Daisy Embroidered T-Straps (Green)
Description
As hemlines rose in the 1920s, flashy footwear was all the rage, and the Daisy Embroidered T-Strap heels are just the ticket. Made in luminous satin heavily embroidered in a gorgeous botanical design, the Daisy T-Strap Shoes are closely based on an original pair in Bata Shoe Museum. These gorgeous shoes are accurate for the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, and offer our refined and stable 2.5 in / 6.3 cm Spanish heel paired with open sides and an almond toe.
Wear Daisy embroidered 1920s shoes with any glamorous dress of the Art Deco period, or pair with modern attire for a bold statement. The leather soles and well-balanced, not-too-high heel make Daisies the perfect dance shoes for all-night comfort and fun.
The Daisy Embroidered T-Straps are designed in collaboration with the Bata Shoe Museum. Every pair of shoes from the In Bloom collection benefits and supports The Bata Shoe Museum in their study, outreach, and conservation.
Though the antiques were made in silk, our shoes are made in a durable and cleanable polyester satin, the ideal choice for footwear built to last. Spritz your shoes with Angelus Water & Stain Repellent to keep them in good condition and looking swell.
Sizing
Materials
Design & Production
These are so, so, so pretty, I am obsessed! The embroidery is exquisite and the shade of green is the perfect 1920's Nile green. I made myself a dress to wear with them from a vintage 20's pattern and dyed the fabric to match. I wear a size 7 but have wide feet so I sized up and ordered the 7.5. My heels were slipping in the back but I added anti slip pads there which worked perfectly. I wore these all day with no issues. Not only are they gorgeous, they are comfortable!
These are beautifully made and absolutely gorgeous--but they are EXTREMELY tiny/slim.
I ordered a 6, since my last order was a pair of boots in 6.5, and it was verging on just a little too big (though still comfortable with the right socks), and I usually wear a 6.
There is almost a full inch in difference between the 6 of these shoes and the 6.5 boots--the width around the ball of the foot is massively different, and even the length of the shoe is extremely different. The length would be perfect--if my toes could cram into less than 1.5 inches of space.
My feet--which, as evidenced by the 6/6.5 shoe size, are very small (something commented on my entire life)--look like clown shoes next to how slim and tiny these shoes are.
Most 6 and 6.5 shoes I have are only barely noticeably different, and preference/fit is usually down to subtle design differences or manufacturing, so I'm really surprised at how different the 6 and 6.5 are from American Duchess, with such incredible quality in production. I can't fathom anyone with feet slim and tiny enough to fit into the size 6 of this gorgeous shoe--unless they're perhaps a child or someone otherwise very, very tiny.
And since it's satin, I don't know if stretching them is viable, especially since the sole itself is so slim/small.
I thought these had been available for presale in Wide sizes, but I guess I was wrong, since I can't find them.
I've coveted this pair of shoes for ages and finally decided to splurge (while they're slightly discounted) on a pair for myself. I'm really disappointed in the fit/sizing, and the lack of Wide options available. I hope these become available in the next batch of Wide options, because I'll be returning these.
Extremely sad about it since I finally had clothing that went with these, and was looking forward to finding excuses to wear them. The pictures I've included don't just show the extreme differences in sizing, but also the beautiful embroidery, richness of color, and quality of material. They're well worth the money--I just wish they were sized better and/or available in Wide sizes like many other shoes now are.
Also fair warning about the fit, regardless of the size, if anyone has "short" feet--I can't tell if it's because the 6 is so small or if the proportions of this shoe are just a bit odd for me, but my arch sits very high in the shoe (there's a massive gap visible under my foot from the side--and I actually have very weak arches), and the middle strap gaps as I walk in them (tested them carefully on carpet indoors, of course). Nothing I do seems to make it sit still, and it seems like it's an issue with my foot proportions? A little room makes sense for fit, but it's odd to me that it gaps so much while walking.
We're always happy to help with fitting questions - just email us at info@americanduchess.com!
Note that there's not at all a 1' difference in the length of the two shoes you've pictured, even given that one's a 6 and one's a 6.5. The Daisy has a higher heel than the Paris, and as with any right triangle, if you keep the diagonal line (the inside of the shoe) the same length, then as you make the vertical line higher, the bottom horizontal line will get shorter. Two shoes of the exact same size, make, and construction, but with different heel heights, will never line up on the bottom - the taller heel will *always* have a shorter sole length. You also have the heel caps lined up here, not the back of the actual shoe - you've got the actual back of the Daisy placed well behind the back of the Paris. All that said, there will also be differences in length depending on the toe shape, and depending on the thickness of the sole (the Paris sole is twice as thick as the Daisy) so lining two different shoe styles up like this doesn't actually tell you anything about how the inside of the shoe measures at all.
