Ode to Hermes shoes

[papertiger]

We have 2 ode to H footwear threads, one is for SHOES only and the other for BOOTS only .

If your post is about BOOTS and NOT shoes, please post on the ode to boots thread here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...o-h-boots-thread.535045/page-47#post-32637422

If your post is about SHOES only, then post on this thread.

If if you have a reveal, comment, question about both please post about the SHOES on here and then go to https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...o-h-boots-thread.535045/page-47#post-32637422 and post about boots on there.

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[TankerToad]

difficult to tell from light - are these noir or were you able to get these in another color?

These are Cafe- a rich brown color

 

[Vivien Lee]

Got the dauphine 70 loafers

 

[etoile de mer]

I was so happy when the Calya Clogs appeared again! I'm a US size 8, so I ordered size 38 and 39. In bare feet the 38 felt a tiny bit short, and the 39 are a tiny bit long. As I also want to be able to wear these with socks, I kept the 39.

They are made without a rubber sole at the front (so very slippery) and only a thin one at the heel. I asked my cobbler to add a rubber sole to the front, and to replace the thin rubber one at the heel with a more substantial piece. He did such a nice job for me, very pleased!

Before - as received



After - with new rubber soles at front and heel

 

[tahoebleu]

Gosh, your cobbler really did a nice job! I just received mine this weekend and am still on the fence as to if I will keep them or not. Part of my hesitation is concern for how slippery the sole is and how the sole will wear over time. Unfortunately I have yet to find a cobbler in my city that I would trust with these, but if I send them off to Leather Spa or somewhere similar I'm afraid we'll be half way through fall by the time I get them back. Decisions, decisions (but certainly of the first-world problem type, which I fully recognize I'm very fortunate to have)!

I was so happy when the Calya Clogs appeared again! I'm a US size 8, so I ordered size 38 and 39. In bare feet the 38 felt a tiny bit short, and the 39 are a tiny bit long. As I also want to be able to wear these with socks, I kept the 39.

They are made without a rubber sole at the front (so very slippery) and only a thin one at the heel. I asked my cobbler to add a rubber sole to the front, and to replace the thin rubber one at the heel with a more substantial piece. He did such a nice job for me, very pleased!

Before - as received

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After - with new rubber soles at front and heel

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[etoile de mer]

Gosh, your cobbler really did a nice job! I just received mine this weekend and am still on the fence as to if I will keep them or not. Part of my hesitation is concern for how slippery the sole is and how the sole will wear over time. Unfortunately I have yet to find a cobbler in my city that I would trust with these, but if I send them off to Leather Spa or somewhere similar I'm afraid we'll be half way through fall by the time I get them back. Decisions, decisions (but certainly of the first-world problem type, which I fully recognize I'm very fortunate to have)!

Thank you! And, yes, I was afraid I'd likely slip on our carpeted stairs on my very first outing! I also thought the soles would quickly wear. But, I was determined to keep them as they're otherwise beautifully made! When I brought them to my cobbler, he made suggestions and showed me the materials he'd use. It's just the kind of work cobblers routinely do, so I felt very comfortable having him do this. But, others here seem to feel fine wearing theirs as received, so maybe unnecessary. I just thought the work would lengthen their lifespan. And, the new, thicker rubber soles can be easily replaced later as needed, before I wear into the wooden bottom. I hope you can keep yours (altered or unaltered), good luck!

 

[grismouette]

Sorry if this thread already exists but I'm looking to buy a new pair of oran sandals (already own a pair in gold and one in balck/rosegold) and was thinking about going to exotic route. I would like to purchase them in either alligator skin or ostrich leather abd would live to hear your opinion if you own them or know someone who does. Are they comfortable? How is the wear and tear? Or do you even regret buying them in the first place?
TIA!

did you ever end up buying the exotic Orans? Curious about them too

 

[lilah1]

did you ever end up buying the exotic Orans? Curious about them too

Sadly no. My boutique rarely gets any exotics and they only had two pairs -both not my size :/ They had a pair in shiny alligator (black) and they are STUNNING in real life!

 

[Monique1004]

Oasis in Fuchsia.

 

[Liberté]

Thank you! And, yes, I was afraid I'd likely slip on our carpeted stairs on my very first outing! I also thought the soles would quickly wear. But, I was determined to keep them as they're otherwise beautifully made! When I brought them to my cobbler, he made suggestions and showed me the materials he'd use. It's just the kind of work cobblers routinely do, so I felt very comfortable having him do this. But, others here seem to feel fine wearing theirs as received, so maybe unnecessary. I just thought the work would lengthen their lifespan. And, the new, thicker rubber soles can be easily replaced later as needed, before I wear into the wooden bottom. I hope you can keep yours (altered or unaltered), good luck!

I was told in store that they will send it to Paris for cobbler services when I bought a pair of shoes recently. Maybe it depends on the country? The cobbler services here are not always great, so I'm actually happy that they can do it "in house", I wish I could send louboutins to Paris with the H! Because of travel restrictions, I have a bunch of shoes laying around in dire need of first aid!

 

[etoile de mer]

I was told in store that they will send it to Paris for cobbler services when I bought a pair of shoes recently. Maybe it depends on the country? The cobbler services here are not always great, so I'm actually happy that they can do it "in house", I wish I could send louboutins to Paris with the H! Because of travel restrictions, I have a bunch of shoes laying around in dire need of first aid!

Interesting to know, and I did wonder if the craftsperson at my store could have also done this. But, am glad to be able support my local cobbler right now, as he does such nice work, and so many small businesses are still struggling. Hoping your shoes in need can receive some TLC soon!

 

[acrowcounted]

I’ve been waiting forever for some new Legend choices. Finally got these Rose Aube “Brides de Gala en Desordre“ pair. I guess only a few US boutiques ordered them as it took my SA two months to source them.

 

[mfa777]

Does anyone know if the fit of mens sneakers is much different from women (same style, same size)? I am looking for particular color way sneakers but they are only available at mens...

 

[nxdinenxtxlin]

I actually tried on all three in the spring and went home with the Bikini. I felt that they looked best on my feet. Have worn them over the summer and they are comfortable.

I don’t like the oasis on my feet. I love my orans they are very comfortable, brought them to our local cobbler to install sole protector

 

[Luvmyfamily]

Hi, the blanc Paris loafers have such soft soles, do you put anti-slip or sole shields on it? Thanks.

 

[Cutie_angel8823]

Volver boots. So comfy and they do make your legs look slimmer.