Flora Embroidered Boots Wide (Blue)
Description

Indulge in a piece of history with Flora Embroidered Boots, an exclusive reproduction of the intricate opera and evening boots popular in the late Victorian period. Expertly crafted with intricate botanical detailing, these stunning satin boots will take you back to an era of sophistication and finesse. Wear them with bustle and Belle Epoque attire from the 1870s to c. 1900, or with modern dress as a statement piece.
The Flora Boots 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 of historic footwear.
As a lace-up boot, Floras are very adjustable for a wide variety of ankle, calf, and instep measurements. The top of the Flora boots does not extend to the widest part of the calf muscle. Measurements scale a little based on size.
These measurements based on size 8W:
Ankle range - 9.25 to 13.25 inches / 23.5 - 33.6 cm
Shaft height - 7.8 inches / 20 cm
Boot top range - 11 to 15.5 inches / 28 - 39.3 cm
Tongue width - 4.62 inches / 11.7 cm
Though the antiques were made in silk, our boots 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.
Materials & Sizing
- Poly satin uppers with embroidery
- 1.75 in / 4.4 cm French heel
- Full leather lining
- Lace-up closure through metal grommets
- Wide (D) width
Sizing
Materials
Design & Production
The shoes are excellent quality and by far the fanciest i’ve ever owned! That being said, I do have wider calves and will need to purchase longer shoelaces. It’s nearly impossible to find shoes in a 13w, so while I wish the fit was just slightly larger I’m just glad I was able to get them on, and they’re incredibly comfortable so far!
Be sure to check your shoebox for extra laces! Many of our wide boot styles come with two sets of laces to allow for more adjustable fitting. The pair on the boots is usually the shorter one, and the extra pair in a baggie is usually a longer one.
I am blown away by the quality of these boots! They are so well made and beautiful. Even more happy with how comfortable they are! I have arthritis in my big toes and pretty much live in barefoot shoes with special inserts to stay comfortable. These boots have the illusion of being narrow at the toe for a sophisticated look, but my feet had plenty of space to spread out and I could wear my arch supports inside too! I can’t believe how comfortable they are! I got them for my wedding.
These boots are so well crafted and comfortable. I will feel like a queen on my wedding day wearing these.
These boots are stunning in person. Beautifully finished, buttery soft leather inside, extra set of heel caps included. Got them for a wedding but looking for other reasons to wear them! Fancy pants boots!
They're stunning & are a perfect fit, even with wide with shoes it's a bit of gamble if they'll be a little to small but these are just right.
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When I opened the box for my boots, I gasped. They are the most beautiful pair of shoes I have ever seen. There were extra laces and heel tips in the box as well.
I purchased an 8W and was terrified they wouldn't fit, as I'm usually an 8R or an 8.5R. I don't typically get a wide shoe, but after reading the reviews, I decided to go for the wide width. I'll be wearing them for quite a while at my wedding, so I want to be super comfortable. The boots fit me PERFECTLY. Pure ecstasy! They feel so comfy, and the wide width was definitely the way to go.
It took a while to unlace and lace them up, as one would expect. Once laced up, however, I was so delighted with how they hug my ankles and make them look slender. Some boots don't do this, and I feel very uncomfortable with a loose ankle. I purchased the water and stain repellant and will be treating them, as satin is obviously delicate.
These boots are awesome! I typically wear an 8 and usually get an 8.5 in cowboy boots. I ordered an 8.5 wide since my feet are wide at the toe box but I could have probably stuck with an 8 wide. Everything about the boots feels luxurious and they came with extra laces and heel soles. I am having a regency themed wedding and these will be perfect. They are really wonderful quality and I would love to order more in the future.
The heel cups are pretty stiff and can be difficult to pit your foot in, but one spray of the Shoe Stretch fixed it immediately! The extra long laces are also a god send for people with thick calves lol.
My shoe size is an 8WW/E. I got the 8.5W/D and they fit very comfortably! It takes a bit of unlacing to get my foot in, high instep and all that, but once they're in they're IN! Absolutely gorgeous, new family heirloom material.
The shoes are excellent quality and by far the fanciest i’ve ever owned! That being said, I do have wider calves and will need to purchase longer shoelaces. It’s nearly impossible to find shoes in a 13w, so while I wish the fit was just slightly larger I’m just glad I was able to get them on, and they’re incredibly comfortable so far!
Be sure to check your shoebox for extra laces! Many of our wide boot styles come with two sets of laces to allow for more adjustable fitting. The pair on the boots is usually the shorter one, and the extra pair in a baggie is usually a longer one.
