Gucci Princetown Mules (with and without fur) -does anyone have?

[HiromiT]

Good luck with the other stockist! Can't stand a shoe frenzy

I'm trying the Tians for size and most likely will be returning them. For some reason I'm fixated on the gold leather Princetowns (I never wear gold shoes!) but I can't find them anywhere... I figure that between the leather sling backs and the Tians I should know my size if the gold ones turn up. And hopefully my gold shoe lust will dissipate in the meantime
Is your Gucci site helpful? Gucci Australia bring in specific items from stores around Australia if there's something in store that's not on the website and they'll also import if pre-payment is made. Hoping that's another option for you.

Oh you want the gold ones! I assumed you wanted black. The Cdn site has them in all sizes. Is there a mail forwarding site that you can use?

Thanks for the tip on website CS. I never thought of asking them but will certainly look into it if the stockists fail me.

 

[Straight-Laced]

Oh you want the gold ones! I assumed you wanted black. The Cdn site has them in all sizes. Is there a mail forwarding site that you can use?

Thanks for the tip on website CS. I never thought of asking them but will certainly look into it if the stockists fail me.

Ooh thanks for the intel
But of course now I know the gold are available I get nervous and back off! Gold shoes...

I don't want the black because my sling backs are designed for the strap to be tucked in so they can be worn as an open back mule - a multi-purpose style like the Brixton.

 

[HiromiT]

Ooh thanks for the intel
But of course now I know the gold are available I get nervous and back off! Gold shoes...

I don't want the black because my sling backs are designed for the strap to be tucked in so they can be worn as an open back mule - a multi-purpose style like the Brixton.

Yes, see if Gucci AUS can import for you! I do love a metallic shoe and have a favourite pair of gold ballet flats but the gold Princetowns photograph very yellow. I almost think of them as metallic yellow as opposed to gold if that makes any sense. But they would look striking with an all black or all white outfit.

Wow, didn't realize your sling backs could be worn both ways. I need to investigate if they're available here!

I heard back from my first SA who said she managed to find 37.5 for me. Maybe someone changed their mind or there was a pair hidden in a stock room? In any case, I'm glad I won't have to consider a whole size bigger.

 

[Straight-Laced]

Yes, see if Gucci AUS can import for you! I do love a metallic shoe and have a favourite pair of gold ballet flats but the gold Princetowns photograph very yellow. I almost think of them as metallic yellow as opposed to gold if that makes any sense. But they would look striking with an all black or all white outfit.

Wow, didn't realize your sling backs could be worn both ways. I need to investigate if they're available here!

I heard back from my first SA who said she managed to find 37.5 for me. Maybe someone changed their mind or there was a pair hidden in a stock room? In any case, I'm glad I won't have to consider a whole size bigger.

For a minute there I was put off by the idea of yellow metal! Now I like it
I'll decide what to do about the gold Princetowns when I receive the Tians tomorrow.

Great news about the size 37.5!!! I hope they work out

 

[AtlDesigner]

When I spoke to Gucci about the Princetown mules they said they felt the size was much more flexible in this style than in others, obviously due to the open back.



For your own peace of mind it would be ideal if you could try the size 39 to see if they fit, but the fit of your shoes sounds about right. My leather sling backs haven't stretched out enough (yet?) to change the fit - my heel is still right at the back of the shoe despite the soft leather softening even more. This might be because of my wider forefoot, and it would probably be a similar result for a 'high volume' foot.

So long as you can embrace the longer vamp the worst that will happen with softening leather is that your foot will move forward a little and you'll have a bit of space at the heel...



Enjoy your beautiful shoes!

Hi - thanks for your reply. I received the size 39 today and if they had not been stamped a 39, I would swear they are a size or two smaller than the 39.5 in both length and width! The difference is huge. Without them stretching, my heel slightly hangs over the very back of the shoe.
I've been so worried that the 39.5 are too big. Agggh! Will revisit in the morning. I thought half sizes were a fraction larger - maybe 1/4" at most??

 

[Straight-Laced]

Hi - thanks for your reply. I received the size 39 today and if they had not been stamped a 39, I would swear they are a size or two smaller than the 39.5 in both length and width! The difference is huge. Without them stretching, my heel slightly hangs over the very back of the shoe.
I've been so worried that the 39.5 are too big. Agggh! Will revisit in the morning. I thought half sizes were a fraction larger - maybe 1/4" at most??

Hmmm. These shoes are proving to be a bit troublesome - unusual for Gucci in my experience.
Yes, try the 39 in the morning when your feet are rested, see if that makes any difference. I hope one of them works for you! Otherwise if you decide you can't wear either size then maybe the black leather Brixton is an option? That's the style with the fold down heel and they're very comfortable and don't have fit issues... not quite the same as the Princetown I know but something to consider.

In the meantime I received my Tian coated canvas Princetowns and I don't like the fit at all - they're going back and I'm not looking for another pair in the Princetown style. I'm just too impatient for these size/fit dramas!!

 

[AtlDesigner]

Hmmm. These shoes are proving to be a bit troublesome - unusual for Gucci in my experience.

