Manolo Blahnik HANGISI owners and lovers, come in!

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

#513
goldenfountain said:
Has anyone tried on or bought the leather Hangisi? I saw them on Saks. Would love to know how comfy they are!
Click to expand...
Yes like PP said they are European based stores like Saks, Neimans, and Nordstorms in USA. I hope I can post links but this youtuber explains the sizing between US and European made Hangisis very well. Apparently there is a theory that there is a difference between the makes. Look at the dots below the shoes. 3 dots means European and 5 dots means US based. This is the theory/opinion of this YouTuber which makes sense.


Also an update on my sizing. I tried the shoes again and they seem to be fitting ok now. Maybe they just needed a stretch? In fact, there is a space between my heel and shoe which my husband pointed out. A few times I felt the shoe coming out so I think I am good for now. I think I just need to wear it a few times to break it in. Thank you!
 
#514
salal04 said:
Yes like PP said they are European based stores like Saks, Neimans, and Nordstorms in USA. I hope I can post links but this youtuber explains the sizing between US and European made Hangisis very well. Apparently there is a theory that there is a difference between the makes. Look at the dots below the shoes. 3 dots means European and 5 dots means US based. This is the theory/opinion of this YouTuber which makes sense.


Also an update on my sizing. I tried the shoes again and they seem to be fitting ok now. Maybe they just needed a stretch? In fact, there is a space between my heel and shoe which my husband pointed out. A few times I felt the shoe coming out so I think I am good for now. I think I just need to wear it a few times to break it in. Thank you!
Click to expand...

There are different manufacturing facilities in Europe none are in the US. I have shoes with all the different dots. All sold in the US.
 
#515
goldenfountain said:
Has anyone tried on or bought the leather Hangisi? I saw them on Saks. Would love to know how comfy they are!
Click to expand...

I just purchased the black leather ones and want to purchase the beige/cream ones asap!!! I do have a wide foot but very narrow heel and when I got them (in a half size up) my heel was slipping, as expected, but knowing that feet swell after a lot of walking, I just decided to keep them. Anyway, the retailer I got them from didn’t have my actual size 35 in stock even if I had wanted to exchange it. Weirdly, the leather just molded to my foot after wearing them out and about, and they did not feel like they were a half size too big anymore, it just wrapped around my foot very comfortably. No issues with the buckle at all. I’m a 35 in all other Manolos but got these in 35.5 with a wide foot and I felt like I was able to have the room for my feet to swell on a full day walking around stores, running errands.

Highly recommend these!
 
  • Like
Reactions: iykyk
#516
salal04 said:
Yes like PP said they are European based stores like Saks, Neimans, and Nordstorms in USA. I hope I can post links but this youtuber explains the sizing between US and European made Hangisis very well. Apparently there is a theory that there is a difference between the makes. Look at the dots below the shoes. 3 dots means European and 5 dots means US based. This is the theory/opinion of this YouTuber which makes sense.


Also an update on my sizing. I tried the shoes again and they seem to be fitting ok now. Maybe they just needed a stretch? In fact, there is a space between my heel and shoe which my husband pointed out. A few times I felt the shoe coming out so I think I am good for now. I think I just need to wear it a few times to break it in. Thank you!
Click to expand...

i just got a pair of Hangisi flats from Browns via farfetch. I am a size 42 (so no option of going larger) and the shoe fits perfect expect for rubbing on my bunion on the right foot. Not sure if it will stretch. Has your pair stretched any more?
 
#517
layd3k said:
i just got a pair of Hangisi flats from Browns via farfetch. I am a size 42 (so no option of going larger) and the shoe fits perfect expect for rubbing on my bunion on the right foot. Not sure if it will stretch. Has your pair stretched any more?
Click to expand...
Hi! Every time I wear the shoes, I feel like they stretch a bit but they are still a bit tight on the toe box. I am hesitant to go a size up because then it will become loose on the back. There is some gap between my heel and the shoe so I think I am going to keep this size and just hope that they continue to stretch. Or should I get the next size up and place a shoe filler? I am going to wear in the summer so maybe my feet will swell. I am really not sure what to do. I tried to go to the store yesterday to try 9.5 at Saks but they had no sizes available for me to try on. The associates was not helpful at all.
 
