Customer Reviews Bed Stu Lita

This shoe arrived looking like it had been rubbed with some kind of white paste/polish, on top of the black leather. It also smelled funny. I tried it on, and happily, it fit great. So, I took a damp rag to try to remove the white stuff -- and the rag removed some of that, but also (disturbingly) the black color. There were patches of light brown leather showing...ugh. I'm debating returning these, but like the fit, so I might just see what black shoe polish will do. I think the customer needs to know what kind of "distressing" this shoe goes through. Beware -- it's not a black oxford, and it has a smell reminiscent of the printmaking studio I used to work in. Vaguely oily and industrial.

I am a true size 7 (in all shoe types) and I am with the Aunt Bettie and Aunt Rose which I absolutely love however, the Spy (1½ sizes too big), Funky (too small and does not have a zipper on the side for easy access), Butterfly (1 size too big), and Retreat (too wide) that I have ordered through different websites were all disappointing. With the Lita though, the fit is perfect! Exactly what I have been looking for. A men's style oxford fit for a woman. I bought the brown which is exactly as pictured and did not go with the black because I knew of Bed Stu's odd distress and odor as the previous reviewer mentioned. The slight down side is that when I tried it on the right shoe's leather felt thinner than the left (which is not surprising as Bed Stu shoes are hand-made so not one shoe is alike) but it also felt looser as if it had been previously tried on multiple times. It does not look like it has been worn and it could be just me but I am keeping it nonetheless. I would definately exchange it for another pair in the exact same size if more were in stock though. All in all, I am in love with this shoe and I hope they continue to make more oxfords with the same fantastic fit which is oh so hard to find. Money well spent!

I love the look of these! I was disappointed because I tried both a size 8 and then a size 7.5. They seem to run very narrow.

I was super excited to find these gorgeous shoes. They are beautifully made, and have so much character. I think they are versatile enough to go with many outfits. I usually wear 8.5 so that's what I ordered. I know some folks said they run big, but a few said the opposite so I just went with my normal size. They are hand made, and I think each pair is going to be slightly different. The 8.5 was great, except it seemed about an inch too long. I wore them around the house for a few minutes and could feel them stretching quickly, so I knew I needed to return them for an 8. It was tempting to just keep them and put in an insert/ wear thick socks, but I knew better. The 8 arrived and I was super bummed when I put them on and they were TIGHT. I figured I'd made a terrible mistake. But after wearing them to vacuum and wash dishes, they actually felt much better. I still felt pressure pushing down on my big toe, but the length was good so I knew they'd fit fine after a few wearings. I dropped them off at a shoe place yesterday to have a thin rubber sole attached because the bottom is just leather and I know they'll be ruined if I don't protect them this way. I do this with any leather bottom shoe. The shoe guy said he could stretch them just a tiny bit and that should help with pressure on the toe. Can't wait to pick them up tomorrow, I know they'll be perfect. One more thing, there is not a lot of cushion to these, but they are so well made that they do feel quite comfortable, and as you wear them they will fit like a glove.

I love these shoes! They're soft and buttery on the inside -- a dream to put on and walk in. Have not had a moment of discomfort wearing these. They're not too masculine-looking (one of my concerns), and I happen to really like the whitish sort of "distressed" finish that is over the entire shoe. I've worn these with dress pants for work, with skirts, and with jeans -- they're perfect with anything. I am typically a size 8.5 or 9 and my second toes are longer than my big toes. The 8.5 fits just right; my toes don't feel crammed or pinched at all. I ordered a 9 as well, just to be safe, and found that the heel was slightly too large. I would buy another pair of Bedstu shoes in a heartbeat -- the quality and comfort are outstanding. Thank you, Zappos, for your shipping and returns policies! I loved being able to order both sizes to compare and not have to pay to send one back.

