Claud Vintage Flats (Dusty Blue)

As with other shoes I have ordered, these were almost immediately comfortable. The latch/clasp thing is very clever and much easier than having to buckle them. No complaints! I like them a lot!

Perfect shoes!

Comfy flats. Was concerned that it may give me blisters but nothing at all!

This is my updated review of the charming Claud Vintage flat, the little strap hook thingamajig of which my brain couldn't figure out for a minute there.
But I've got it now! Very good reply from American Duchess (they even emailed me a how-to video), although I actually worked it out on my own before I heard from them. I was making it way too complex.
Get these shoes -- you'll love them! I mean it!

Beautiful little shoe! Soft leather, good construction, charming details, excellent fit (my usual size was perfect). The only problem is my evident stupidity, since I haven't yet figured out the contraption on the strap. An engineering degree would come in handy. But I'm keeping these shoes. They're too cute to return. And I might get smarter any minute now. Until then I'll just smile at them.

They are so beautiful I was actually surprised when I opened the box. Not only that, but they're comfortable as well. This was my first order and I wasn't sure what to expect, so to be so well pleased was a great pleasure (and relief). They're the most expensive shoes I've ever bought, and well worth it.

I have a hard to fit foot..low instep, bunion and narrow heels. These fit like a glove. Size 10.5. Lovely color and design.

I've only worn them a few days, but so far they're pretty comfortable (and surprisingly wide - I wasn't sure whether to get the wides or standard, but these are fine for me). I've already been getting compliments on them!

These are great flats. Comfy, and cute.

Just got these for myself as an early birthday present, and I was pleasantly surprised by how soft and comfy they are to wear: this kind of material can sometimes be a bit too harsh for my sensitive feet, but not in this case. I will say the buckles are a bit odd / unintuitive--not sure if this is an old-school style, but they're a bit awkward to fasten. So if you have any kind of dexterity issues or arthritis, you may want to pass on these.

I saw Jessica on YouTube talking about her collaboration with American Dutchess. I decided to buy a pair. I love them so much! They are comfortable, cute, and well made. They are true to size. I have narrow feet and the regular worked great. At first my big toe did feel a tad tight at the top, but the leather streched and it is no longer an issue. I wish the shoes came in even more colors. I also would love some flats without bows and maybe jewel buckle of some sort.

This is my first pair of American Duchess shoes. I go between 8.5 and 9. I originally ordered a 9 and exchanged them because they were slightly big. The exchange process was very easy and seamless, and the 8.5s fit perfectly. They’re very comfortable and add so much flair to an otherwise simple outfit. I’ve felt like a queen in them at work. It was a very dangerous purchase because now I want every shoe in every color. This will not be my last purchase.

I have the black and the Cordovan versions of these and I'm happy to find comfortable flat-soled shoes which are also pretty, despite the prevailing dogma whereby one must choose between beauty and comfort. Piffle! Codswallop! We can and should have both, I say. (Some people can be comfortable in high heels; thanks for also remembering those of us who haven't found that possibility but still appreciate Pretty Things. And feel free to make more pretty flatties!)

Always happy to find something pretty for those of us who can't be arsed with high heels. :) Often in shoe shops I find two versions of the same shoe model: the graceful one, which has a high heel, and the flat-heeled one which is rendered unnecessarily clunky and, to my perception, ugly, in deference to the ethos whereby comfortable practicality and beauty are incompatible. Not saying that some people can't be comfortable in high heels; I, however, am not one of those people. Thanks for catering to us! More to come, perhaps? Let's hear it for the pretty flatties! We are here, we have an aesthetic sense, we like Oxford commas, and sometimes, we walk. (A lot.) PS I have the black and the Cordovan version of these. Customer service was very kind by generating a coupon for me when there was a computery kerfuffle which caused me to miss a deadline for a discount. Thanks, o reasonable ones!