Shoe Thread.
I ran across a blog post about the wonderfulness of Chanel cap-toe ballet flats. This is a picture of the real thing. The price of the real thing, $975, has me looking for Chanel-esque shoes.
So far, I’ve bought and returned Jeffery Campbell (Bloomingdale’s), Tory Burch, Anne Klein, and J. Crew Factory. Out of all of those, the Jeffery Campbell came closest to being comfortable. It was a hair too small and the next half size up was sold out everywhere I looked.
I’m coming to you, my wonderful imaginary and imaginative friends, to help me find the shoe (feels like I ought to sign that ~Cinderella). My requirements are nude/tan body with black leather (not patent) cap toe, small leather bow, flat flat flat heel (1/2” or less). I do not want a knock-off with the interlocking Cs. I do not want a sling back. I do not want a pointed toe.
Blondo makes a waterproof version that tempts me, but the sole looks too thick. French Sole makes a lovely quilted shoe but the cap is patent leather. Rothy’s makes them, too, but I‘m looking for leather.
Where else do I need to look? Or do I need to just bite the bullet and buy the real thing? I’ve read they will last forever. Because they are lambskin, they take on a ”well-loved” look.
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maddielee
13 days agoPosting problems, sorry if this shows up numerous times.
Size 7 ???? From the real real
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OllieJane
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texanjana
13 days agoI‘ve had these Taryn Rose ones for a long time, and they are quite comfortable. I am not sure if they are still made, though.
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Kswl
12 days agolast modified: 12 days agoI wore my MJ’s to a fundraising meeting this morning and am wearing them to shop this afternoon. They are padded and comfy! A nude or light tan belt helps tie it all together:
(Bbstx that is an unstructured white linen blazer I found last week. I don’t think you can tell in the photo but it has panels of white ribbed cotton inset on both sides that gives it vertical princess type seams and therefore a great fit.)
I also wore these shoes to a piano concert with dressy black shorts and a nude light sweater over the same black top.
I could probably find a way to wear these shoes three times a week, and they aren't nearly as versatile as the ones Bbstx wants.bbstx thanked Kswlbbstx
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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
12 days agolast modified: 12 days agoFWIW, you might try using Google Image search to look for what you have in mind. I often do that.
And with resale, you need to keep checking back, of course. IMO, finding something so specific requires effort and patience.
And I agree that with time, some desires ebb away.
P.S. So I went to Macys.com to see what they had and came across these very pretty Franco Sarto leather ballet flats that I now want for myself - not Chanel style tho 😁
There are 7 colors, but they don't have my size in this color, darn it!P.P.S. Looks like Naturalizer makes something that fits the criteria...
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/naturalizer-maxwell-cap-flats?ID=18192095&sizes=FLAT_TYPE!!Ballet
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12 days agobbstx
9 days agoI have now purchased and returned 10 pair of cap-toe ballet flats, including the Blondo waterproof. They did not meet my requirements, but I can’t resist a cute waterproof shoe.
I am slowly coming to the conclusion that my feet simply do not fit into this style of ballet flat.
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