Yes, try the 39 in the morning when your feet are rested, see if that makes any difference. I hope one of them works for you! Otherwise if you decide you can't wear either size then maybe the black leather Brixton is an option? That's the style with the fold down heel and they're very comfortable and don't have fit issues... not quite the same as the Princetown I know but something to consider.



In the meantime I received my Tian coated canvas Princetowns and I don't like the fit at all - they're going back and I'm not looking for another pair in the Princetown style. I'm just too impatient for these size/fit dramas!!

Oh no! I'm sure you must have been disappointed. How did they fit you?

I haven't seen the Brixton's in person. Will it look like I've stepped on the backs of my heels like a kid might do? We have a Gucci here in Atlanta and a couple of other stores carry them as well, but believe it or not, I hate malls! The parking, the crowds .... ha, I am spoiled by the Internet. I no longer have the patience to tackle them on a weekend, but I probably need to go. :/

 

[Straight-Laced]

Oh no! I'm sure you must have been disappointed. How did they fit you?

I haven't seen the Brixton's in person. Will it look like I've stepped on the backs of my heels like a kid might do? We have a Gucci here in Atlanta and a couple of other stores carry them as well, but believe it or not, I hate malls! The parking, the crowds .... ha, I am spoiled by the Internet. I no longer have the patience to tackle them on a weekend, but I probably need to go. :/

The Tian canvas is kind of stiff and they feel like they're falling off, despite my foot being firmly inside the slipper. This would drive me mad! I walk really fast and don't like having to adjust the way I walk for fashion - especially not for flats! And I don't know if the canvas would improve with wear...

I'm with you on the shopping - loathe malls, don't like shopping in person (traffic!!!), love deliveries
So far the Brixtons look well designed but I haven't worn them as mules yet so can't say for sure. I'll have another look at them in the morning and take some quick photos so you can see how they look folded down. Maybe it will save you a trip to the mall

 

[ap.]

Hi - thanks for your reply. I received the size 39 today and if they had not been stamped a 39, I would swear they are a size or two smaller than the 39.5 in both length and width! The difference is huge. Without them stretching, my heel slightly hangs over the very back of the shoe.
I've been so worried that the 39.5 are too big. Agggh! Will revisit in the morning. I thought half sizes were a fraction larger - maybe 1/4" at most??

Just wanted to give people a heads' up that mytheresa.com has the black Gucci slingback loafers. Unfortunately only the larger sizes 39 and up. They had all the way down to 37 a couple of days ago. Too bad I need a 35.5/36.

 

[ap.]

The Tian canvas is kind of stiff and they feel like they're falling off, despite my foot being firmly inside the slipper. This would drive me mad! I walk really fast and don't like having to adjust the way I walk for fashion - especially not for flats! And I don't know if the canvas would improve with wear...

I'm with you on the shopping - loathe malls, don't like shopping in person (traffic!!!), love deliveries
So far the Brixtons look well designed but I haven't worn them as mules yet so can't say for sure. I'll have another look at them in the morning and take some quick photos so you can see how they look folded down. Maybe it will save you a trip to the mall

I just wore my brown Princetowns for the first time today. It felt a little weird at first - like my feet weren't quite set in the shoe, but after four blocks the fit was perfect. I walked normally and the shoe didn't budge.

I had intended to buy the gold Princetowns, but believe it or not I have more gold shoes than brown :shame:

 

[Straight-Laced]

I just wore my brown Princetowns for the first time today. It felt a little weird at first - like my feet weren't quite set in the shoe, but after four blocks the fit was perfect. I walked normally and the shoe didn't budge.

I had intended to buy the gold Princetowns, but believe it or not I have more gold shoes than brown :shame:

Good to know that the fit improves with wear
I'm still very tempted by the gold ones

 

[AtlDesigner]

I just wore my brown Princetowns for the first time today. It felt a little weird at first - like my feet weren't quite set in the shoe, but after four blocks the fit was perfect. I walked normally and the shoe didn't budge.

I had intended to buy the gold Princetowns, but believe it or not I have more gold shoes than brown :shame:

Good to hear. Were they snug at first or fit you TTS?

 

[ap.]

Good to hear. Were they snug at first or fit you TTS?

They were a little snug at first -- in fact I started to think I should have bought a half size bigger. but I adjusted the instep with a little squeeze so my feet settled in properly. And the leather softened so quickly it was comfy soon after.

 

[Straight-Laced]

The black leather Princetowns are at Mytheresa in sizes 38 and above. The slingback style is available from size 37.5.

Note : the slingbacks are lamb leather and the plain Princetowns are calf.

http://www.mytheresa.com/en-au/princetown-leather-slippers-571707.html?catref=category

http://www.mytheresa.com/en-au/horsebit-leather-slingbacks.html?catref=category

 

[AtlDesigner]

They were a little snug at first -- in fact I started to think I should have bought a half size bigger. but I adjusted the instep with a little squeeze so my feet settled in properly. And the leather softened so quickly it was comfy soon after.

Thank you so much for the feedback. I've been sick and haven't worn mine yet. I hope to goodness I've gotten the right size and they do not stretch to be too large. I've never obsessed so much about a shoe before! Thanks for indulging me!