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Really Cute...but not that comfortable...
These shoes are really cute, and that is the only reason
that I kept them. The fact that the shoe rocks as you walk
had my heels coming up out of the back of the shoe and I got
painful blisters on both heels. Also, I think there needs to
be more padding in the front of the shoe for the balls of
the feet. It seems like the curve of the shoe puts all of
your weight at the front of the shoe as you walk. I am on my
feet all day at work and my feet are very sore before my day
is even over! So, I guess I am one of those people who
suffer for cute shoes...
This brand is my favorite for work (I work 12 hr shifts as a
nurse). The styling is so cute that I like to wear them with
slacks and jeans. They really dress up a pair of jeans. With
dress trousers, they look as good as a pair of pumps. If you
are new to the brand, you need to realize the heel fit is
meant to be loose; this is part of the wear ability of the
shoe.
Perfect casual shoe - The Merrell Luxe Knit is so pretty, I
receive compliments every time I wear them. They beg to be
worn with a great pair of jeans. As others have mentioned,
there is some slippage in the heels, even when ordering down
a half size. I developed blisters on my Achilles tendons the
first two times I wore them (hence the four stars for
comfort). Now that I have toughened up, they're very
comfortable, with well-cushioned footbeds that make long
walks a pleasure (even though I have flat feet). The gold
embossing on the vamps doesn't hold up very well,
unfortunately, but the pattern stamped in the leather is
still very visible, so the charm is still there. |