Customer Reviews French Sole Sloop

I love this shoe, but have had a difficult time with sizing--ordered the 7.5 (I'm usually a 7). This was too tight, returned it for the 8, which is a tad sloppy in the heel, but I love it so I kept it. Wish it fit better, but guess I'm between sizes. A great look, perfect for pairing with just about anything!

Love these flats! I have them in grey as well. Very comfortable although not a lot of support for heavy walking. They are very soft leather and don't hurt my feet which most flats tend to do. I usually wear a size 6 shoe, but ordered a 7 after reading other reviews and they are perfect.

I've been looking for good flats for quite a while, and these had exactly the look I wanted. I've worn many different brands at many different price points over the years, and it seemed that some of my cheaper ones had lasted the longest, but they didn't have the look I wanted. After reading many good reviews I decided to take a chance on these. They looked great, just like I thought, out of the box, but 2 months later the sole linings have come detached from the inside of the shoe and they are completely stretched out. I now have muscle pain when I wear them because they are so loose I'm constantly curling my toes or shuffling to try to keep them on. They were such a tight fit to begin with, I didn't even think to send them back for a smaller size. I definitely wouldn't spend this amount of money again on shoes that only lasted a couple of months.

Just received my French Sole flats. Very cute but a little flimsy. I would have thought for this price they would be a bit more substantial -- I'm surprised to see they're made in Italy (seems like a China-made shoe, smells like rubber or glue or something). Anyway, they are comfortable enough and I plan to use some Dr Scholl's inserts to cushion them. They are cute and are way more comfortable than the Cole Haan flats with the elastic around the top. Those ones killed my feet and dug into the back of my heels. I hope these little shoes last as I am hard on my shoes...but I know if they don't Zappos will make good on my purchase!

I shipped a second pair because the first were irregular. The second pair was also irregular, but I swapped the two pairs around and now there are too matched sets. One pair is thinner leather and wider and one is thicker and more narrow. Returning the narrow set (these are all labeled the same size the gluing and leather is not uniform, so they are highly varied). Love them now - keepers.

These wore out in only 7 months. The material tore from the edge and when I sent them back to the company they said they were not able to fix them. They recommended buying a new pair.

I love my shoes. I have about 10 pair of these! What I found is that the leather shoes are just a tad tighter than the suede ones; and order one size up. Now, if they just came in a dark navy suede.

I ordered the black ones in 8.5 and they were much too small. Felt like 8's or possibly even 7.5's. I realized I would have to go up to at least a 9 for these to fit and I never wear 9's. My big toes poked up through the tops creating a goofy little bump. Also, the back came up and curved in enough to cut into my Achilles and rub uncomfortably. I literally tried them on and walked around my carpeted bedroom for about 30 seconds and they were already about to rub blisters on the backs of my heels. They were a little more clunky than I'd hoped, too. Not as delicate as I thought they'd be.

The cut shows no toe cleavage and the sole is hard black plastic. The red suede version is supple leather. The style is classic like a 50s Italian movie or something from Amelie. There are two issues. One shoe was made of noticeably thicker suede than the other. I ordered a second set and hope I can find a match set. Also if you are chemical sensitive these were the only pair out of five ordered that had to be kept outside the house due to fumes. I had this happen with one pair of Italian men's dress shoes from Zappos and it took about 5 months to rid (easier to do because they were not suede and I rubbed compounds into the leather). Not sure what I will do if this purchase works out. All and all they are dreamy shoes. I have a 8 1/2 wide foot with a high arch and my feet loved the 9s. There is no arch support and little padding. These are glamor shoes.

Small and shiny! I took the advice of previous reviewers and ordered a 1/2 size up and these were still entirely too small. The style is cute, but really shiny, should perhaps be described as a patent. Too expensive for me to have a shoe fit so poorly and offer such poor support. The leather is of excellent quality and for those accustomed to flats perhaps these are good shoes.

Chic yet comfortable from Hawaii to Italy and the USA, too. Damp cloth at end of tourist day shines for evening. Wears like iron!

I have a terrible time finding shoes that fit my size 10.5, slightly-wider-than-normal feet. I was thrilled to see that the sizing of these shoes meant that I could order a size 11 and get shoes that fit! And I did. Length-wise, these fit me perfectly. The drawback for me is that across the widest part of my foot (the base of the toes, whatever that's called) is still too wide for the shoe. There is definitely some pinching, and after several wears it hasn't improved much. I've decided that it's a price I'm willing to pay to have some attractive women's shoes that I can wear both to work and around town. They really do feel like you are walking around in slippers (in a good way). The sole is thin, but not that bad. Like others have said, I wouldn't wear these for a walking tour of a city, but for going to work and running errands, no problem. The shoes are really soft and nice, but so far the heel area has kept its shape, so they don't look sloppy. A silly complaint: when I am driving, the seam of the heel is exactly where my heel hits the floor. It's a bit uncomfortable, but tolerable. Also, the off-gassing was pretty intense when I first took these out of the box. I have no idea what they did to produce these shoes, but wow, it's a pretty toxic odor. Overall, a decent buy. I wish the wider part fit me better, but I am grateful that they fit as well as they do.

