a similar pair of shoes by Born- the Born Ibis. I prefer the Born's because the back of the shoe is higher and they have more support and are more structured. The Aubrey's are more slipper-like, which I can imagine is not as good for extended periods of walking.

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