Maysli Buckle Slingback Pointed Toe Pump (Women)

Ive never tried on a Manolo before but had always been curious! These are stunning in person, they’re so simple but statement making. I would imagine they’d look even better in the suede. The heel height is very easy to walk in! They ran a whole size too small for me so im usually an 8 and went with a 9 and lengthwise they fit perfect. Now for the big con, if your feet are even a tiny bit wide, run away from this shoe. They’re not even as narrow as other heels (cough louboutin cough) but I still found them quite uncomfortable. I was barely even able to stand in them for 10 minutes in store. Also another big con is that the strap that’s supposed to keep it attached to your foot felt kinda loose and the shoe sorta flopped as i tried to walk. Keep in mind these shoes were definitely the right size, a half size smaller and id be crying from crushed toes. So thats something to keep in mind. I would imagine with use that strap will only get looser too!

This one was a miss. I tried both colors. They do not look quality - there is a bump in the middle of the strap in front, due to the curve of the shoe. The leather and construction look very cheap. The buckle is outdated and frumpy looking. I asked a friend for his opinion, to which he said, "it looks like a quaker buckle". The are not comfortable - wider than usual for Manolos (which was welcomed!), but the contrast of the wider width and the usual very narrow toe bed, made them sloppy and uncomfortable. I was really excited to see a lower heal, but a uplifted casual/jeans shoe or fun spring skirt shoe. But I returned them and would not recommend (SADLY!!) They do run true to size for designer - I order a 1/2 size up. Normally a 37.5, but the 38 fit best, which is my usual size in designer.

This is my first pair of Manolos. I tried them on in the store and was surprised how comfortable they were! The first night I wore them to dinner, no problem. The second time I wore them, the strap on the back would not stay up. It was driving me crazy. Every few feet I walked, I would have to stop and pull the back straps back up. Incredibly inconvenient. And embarrassing.