Customer Reviews French Sole Sloop
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42%"Felt a half size smaller"
83%"Felt true to width"
81%"No arch support"
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These are supper cute flats! I loved everything about them except they were falling apart after two weeks. I had to return them. If you want to give them a try definitely order half a size bigger. They are a great fit, I really wish they were a bit more durable.
Rubix, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Love them, but they stretch out and have no arch support at all. I had to buy Dr Scholl's inserts. They are very cute and I am complimented often. The color is perfect with dresses and jeans.
I'd also recommend:
Born, Cole Hahn Air
Geri, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I followed the advice of the dancers and ordered my size. I'm usually a 9.5/10 and I ordered a 9.5. The shoe was snug, but molded to my foot quite quickly and I'm glad I ordered this size. There is no support, but the leather is so soft and supple that you feel like you are walking barefoot on deerskin. I ordered the "navy blue" because it was on sale. The color is really closer to a dark purple or dark eggplant, but I still like it and kept the shoes. I actually like it better than boring blue.
I'd also recommend:
Vivobarefoot
Christine, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Hands down, my favorite shoes in the world. I have owned every color of these for the last 5+ years. They are comfortable right out of the box but after about a day they feel like they are made for your feet. If you are looking for any support, these are not for you. They are a slipper. Perfect for spring, summer, and fall.
Tina M, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is my second pair of the French Sole shoes in brown suede that I have purchased. I love them so much. I always order a half size larger than my regular size.
Darla F, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Stretches out quickly
zero arch support
scuffs up quickly
For the price, they can do better.
Go for a camper flat instead of these guys- comfier, more support and maintains the shape you purchased.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I got this in the black leather. I like it, but I don't love it. For the price I expected it to be a lot more comfortable, but it is cute. I will keep this shoe, but I will probably not get any more in the same color. I like my Vince Camuto flats much more. I ended up getting the 7.5, and I normally wear a 7. They fit perfectly with inserts, which I put in all of my flats.
I'd also recommend:
Vince Camuto, Nine West, Frye
Jessica E, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I finally hit the right size on the 3rd try. I always have problems finding shoes that fit comfortably. I normally wear a 7.5M, sometimes an 8 but I ordered a 7 the first time because of the reviews. Well, the 7 was excrutiating and went back for 7.5, but they were tight, too. Finally went for the 8 and fit just fine. These are not shoes I would wear if I was doing alot of walking, especailly on hard surface because they lack arch support but for running around the office they are great and I'm happy with them. And love the style with trousers.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Ordered on Saturday morning and received Monday afternoon! Cute, basic, ballet flat. Nice supple leather lining. It will definitely mold to the shape of the foot with wear. I normally wear 7, 7-1/2, only the 7-1/2 was available to try in the coral. They are definitely tight, but I can see them easily stretching in a few days. Leather is super soft, but at this price point, on sale, decent.
NeedMoreShoes, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Bought this shoe after browsing Zappos for a cute sophisticated little black flat that could go from work to play. After reading tons of reviews ended up getting my true size of 9.5 hoping the shoe would fit properly and stretch/mold to perfection as wearers had mention. To my dissatisfaction the shoe I wore twice did not stretch or give and was hard to wear & gave great discomfort. I'm so sad that these shoes did not work for me and now sit in the box it came in, inside my closet. Very cute and elegant looking shoes, but buyer beware of sizing.
Stefanie P, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I recently received the Black Snake Luxor by French Sole in the mail and was disappointed with the sizing of the shoes. My only word of advice is to order the next size up from your usual size. Overall the arch support and quality of the material are far superior to other brands.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I really wanted to love these shoes based on reviews. When I received them the leather was so, so soft and the coral color is really beautiful. However, I couldn't get past how the shoe was cutting into the top of my foot. Might it have stretched out to fit? Possibly. But for the price I wasn't willing to take the risk. As an FYI, at my regular size I could hardly squeeze my feet into these shoes. At a half size up there was a little bit of unattractive gapping at the outside of my foot. My feet are medium width.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I did it! I figured these shoes out. I have wanted them for years and even ordered them several times. I have wide feet and short toes so fitting shoes is always a challenge. At first I didn't know better, so I ordered my true size. They didn't work. I read to order half a size up. That didn't work either but it didn't stop me from trying a couple of times. Then I ordered a whole size up and they are perfection. I can tell I'm going to wear them so much that I will wear them out!
