Customer Reviews French Sole Sloop

This is my second pair of French Sole. I happen to love them! They are very flat which I do not mind. My other pair is a red croc pair which I get a lot of compliments, but I couldn"t find those. Black is fine. It goes with anything. I love shopping at Zappos. Free and fast shipping!

Love the Sloop! This shoe is so comfortable and easily breaks in. Perfect flat! I am going to order more colors. I am usually a 10, but an 11 in flats. The 11 was huge. So, I sent back, (Zappos has the best customer service) and got the 10. It felt a little snug at first, but after the first wear, they slip on and off great. I love them! Highly recommend.

Super comfy. My toes are close to the edge but I listened to the other reviewers who bought their true size. I'm thinking it'll stretch in a couple of weeks.

These are simple but sophisticated flats. I love the black suede. I wear them to work nearly every day and I work with elected officials. They're also cute enough to dress up a pair of skinny jeans. Most comfortable shoe I own by far. They're pricey but you pay for good quality here. Also, order half a size up and you should be fine.

These are great shoes!! They work well with everything and are so comfortable. I liked them so well I ordered them in other colors too!

I love the French Sole Sloop, they are cute and comfortable - like slippers. I have a pair of these in another color and I have worn them so much that I decided to get another color. The chocolate brown is beautiful, I did have to size up on this pair which I did not have to do on my first pair. I am normally a size 6½ and I ordered a 7 which was still a little snug but I knew they would stretch out a enough to be super comfortable.

Beautiful quality shoe but runs way small. I'm normally a 7.5 and the size 8 that I ordered was still way too tight.

I have found "The" Shoe. Because of a chronic pain disease, my feet are extremely difficult to fit...so this shoe is an absolute blessing. Comfortable from the moment I put them on and throughout the day. And stylish to boot. And they go with everything from dresses to skirts; from legging to pants. I am over the moon. I ordered 2 pairs...the plain black nappa leather and the dressier snakeskin and am going back for more. If you are looking for all day, everyday comfort in a shoe, I promise you, you will find nothing better than these. I know because I've tried just about every shoe. It just doesn't get better. I am 5'9" and wear a size 10. They are very true to size. Love them!

Really great shoes! On the small size, but they stretch out. And they fit better if the are snug in the beginning. I really love the way these shoes feel, very comfortable with just enough support to make them wearable all day. The review that said they fit like ballet shoes is correct. I purchased the black suede ones and immediately wanted to buy more in other colors. Unfortunately they were sold out in my size. These are the kind of shoes I will want to wear for many years. Am going to purchase another pair like the ones I just purchased as I know when these wear out I am going to want more!

Order this style in your usual size and don't fret if it feels too tight. The Sloops will conform beautifully to your feet after a few wearings. The dancer who reviewed this style of French Sole was correct.

These shoes are awesome. Due to a neuromuscular problem, I have to wear flats or athletic shoes all of the time. I love ballet flats but find that sometimes they crunch my feet up or they don't offer any arch/foot bed support. These French Sole shoes are very easy on my feet, very comfortable with some cushion on the foot bed. The fit is exact on. I wore them for 2 days walking in San Francisco and my feet had no complaints. They simply do not bind anywhere. I will order more styles for sure!

These are by far my new favorite everyday shoes. I ordered the black suede in an 8, but after I tried them on I had to order up half a size they were a bit tight and didn't want sausage feet. I switched to the brown suede and couldn't be happier. After a month's wear the half size larger fits like a glove and are the best shoes for everyday wear. Even with the lack of support on the sole, it's perfect for everything. They are great for wear and better to walk around wish casual clothes. Definitely order up half a size if you have normal to wider feet as I can't imagine the true size would fit anyone other than people with very narrow feet.

I have been looking for a comfortable flat shoe, and this is it! I usually wear a size 8, but was confused after reading others' reviews. I ordered both the 8 and 8.5, and agree with others that the shoe runs a bit short. I decided to go with the larger size, and they are awesome! They are totally comfortable for me, and have quickly become my go-to shoe. I especially love the bronze metallic color, but have ordered them now in several other colors as well. Zappos makes it super easy to return and exchange to figure out your size. Thanks, Zappos!

