One of my essentials is a good pair of black ballet flats. I always wear my chosen pair until holes form...and then I wear them a little more until forced to throw them away. It's been awhile since I had a perfect pair, so I've been on the hunt and finally decided to splurge on this pair by Marais USA. I'd been admiring their shoes for a few months, but I tend to have brand loyalty (like Seychelles) because I know exactly how that brand will fit my feet. I'm happy to say these flats are amazing. In fact, I'm considering splurging on a second pair (although I might just wait and request them for Christmas).
I've been wearing them quite a bit since they arrived in the mail, so for this detail I thought I'd show the shoes traveling all over...
*Wee review: My foot is somewhere between a 7 and a 7 1/2; I bought the 7 1/2 and it fits like a dream. The silk satin upper is flawless and the structure (cushioned footbed) is extremely comfortable--unlike some ballet flats I don't feel every pebble or crack in the road. The soles are a bit slick on carpet, but I hope with some wear they'll feel less slippery to walk in (they're fine on wood/pavement/etc).
*Wee review: My foot is somewhere between a 7 and a 7 1/2; I bought the 7 1/2 and it fits like a dream. The silk satin upper is flawless and the structure (cushioned footbed) is extremely comfortable--unlike some ballet flats I don't feel every pebble or crack in the road. The soles are a bit slick on carpet, but I hope with some wear they'll feel less slippery to walk in (they're fine on wood/pavement/etc).
32 comments:
I LOVE these flats, so so much. They look so perfect x
cute flat shoes
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i love them!(L)
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Ooh, these are CUTE! I own several pairs of incredibly worn out ballet flats (I'm tough on shoes) and have been peeking around here and there for a new pair. Who would have thought that finding something so simple would be so difficult!
These are adorable Rebecca. Thanks for the sizing review.
xx
Maria
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Love, love, LOVE these!!! The satin finish gives it that Repetto real ballet flat feel!
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Ohno! my sister may not read your blog!
she will be so excited because she is hunting for pair of black flats too!
love to share the website with me dear?
xx
Love the shoes!
One thing you can do to help with slippery bottoms is take the shoes to a cobbler and get them resoled with a thin rubber sole. It's not entirely cheap, but it extends the life of your shoe (so the sole doesn't have to get worn down to be able to grip smooth surfaces) and totally worth it. :)
Elles sont superbes ces petites chaussures !! :)
Those are beautiful! I too wear my favorite flats until holes appear - and am always SO sad when I have to retire them. I wish I had a magic-shoe-fairy that could make my shoes live forever.
Hello, I follow your blog in a while, I really like.
I would like to know how you do those photos that look videos, with movement.
I've been looking but can not find anything and I remembered that I had seen you.
Thank you very much.
Regards!
beautiful!!
Sarah
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@Gilbert/Gandana, I linked to the shoes in my post...
aaahhh they look amazing, classy and really feminine!!!! :D
love the 3rd and 4th detail photos
XX
Vi from Cali
Black ballet flats are so essential. I love the big bows on these!
I love flats myself. This one looks pretty and comfortable.
im totally jealous. they are so so pretty!
Those shoes look so cute! I used to have a pair of black flats with bows, but I wore them to death.
This pair looks perfect! I'll have to look them up and see if I can afford it :p
I love these pictures too, what a clever idea!
awww cute flats! and how adroable :)
These bow marais flats are seriously amazing and I do so like how you took a picture of them on every other surface you walk and make it still recognizable where these are taken :)
pairs ballets flat looks super nice with the black ribbon , wish also have ones :"(
I love the way you presented these shoes. Really love it. I wear my flats till they're way past their funeral date too... on that note, it's time to get new ones.
Aw, the flats are so cute! I hate it too when the soles in flats are too thin, argh
Cute! I love the last two photos! :)
these shoes are soo cute!
and like the fact you photographed them on different places. looks funny and makes it interesting.
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Love these photos! I've been lusting for a pair for about a month now too. Maybe a splurge for my own bday gift? I was thinking beige and black, but your solid black version has me wander-lusting about all the places I could go too.
xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
These are so pretty =)
I like the pictures too, creative!
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I have been eying these in the beige and black for ages - love them. Also it's so cute to see them in all the different locales.
I've been contemplating getting a few pair of these because they are so cute! really like them in black though.
These ballet flats are super adorable and looks comfy. I envy you. I wish I also have a perfect black pair of ballet shoes!
I remember my childhood days when I love doll shoes! I use my black pair of doll shoes whenever I hit school and attending mass. Basically, I love wearing them all the time back then! It is super comfortable and cute.
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