Customer Reviews French Sole Sloop

I bought the Sloops in two colors and wear them all the time. Before ordering from Zappos, I phoned the French Sole store in New York and asked about sizing. They said they always ask a customer what size she normally is, and then they bring out one-half size larger. So while I always wear a size 9, I ordered a 9 1/2 and they were the perfect length. They do run wide but my foot conformed to them almost immediately. No arch support, but very comfortable (they do not bind the feet at any point) and thus they are very easy to wear all day long. Very stylish with ankle-length pants and skinny jeans. Great shoe for spring and summer.

My experience, of course, began with excellent service from Zappos. I ordered my shoes on Saturday and they arrived on Monday! How does Zappos do that? I love the shoes. You should order a half size larger, for sure. No foot support, but precious, fun shoes for just about every outfit and occasion.

I wear flats pretty much every day, especially to work and I’ve been looking for some better quality flats that are comfortable. After doing some research, I kept seeing that "French Soles" seemed to be the most comfy flat. I ordered French Sole’s "Sloop" in the black suede and zebra suede. I usually wear a 9, 9 1/2 and rarely sometimes a 10, but with these shoes I ordered a 10 and they fit perfect! So I’m very glad I listened to the reviews and got a half size up. The shoes are a little wide which works well with me since my foot is not narrow. At first I thought they looked kind of ugly on my foot, but they have totally grown on me and I have received compliments already. They look really cute with my skinny jeans. As far as comfort goes, the leather they are lined with is really soft. There is no arch support (but there aren’t many flats that have that), but they are comfy and the leather lets your foot breathe better and stay dry more than the cheaper man-made flats. I think they are a great everyday flat and a must have that you can get in various colors. Next I want to buy the metallic silver and brown suede. My feet still hurt after 8 hours of wearing these just like the cheaper ones, but they are just nicer to wear. Feel really soft and light on the foot. Also, since they are real leather, your foot stays healthier in them. I am hooked on the "Sloops" now! Definitely will be getting those other colors soon!

These shoes are so cute and so comfortable. They do run a bit small so get the next size up.

I love these shoes!! The leather lining keeps my feet cool and, because they're flat, I'm comfortable in these all day. And they are absolutely adorable!

I ordered these in red yesterday and received them today! Thanks Zappos. I phoned the people at the FS/NY store and asked them about correct sizing. They said that they ask for a customer's regular shoe size and then get one-half size up, which is what I ordered from Zappos. They were right. These shoes have a wide fit and are a half-size shorter than normal. Also no arch support, but otherwise a comfortable, leather-lined fit and very, very cute, casual style. I will order more colors and wear them with capri pants this spring. Lightweight, but well made. So chic!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my shoes!!! I have two pairs and will definitely be buying more. They are great with dress pants as well as jeans. I agree with some of the other reviews in that they are a little snug at first...more so with the suede shoe than the leather, but they break in very quickly. I will definitely buy more!!!

These are the most comfortable ballet flats, ever. They do run small, so order up a 1/2 to full size. They are great for summertime wear, especially when you don’t feel like wearing shoes.

This was my first pair of French Soles. A week after I bought this pair I bought another, I liked them that much. They are comfortable and I can go from work to play without changing my shoes. I am either an 8.5 or 9 depending on the shoe and I bought a 8.5 in this style and they fit perfectly.

A great classic ballet flat. Not much arch support or cushioning, but they look great with tights and a tunic and are still pretty comfortable. I ordered 1 full size up and they fit great. I will be ordering the brown ones as well.

Very cute! Love the shoes. They are SO cute. The do run small. I usually wear an 8.5 and I had to send them back for a 9.5.

I purchased these for my 17 year-old daughter. She wears them almost everyday. They are the perfect thing for anything you want to wear and they are taking a beating. I was hesitant to pay the higher price, but so far it has been worth it. She wore them right out of the box and has never skipped a beat.

Great fit! Love the leather lining. I have narrow feet and amazingly, these stay on my feet just fine. They have a slight gap on the sides when you bend your foot, but I think that is to be expected. So Audrey Hepburn!

These shoes run true to size even though the description says to order up. I definitely have a size 9 foot and they fit me just fine. They do stretch out a bit after some wear but really shaped to my feet quite well. They are very durable and the price is quite reasonable. I have them in three other colors and wear them with everything.

Love this flat. Adorable. I recommend ordering a half size up. Zappos service as always great.

These shoes are so comfortable! Very lightweight and flexible soles. I have the zebra print, which I love! It's my first pair of animal print shoes, and I want to get more!

This is an extremely comfortable shoe. It\'s like wearing a slipper. Ordering a half a size up was just right. This shoe is roomier, wider, and covers more of the foot than other flats so it\'s a more casual than sleek look.

Great shoe!!! I am planning on ordering more. Had to return my first pair for a 1/2 size up. I am usually a perfect 6.5 but did need a little more room in these to be comfortable.

Solve the arch support issue. I bought these because I needed a cute new pair of winter flats. I solved the arch support issue by also ordering a pair of Birkenstock insoles. Voila! The shoes are about as cute as flats can get, and I didn't find they ran as small as some of the other reviewers said, possibly because I have a fairly narrow foot.