Customer Reviews Tsubo Acrea

Not for summer - When I put these on in the store I was soo amazed at the comfort, that I bought two pairs. While very comfortable in cool weather, they turn into little torture jerks when it's hot.

Comfy, but a trifle narrow in front - Yes, a bit or more than a bit narrow in the toe box area, even though the toe is rounded. The shoe is rather stiffly constructed, so this isn't likely to change over time. The platform is incorporated in a very attractive and comfortable way, and the wide band in back is super-comfortable. The shoe doesn't budge once you put it on.

Right size! Shoe is a 9.5 US which I now find hard to find in stores. Love this shoe. Saw it in a mall and tracked the right size to Zappos. Thanks.

A must-have - Awesome shoes!! Very comfortable and stylish at the same time. I wear it with jeans and skirts -- fashionably flexible. The velcro allows me to keep it snug against my feet.

Beautiful, funky, comfortable dress shoe - I love this shoe. Runs a tiny bit small, FYI.

Wonderful Shoe! Just love this shoe. Very comfortable as well as stylish.

Break These Cuties In First - I read many of the Zappos reviews of this shoe before purchasing. So I knew the criticisms and they were right on the mark: narrow through the toe bed, particularly if your feet are wide through the toes or you have a bunion; heel strap is loose - not a snug fit. However, you must try this shoe on to see if it works for your foot. I wear a 7M, ordered a 7-1/2M, and the extra length must have helped with the toe bed problem. That is, it is tight, but not unbearable and loosened up with wear. This narrowness in the toe seams make the shoe tight enough to stay on without a snug strap. In addition, the strap is very wide so my heel never slipped out. These are just so unique and attractive. So, wear them around the house with no socks like I did and they may stretch a bit. Then, don't wear them the first time out to any place where you will be standing a lot. Be aware that the toe does turn up more than most pumps. The Zappos photos show this quite well.

Tsubo Acrea - A statement shoe. Comfortable at first, then agonizing at the ball of the foot after time. This may be because the shoe is about a half-size too big for me. I didn't realize it until after I'd worn it for a few hours. The velcro closure felt a little flimsy until I got used to it, then it was just fine. Hope to take up the extra slack with heel pads. Too cute to give up. I think of it as a "fair-weather" shoe because the heel is suede. Not promising for Iowa winters!

Pretty but Ouch - These shoes are so beautiful. I had two compliments (from men) on the first day I wore them. But, they are stiff, stiff, stiff and they hurt after about an hour.

Ouch! These shoes are hard! I tried several pair of Tsubos and the others are made from a mush softer leather. I like the style better than the ones that come so far up your foot but I sent these back because they were so stiff and I didn't have the patience to break them in!

Love these shoes - Love the shoes. So normally, I’m a Dansko clog, gym shoe kind of person. I have wide feet and bad arches. Heels tend to scare me. I always feel off balance and my feet always hurt. That is, until these shoes - they freakin' rock. They’re comfortable. Comfortable!!! They look good. And I feel like I have control of my footing and can walk around in them all day without feeling like I’m going to topple over at any minute. Awesome.

A cautionary note - I purchased two pairs of these shoes (black and brown) in short succession. It is something I now regret. To this day, both pairs give me blister if I wear them through the day (and they've been broken in). Walking around Paris this spring in the black pair, I was in agony. I even lost a toe nail. Plus, the shoes squeak - both pairs! And I'm not the only one who hears the squeaking, so it's kind of embarrassing. I've placed them both in the back of my closet because I feel too guilty to dispose of them… but inevitably, that's what I'll probably have to do.

Awesome everyday shoe! Love them with everything from jeans to skirts. Lots of compliments. A bit tight on the top of foot area, but broke in o.k. They do scuff easily so if that bothers you, don't go there. Fit true to size. Don’t order up. Not necessary.

Pretty good fit and more comfortable than your average heel. Not the kind of shoe you'd wear on an all day walking tour, but still the most comfy heel I’ve tried that doesn't look like grandma gave it to me.

The shoes are too hard, too inflexible, especially in the front part. They are quite cool looking but they are not comfortable like other Tsubo shoes, which, by the way, let me say that Tsubo has pretty amazingly comfortable shoes. I don't know what happened with this style.

Love the style! I get compliments on these shoes often, they look great. They hurt right on the top. I had to massage the top leather to make it more supple. Overall I'm very happy with them. I will say they do scratch easy.

Tsubo Acrea - Ok, somebody actually DOES know what a funky shoe should look like AND feel like! Great shoe, tons of compliments, so cool looking and different. It is the tiniest bit tight on top of the foot, but it stretches out quickly. And the leather does scuff some but on the brown it just makes it look even better. You know its real leather all right! Can't feel the height at all, so easy to walk in. Great with pants, jeans, skirts, capris, you name it! My first pair, and am now a new fan of Tsubo.

Definitely order a half size larger than your street shoe to guarantee a good fit, but then again you should do this with any athletic type shoe. These are modeled on running spikes, so the fit is meant to be a bit snug at first, but the leather will give a bit and conform to your foot. This is a nice looking sneaker and the brogue style tooling adds a nice touch. However, if you need a highly structured shoe with strong arch support, this ain’t for you.

A comfortable heel… isn't that just a myth?! My endless search for a high pump to accommodate a flat foot, beyond-narrow-heel, and long toes was impossible with never a good result. Through countless hours of frustration, I almost gave up. Although I'm a petite girl at 5'0", I was this close to shouting in dismay: I'll never be able to find the perfect heel! All of them slipped in the back, had cramped toeboxes, the works. Until this one pair of Tsubos - where I gave it one last shot and crossed my fingers. I have never felt a more comfortable pair of heels in my life. It's almost uncanny to call them heels, I couldn't believe they were this tall when they felt like nothing! For some reason, they remind me a lot of Vivienne Westwood. Although I was worried they looked "grandma-y" from online pictures, this isn't the case in the least. Cute, versatile, and most importantly - the most comfortable heels you'll have ever owned.

Holy Bananas, it's a swell shoe! I am always hunting for grown up, maybe even a little sexy, shoes with straps. I have a wide forefoot and a narrow heel. And without the strap, I trip out of my shoes! These were perfectly comfy right out of the box, and really glamorous in a neo-vintage sort of way. I ordered the CreMe and was astonished at just how cool they really are. On my 9.5 size foot, the velcro "lump" really isn't apparent... I think it may be one of those relativistic things and is maybe too heavy for a smaller foot unless you're a daring girl with lots of moxy! If you are on the fence about this one, I vote jump!

I LOVE THESE SHOES! I wear flat or almost flat shoes 90+% of the time. I can wear Tsubo heels with NO discomfort. My feet are wider than most women's shoes are designed for, yet my toes don't feel crowded at all. I like this style so well; I now own them in three colors. They are my new default dress shoes.

Finally, a heel I don't want to toss! First off, the look of these is great. They're so sexy & cute. I can't get over how awesome they look on. I can never stay too long in heels, but these are pretty comfortable. I feel like the open back keeps blisters on the heel at bay. They certainly don't feel as high as they are when wearing them. I'm in love with this shoe!

Comfy! These shoes are great! Very comfortable, and sharp! I love them!

Perfect High Heel Shoe - Cute and COMFORTABLE! The Acrea has a funkier look than your average pump so it's great with jeans as well as dressier clothes. The hidden platform makes it look super high, but it's comfortable enough to wear all day at work. Great all around shoe for the relatively inexpensive price. I'll be buying more colors.