Marilyn Vintage Pumps (Mock Croc Black)

Ordered these for my upcoming wedding. Sizing runs a bit larger than expected but exchanging for a 1/2 size smaller was incredibly easy. They look great but because the uppers are real leather but do require significant breaking in (as real leather shoes require). Some modifications such as an insert for the ball of foot and possibly a pad under the toe of shoe for grip will likely be needed. All of this being said, these are gorgeous, high quality shoes that I know will last for ages and I will happily modify to fit my needs!

So I went to Symco (a big vintage car event in August) and wore these shoes all day for one of the days we were there. While your feet generally get a bit sore anyways from being on your feet all day, these were exceptionally better than any other heels I've spent all day in. Plus they look adorable. Highly recommend👍🏻

I absolutely love these! They are so classic! I usually wear a 10 and went with that size. They are a little large and slip in the back a bit but I feel if I went down to a 9.5 the toe would be too tight so I am just going to stuff a tissue in the front to fix the slipping. I love the way they look and compliment all my retro inspired outfits. Another win from American Duchess! This is my 4th style from them and I can't get over the craftmanship and gorgeous designs and they are so comfortable!

I was a little hesitant because they’re taller than I typically buy but they absolutely go perfectly with the current Army AGSU (pinks and greens) uniform. I always get so many compliments when I wear them and they appear to be AR 670-1 compliant. I cut the photo to just my shoes as I do not represent, or intend to represent, the Army or Dept of Defense.

I feel fortunate discovering American Duchess website. When my feet changed as I grew older to sizes between 11 and 12 it became difficult. Companies often stop at 10 or 10.5 and definitely at size 11 for stylish shoes that I like to wear.
I almost gave up to the world of ugly shoes to accommodate my size.
BUT I FOUND AMERICAN DUCHESS‼️
Thank you. I plan on ordering again.

These shoes feel like a great fit. I bought my usual size and that worked well. They still squeak a bit since I don’t wear them that often, but only at first, then they quiet. I’m sure, given my experience with other AD shoes, that soon enough they won’t squeak at all. My only hesitation in saying that these are favorites is that they are a bit taller than my preference. They have pretty good balance, I just wish they were a bit shorter by 3/4 inch or so, at which height I would be able to walk all over town in them, they would be that comfortable!

Well made and beautiful. They were tight when I first put them on but loosened up after wearing them around the house for a while. Highly recommend these shoes.

I bought these for my wedding and am delighted with them. They fit perfectly and are so comfortable,

They are on the heavy side, but what I needed was a pair of shoes that were elegant that I could wear on stage and sing comfortably. The heel is high enough that they don't look dowdy, but it is wide at the bottom enough that I felt very grounded and stable. I noticed one other person remarked that they squeak a lot and mine did too until I realized if I wore them with hose they didn't. I think it's the big toenail that rubs on the inside of the shoe when you step. I decided to go down 1/2 size because of another review about the foot sliding down into it, which happened to me with another pair of heels. It was the right decision. I do think an anti-slip pad in the front would make them be more comfortable.

Love these shoes. They are very comfortable with a great profile. Even though I typically wear a 9.5 for most of my shoes, I was able to downsize to a 9 since the toe area is rounder.

I’d been looking forward to these arriving, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. They’re beautifully balanced, elegant and incredibly well finished. I already know they’ll become one of my favourite pairs for formal occasions.

I was a little worried that they'd be uncomfortable, but the heel really is as balanced as they say! The only trouble spot is the outer curve of the v shape bites into the foot a little, but I'm certain that will ease up as the shoe is broken in. I'm normally in between a 9.5 and a 10---I got a ten, which was a good decision because they fit like a glove; if you're in between sizes like me I would recommend sizing up. They are extremely smooth---they'll be perfect for dancing, though i will admit that even driving in these does feel a little precarious---I might have to see about getting some rubber soles on them for ease of walking.

Over all, gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous pure white pumps that are an absolute delight to wear.

These shoes appear to be very well-made, and they are lovely. The issues I’m having are: 1) I wear a size 7, so ordered a 7. They started out fitting perfectly, but about two hours into my day, they started sliding off my heels. I wound up having to cram tissue into the toes to keep my shoes on. I’m not sure if going down half a size would’ve prevented this issue, because then the shoe might’ve been too narrow? I’m not sure. My foot is just a little bit wide. 2) These shoes are surprisingly noisy! They squeak a lot, and it sounds like I’m in an old rocking chair every time I walk around, lol. However, this might be resolved with wear overtime. 3) While I was impressed that I developed no blisters or sore spots, I don’t necessarily think they are the most comfortable shoes. After four hours, I was struggling, so I probably need to get some gel inserts for them.
Again, the quality is excellent, my issues are with the experience of wearing the shoes which is, after all, what shoes are for! I will likely buy more American Duchess shoes in future, though, and pay more attention to any sizing quirks.

I needed a new pair of heels for work, and these matched perfectly with my outfits. Since I had to size up from a 7.5 to an 8 on a previous pair of shoes I ordered from the site, I ordered a size 8. I definitely should have gone with the 7.5 as they were a bit too loose in the end (nothing a shoe insert can't fix).

Just started with stretching them out, but I'm already quite happy with these shoes, aside from the slight snug at the toes, it fits quite perfectly and gives me a nice silhouette

I love these pumps and was waiting quite a while for them to restock in my size. They are an exact fit and comfortable!

I've had such a hard time finding heels where the topline doesn't cut accross my 1st MCP "bunion". The vamp on these is perfect to provide a much more comfortable coverage- something I've been searching for across high heels for years. I usually wear size 8, sometimes 8.5 and the 8 feels a little tight, but I'm hoping it will stretch enough with longer wear to fit well.

I've been looking for the perfect, comfortable heel to wear with my uniform for work. This fits the required specifications, still looks great, is very comfortable, and is well made. I normally wear somewhere between a 7 or 7.5 depending on the brand and sized up to a 7.5 in these because I figured my feet will swell standing for long periods of time and I wanted shoes that could still be comfortable. The size ended up perfect. They are a tad big at the start of the day (but still wearable) and the perfect size by the end of the day.

Love these shoes! Had to size down, normally wear an 8 so I tried 7.5 but they slipped too much in the heel. Customer service advised that I exchange for the 7 and they fit! Breaking them in around the house before I wear them for customer meetings. They go with my entire fall work wardrobe and feel nice and sturdy for the asphalt trek.

These shoes were really cute but breaking them in was very difficult.. with the new soles I added o had blisters on the sides in which I think maybe I should've gotten the wide pairs..

These are such beautiful shoes! I normally wear 7.5, and that’s what I bought these in. I feel like it’s going to be a very long time before I need to buy another pair of heels - these are so well-made and versatile!

This company was recommended to me by a friend that works in theatre, costume and vintage dress reconstruction. I take his opinion seriously so I expected that AD would be pretty good, but I had no idea they were going to be so comfortable. It is refreshing to find shoes that are beautiful but also stable/wider across the bridge. These shoes make me feel sexy but also safe to dance in and go up and down steps with confidence. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a strong mature shoe that is both serious and beautiful.