Do you feel you are getting your money's worth from your Ferragamo shoes?

[Chinese Warrior]

So fast forward three years and I am pleased to report that I am back in love with Ferragamo shoes!!!!![emoji173]️[emoji119][emoji173]️[emoji119]

After selling those pairs that did not work for me and basically not buying any F shoes for the last two years, I bought two patent pairs at Xmas in size 7D. I made sure I worn them for very short periods for the first few times, worn them with socks at home. And now the patent hot pink is so comfortable at the third wear!!! The patent black gave me a small surface blister so I think I need to go slow with this pair

Now I am eying this pair of block heels but in this flowery print.[emoji173]️

 

[vanillamochi]

So fast forward three years and I am pleased to report that I am back in love with Ferragamo shoes!!!!![emoji173]️[emoji119][emoji173]️[emoji119]

After selling those pairs that did not work for me and basically not buying any F shoes for the last two years, I bought two patent pairs at Xmas in size 7D. I made sure I worn them for very short periods for the first few times, worn them with socks at home. And now the patent hot pink is so comfortable at the third wear!!! The patent black gave me a small surface blister so I think I need to go slow with this pair

Now I am eying this pair of block heels but in this flowery print.[emoji173]️View attachment 4015068View attachment 4015069

Woo! Love the update - thanks for sharing I'd also say that patent stretches out a tiny bit (at least my varas did) which is nice but you have to store them properly so the leather doesn't stick together haha </3

 

[PatriciaW]

I feel with that sum of money, they r many other options out there these days. They r comfy and beautiful but the price increases just don’t justify. Many contemporary brands out there with superb designs as well. And after a while, the designs r pretty predictable

 

[lili45]

I find Ferragamo shoes are always uncomfortable. A pair of flat riding boots that I bought were the most excruciatingly uncomfortable shoes I have ever had. I have a very classic pair of ankle boots (shown in pic) that are also excruciating to walk in for a normal amount of time. The gold metal logo also digs into the ankle and there is no way to walk in them unless you put sticky padding in that area. There is no way to tell in the store when trying them on that they will become so uncomfortable. Therefore, no matter how much I am lured by the style of their shoes, I will not buy Ferragamo shoes anymore.
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Unfortunately I have the same experience, and thought it was just me! I have 3-4 pairs of unused Ferragamos in my closet, one of which are booties. But I must add, those black booties are simply gorgeous!!

 

[jess236]

After my experiences with Ferragamo shoes, they are off my list. I am not exaggerating when I say that the flat riding boots were the most uncomfortable shoes that I have ever worn. I had to recover for more than a week after wearing them for only a short period of time.


Yes, the booties are gorgeous, but in order to wear them I need to put sticky thick moleskin padding on the inside of the shoe. For some reason they didn't cover the metal logo from the interior so it digs into the ankle. You can't break in metal

Perhaps their other shoes are more comfortable, but I'm not willing to take the chance.

 

[floodette]

I love F shoes so much, I have around 18 in regular rotation (mostly Vara, Carla / Erice with a but Varina and other non-bow type). What I like about the shoes is the classical look. Even a pair that I bought 10 years ago still look fresh and au courant today (in fact same exact model has just been launched ss 2018).

Even the ones I got from my mom from 80s still look good.

Really good investment shoes, and so pretty too!

 

[Greenredapple]

I bought my first black patent Vara pair back in 2015 and i was happy with the quality. Very comfortable shoes in my opinion. Back then a vara pair would cost 398€. Since then the price has increased by 100€ and i think the quality has gone down. For example i bought a new pair in red patent leather early this year (btw authentic and from their own website) and the heels are different

 

[DoggieBags]

I’ve worn Ferragamos for years and as with any shoe maker, regardless of price range, I find some styles fit my feet well while others do not. Does every Nike sneaker feel comfortable to you? Most likely not. So why should every style of Ferragamo suit your foot? I find the Ferragamo loafers really uncomfortable and know not to buy them no matter how gorgeous they look. My favorites are the reissues where they take styles from the 60s, 70s and use the old patterns and lathes to bring those styles back. I can walk miles in one of those pairs on first use with no breaking in period. One of those reissue pairs was literally the only closed toe shoe I could wear when I broke a toe while traveling. I couldn’t even wear my sneakers on that trip after breaking my toe but I could still wear those Feragamo flats lol.

 

[fdc]

Hi ladies,
Does anyone have this Vara shoes. Is it comfortable and how is the sizing please? TIA.
Btw they are currently at 15% off on Net a Porter.

 

[Sora_V]

I was given a pair of Ninna wedges and they're quite painful for my wide feet.

 

[Greenredapple]

I was given a pair of Ninna wedges and they're quite painful for my wide feet.

I am sorry to hear that the ninna wedges are gorgeous though. Did you have the oppurtunity to try them on in the boutique or were they just given as a, gift?

I have always wondered what 'standard' width does Ferragamo provide for other company retailers.

In my experience both Ferragamo's boutique and their online e-shop provide multiple widths for popular shoe styles. I have asian flat feet and so far the widest D widht has been perfect for me.

 

[doni]

I have to say, I am rather disappointed with Ferragamo shoes right now.

I used to wear Ferragamo shoes a while back, I lived in Florence and Ferragamo is an institution there. I got married in Ferragamo shoes, both for my civil and religious ceremonies, as I wanted to make sure I would be comfortable and their shoes were the best to guarantee that. Then I moved on to other brands and did not wear their shoes for years. A year and half ago I broke my foot and stopped wearing heels for a while (easier than I thought it would be). So when I decided to climb on some again for a ball, I went to Ferragamo thinking it would be kinder to my feet. Got a pair of not too high nude pumps and... what a mistake, they have been so uncomfortable and painful and they don’t look like they are breaking in. I have realized they don’t look or feel anything like Ferragamo shoes of old. Nothing to do with the old Ferragamo.

So no more Ferragamo for me. Even if I love the idea of the loafers with convertible hardware (gold and silver), that is a great idea, but they feel really hard and clunky compared to Gucci’s or Tod’s.

 

[Sora_V]

I am sorry to hear that the ninna wedges are gorgeous though. Did you have the oppurtunity to try them on in the boutique or were they just given as a, gift?

I have always wondered what 'standard' width does Ferragamo provide for other company retailers.

In my experience both Ferragamo's boutique and their online e-shop provide multiple widths for popular shoe styles. I have asian flat feet and so far the widest D widht has been perfect for me.

The shoes were just given, I didn’t get to try on. They’re size 6.5M which would fit me perfectly in most other brands.
I had a pair of low-heel Ferragamo pumps with pointed toe (sorry I can’t remember the style name) years ago, size 6.5D, but they were so painful, I’d feel much more comfortable in my 4 inch heels. I ended up selling them, as much as I loved the look, I could barely walk in them. I still keep the Ninnas though, like you said, they ARE pretty.

 

[Elie12]

I just bought yesterday a pair of mule slipper shoes I wore them total 3 hours in an indoor mall and the silver paint started rubbing off. Plus they were so uncomfortable on my feet. I got them as I'm pregnant and wanted comfy shoes but this not only are not comfy but the quality is bad. I asked the girl at the counter of this is normal she said not...but sadly have to return them to their own branch tomorrow.

I hope they accept them and provide credit or a different pair. So disappointed

 

[floodette]

Hi ladies,
Does anyone have this Vara shoes. Is it comfortable and how is the sizing please? TIA.
Btw they are currently at 15% off on Net a Porter.

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this one is a bit smaller than usual for me. i am 6d, and while the calf and patent are very comfy in that size, the quilted versions (i also have the tortoiseshell quilted ones from some years back) are a bit tight