Shoes: J.Crew – size 5 (buy here)
As I said in my previous post, I ordered these pumps just as a filler to get free shipping on J.Crew. I figured these will probably be either too big or they won’t be worth the hefty price tag. Well, nonetheless they ended up fitting perfectly and I love them so much that I can’t let them go. This are officially my first pair of J.Crew shoes and will not be my last : )
Size/Fit: These fit me with no gap in the back of the heel. I am a true size 4.5 so most size 5’s are too big for me. The biggest issue I have with my small feet is the gap in the back which forces me to grip my toes when I walk just to keep my feet in. To help with this issue, I have added insoles and padding but the fit is never right. I would suggest sizing up 1/2 or even a full size for the best fit. If you normally wear a size 5 in Ann Taylor pumps, you will need to size up.
Heel Height: 4 1/8″ with a small exterior platform. With the exterior platform, these do not feel as high and definitely elongate your legs. I walked in them for hours and my feet were very happy. They are by far the most comfortable shoes I own. If you don’t think you can wear or walk in platform pumps, these will change your mind! The heel is a chunkier style but not crazy big where it wouldn’t be work appropriate. I love the silhouette of the shoe and the platform is just right (not too thick). These can be worn to work and on the weekends- major plus. Most platform shoes I’ve seen are just too big and chunky for someone my size. They may work for some but it looks ridiculous on me.
Quality: Made in Italy. Supple Italian suede. I compared them to my Christian Louboutin’s (also Italian made) and they both have the same smooth leather soles. I checked all the stitching and craftsmanship very carefully and it is beautifully made. The only downside I could think of is that the pretty leather soles get scuffed up and marked very easily.
Price: $228 full price but if you get lucky, you can score them on sale when they run their 25% or 30% off promotions. At one third of the price of Louboutin’s, you get a high quality Italian made shoe.
Verdict: Highly recommend. I know the price tag is high so I would suggest waiting for a sale and hopefully your size is still available.
Has anyone tried these?
I really love them on you…I've been eying up the mona suede pumps from months now…and they're still not on sale!!
Great review for Beautiful Shoes! I actually tried them on but gave up buying due to the price. Just realized J.crew shoes are also very very well-made beautiful shoes!
beautiful shoes!
Love those! I want now!
They look very nice in the pictures. I am sure they make your legs look mile long.
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very inforative review, thank you! have you ever been to Nordstrom shoe sample sales? I used to work in the shoe dept for 5 years and they hold a bi-annual sale for <size 6 (definitely 4.5) samples and the selection is pretty decent.
Also, I understand the relunctancy to scuff up the soles- but leather soles are meant to be scuffed and resoled for many many years. Although nobody is looking at the bottom of your shoes, I can definitely relate 🙂
I saw the post of these on you- they look totally fab. I may look into these for my next pair of work comfy shoes. Is the inner full leather like the AT pumps?
Very cute. I've been getting into the chunkier heels lately and I just bought black ones in suede (not chunky)…I love the look of suede on shoes!
Do you think you could review suede heels at Target as a dupe? The style is very similar to this, the style is called Pemota. I've seen them in fuchsia and leopard so far.
Great review and the shoe looks great on you!
I saw the instagram of your gorgeous kitchen! Could you post more photos of your lovely home? I'm sure readers would love to see how you decorate… The background in some of your living room pics looks so pretty, would love to see more 🙂
Those look great! I also have been wanting a pair of the Mona pumps but the 4" heel scares me. The Coddington is really pretty. I like a the chunkier heel. Thanks for the review. I never noticed this pair before.
Thank you! : )
Thanks Jacqueline! I looked up the Target dupes and the smallest size is a 5.5 which is way too big for me 🙁
Hi Chris! I really should go to the sample sales and am surprised I haven't yet! Maybe because I don't live near one and have to drive quite a ways to get to one 🙁 It sounds awesome though! And yes the inner is full leather! Amazing quality!
It is def expensive and I debated returning and waiting for a sale but I love them so much and they fit my small feet so I decided to splurge 😀
Love these shoes on you! I like that the heel isn't too chunky.
Wow how interesting that you compare them to you Louboutin's! Glad you found a shoe that you love and that fits so well.
They're on sale now and with the code 'WINTER', they're down to $118.99 =)
I own three pairs – and love them. The best, most comfortable shoes I own.