LifeStrideWomen's Parigi

I have a bunion on my left foot and have been trying to find shoes that won’t hurt after a couple of hours of wearing. I had tried shoes from a very reputable (and expensive) company that were touted to be for people with bunions. , I sent them right back as they were not at all comfortable. These shoes, however, are absolutely amazing. They have enough give so that they don’t squeeze my foot and they are super comfortable. I wore them to an event which lasted five hours and had no problem with pain. The price is a major plus as they are one quarter the price of the expensive ones I sent back.

I think many brides-to-be are always concerned that they are forcing their girls to buy dresses and shoes that they will never wear again. Well, she need not worry for these puppies!I was lucky to have been with my friend when she saw this shoe in a store. The MOH and I both tried it on and agreed that the color was a lovely neutral (the color I remember was a slightly pinker than the picture shown here; just a hint of blush), the heel perfectly conservative, and the padding -- ohhh, the padding! Let's just say it was a real pleasure to slide these on, and I was very reluctant to take them off and return them to the display.Having just tried the shoe on and not being able to wear it until the Big Day (at least, not without promise of pain and death!), perhaps my 5-star review is a bit premature. I do wear my fair share of heels, though, and I know what to look for when shoe shopping. Here's a run-down on what I encountered with this heel:Sizing: I wear exactly a 6.5, though due to size discrepancies amongst brands, this range encompasses sizes 6-7. Width-wise, I have slightly wide feet - not enough to necessitate purchasing shoes in Wide, but sometimes I will do so if I found the shoe runs small. The size I tried on was 6.5M (normal width) and it fit a smidge on the tighter side with regards to length and width. Most notable was a slight pinching in the toes. Since Wides only solve the width issue but not the length issue, I moved up half a size to a 7M. This got rid of the crowded toes, though now the length was a hair too large. As this is easily solved by padding with heel grips, I am OK with it.Color: The picture shown is very close to the actual color, though the color-savvy may notice that the picture is actually showing more of a cool nude rather than the "taupe glory" promised in the description. Be advised that the description is more accurate - this shoe is most definitely a taupe, with just a hint of more pinkish/purple in real life than shown in the photo (and when I say "a hint," I am talking about a drop of water in a bathtub). As I said: the stock photo is close enough.Comfort: I'll start by saying that I do not think any bandaids will be necessary for these! The back of your heel is safe; I did not notice any rubbing in that area as I walked around. Any blisters that may form would probably be on the ball of your foot, as is wont when wearing basically any shoe without socks on. As a disclaimer, I would like to point out that as comfortable as this pump is built to be, it is, in the end, a heel. Your feet will probably still be sore if you strut around in these for hours. It's inevitable. Having said that, there is a good amount of cushioning, and the heel is low to the ground, which will help reduce the discomfort of wearing pumps. Let's just say that I was originally going to bring some flats for the reception, but after these shoes were picked, I fully intend to keep them on all day.Durability: They feel like a sturdy shoe; very solidly built, yet also VERY light. I am a huge fan of light shoes. They make me feel nimble and graceful. These pumps are well constructed and will probably last miles and miles. The heel itself is low to the ground and a decent thickness. More importantly, the heel does not feel like it will snap off (I have had this happen to me and it is a terrible experience). The shoes do feel like they will be easily scuffed, due to both the light color and the nature of the material. Proper care and treatment will keep them looking new; just make sure to address any scuffs sooner when they are easier to remove.All in all, this pump is a good shoe to add to your arsenal. They are a steal at $30 - I have paid more for shoes that have only been worn once. I would, without hesitation, recommend this to friends who are looking for a decently priced heel for work, formal occasions, or even adding a little sophistication to day-to-day wear. They are a great, all-encompassing shoe. Just be sure to go up half a size.--update Dec 12, 2014--My friend's wedding has come and gone, and I wore these shoes from start to finish. I think it was around hours 5-8 where I noticed that the balls of my feet were beginning to hurt. It never got to the point where I wanted to kick them off. In fact, these were on my feet from 11a til sometime after midnight--a full 13 hours! All of the bridesmaids sans one kept these on until they left, actually. The one who removed hers was 16 years old and had revealed this was the first time in her life she'd ever worn heels; she swapped hers out for flipflops when the dancing started (around hour 8).The aftermath, you ask? Happy to report that no blisters were formed while wearing these heels. The balls of my feet felt a little sore at the end of the night, as is wont when wearing heels for a prolonged period of time.

So far so good. I found these shoes at a thrift store size 7 and loved the feeling of them so I decided to by myself a size 6.5 W and love the way they feel.I have planter fasciitis and so hard to find nice shoes for Sunday service or to nice events.Find them comfortable enough to walk in them for two hours.May by different color in future.Will update after a month. 👍

Look great. They were a little big on me and i normally wear a 7 so I would side a half size down

This shoe is extremely comfortable. I usually fet blisters when I wear shoes for the first time, so when I wore these to work and didn't get a blister all day or have to switch to my slippers or extra shoes I brought that day, I was pleasantly surprised. I got these in many colors and they are a staple in my closet. I wear them with dresses and pants and can dress them up or down. I highly recommend these shoes.

The shoes are beautiful. Good quality. Arrived in excellent condition. However, I am a true 7.5 M. I could barely squeeze my toes into them let alone my entire foot. Once in them, couldn't even walk. Toe box is very tight and narrow. Will be getting them in an 8 just to see how that goes. They can be returned for refund but not exhange. I guess these are the hazards of ordering online.

Love these shoes! Love that they come in wide so I can buy my actual size and not a half-size bigger to accommodate the width. They are cute and comfortable. Will be buying in more colors.

Inexpensive and very pretty. Packaged very well! Color is beautiful and shoes feel comfortable on. I bought a size bigger than my tennis shoes because that what I usually do to make the shoes wide…. It was NOT necessary with these. I am going to return to get the 9 ( my true size) but even these 10 are great.