Gorgeous, but teeny tiny
These are beautifully made and absolutely gorgeous--but they are EXTREMELY tiny/slim.
I ordered a 6, since my last order was a pair of boots in 6.5, and it was verging on just a little too big (though still comfortable with the right socks), and I usually wear a 6.
There is almost a full inch in difference between the 6 of these shoes and the 6.5 boots--the width around the ball of the foot is massively different, and even the length of the shoe is extremely different. The length would be perfect--if my toes could cram into less than 1.5 inches of space.
My feet--which, as evidenced by the 6/6.5 shoe size, are very small (something commented on my entire life)--look like clown shoes next to how slim and tiny these shoes are.
Most 6 and 6.5 shoes I have are only barely noticeably different, and preference/fit is usually down to subtle design differences or manufacturing, so I'm really surprised at how different the 6 and 6.5 are from American Duchess, with such incredible quality in production. I can't fathom anyone with feet slim and tiny enough to fit into the size 6 of this gorgeous shoe--unless they're perhaps a child or someone otherwise very, very tiny.
And since it's satin, I don't know if stretching them is viable, especially since the sole itself is so slim/small.
I thought these had been available for presale in Wide sizes, but I guess I was wrong, since I can't find them.
I've coveted this pair of shoes for ages and finally decided to splurge (while they're slightly discounted) on a pair for myself. I'm really disappointed in the fit/sizing, and the lack of Wide options available. I hope these become available in the next batch of Wide options, because I'll be returning these.
Extremely sad about it since I finally had clothing that went with these, and was looking forward to finding excuses to wear them. The pictures I've included don't just show the extreme differences in sizing, but also the beautiful embroidery, richness of color, and quality of material. They're well worth the money--I just wish they were sized better and/or available in Wide sizes like many other shoes now are.
Also fair warning about the fit, regardless of the size, if anyone has "short" feet--I can't tell if it's because the 6 is so small or if the proportions of this shoe are just a bit odd for me, but my arch sits very high in the shoe (there's a massive gap visible under my foot from the side--and I actually have very weak arches), and the middle strap gaps as I walk in them (tested them carefully on carpet indoors, of course). Nothing I do seems to make it sit still, and it seems like it's an issue with my foot proportions? A little room makes sense for fit, but it's odd to me that it gaps so much while walking.
