Chanel or Balenciaga flats?

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#20
I agree with apey_grapey, mostly.

In my experience:
*Both have inconsistent sizes. (Anywhere from 35-36 in both brands)
*Both have inconsistent comfort. (Anywhere from super comfortable to intolerable in both brands)

I always try them on at the store first, since I'm picky about how I want my flats to fit. :smile1: Of the pairs that I've loved: The Bals are more comfortable overall; Chanels have a more classic look overall.

Mod pic of Chanel ballerinas:
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Mod pic of Bal ballerinas:
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HTH and Good Luck!

apey_grapey said:
Bals are comfortable almost the second you take them out of the box. With Chanel, it's hit or miss, depending on the style and material.

Bal sizes are more consitent than Chanel's. Let's just say that I'm pretty comfortable ordering Bal flats online, but would never do so with Chanels because I've seen large size fluctuations in the Chanel classic ballerines of the same style/color/year. I always always always have to try them on.

But, hey, I like them both enough to have multiples of both styles - classic colors from Chanel (black, light beige, dark beige, brown, white) and bright colors from Bal (see my avatar).

My suggestion? If at all possible, go to the store and try them on, see what feels and looks better on your feet then decide.
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#21
Mrs. Awesome said:
I've tried on BAL flats and while they are comfortable, they're just not cute to me. I was only going to buy a pair because they were on sale but Mr. Awesome insisted that I would never wear them and he was right.

Anyway, I LOVE chanel flats, I had to size up with the ones in previous seasons, but it seems like the newer flats run a little larger. I just bought the beige/black color combo and they're TTS (same as my US sizing). I suggest just going in and trying them on, you never know!

Here's a picture I found on my phone of my black/blk patent toe cap ones.

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wow.. they look great Mrs Awesome.. thanks!
 
#23
newmommy_va said:
I agree with apey_grapey, mostly.

In my experience:
*Both have inconsistent sizes. (Anywhere from 35-36 in both brands)
*Both have inconsistent comfort. (Anywhere from super comfortable to intolerable in both brands)

I always try them on at the store first, since I'm picky about how I want my flats to fit. :smile1: Of the pairs that I've loved: The Bals are more comfortable overall; Chanels have a more classic look overall.

Mod pic of Chanel ballerinas:
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Mod pic of Bal ballerinas:
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HTH and Good Luck!
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Wow.. they are both super unique.. u have great taste!! thanks for posting...
 
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