A fun-looking shoe but sizing was difficult to judge. Found that for me they run half a size too small. I wear 8.5 in Nike sneakers and most other shoes. I do wear an 8 in some flats. I ordered both 8.5 and a 9. The 9 was a good fit. But due to poor stitch work I am returning both. One pair had the stitching going off the leather piece that makes up the wingtip pattern onto the leather layer of the vamp. Both pairs just had sloppy stitching for some reason. At $200, I would expect somewhat neater workmanship. Shoe has not arch support but for me it was still comfortable enough. I haven't decided if I will reorder yet as I'm not sure the 3rd pair will be stitched any better. But if you're not too picky, these shoes are great to look at and feel sturdy.

I wear a 7.5 I have a narrow heel, medium width, foot, on the bony side, rather than plump. These shoes are wonderful! The fit is PERFECT! Mostly, the heel DOES NOT SLIP! I thought looking at the shoe, I would have to break it in...NOPE! Seriously fits like a glove. These are CRAFTSMAN Cobble made shoes. So, make sure to follow Cobbler made shoes protocol and you won't have a problem. These were so wonderful, I ordered a second pair. The second pair did not come with the sole protector Vibram sole...so I will have to go to my local Cobbler shop and have one put on. So FYI, if the price is cheaper than the regular price...Its not going to have the sole protector. The sole pics are not that accurate on Zappos website. So go to the actual Ben Stu website, if soles are going to be a concern. I would not purchase this shoe if you have a truly wide foot. These are definitely on the narrow side...

I got these in 2 colors, black lux and nectar lux. I'm a 9B and ordered size 9. I have to say that the size and width was true to size and shoes matched. Did not find any sizing issues like other reviewers mention. I like the vintage, distressed messy finish. The nectar pair came with the toe all curled up. It looks like this was done at the factory for some reason though I cannot say why. I stuck a shoe tree in the toe and that reshaped the toe to a more normal, less clown-like shape. I added "shur-grips" to forefoot to make non-slip. The leather is so high quality and soft, it only takes a couple wears before the shoe fit customizes to your own foot. These are very comfortable all leather shoes, even the stacked heel a rare find these days. They work with a nylon footie or slightly thicker trouser socks. They do not make feet sweat. The leather smells fantastic. All day long at the office, I'm sniffing the leather and secretly thinking, "I love my shoes!"

I ordered my usual size 8.5 and found it was too small--toe was hitting in the front. I exchanged them (amazingly quick and easy--they don't call it Zappos for nothing) for a size 9 and they fit like a dream. These are the coolest shoes and the high quality is evident. Love them! My foot needs a bit more cushion and support so I swapped out the insole and they are no WONDERFUL! Very trendy. Rockin the style!

I loved the taupe/brown so I ordered the black Lita as well in 8.5. I love the style and the fit, but I'm a bit disappointed by the amount of distressing to my particular pair. They have a lot of the natural leather showing through compared to the picture on the website. I'm still keeping them, but they might not look good with my black work slacks. Very comfortable. Size up a half size if you are in between. I could wear an 8 without socks, but ordered 8.5 to allow a dress sock underneath. Feel and look well made. I'm taking 1 star off the overall because of the obvious difference between the picture and what I received.

I love this brand and these shoes. Unfortunately I specifically waited for and ordered them for the ability to wear with black or brown etc. The description reads Teak Black Rustic Rust Leather. The photo shows a very black toe and heel. The shoes have not a black, but a darker brown toe and heel. Much lighter than in the photo. Still great shoes, just not what I hoped/paid for.

I had bought two pairs of this shoe in the past, and loved them so much I bought a third. The company made changes to the shoe that make it similar, yet different... and ugly. The Lita I received is not as textured color-wise, it has a rounder toe, and just looks... cheaper. You had a terrific product, and now it is gone. Terribly disappointed.

Love my new BedStu wingtips! Had to order a full size up to fit (usually wear a size 7.5; an 8.5 fits me in this shoe). Beautifully made. Can’t wait to break them in and wear them all the time. Only wish is that the had some tread on the sole - the leather bottoms will be slippery.

This is a great looking and incredibly comfortable shoe. Finally, menswear styling in a woman's size. The soles are a bit slick at first until you wear them a while and get them scuffed up; otherwise, perfect!

