2009-10-15 19:15:58 Proenza Schouler OE9004

Reviewer: Shooz

Overall:   Comfort:   Look:

This is a beautiful shoe, in concept and color. The soft beige + pale aqua contrast heel are a lovely combo. I like the not too dressy/not too casual look of this design. The patent leather trim is practical too for a summer sandal. Now the bad news: (a) uncomfortable due to a lack of padding/support at the sole of the shoe, and the toe band digs into the arch; (b) makes legs appear shorter than they really are due to the wide ankle-wrap elastic band, which cuts the leg in half at and above the ankle. About the fit: true to size (length), wide at the toe, no arch support at all. This shoe would be much better w/ a more generous thicker sole, more cushioning at the ball of the foot, and a simple sling back instead of the wide ankle-wrapping strap which cuts the leg in half. No woman wants her legs to appear shorter than they are.