Siri, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are the perfect ballet flat I have been searching for. Plain, black suede, black soles. They are made of soft leather and look really cute on and go with everything. They felt very tight at first and were hard to put on, but after walking in them a bit to run some errands they stretched out. They are so light and comfortable and the insides are also soft suede and feel nice without socks. I have wide-ish feet and am a larger girl, so sometimes flats will end up looking strange on my feet, but the shape of these is fantastic.
Ricki, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These flats are are made of lovely soft leather and are moderately attractive. There is something odd in the shape of the front of the shoe that gives the illusion of my feet curving inward. It is apparently due to the shape of the upper, the edge of which has kind of a slant to it like it is diagonal on the top of my foot. That slanty edge also presses uncomfortably into the top of my foot. Maybe that will get better after I have broken them in longer.
Gloria, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Ordered these for my wife as she wanted a pair of black flats (to wear with any and everything). She is a true 8 so we ordered the blk nappa in a 8, once she tried the shoes on she immediately knew that the 8 would not work. So we returned those and ordered the blk nappa in an 8.5. She has been rocking them ever since. She loves them and I must admit, although I am not a fan of flats (I’d much rather see her in heels) these look good on her in whatever outfit she is wearing from jeans to dresses.
I'd also recommend:
Tsubo
Jr.&T, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I was really conflicted about these shoes. I normally wear a 7.5, but in flats I often have to size down to 7. I ordered a 7 and a 7.5 but remained conflicted after the shoes arrived. The 7 was almost painfully too tight. The 7.5 fit pretty well, but maybe a little loose. If I hadn't read so many reviews that these shoes stretch I would have kept the looser shoes, but I gave it a shot. Amazing! They really do form to your foot. It's great! Order your true size. I stretched mine out wearing thick socks with them while cleaning my house. Then, within a week of wearing them with no socks, they were perfectly shaped to my toes. Buy them!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these flats. I will buy another pair in another color. They are great for work and for around town. I have walked miles in them. One doesn't expect support from flats. Way better then killing yourself in high heels!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Wonderfully styled ballet flat. Very simple but chic. Shows a little bit of sexy toe cleavage. Order a size up as these run small. I'm usually a 7, I wear a 7.5 in these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is an amazing shoe that looks great and once broken in, basically becomes an extension of your feed. I got the silver one and love to wear it with black tights/capris. Also, I have narrow feet and hate the way some flats look on my feet but this one really grips the whole thing. But a few caveats: - Definitely runs half to full size small. I wear either 6.5 or 7 and had to return the 7 for a 7.5, which fits perfect. I have never worn size 7.5 except in running shoes. - There is a bit of a breaking in period. The top of this ballet flat comes further towards your feet than other ballet flats, so it may feel weird at first. But once broken in, it is much more comfortable since it stays on your feet easier. - This shoe does not have much in terms of arch/sole support. So if you live in a city and walk miles a day, it may not be the best.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are so comfortable without making my foot look big. Also didn't need to go up half a size because I have narrow feet.
I'd also recommend:
Rocket dog
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I purchased the patent nude leather & they are a true nude that goes with everything. The downside is the leather on the left shoe is creased and crinkled, but the right shoe is not. Makes for an odd looking pair. They take very little breaking in. I had a small blister on my heel after the first wear, but after that, no problems. I will order a 1/2 size up the next time because my toes are a little pinched in my normal size. Overall a great pair of flats that earn a lot of compliments.
ALWM, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I ordered these in a 7.5 but they where just to snug I returned and ordered an 8 after wearing for a day my toes where numb there is something about the top of the shoes that hits the top of the foot and numbs the foot. I sent them to my daughter since she wears a 7 and she said the same thing.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Oh, I'm so happy with these shoes! They're just adorable, soft and flexible. Good quality, so usable and my favorite color. :) Now I'm wearing these wonderful shoes but still don't know how I can clean them up because it's a suede! Generally I'm glad with these shoes and hope to order the black ones before autumn.
I'd also recommend:
superga shoes for kids
Aliya, Zappos Customer,
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I love these shoes: better in person. Almost like a glove. I hardly feel like I'm wearing shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Arche
Joan S, Zappos Customer,
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