Review: Snakeskin and elsie

What: Elsie pave in snakeskin by J.Crew

When: Winter 2016

How (Material): Leather upper and lining, man-made sole

Why (Pros):

1. Look: OK… It’s the same shape as the other Elsie’s but with a cutout strap in the front and embellished button.  However, something about the overall look just did not work for me…not sure if it’s the print paired with the shape.  It may be different for you though.  The same style comes in a black watch print as well.
2. Comfort: Comfortable, heel is not too high and the pointed toes are well executed.
   
3. Quality: Good snakeskin print but am no fan of artificial sole at high prices.
4. Sizing: True to size, to slightly running large.

Why Not (Cons): I just did not feel it, but it may be a different experience for you. Another negative: the man-made sole for a $278 pair….No, thank you.

Sissi’s Verdict: Return. What do you say?

Review: Elsie pumps with enamel heel

What: Elsie pumps with enamel heels by J.Crew

Season: Summer 2015

Material: 100% suede outer, 100% leather lining and sole

Quality: Excellent! I love the rose ash color, very autumnal. The enamel heels are thinner than usual, very pointy but oh so pretty and manageable. No toe cleavage.

Fit: True to size

Pros: The pretty color, the comfortable heel, the classic look

Cons: The price but there’s a sale going on now

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Sissi’s verdict: Keeper!

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Review: Elsie Fabric pumps

What: Elsie Fabric d’Orsay pumps by J.Crew

Season: Summer 2015

Material: Cotton upper, leather lining and sole. The print is similar to the geo brushstroke shirt and shorts.

Quality: Very good! I picked the blue print (as opposed to the yellow one) and it’s a nice bright color.  There is no toe cleavage at all, actually the shoes are pretty covered up front which requires a little getting used to for me.  The foot is open between the toe and the heel, which I understand to be the shape of d’orsay shoes.  Heels are manageable.

Fit: True to size to slightly large.

Pros: The heel height, the fun print and the sale price

Cons: Covered toes (a little too covered but manageable) and matching the print to regular outfits (will require some imagination).

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Sissi’s verdict: Keeper on 75% off super sale.

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Review: Elsie Printed Leather

What: Elsie Printed Leather heels by J.Crew

Season: Summer 2015

Material: 100% leather upper, lining and sole.

Quality: Very good! Soft leather, very unique print (some type of zebra-like lines). Pointed toe is well executed, minimal toe cleavage and mid-heel.

Fit: True to size. Very comfortable to walk in.

Sissi’s verdict: Undecided….I love the versatility of the print, but not sure to keep at the full price (even with 30% promo…maybe wait for sale?)

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