I have brought many many items from Zappos, mostly shoes but have never written a review before. I love these shoes! They are so soft and comfortable and literally go with everything! I did order up a half size, after 2 wears they have molded to my foot and are perfect. They are a little pricey but so worth it...I am ordering another pair (or 2, 3...) in other colors.

These are my absolute favorite shoes. Please keep in mind that I own about 350 pair shoes, so this is saying a lot. I agree with the other reviewer about this style is meant to fit like a sock. I ordered 4 colors and the the black napa are my favorite...in fact, I am ordering another pair because when these wear out I will be heartbroken if they are no longer available. I have worn the black napa at least 3 days a week for 6 months and they have held up to a T. I take good care of my footwear, but these have a joy to own. They are beautiful, the quality is impeccable, and I get asked where I got them constantly. I wear everything from 4-inch heels to ballet flats to boots, and a ballet flat that is true to the name 'ballet flat' is very hard to find. Love these, love Zappos!

I read many, many of the reviews on the Sloop so I ordered my true size, 9.5, and a 10. I'm glad that I ordered my true size because the 10 would have been way too large in length. The 9.5 fit right out of the box. I wore them indoors a lot to see how they would break in. When wore with no stocking, there's an almost imperceptable heel slippage. But it's not enough to order a smaller size. As others have said, not much padding on the sole but I was pleased to see that the bottom of the sole was rubber. I was concerened about water damage and these will fare better than I thought they would. I also chose the black patent for this very reason. Patent leather is a bit more weather resilient than plain leather and I want to wear these into the first part of autumn. I wouldn't reccommend these as a winter shoe if you live anywhere that gets any type of winter weather. If you need a beautiful flat for colder weather, try the ara Bella.

I normally wear an 8 to 8 1/2, had to return for a size 9. Great shoe. Nice soft black leather. Not hte best for high arches, but it's hard to find a really cute flat that gives great arch support unless you go for the "granny" type. I wear this with everything. One of the few that I could find that actually flattered a little wider foot.

These ran small, short. I neede to size up. But they were beautifully made and the red color was great.

As someone with a wide toe box and a narrow heel who's on her feet all day and prone to blisters (and who hates clogs and mary janes!), I have searched high and low for a cute, comfortable ballet flat that really fits. Here it is, finally! Many thanks to Zappos for the quick-and-easy returns. These have plenty of toe room, no cleavage, no heel slippage -- and I don't look like I'm wearing "comfort shoes." I am between a 6.5 C and a 7 B-C: the 7.5 B fits perfectly. They'll require a brief break-in period; they have absolutely no arch support (which thankfully is not an issue for me) and pretty thin soles (I'm going to put in cushioned inserts for all-day wear).

A beautiful soft leather shoe. I usually wear an 8 in a flat...so went up to 8.5. Should have ordered a 9.

I love these shoes! They're so comfortable, I forget I'm wearing them. I ordered a half-size up to an 8.5 and they fit perfectly. The bronze is to die for.

First of all I want to address the size issue. I have 2 pairs of the leopard print shoe. I bought a size 9, my normal being an 8, because when the 8 came it was very tight. Well it grew. I can still wear the 9 but it is floppy. So I bought an 8 1/2 and it is in my closet for when my nines wear out. I have 4 pairs of this shoe, so I have gotten to know what works for me. A half size up fits perfect. My black and brown pair are 8 1/2. All that said, it is a beautiful shoe. I am not a animal print fanatic, but wanted one to accent my outfit. This shoe is perfect. Dress it up or down. It works either way. It is comfortable and the break in time is like an hour. I will most likely buy more in other colors.

Classic and classy -- absolutely my fav ballerina flat -- looks great with everything.

I love this ballet flat! I had ordered it first in my usual size without taking the advice of previous buyers and had to return them for a 1/2 size larger. These are the real thing loved by dancers and the go to choice for skinny jeans or leggings. I bought this in the Black Nappa and am now considering purchasing them in red as well. No support to speak of but that's not a problem for me as I don't have much of an arch.