I skeptically bought these shoes thinking I would not like them. However, my old ballerina shoes were ready to retire and I decided to take a chance on the Sloop. I am so glad I did too! They are just like a comfy pair of slippers. I ordered one half size up from my usual size, and they fit perfectly. They have stretched a bit, but still fit well. They have no support though. I would not wear these on a day where I plan on walking a lot. Over all, I love these shoes. I wear them several times a week, and would like to get another pair in a different color.

These very cute flats were super comfy right out of the box. The embossed print is subtle. I think these will soon become my go to travel shoe as they are lightweight, comfortable, pack well and look good with a jean or a dress.I have a pretty narrow foot and there is a bit of room on the sides of the shoe, but my foot doesn't slip. I usually wear a 6.5 sometimes 7 and based on the other reviews purchased the 7 which is just right. Size up if you are unsure.

I love these shoes, just beware. The colored suede stains really easily. I had the pink pair for one day before I trashed them. They are now dyed black. I re-ordered another pink pair, but when they arrived the suede between the shoes did not match- one was more plied. It broke my heart, but I sent them back. I definitely plan to order another pair.

Nice shoes. Very glad I read the reviews and ordered one half size bigger and my toes are right up to the end. Comfortable right from the first wearing. One thing that's occurred is that the uppers are made of such soft leather that the shoes have gotten wider with wearing since there is no stiffness in the shoe to keep your foot from rolling sideways when you walk. I bought the suede ones, perhaps this is not a problem with the finished leather ones. I really like the shoes and plan to buy more with another finish, but would return them if they stretched out at the sides again.

Great shoe, once you find one that fits you right! Thank goodness for Zappos return policy! I went through 4 pairs until I found one that fit me perfectly. I am usually a 7, but needed these in a 7.5. In the 7, my toes rammed into the front of the shoe. I have a narrow foot, so some of the pairs were wider and flimsier than others. I recommended ordering at least 2 pair of the same size to see which one works better! Once I found my perfect pair, I put those soft insoles in the shoes because they really don't have a lot of structure. They are now the most comfortable pair of flats I have! I love them!

I bought these shoes because of the reviews. They are as comfortable, fun and versatile as reviewers said. Do buy them a half size up -- that worked for me. I now have two pairs, in two colors.

I bought 3 pair. Does that speak to how versatile and comfortable I find these great slip-on shoes. Zappos made it easy for me to try on a handful of colors and then narrow down to my favorites. I am wearing the cement suede with everything this summer. The color is very neutral without being boring. The style is attractive with a long or short skirt, dress pants or jeans. A casual, but feminine style, these make my legs look good even in shorts. When I want to wear dress heels, I wear these for driving or walking distances and then change into my heels. This light colored suede cleans up nicely with a suede brush. It is strongly recommended as they are so comfortable that I sometimes forget I have them on and they can get dirty.I have a high arch and although they have no arch support, somehow my foot does not tire as it does in other flats. I have a wide toe ball, and these are one of the few styles that has never squished my toes. My shoe size is 7.5 to 8 and in these I like the 7.5 because they stretch a bit.

I have never bought a size 9 shoe that feels as tight as these ones. It really feels like a size 8. Nicely made and cute shoe though. I am going to reorder it and see how they fit in a size 10.

I think these shoes are adorable style wise, but I was surprised how little support they offer. Insoles are a must. Otherwise they feel as if your feet are directly on the floor because the soles are so thin.

Worth every penny! When I read the reviews about how these shoes feel like you're walking barefoot I thought, sweet! These will be perfect! I've been moving towards barefoot running/walking, but unfortunately you can't be 100% barefoot outside for safety reasons. These are the most unbelievably adorable, feels-like-you're-wearing-nothing shoes ever. I did have to send one pair back before I got a pair that didn't have a weird gap on the side one of the shoes (I think they are a little inconsistent about how they sew them), but my second pair fit like a glove, no, like a sock on both feet. Like other people mentioned, these run a half size large. I'm a 10.5 and the 11 is just right. I think the only people who might want their true size are people with really narrow feet. These are a little on the wide side although not enough to say they feel more wide than marked. They are wearing really well and don't look too dirty even after heavy use because the light color is kind of beige and not bright white. The zebra print really makes any outfit you're wearing more fun and interesting and literally goes with everything. If you're going to wear these practically every day (like I do) I recommend at least looking into barefoot walking techniques. You will not be happy if you walk all day in them striking your heel on the ground over and over. Once you get used to mid and forefoot striking, these will be your most favorite shoes in the whole world. After all, you still want to be stylish while walking like a hippie.

I love these flats. Fit great, so comfortable. I just wore them across a tour of Italy, walking all day with happy feet! I plan to order a few more pairs in the great prints and bright colors.

Very comfortable and cute. I will buy them again. However I 'm not sure about the one size up. I got one size up and is pretty large.