I am blown away by the quality of these boots! They are so well made and beautiful. Even more happy with how comfortable they are! I have arthritis in my big toes and pretty much live in barefoot shoes with special inserts to stay comfortable. These boots have the illusion of being narrow at the toe for a sophisticated look, but my feet had plenty of space to spread out and I could wear my arch supports inside too! I can’t believe how comfortable they are! I got them for my wedding.
These boots are so well crafted and comfortable. I will feel like a queen on my wedding day wearing these.
These boots are stunning in person. Beautifully finished, buttery soft leather inside, extra set of heel caps included. Got them for a wedding but looking for other reasons to wear them! Fancy pants boots!
They're stunning & are a perfect fit, even with wide with shoes it's a bit of gamble if they'll be a little to small but these are just right.
These boots are just gorgeous! They are so much better in person. I purchased these in a wide width, and they fit beautifully! They are so comfortable right out of the box. I hope to purchase these in more colors!
I saw one of my brides wearing the emerald pair, I literally yelled "OH MY GOD ARE YOU WEARING THE AMERICAN DUCHESS BOOTS"
they were gorgeous and she said they were very comfortable.
Love the green, but those would be once or twice a year boots. I don't currently have any dramatic velvet drapes to craft the proper dress to go with these.
How about a pair in a nice chocolate brown that I could wear with half my wardrobe
I bought these shoes to wear at my wedding and they are absolutely perfect! I was hesitant about ordering from a brand I wasn't familiar with. I have large wide feet (12W) and always struggle with fit with shoes. They were so beautiful though I just had to try. They exceeded all expectations! They fit perfectly and are even comfortable and easy to walk in. I did go with a 13W and I am happy I did because I think the 12W would have been too small. I can't wait to wear them to my wedding. I will definitely buy from American Duchess again.
disclaimer: I just got these a week ago so haven't fully broken them in yet. So far, they are very comfortable and shipping was super fast.
I've been eyeing these boots for YEARS and finally decided to buy once I found out they came in wide (D) to wear at my wedding. I have very wide feet and am happy to say these are indeed wider! The embroidery detailing is beautiful and I cannot wait to wear these down the aisle and after :)
From the moment I laid eyes on these boots, I knew I wanted to wear them on my wedding day. I checked the website daily, awaiting the restock of the Ivory color. When I finally spotted them back in stock, I was delighted. And they’re even more breathtaking in person, the embroidery is just beautiful.
I’m usually a UK5 or EU38, regular fit. I ordered a 7W, and they fit perfectly. I wore them around the house to break them in, and they felt very comfortable from the very start. (TIP: I used the plastic bags they came in over the boots to protect the soles from scuffs while trying on & test walking on carpet.)
The shipping was incredibly fast, arriving to New Zealand within just a couple of days. I emailed the customer service team enquiring about restock and always received speedy and friendly responses.
I’m currently saving up for my next pair of boots and I’m looking forward to shopping with you again. Thank you.
Fits true to size and very beautiful embroidery details.
These were comfortable from the get go, so I bet they'll be even better when broken in. They are prettier than the picture could make them look. The size was true. They came with an extra set of laces, which is nice. I didn't have a lot of trouble putting them on and off, but they do have to have the laces loosened pretty well.
It is a beautiful shoe. I appreciate the wide width offering. It definitely takes some time to put them on, but once they are on they are great. I do feel that the sole is not that cushion-y, so I will be purchasing shoe inserts to address that.
I was really worried that they wouldn't fit, but they fit pretty much perfectly! It does take a while to lace them up, especially on the first try, but once you wear them in for a few hours they fit like a glove. I have wide calves so the laces seemed a bit short, but after I wore them for a few hours, I was able to lace them tighter the next day and the laces aren't a problem anymore. Very comfortable and very pretty.
These were for my granddaughter. She received a boat load of compliments when she wore them on Christmas Eve.
I found the Flora wide boots to be surprisingly comfortable. I have knee trouble and was concerned that the heel would be too skinny, but turned out to be easy to walk in! They’re just as beautiful in person as in the photos. I love that the eyelets and laces match the boots. Well up to the American Duchess quality I’ve come to expect and rely on!
I absolutely love these boots! Fit great! I need a wide shoe, so appreciate them being available in a wide
True to size and true to the picture online. They're lovely and seem well made.
So I have wide feet and a high instep. Normally I'm ~8.5 in shoes with wide width. I decided to order these in 9 W to be on the safe side....they are glorious!!!! I had to unlace most of the boot to get it on due to my high instep, but wow. Even with my bunion & bunionette, they fit like a glove. They are far prettier than the picture show, I am really thrilled with them! I'm hoping they will still have the black in wide...
Thank you so much!!!!
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