Customer Reviews Vaneli Undine

If you are looking for the black patent pumps that are so in style right now but don't want the three inch heels to go with them, this shoe is perfection. Great for work, and likewise for going out and being able to walk. The edges are a little sharp and may take some breaking in for wearing with bare legs, but they are fine with tights or nylons.

The heel height makes this a super comfortable shoe. I love the look. The style and shape are exactly what I was looking for. I only wish I could buy this with an open-toe, too!

If you're looking for really pretty red shoes, try this one. Beautiful color, it's actually more "cherry red" than what is pictured. I need an AA width and this fit fine, although a tad slippy in the heel. Size 8 was a true 8. Not the most comfortable "all day" work shoe, but it's not horrible, and heck, it's a great red pump!

This shoe definitely runs narrow, which is good for me since I have a narrow foot and Zappos was sold out of the A and AA sizes. This is a cute shoe, in a size 8 the heel is exactly 3 inches as advertised. It is low cut on the sides and therefore rubs a little against the side of my arch. I like the low cut at the toe and would prefer it to be even lower. This shoe is almost identical to the Tommy Hilfiger Kadesa, except that I needed a 7.5 in that shoe and an 8 in the Vaneli Undine. The Kadesa has more padding and a lower cut at the toes.

I thought these were more of a taupe but they were almost a gold/metallic. I actually really like the color but the toe box was too tight on me and the heel height was a tad more than my messed up feet could handle. I have to return these but if they would have fit they make a great work pump to go with neutrals/navy and would look very sharp. I ended up keeping the taupe Rockport 7 to 7s Low which weren't as cute but way more comfortable for me. Had a pair of taupe Cole Haan Chelsea low pumps that my puppy ate. They never fit right so I was happy for the opportunity to get new shoes!

They're a little narrower in the toe than I expected, but otherwise they're super comfy. I should have gone up half a size because of the toe, but the fit overall was good.

Its a beautiful shoe, just a little narrow than usual. It fits fine even then, but my feet are just slightly wider and slightly less delicate looking than normal which makes it pop out. Although there is arch support, the gradient at which the balls of the feet hit the ground is a little much. Making it hard on the balls and I can see how it won't survive the whole day. Otherwise it is fairly comfortable. I will still keep it because my favorite/long lasting/very comfortable Franco Sarto Bingo shoes which are just about carrying on after 3 years won't survive very long and I need a replacement. Out of the 4 pairs (Vince Camuto, L.K. Bennett, Clark's) this is still better than the other 3.

I absolutely love these shoes! they're SO soft. I have very wide feet and these stretched out perfectly so that i'm not in pain. I love them so much that I just bought a second pair in the same color so I have one at my desk, one at home. I'm not sure if the patent leather fits differently. I wish they made the regular leather in multiple colors besides black.

These heels are perfect in every way except that the heels wear down really fast -- maybe because I can literally wear them all day every day. I loved them so much I got on in every color and within 2 months all 3 of my heels are fairly stripped. If you take really great care with your shoes and only walk on marble floors, these shoes are super comfortable and beautiful.

I like these shoes and am glad I purchased them. My feet are very narrow and the shoes fit. That alone is a challenge quite often. I normally do not wear heels like this so they are not the most comfortable shoes I own. However, as black pumps go, I am satisfied and think they will serve me well on the occasions that I am required to wear them. The color, finish, and construction are nicely done and the shoes did not cost as much as many other options.

I have this shoe right now, sitting on my dining room table, and I'm trying to decide whether to return them or not. This is a beautiful, elegant shoe. I've worn them around the house for an hour or two, but they pinch badly in the toes. I wish I knew how to stretch them, because I am very sad to be returning them. They are exactly what I was looking for.

Loved the color and style. Heel height was just right and the leather sole is great for dancing. The width was fine. The shoe felt "shorter" than the normal size 8. I will re-order in an 8.5.

I love the color (a nice bronze with a subtle sparkle) but the shoes felt very narrow around the toe area. I had to buy a wide half a size smaller than I usually wear (9 1/2-wide instead of a 10). Also the arch is a little flat, especially if you have high arches. It's definitely worth the hassle because now I have shoes that look great and fit pretty well!

I ADORE these shoes! While they are not the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever worn, they make up for in style what they lack in comfort. The red is such a rich beautiful color that they look very expensive and are a staple to any wardrobe.

Fooled again by my computer's color settings...ordered these in the Red Smack color as I thought they would be the deep red they appear to be on my monitor. Unfortunately, a more appropriate color name would be "Candy Apple" or "Bright Stop Sign." Perhaps nice for spring or summer, but too bright for my taste. The size 9 felt true to size and they were quite comfortable.

Gorgeous shoe - but the heel is a little narrow and made me feel a bit unsteady. But every woman needs a shoe this color! I'll keep looking!

I usually wear an 8 1/2 but after reading some of the reviews I decided to order a 9. Big mistake, I should have ordered the 8 1/2. Of course I go to order the 8 1/2 and it's sold out. However, I'm kind of glad because the heel is actually more like 3 inches instead of 2 1/2 and I was planning on wearing them as my wedding shoes and I would have not enjoyed the extra 1/2 inch. So I decided to get the Cole Haan pumps hopefully they work out. Nice shoe but I just ordered the wrong size and the heel is 3 inches.

I have been wearing a Vaneli 8½W for at least six years and they always fit my feet perfectly. On these shoes, however, the 8½W is too long. I am returning them for an 8W. So I do not agree with the last reviewers that these shoes are true to size or smaller. Also, I did not find the toe box narrow. Perhaps I received an odd cut. I will find out soon enough when the new size arrives. I am 52, and still looking and dressing hip, in spite of the challenge to find comfortable and stylish shoes. Vaneli comes the closest for a reasonable price!

Perfectly fine (if slightly boring) work shoe. Best for a narrow foot - while the M width fitted me, because of the low sides it looked like my feet were too wide / spilling out - basically the style doesn't suit M to W feet. Also quite a lot of toe cleavage.

The red is really a gorgeous cherry red. Classic shape. Good toe box that doesn't show toe cleavage. The sole is pretty flexible. Not too high. A great solid basic pump. The neutral shoe is a bit sparkly. A more taupe-y color. If your skin tone is more of a dark olive and most nude patents are too pink for you, this might work for you.

These shoes are very comfortable. I don't usually wear a wide but I had to in these and I had to size down. Overall I would recommend.

These are a classic patent leather pump. I have these shoes in the flat black too. These are perfect for work - high, but not too high - and look nice with pants or skirts. The only disappointing factor, is that the patent leather on the heel of one of my shoes scuffed on the second wearing - the kind of scuff that takes the patent leather off - so I'm hoping that it doesn't happen other places on the shoe as well.

Very good looking shoe. Yes there is some toe cleavage but that's OK. Very comfortable for a skinny heel height. My feet are wide front and narrow back and the shoe fit well.

I have a very narrow heel, so I needed some extra padding on this shoe. I also got rubber soles put on these to protect them and make them less slick. I will get some pads, too, but overall, I really like them and the style is timeless.