We only introduced wide widths recently, and we're working on offering more styles in wide. It's a slow process - we can't just scale them up, we have to start back at the begining and develop each wide style from scratch, with multiple iterations and fittings, and that takes time. Our shoes take between six months to two years to develop from start to finish, and that's doing a few styles at a time. Good fit is worth doing right!
I wanted to love these shoes, but at this point I can only keep them as decor. When I tried to wear them the first time, the button on the ankle strap snapped off and caused me to fall. I contacted AD and they assured me I just needed to be more careful with the button and had to use a button hook. On my own dime, I took the shoes to a professional cobbler to get the button sewn back on, as AD suggested. When I tried on the shoes a second time, I made it all of 5 minutes of walking before the button snapped off again and I went tumbling into the ground. I'm not sure how anyone can walk in these, much less dance.
We're sorry to hear you're having trouble! If the button came off so quickly a second time after being repaired by a cobbler, this tends to indicate that the issue isn't a defect in the shoe, but that something about the fit or the environment is putting excessive strain on the button. It's hard to diagnose such an issue without being physically present, but I'd advise going back to the cobbler and having them assess what the problem may be.
I own several pairs of AD shoes and these are definitely my favourite.
Every time I wear them I receive compliments, and they add the perfect vintage flair to any outfit. I’ve had these for a year and they’re still in such good condition for having worn them regularly. Extremely comfortable, I will note that consulting the size chart is a good idea. I have these in a 6 and my other AD shoes are 5-5 1/2, so they do run a little small.
Hands down would purchase these again in a heartbeat.
I've been eyeing these for several years and have wanted a "T-strap" basically since I found out they existed and I've never found modern shoes that compare. The embroidery is so beautiful, it brought me to tears! I also love that as per usual they come with 2 extra heel caps, but the extra button was a nice touch. I got lucky because for me they are a perfect fit (snug w/o being uncomfortable)... I have a slightly wider foot than average but not enough to need a wide, so it is a little tricky to get my foot in, but once there its like they were painted on. For length, I'm technically a 7.5 on paper, but I always wear an 8 to give my toes room. I got these in an 8 and the toes are snugger than my usual preference, but not too uncomfortable for me beacuse I have really short toes. I haven't gotten a chance to wear them all day yet, but I had another pair of American Duchess boots I wore for over 12 hours on my wedding with no issues. 😀
This was my very first purchase from American Duchess shoes and I am beyond happy with my decision. Being an avid historical costumer and collector, I have wanted a pair of American Duchess shoes for awhile and finally got these as a college graduation gift to myself. These shoes are not only comfortable, but beautifully crafted from the leather to the satin to the embroidery. They even make you feel guilty wearing them outside because of their beauty. I highly recommend these shoes to anyone seeking a vintage, yet formal shoe for church, outings or weddings. They are durable enough for walking and the heel is a perfect height. The coloring is beautiful and goes with almost any spring/summer dress. I am so pleased with this purchase and look forward to owning another pair of American Duchess shoes when I am able!
These are my dream shoes! They're beautifully made and have the perfect heel height to look elegant without straining or hurting my feet. The embroidery is stunningly intricate, the colors are vibrant and look exactly like they appear in the photos. I adore them and am so glad I bought them.
However, my one critique is that even though I followed the advice of other reviews and ordered a half-size up (10.5 instead of my usual 10), they were still painfully tight at the toes. American Duchess has a super easy exchange process, so I exchanged them for an 11 and they arrived in only two days. Excellent customer service.
The toes do fit properly now, but the ankle strap is a little over a finger-width loose, so I will need to move the button. AD shoes usually fit perfectly, so keep in mind the apparent size discrepancy mentioned in other reviews if you order these!
We're so glad you like them! We'd generally strongly suggest against going up a whole size, though, as our data shows that the vast majority of people who do so end up returning the shoes as too large.
