Category: Shoe Reviews


  • Are These Sneakers Actually Super? A Golden Goose Review

    Are These Sneakers Actually Super? A Golden Goose Review

    It took me 3 years to make my Adidas Stan Smith sneakers look loved (read: distressed). Whereas it took 3 days to get my order and 3 seconds to take my Golden Goose sneakers out of the box and have them look already loved (hint: they’re pre-distressed). … but without those 3 years of loving…

  • Debunking THE Instagram shoe | Chanel Dad Sandals review

    Debunking THE Instagram shoe | Chanel Dad Sandals review

    From the OTT “new Bottega” bunch, the bisou Paris vintage crowd, the Scandi norm-core pack, even the #CottageCore crowd, everyone on Instagram dresses the same. While I will moan and complain about how Instagram ruined personal style, I still got sucked in and bought a pair of the most Instagrammy ~influencer~ shoes that transcends every…

  • Something feels off… | a Loeffler Randall Goldy boots review

    Something feels off… | a Loeffler Randall Goldy boots review

    Knee high boots are tough to buy. … at least I think they are. This is probably why, other than my Isabel Marant Denvee boots, I’ve never really bought a pair. There’s never really been a pair that stepped up to the plate — despite how much I’ve always want some knee high boots. ……

  • Weird sizing, but so cute | an Ancient Greek Sandals review

    Weird sizing, but so cute | an Ancient Greek Sandals review

    For the longest time I’ve held out on buying Ancient Greek Sandals. Truth be told, it’s because I’m brand loyal to K. Jacques. … and I didn’t need another pair of leather sandals that look like my favourite French pairs. Then Ancient Greek Sandals did a collaboration with HVN. … and if you follow me…

  • Comfortable, Conscientious, AND Cool | Laiik Greek Sandals Review

    Comfortable, Conscientious, AND Cool | Laiik Greek Sandals Review

    Do you have a list of vacations you want to take once things are more settled? I do. It starts and ends with Greece. I want to eat my body weight in spanakopita every day & night. … and explore the cobble stone corners that are laden with cats. … and float on endlessly in…

  • Sizing is off, but.. | Saint Laurent Nu Pieds Tribute Sandal Review

    Sizing is off, but.. | Saint Laurent Nu Pieds Tribute Sandal Review

    In the last decade, so much has changed at Yves Saint Laurent. First, Hedi Slimane changed the name from Yves Saint Laurent to simply “Saint Laurent” … then he left and Anthony Vaccarello came roaring in. Vaccarello kept Hedi’s cool-gang party going, but brought even more sex appeal with him. One thing that has stayed…

  • From sizing to quality: An Isabel Marant Dicker Boots Review

    From sizing to quality: An Isabel Marant Dicker Boots Review

    Isabel Marant Dicker boots first came onto the scene in 2009/2010. I purchased my first pair of Dickers in 2011. … then I purchased another… and another pair. Everyone has a favourite brand.

  • They’re SO 90’s | an in-depth The Row Ginza Sandals Review

    They’re SO 90’s | an in-depth The Row Ginza Sandals Review

    For two reasons, The Row’s Ginza shoes remind me of Blondie’s hit song, “One Way or Another.” 1- “One Way or Another” was featured in the 1998 classic film, The Rugrats Movie, when Angelica scales cliffs in inclement weather to try and find her beloved Cynthia doll. 2- While I didn’t scale cliffs to find…

  • These flats are NOT demi-done | A Margaux Shoe Review

    These flats are NOT demi-done | A Margaux Shoe Review

    Honestly, after those Italic flats, I’m so over DTC brands. They’re never quite as good as they claim to be. … but every now and then, Margaux has crossed my web browsing. My close friend, Cassandra, keeps talking about them too (is Google reading my iMessages? (jk, I know they’re end-to-end encrypted… or are they??)).

  • Italic Bella Flat vs. Chanel Ballet Flats | An Italic Shoe Quality Review

    Italic Bella Flat vs. Chanel Ballet Flats | An Italic Shoe Quality Review

    If you’re here coming from Google, you know what the deal with Italic is. If you’re here because you’re a regular reader (hiya!), basically Italic creates a range of products from the same manufacturers as high-end brands like Chanel, Frette, Hermès, etc… There is one crucial thing you need to keep in mind with Italic:…