I have 2 and they are not for me. The soles are too thin and not meant for long distance walking (eg city walking on weekends). On the plus side, they are so thin and flat that I can easily pack them along in my luggage for vacations
Repetto - are they worth it?
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I love repetto and find them very comfortable! No blisters or rubbing even when walking around all day. I wore my first pair out and am thinking about another pair. The leather is very soft and comfortable but the others are right about them being flat without a lot of support. if that's a concern maybe inserts might help. In my opinion it is much much harder to find a comfortable pair of flats than heels because the leather is stiff or rubs or pinches or something is always off and uncomfortable.
I just bought my first pair about an hour ago! About the sizing, I normally wear US6.5 or 37.5. I thought for Repetto I had to go one size up but it differs from the type of leather and cutting. Some shoes were great at size 38, but some fits better 37.5. I decided to go for 37.5 for the calf leather one that I bought. Will update about the comfort level after I wear it for awhile!
I have two pairs they are very comfortable and stylish. I also went to a cobbler and got soles on them so the original soles can last longer.
It's been a month and a half and I'm unhappy to say my Repettos are in a bad condition. I wore them everyday, even on rainy days. The red dye of the shoes stained my feet and you can see the dye is coming off the shoes. When I wear my Repettos I can see the imprint of my toes on it.
I guess my expectations of the shoes were too high.
I guess my expectations of the shoes were too high.
A have a pair of Gisele Goatskin metallic black pumps. I have worn them a lot and they still look great. Even though the sole looked thin when I bought them, I never had them resoled.
I also have a pair of Tango Baya t-strap pumps in suede and patent leather. They are very comfortable for a high heeled shoe.
http://www.mytheresa.com/en-de/baya-patent-leather-t-bar-pumps.html
I also have a pair of Tango Baya t-strap pumps in suede and patent leather. They are very comfortable for a high heeled shoe.
http://www.mytheresa.com/en-de/baya-patent-leather-t-bar-pumps.html
I always get thin Vibram soles put on them and they never look thicker or bulkier. It makes all the difference to the grip when I walk and to prolonging the shoes' lives. I swap them out at the cobbler when they get a bit too dirty, but the threads are always still visible. I've only gone to that one cobbler because good quality Vibram soles, plus they'll polish to blend the new sole to the shoes so they are never obvious!
I usually wear them out once or twice weekly on the weekends, and do extensive walking because I rely on public transport to get to places. Anyway, I wear socks as long as I have covered shoes on to prolong their lives (even Converse; it feels too gross to go without socks), and so I have tiny ones for my Repetto. The insides of both my Repetto are still white and smell-free due to my sock-wearing habit, though the sides are darkened due to exposure to accidental rain puddles over the years. I've actually decided that if I were to be caught in a thunderstorm (frequent) in my shoes, I'd either stay indoors or walk barefoot
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My feet are quite large and wide, and some of their shoes are cut on the smaller side without as much give; basically depends on the leather. I hate thick shoes because they make my large feet look bulky, so the thin soles on the Repetto are perfect for me. The only bad thing is I can never get the bow to lie nice, so they are *always* wonky. I see that as a casual awesome thing though.
Despite the high price tag, I love how they look and will always want a good pair with me. I have been recommended the cheaper French Sole by my friend, but I'm not sure I want to explore another ballerina flats brand now.
I usually wear them out once or twice weekly on the weekends, and do extensive walking because I rely on public transport to get to places. Anyway, I wear socks as long as I have covered shoes on to prolong their lives (even Converse; it feels too gross to go without socks), and so I have tiny ones for my Repetto. The insides of both my Repetto are still white and smell-free due to my sock-wearing habit, though the sides are darkened due to exposure to accidental rain puddles over the years. I've actually decided that if I were to be caught in a thunderstorm (frequent) in my shoes, I'd either stay indoors or walk barefoot
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My feet are quite large and wide, and some of their shoes are cut on the smaller side without as much give; basically depends on the leather. I hate thick shoes because they make my large feet look bulky, so the thin soles on the Repetto are perfect for me. The only bad thing is I can never get the bow to lie nice, so they are *always* wonky. I see that as a casual awesome thing though.
Despite the high price tag, I love how they look and will always want a good pair with me. I have been recommended the cheaper French Sole by my friend, but I'm not sure I want to explore another ballerina flats brand now.
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I love all my repetto ballet shoes! So far I have accumulated about 6 to 7 pairs now, and the flats I stored them at under my work desk because I can wear them all day. I rotate them and they seem as to last for ages. Repetto is the ONLY shoe brand that will never hurt my feet. It is also the only shoe brand that perfectly fits my feet, no matter the style. Even my ferragamos will not stick to my heel when I walk. I won't wear them in the rain though, but I have sneakers from another brand for that. Now I swear by only repetto.
Totally totally recommend, they''re classics, so they're not for the trendy-seeking.
Totally totally recommend, they''re classics, so they're not for the trendy-seeking.
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