Instead, if you find you have a fit issue, we suggest reaching out to us at info@americanduchess.com for expert advice first! We can help differentiate between the feeling of toes that are squished because of a too small shoe vs different issues that can cause a similar feeling. From your description and from this photo these look like you ended up with a size too large, which can cause other issues!
I bought these a while back on pre-order. They’re even prettier in person! Same American Duchess quality and excellent fit, even with my wide feet. I wear them on Easter because: obviously.
Embroidery is gorgeous! Love the blue color. My feet are 9.5 inches and are a B width and I purchased the US size 8's and they fit well! (I had been worried that they might've not fit since I'm always on a cusp of size 7.5 or 8). I've worn them around my house the past couple days and they feel comfortable. Excited to wear them to the theatre, and future weddings and events!
These t-strap 1920s heels are authentic in their details and construction. I haven't worn them out yet but they seem very comfortable. The fit is good. I love the embroidered detail. So pretty!
Love these beautiful shoes and they are comfortable as well!
I bought these and two other pairs of shoes at the same time. None of the shoes have sturdy material on the bottom, they’re almost like bowling shoes. The picture with my review is after walking half a mile on sidewalk. Even the plastic heel is already damaged. I can’t see these shoes lasting long with normal use and are not worth the hefty price. Also all three shoes run very narrow with no arch support
Not to worry, the leather soles are durable, and this is very typical of sealed leather soled shoes! What you're seeing is a very thin layer of water resistant sealer wearing off, which is expected. The color contrast can look startling if you're not used to leather soles that have a water resistant sealer applied. We used to use unsealed soles, but those have to be treated by the customer before first wear, and tend to soak up water and have a shorter lifespan.
We have a whole page on how to maintain your leather soles and what to expect - link below. As the sealant wears off, you'll want to apply mink oil to help protect the soles and keep them water resistant. This will also darken the leather, so the contrast is less visible. If you prefer a rubber sole, you can have a full or half rubber sole applied by a cobbler.
https://www.americanduchess.com/pages/how-to-care-for-leather-soles
These shoes are so gorgeous and elegant, as well as comfortable — I ordered my usual size and they fit like a glove. The heel is perfectly centered as always with American Duchess shoes so they're actually wearable despite the height. With a button hook they were fairly easy to put on, although my left size shoe still proved a bit tough, but the button hook is absolutely necessary. I can't wait to wear them out..
Amazing quality, lovely shoes as always!
Very pretty and received many compliments.
Go 1/2 size bigger to accommodate your toes since they are a little tight across .
The button is difficult to fasten and I had to really work the opening with a Bobby pin to open it up so the button would go through it.
We do recommend using a button hook for all our button shoes, even if the shoes only have one button like the Daisy. You can find our button hooks and a video on how to use them to easily button our shoes here: https://www.americanduchess.com/collections/historical-footwear-accessories/products/reproduction-victorian-button-hook
And so comfortable! I already want them in every single color
I ordered these as soon as I saw them on presale (and I was so excited I made a matching dress while I waited!) I'm still figuring out my American Duchess (and my heel) size, and this shoe fit perfectly in some places and was a bit large or a bit small in others. One complaint I have is that the strap is too large for my foot where it buckles. Hopefully some heel inserts will help solve this problem, but I would have really loved if the straps had 2 adjustable sizes.
Hi Mic,
You can move the button to help customize the fit of the strap, you can find instructions on how to do that here: https://www.americanduchess.com/pages/how-to-move-shoe-boot-buttons
Thanks,
The American Duchess Team
These gorgeous shoes arrived a day after I wanted them for an event. I had made the perfect dress to match. I wore my Lilith's instead which looked perfectly lovely. As it turned out Daisy was a little too small so I exchanged for a 9.5. which fit just fine. All of my other AD's are sz 9's.( I have 6 pairs). I assumed Daisy would be the same last as Lilith. It would be helpful if at all possible to note which shoes share a common last. I love all the shoes I have purchased. The are beautiful and comfortable. Just so you know I am a retired costume /fashion designer and dressmaker. I'm also 85. I intend to look as glamorous as possible till...and your beautiful shoes inspire me.
Thank you
Aalsa M Lee
I was so excited to get there shoes so it was disappointing when they were tight. AD shoes usually fit me pretty accurately, I wear a 7. I went to exchange them for 7.5 but they were already sold out. Fortunately real leather shoes can be stretched a bit. Overall they are absolutely stunning, I just suggest ordering a half size up.