Loeffler Randall Camellia Platinum Pleated Bow Heel Review

I have wanted these shoes for a long time. Over the Easter weekend, they were on major sale at Bloomingdales, so I decided to snag them and (surprise) I’m so glad I did!

 

Color:

I was between buying the gold and the platinum and although the gold is more popular, and I really wasn’t planning on buying the platinum, I’m so happy I did! I think this color goes with more of my clothes and is more subtle than gold.

 

Comfort:

These shoes are ridiculously comfortable. I’ve heard ladies rave about these shoes forever, but I didn’t believe them. I was nervous about the fabric being tough and giving me blisters, but the fabric is strangely soft yet structured and supportive but not too structured that rub my feet the wrong way. I was nervous the ankle strap would rub and hurt the backs of my heels too. My feet are very prone to blisters these days and these shoes do not give me any discomfort.

Strap or no strap:

I got the Camilla shoes which have the ankle strap. Loeffler Randall sells the same shoe without the ankle strap. Those shoes are called the Penny. I’m personally glad I got the strap because this heel is steep and there is no platform. My foot feels more secure with the strap. 

 

Size:

I am a true 9.5 and sometimes I am easily swayed. I ordered these in a 10, because I was worried they ran small after reading many reviews. However, I should’ve gotten my regular size because I have a narrow foot. I have figured out how to make them feel tighter: by tying the ankle strap in front of my foot instead of behind my ankle. Check out my Reel to show you how I secure the straps.

Worth it:

Absolutely! These shoes make me so happy! They were totally worth emptying my bank account for (poor law student alert)! I’m trying to wear them every chance I can get. Now the next question: what color do I buy next?

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