These are very comfortable shoes in the footbed and leather (compared to the Frye Oxford, for example). But the laced part of the shoes run too wide/big for me (I have very low arches and narrow feet). I would have kept them if they fit a bit more narrow.

I ordered the "Black Handwash" and loved the shoe and the fit. I was expecting a "vintage" worn color...but this was seriously over the top and unfortunately even casual with jeans it was a bit much so they are going back.

Rustic leather, yes, and not a bad look, yet when I tried to clean off the bluish-white paste, the black "dye" came off with it, revealing a dull brown. I'm debating whether to return them. What are the care instructions? They obviously cannot be polished. And how do they hold up in the rain? Will all the black wash off? I would have appreciated care instructions and more information. The look is perfect though, stylishly manly yet fits well on a woman's foot. If the shoe turns brown in the weather, it has been misrepresented though, as black leather.

Lovely quality of leather, opening the box is smelled of oiled leather. Well made sole and classic wingtip look. They were very tight to me to get my narrow and boney foot into. I would recommend sizing a half size up. Stiff, but i would expect that they'll break in with time.

Perfection??leather is perfectly polished but the natural color shows through the black. I love the look but if you’re expecting an all over black finish, you’ll have to dye the shoe. Really high-quality leather and finish.

These shoes are timeless. They are beautifully made/man made shoes. You don’t see quality like this very often. These are my second pair! I reckon I’ll be buying another pair very soon.

Super cute black oxfords. Get lots of compliments on them when I wear them. Love the worn look. They definitely get more comfortable the more you wear them-they are stiff at first.

Let me first start out by saying, this is a beautiful shoe! They do not make shoes like this anymore. This is part of Bed Stu's organic line. I ordered a 9.5, which is my normal size and I was excited to read other people's s reviews saying that it ran narrow, which is good for me. The 9.5 arrived and I tried them on, and they felt like a 8.5 or 9.0! I quickly called to get a size 10 to compare. The 10 fit great and no fit problems right out of the box. I kept the 10s and sent the 9.5s back. They have a tapered toe that will pinch your toes if you do not size up a 1/2 size. There is a break in time to allow the stiff sole to flex and conform to your foot. I'm getting used to looking at them on my long thin feet. I asked my husband if they made my feet look big and he said that is like asking "does this dress make me look fat"! Needless to say, if you have long feet, they will make them look like skis. I don't care, I'm keeping them anyway. They look great with skinny jeans, skirts and dresses. I love all the detail on them and I'm sure I will have these for a long time. They are that well made. They are very fun shoes and I'm sure you won't regret buying them! I may get them in another color!

These are the second pair of Bed Stushoes I've owned, the first pair being a loafer. They both were VERY snug when I first got them. Don't worry--they will quickly start to stretch out. I wore thick, wool socks with them in the beginning and it really sped up that process. I also took an unexpected 2 mile walk in them which was an obvious mistake and I got blisters. However, if they are anything like the other Bed Stus I owned, they will quickly turn into the most comfy shoes ever and will mold to your feet perfectly. Sometimes high quality leather just needs a little time and patience. The shoe look exactly as pictured with a great vintage leather, imperfect appeal. I have worn them with pants and they look just as good, if not better, with a skirt and knee socks. Very unique and I have a feeling they will last forever.

Wow! Love these shoes! I was a little unsure at first and thought they might be a little quirky for a 65 year old but...Wow is all I can say. Classic and comfy. I was unsure of the size. I am usually an exact 8.5, but when they came I thought they were too small and quickly ordered a 9...it arrived the next day (thank you Zappos!) so I could compare the two. The 9 was way too big, so my decision was made. I will wear the 8.5 with a thin dress socks or stocking...if you want to wear the shoe with a very thick socks, you might need a half size larger. Love the natural leather smell when you open the box. I am buying a pair...or maybe two in another color.

These shoes are a smidge lighter than in the picture (I ordered the brown). I usually wear an 8.5 and I ordered an 8 since they are authentic leather to accommdate for stretching out. That was a good call as they fit perfect. These shoes are like butt-ah! They are so comfortable and they look even hotter in person than in the picture. They work great with jeans and with dress pants. I can't say enough about them!