shaneroberts
Shane Roberts
shaneroberts
Editor Emeritus, The Inventory

I hate flats. I find 99% of them sloppy, juvenile and ill-made. So when I found this pair, I was thrilled. I don’t know how many pairs I have purchased. YOUR FEET LOOK LIKE DISNEY PRINCESS FEET. You know those little black slippers that all the princesses wear and look so elegant and dainty? The Ecco “Mary” shoes are

I hate flats. I find 99% of them sloppy, juvenile and ill-made. So when I found this pair, I was thrilled. I don’t

“Take the f’ing picture, I think I’m having a heart attack”

“Take the f’ing picture, I think I’m having a heart attack”

As long as it’s within 7 days they have no problem refunding the difference. Love Amazon. Read more

As long as it’s within 7 days they have no problem refunding the difference. Love Amazon.

Yep or just order it and return the one you have. Read more

Yep or just order it and return the one you have.

No longer pissed. They just refunded me the $35 via a 2 minutes IM chat. That’s some seriously good customer service. Read more

No longer pissed. They just refunded me the $35 via a 2 minutes IM chat. That’s some seriously good customer service.

Corso Como Fabienne flat. I wore the crap out of these for work. They have a little edge with the zippers and they are extra cushiony with breathable materials on the heel and ball. They come in metallics, too. Nice leather that will polish up and look nice after a beating.

Corso Como Fabienne flat. I wore the crap out of these for work. They have a little edge with the zippers and they

You might want to check out Repetto, too - they're stiffer and a bit more expensive, but they make some great heels! Read more

You might want to check out Repetto, too - they're stiffer and a bit more expensive, but they make some great heels!

All I know is French Sole/London Sole are NOT worth the money. I bought into the hype, and they look like perfect attractive ballet flat. I knew going in they had no support, but really no support! The leather is so thin, they wear down so quickly. Blisters until I broke them in which is normal, and I am fine with but Read more

All I know is French Sole/London Sole are NOT worth the money. I bought into the hype, and they look like perfect

Hey! I typically wear an 8 (sometimes 7.5 in flats or sandals) and have issues with flats flopping off my feet. I ended up with an 8.5. I would just advise sizing up, maybe a whole size if you have wide feet. Their returns are super easy and customer service was AMAZING. Read more

Hey! I typically wear an 8 (sometimes 7.5 in flats or sandals) and have issues with flats flopping off my feet. I

I get moleskin sheets with adhesive (in the foot section of any drugstore or grocery) and stick them inside every possible surface that might irritate and cause a blister in every shoe I own. You can cut and manipulate the moleskin in a way that you can’t with other products. You can also build up a ‘cushion’ with Read more

I get moleskin sheets with adhesive (in the foot section of any drugstore or grocery) and stick them inside every

Have you used the Foot Petals stuff? They have back-of-heel inserts that are FANTASTIC. I have a great pair of Coach flats but the leather around the rim totally ripped up my Achilles...it was awful. I put in those Foot Petal things and never once had a problem again. I could wear those shoes every day damn. Read more

Have you used the Foot Petals stuff? They have back-of-heel inserts that are FANTASTIC. I have a great pair of Coach

Shout out from a fellow Bloch girl. Love ‘em.

Shout out from a fellow Bloch girl. Love ‘em.

Wow that burnt red color is gorgeous. Read more

Wow that burnt red color is gorgeous.

The first word (i.e., “These”) is hyperlinked to the product page. I guess because I’m hanging out in the greys on this sub-blog (and because Kinja’s design is lacking a lot of foresight) it’s hard to tell that there's a link. Read more

The first word (i.e., “These”) is hyperlinked to the product page. I guess because I’m hanging out in the greys on

These are the only ballet flats I’ve ever had that survived daily wear (full disclosure: I tend to walk 3+ km/day) without looking like trash in under 6 months. I’ve had my pair for over a year & the sole looks almost brand new still.

These are the only ballet flats I’ve ever had that survived daily wear (full disclosure: I tend to walk 3+ km/day)