1930s evening shoes with peep toe - Gold - Susan

Beautiful shoe

This is a beautiful shoe runs big. I’m normally a US8 would have to go down one size.

Ankle straps without pain!

These shoes are beautifully crafted and built to last. I'm typically a US10/EU41. Sized down to US9/EU40 per other reviews, and that left my feet snug but supported. I think a 40.5 would have fit better, if memery did half sizes. Unfortunately, my long toes do get squished in the front (see photos), but I feel better about wearing in too-snug shoes than too-loose shoes for dancing. I find shoes with a strap across the ankles often irritate the skin or joint of my ankles, but these are a dream! That strap is still there to support the shoe without causing my feet any distress. My first time wearing them (aside from try-on) was to a wedding, and they're great for dancing but I did need to take them off halfway through the night to prevent blistering - my feet aren't tough enough for hours of dancing anymore. The soft but durable soles held up great. They picked up a little black and aren't worn away.

I LOVE THESE SHOES

These were my first purchase from Memery and definitely won't be my last. I already have friends of mine who understand shoe craftsmanship drooling over these. I'm a lindy hop dancer and vocalist and while these do have a heel, they have leather soles that you need to dance in for special events, and they look absolutely stunning. I probably wouldn't suggest wearing them if you are a dancer and do lots of jumps, for for the regular hobbiest who wants something beyond Swivells or Aris Allens, and wants a beautiful shoe to wear to nice events (or gigs), these are perfect. Really really comfortable. It took three pairs to find the right fit. I have a wide foot and usually make do with a 9 or a 9.5, but with these I was about to get an 8.5w and its like they are made for my foot. Hoping that the rest of their line has the same sizing so I won't be having to send them back and forth. But seriously, these are a timeless and beautiful shoe that I look forward to having a LONG time.