LifeStrideWomen's Parigi

I think many brides-to-be are always concerned that they are forcing their girls to buy dresses and shoes that they will never wear again. Well, she need not worry for these puppies!I was lucky to have been with my friend when she saw this shoe in a store. The MOH and I both tried it on and agreed that the color was a lovely neutral (the color I remember was a slightly pinker than the picture shown here; just a hint of blush), the heel perfectly conservative, and the padding -- ohhh, the padding! Let's just say it was a real pleasure to slide these on, and I was very reluctant to take them off and return them to the display.Having just tried the shoe on and not being able to wear it until the Big Day (at least, not without promise of pain and death!), perhaps my 5-star review is a bit premature. I do wear my fair share of heels, though, and I know what to look for when shoe shopping. Here's a run-down on what I encountered with this heel:Sizing: I wear exactly a 6.5, though due to size discrepancies amongst brands, this range encompasses sizes 6-7. Width-wise, I have slightly wide feet - not enough to necessitate purchasing shoes in Wide, but sometimes I will do so if I found the shoe runs small. The size I tried on was 6.5M (normal width) and it fit a smidge on the tighter side with regards to length and width. Most notable was a slight pinching in the toes. Since Wides only solve the width issue but not the length issue, I moved up half a size to a 7M. This got rid of the crowded toes, though now the length was a hair too large. As this is easily solved by padding with heel grips, I am OK with it.Color: The picture shown is very close to the actual color, though the color-savvy may notice that the picture is actually showing more of a cool nude rather than the "taupe glory" promised in the description. Be advised that the description is more accurate - this shoe is most definitely a taupe, with just a hint of more pinkish/purple in real life than shown in the photo (and when I say "a hint," I am talking about a drop of water in a bathtub). As I said: the stock photo is close enough.Comfort: I'll start by saying that I do not think any bandaids will be necessary for these! The back of your heel is safe; I did not notice any rubbing in that area as I walked around. Any blisters that may form would probably be on the ball of your foot, as is wont when wearing basically any shoe without socks on. As a disclaimer, I would like to point out that as comfortable as this pump is built to be, it is, in the end, a heel. Your feet will probably still be sore if you strut around in these for hours. It's inevitable. Having said that, there is a good amount of cushioning, and the heel is low to the ground, which will help reduce the discomfort of wearing pumps. Let's just say that I was originally going to bring some flats for the reception, but after these shoes were picked, I fully intend to keep them on all day.Durability: They feel like a sturdy shoe; very solidly built, yet also VERY light. I am a huge fan of light shoes. They make me feel nimble and graceful. These pumps are well constructed and will probably last miles and miles. The heel itself is low to the ground and a decent thickness. More importantly, the heel does not feel like it will snap off (I have had this happen to me and it is a terrible experience). The shoes do feel like they will be easily scuffed, due to both the light color and the nature of the material. Proper care and treatment will keep them looking new; just make sure to address any scuffs sooner when they are easier to remove.All in all, this pump is a good shoe to add to your arsenal. They are a steal at $30 - I have paid more for shoes that have only been worn once. I would, without hesitation, recommend this to friends who are looking for a decently priced heel for work, formal occasions, or even adding a little sophistication to day-to-day wear. They are a great, all-encompassing shoe. Just be sure to go up half a size.--update Dec 12, 2014--My friend's wedding has come and gone, and I wore these shoes from start to finish. I think it was around hours 5-8 where I noticed that the balls of my feet were beginning to hurt. It never got to the point where I wanted to kick them off. In fact, these were on my feet from 11a til sometime after midnight--a full 13 hours! All of the bridesmaids sans one kept these on until they left, actually. The one who removed hers was 16 years old and had revealed this was the first time in her life she'd ever worn heels; she swapped hers out for flipflops when the dancing started (around hour 8).The aftermath, you ask? Happy to report that no blisters were formed while wearing these heels. The balls of my feet felt a little sore at the end of the night, as is wont when wearing heels for a prolonged period of time.

