Thank you for your suggest. Yeah, I’m thinking to buy no show socks and try 36 again. And see how it feel.
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Some try-on pics of the ballerinas style for reference. True to size for me.
Hi! I have three pairs of espadrilles, all in my usual size 38. Every pair first different. Ugh.
My beige ones fit the best. My pink ones are looser, and my white ones are super loose.
I tried on a size 37, and they are super tight. Very annoying to put on, and I knew they will be too short and narrow and it will bug me, so I'll end up not wearing them.
For my super loose white ones, I sort of deal with them. Every now and then, if I walk super fast, the white ones will slip out of my foot, but then I slip it back on and move on.
If you can live with the 36, I'd stay with your size as I have a gut feel if you size down to a 35, you'll end up not wearing them much.
I've sized down in the past, on the suggestion of my SA, and each time was a mistake.
I know now I will always buy slightly loose vs. slightly tight as I end up rarely wearing the slightly tight shoes.
Hope that helps.
Your suggestion is really help. I purchased no-show socks and will try 36 again. Agree with you, I don’t think I can handle 35, feeling a pain at the first time I try on, LOL.
Thought I would show off a couple of new purchases l love the fact that Chanel sizing never changes for me. Sorry the beading isn't showing up the well. Please enlarge the picture.
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Hi BigAkoya
Thanks so much for sharing so much detail on your sizing experience with the loafers. I'm in the exact same boat i.e. same dilemna between 38 vs 38.5. I currently have a size 38 and have worn it a handful of times and have been questioning whether i bought too small of a size. Length fits perfectly though. How long did it take for them to break and feel comfortable from a width perspective ?
I've been wanting to get a size 38.5 so the width doesn't feel too tight...but i know the length is going to be an issue. Now i'm questioning my decision based on what you've shared, so really appreciate that. Thank you
Hi!
I have two pairs now (fucshia and black), and I have been wearing them often. I love love love this style and would like to get another color.
I will say they are definitely comfy! I could not say that though when I first got them. They were not comfy at all, and I thought ugh... these shoes are not for me.
I got the fucshia pair first. Had my first pair been the black, I would have returned them (not really into black shoes), but because the fucshia was so hard to find, I decided to tough it out. I wanted to see if they would fit better after I wore it a few times or if would be another "waste of money" shoe.
I am so so glad I kept them as now, I can walk miles in them. Here's what I experienced and did...
The 38 out of the box was not comfy at all, even walking around in my closet. They were super snug around the widest part of my foot. The shoe is also very stiff, and I usually do not buy stiff shoes, so it also annoyed me the shoe was a bit hard to slip on at first. I felt like I had duck feet trying to slip into feminine ballets flats.
What to do? Hmmm...
I had this idea to wear thick socks around the house first to stretch them a bit, and yes, they did stretch a bit.
I wore them out for the first time, and ugh... they were still narrow at the widest part of my foot and hurt my bone (the bone under the toe). I think I have a tiny bunion as that bone is super sensitive. I went out for lunch and walking from the parking lot to the restaurant made that that bone hurt. I thought... double ugh... this was a wasted experiment.
My husband says he likes that bright fuchsia, so okay... I am not giving up!
I wore them for short periods I think about 5-7 times, and one day, they feel great! They are even on the loose side a bit...I love them!
So... be patient and wear them for short outings several times. They will stretch a bit for sure as they did for me.
I wear them really casual... with a chunky sweater and loose jeans with the hem rolled up. It's fall here on the US east coast, and the weather is getting cool. I purchased some fun socks to wear with them. My jean hem is rolled up (or cropped flare) so the socks can peek out from my jeans.
If you like this look, maybe try wearing them with fun socks for a few times too.
Hope this helps.
My sneakers cost more. I find this price very reasonable and I'm shocked since they are extra special.
Anyway, these are so gorgeous, I think I would just stare at them all day!
LOL! I think they were expensive enough. I was very lucky to have a gift card to use and that helped a lot. I do agree though, when I was first sent the picture I thought they would be more because of the beading.My sneakers cost more. I find this price very reasonable and I'm shocked since they are extra special.
Anyway, these are so gorgeous, I think I would just stare at them all day!
LOVE!
Slingbacks are my favorite style! This black fabric and the detailing are so chic
Hi! I've seen these, and to my memory, they were back in Spring 2022? I remember seeing them from my SA, but I wanted the more classic turnlock ones. I shop at Chanel, NM, or Saks, but it's most likely either NM or Saks that had them. You could contact a SA and ask if they have anymore. I am not 100% sure as there are so many loafer versions these days, but this is definitely a prior season style.
As FYI, a similar style new for cruise is this one. The photo below is from my SA for cruise 2023 shoes.
You might like this. I assume you do not like the classic turnlock loafer (the one with the flap) as that style is available now, also in black.
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Thank you so much. Yes, I've asked my SA in freestand boutique but she can't find it. I did see the new season loafers but unfortunately not a fan of the heart logo detail, was trying to find a more subtle piece. Really appreciate your help!