#518
salal04 said:
Hi! Every time I wear the shoes, I feel like they stretch a bit but they are still a bit tight on the toe box. I am hesitant to go a size up because then it will become loose on the back. There is some gap between my heel and the shoe so I think I am going to keep this size and just hope that they continue to stretch. Or should I get the next size up and place a shoe filler? I am going to wear in the summer so maybe my feet will swell. I am really not sure what to do. I tried to go to the store yesterday to try 9.5 at Saks but they had no sizes available for me to try on. The associates was not helpful at all.
Click to expand...

Its so hard to say. Some people recommend sizing up due to foot swelling but i think the issue (for sure in my case) is that my feet are wide and i have a bunion. I have two pairs of the Romy flats from Jimmy Choo that i sized up to a 43 - my feet still get blistered and sore in the toe box by the end of the day. I have roger vivier shoes that i would say do run half a size big - so i buy the size 42 and i need to put the heel grip in the back. The heel grip helps with chafing/slippage but the toe box is still tight. For reference, the most comfortable shoes for me are Chanel - i can walk in them all day long, no matter the style.

I just wore the hangisi flats with hose and walked back and forth a bit they are definitely very comfortable. I think the toe box is more almond than pointy (like the jimmy choo romys) or square (like roger vivier). The almond toe shape is what makes them comfortable - they have already loosened up a bit from the first time i put them on.

I will stick with my size 42 and wear them around the house with thick socks to stretch them a bit.
 
  • Like
Reactions: classicgirll, ijustneedthis and luxsal
#519
layd3k said:
Its so hard to say. Some people recommend sizing up due to foot swelling but i think the issue (for sure in my case) is that my feet are wide and i have a bunion. I have two pairs of the Romy flats from Jimmy Choo that i sized up to a 43 - my feet still get blistered and sore in the toe box by the end of the day. I have roger vivier shoes that i would say do run half a size big - so i buy the size 42 and i need to put the heel grip in the back. The heel grip helps with chafing/slippage but the toe box is still tight. For reference, the most comfortable shoes for me are Chanel - i can walk in them all day long, no matter the style.

I just wore the hangisi flats with hose and walked back and forth a bit they are definitely very comfortable. I think the toe box is more almond than pointy (like the jimmy choo romys) or square (like roger vivier). The almond toe shape is what makes them comfortable - they have already loosened up a bit from the first time i put them on.

I will stick with my size 42 and wear them around the house with thick socks to stretch them a bit.
Click to expand...
Good to know about the flats! I have a wedding to attend in May and I am hoping it will get stretch out when I walk around. Thank you for sharing your experience! :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: layd3k
#520
Brigitte031 said:
I just purchased the black leather ones and want to purchase the beige/cream ones asap!!! I do have a wide foot but very narrow heel and when I got them (in a half size up) my heel was slipping, as expected, but knowing that feet swell after a lot of walking, I just decided to keep them. Anyway, the retailer I got them from didn’t have my actual size 35 in stock even if I had wanted to exchange it. Weirdly, the leather just molded to my foot after wearing them out and about, and they did not feel like they were a half size too big anymore, it just wrapped around my foot very comfortably. No issues with the buckle at all. I’m a 35 in all other Manolos but got these in 35.5 with a wide foot and I felt like I was able to have the room for my feet to swell on a full day walking around stores, running errands.

Highly recommend these!
Click to expand...
That's great to know, thank you!!! I'm a true 34.5 across Hangisi's (and 34 for the 105mm).
 
#522
closetlux said:
Sales alert ladies! Saks is having a sale right now. Up to $300 off and Manolos are included, specifically the Hangisis. I'm debating whether to get another pair, but this time in leather. For those of you who have bought the leather versions, do you recommend them? Sale ends tomorrow!
Click to expand...
I'm having the same debate, but deciding between black vs nude color!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top