A PSA for those who have been asking about the different pairs of LK Bennett shoes worn by Kate. I've expressed my admiration for this designer on tpf before, and i'm glad to see that more people are getting to know them too.

Sizing: for me, they run slightly big, so I would recommend going down 1/2 a size.

They are well made, very cute and not fussy or over the top. I always get compliments on my purple suede pump when I wear them.

Also, LK Bennett flats are really great (nappa leather are like butter, and the patent leather is soft and comfy). Their price points are much better than many current designers and when on sale, they're even more affordable.

I've only seen them in the UK, so make sure to check out the boutique if you're in London.

here are some pics of the shoes worn by Kate on her recent trip abroad.

Wow, thanks for posting this. I have been looking for a nice pair of black pumps for work and I just checked out his website and I am liking the shoes. Yay!

Yay! Some of my favourites from their website (http://www.lkbennett.com)

Bruton Shoe
Sledge Court Shoe
Andie Shoe (On sale!)
Andrea Sandal (On Sale!)
Silver Shoe (On Sale! Kate wore the Patent Taupe versions of these to the polo)

Can't embed the photos as they're flash graphics on the site!

Also! I think those first wedges in the pics aren't LK Bennett. Though she has a pair v similar she wears loads, just without the strap. The Maddox is LK Bennett's re-release of the shoe.

i just came to post the website too! had no idea some bloomingdales carried LKB and there are even self standing boutiques:

Atlanta
Chicago
Philadelphia - Bloomingdales
Washington - Bloomingdales
New Jersey - Bloomingdales
New York - Bloomingdales

ok, thanx for the headsup frenchpearls about the wedges. they came up in my google search results but i guess the LKB ones were these.



BTW, i love the bruton and sledge...will have to visit my local bloomies tomorrow and check out the selection. better yet, maybe no tax if i order from the atlanta or chicago stores.

here's a piece of news from the LKB website:

L.K.Bennett's Atlanta store opens its doors
15 June


Our new store in Atlanta has now opened its doors, offerings shoppers at Phipps Plaza the chance to lust over our collection of stunning shoes.

Located in Suite number 1030B at the upscale mall, our new store rubs shoulders with over 100 speciality shops, including Gucci, Giorgio Armani and Saks Fifth Avenue.

When you're all shopped out, head to one of Phipps Plaza's five full service restaurants to relax and review your purchases.

Our new Atlanta store is just one of two dedicated L.K.Bennett stores in the US. We opened our first in Chicago earlier this year and residents of New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington can seek out our shoe collections in Bloomingdales.

On your next visit, why not treat yourself to our Sledge leather court shoe, which has been creating quite a stir in the British press recently.

Available in light taupe and black, the high shine leather makes it the perfect shoe for both the office and post-work drinks.

I hadn't heard of LK Bennett until I learned Kate Middleton wears their shoes. After browsing through their website, I fell in love with their shoes! I'd really like to own a pair or more. Maybe once I'm off of my ban...

I love how there is a store in Atlanta! I'll be attending college a couple hours away from Atlanta, so I'll have to stop by their store one day.

I recently bought the sledge nude pump. I was so happy, but now I think I got them slightly too big!!! Usually I'm a 36,5 although a own a few 37. I got the 37 as they don't do 36,5 and it was their last pair! it felt ok at the time, but now I realize that that no....too big...

Originally Posted by akoko

I recently bought the sledge nude pump. I was so happy, but now I think I got them slightly too big!!! Usually I'm a 36,5 although a own a few 37. I got the 37 as they don't do 36,5 and it was their last pair! it felt ok at the time, but now I realize that that no....too big...

I have the same issue with the maddox wedges I recently bought. I'm also a 36.5 and got advice to get the 37 but this run at least half size bigger and left a bit of the gap in the back of the shoe. I bought some inserts but they leave a tiny bit of a gap still.

So girls, what you are saying is the Sledge and Maddox run a half size big? When I called the Chicago store, she made it sound like these styles run a half size small. I'm waitlisted for eternity on a 38 but I seriously am lost on sizing. I wear between a 7.5-8 (really depends on designer).

I got the maddox wedge in black nd love them - although they were about a half size big - with shipping costs there was no way i was returning though! i got inserts. does anyone have the nude pair? i want those too!

I love LKB's and have alot of their court shoes as does my mother... never had a problem with them being to big I find they are always TTS

They might be true to size. I'm usually a 36,5, so its my fault for getting the 37. They don't do 36,5 and the 36 was way too small.

I just have to add that I love them still!! They are beautiful, comfortable and suprisingly steady!
I just need to get insoles!

Originally Posted by elmel

I got the maddox wedge in black nd love them - although they were about a half size big - with shipping costs there was no way i was returning though! i got inserts. does anyone have the nude pair? i want those too!

how much does the maddox wedge sell for?

Originally Posted by twinstar633

how much does the maddox wedge sell for?

They sell for £165, according to the LK Bennett website.