I love these heels, and now I want them in several different colors. I wear an 8.5 and it was true to size, OCCASIONALLY will slip off my heel if I'm walking too quickly but otherwise it's a perfect fit. There was plenty of arch support and padding inside, and the height is great for work. I have a desk job but I have to run around the office and check up on things within the building from time to time and these shoes cause me no discomfort during my workday.

Okay, so I’m not one to write a review but the quality and fit of these heels are amazing!I love the fact it has a non skid bottom too. I can’t wait to pair them with my cosplay in a few weeks.I’m sure I will be wearing these for other events as well because they’re cute AND comfy!

I cannot and will not wear any more high heel shoes that kills me and my feet.This fits just right.

All my other shoes: hiking boots, running shoes etc., are size 9 so that's what I ordered in this pump, but that was too long. Since I got them on sale, exchanging them was not an option. The 8.5 size would have been much more expensive. That's too bad, because they seemed well made and well padded for a pump. I liked the color and the shape. I considered keeping them, I thought maybe if I wear them with socks? But no, every time I stepped forward in them my foot popped out of the shoe. So back they went. Width was fine, the problem was the length, there was too much space behind my heel

I was looking forward to adding these pumps to my wardrobe. The quality and color are perfect. But the shoes I ordered are NOT a wide width despite the label. Disappointed!

Size down to half I wear an 8 in dress shoes usually and 7.5 in regular shoes. I should have gotten a 7.5 they are comfortable and very nice

Me gusta todo de estos zapatos pero siento mucho que me llegaron en la punta manchasdos de baje un pegamento tengo temor limpiarlos y que se dañe más el material pero los recomiendo quedan bellos y cómodos tengo temor devolverlos y no encontrar un par igual y algo más llegaron a tiempo estoy seguro que no les pasará con sus zapatos lo mismo que ami cómprenlo son lindos yo calzo el 9 y compre 8.5 y quedan cómodos no se descalzan a mi me gustan mucho

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These pumps are the closest I have found to walking on pillows. Between the cushiony insole and the rubber outer sole, there is no pressure whatsoever. I do find them to be a little snug. I bought the 9.5W, and I could probably use the 10W, but I'll wait until the price drops again.EDIT 28 Oct 19: These shoes have a serious flaw. I wear them daily for work, and, as is normal for most pumps, the heel cap eventually wears down. I had purchased a replacement selection of heel caps, and the procedure ought to be quite straightforward: taking a pair of pliers, you grip the old heel cap firmly, and gently twist back and forth as the metal peg works its way out. However - and this is the second pair of LifeStride Parigis that this has happened to for me - the rubber cap strips immediately off the metal peg, leaving only about 1.5mm of exposed metal to try to grip and twist. Literally not possible, as the pliers just jump off the tiny piece of peg, stripping it even worse. This is the second pair I have had to throw in the trash due to this issue, and I am NOT HAPPY!

I have short but wide toe boxed feet.It is so difficult to find good shoes.I have never been able to wear shoes with heels more than 1 hour and lots of pain.Yesterday,I wore it for 9 hours straight.I did not even feel like I was wearing shoes with heels.It was that comfortable.The shipping was on time and the product arrived as promised.Highly recommended!

These were beautiful to look at and the quality and price are good but the fit was too big! I ordered a 9.5 wide but they were too long and waaaay too much room in the toe. My foot was sloshing around! If you have plump feet these would work for you. Mine are wide but thin so there was a lot of space where the shoe covers the top of the foot. Customer service and returns was really good

At first I loved these shoes; they are very comfy for 6 hours or less on your feet, and I purchased wide and they fit perfectly. But I have only had them 2 months (not used daily) and the sole is already starting to peel off in multiple locations :( We are required to wear navy shoes at work, and these will be far to expensive to purchase every other month. Disappointed 😞