Laurel Beaded Edwardian Shoes (Black)

Love, love, love these shoes! I was having trouble finding lavender shoes for my wedding that didn't have a 4" heel and cost $400+. A friend of mine recommended American Duchess and when I saw these shoes (and saw they came in W!), I instantly fell in love! I will warn they need to be broken in ahead of time in order for them to fit comfortably for the entire day. Thankfully, these shoes are leather, so once they are broken in they conform beautifully to your foot. I was on a bit of a time crunch, so for two weeks I would take them to work and would wear them with wool socks for several hours while sitting at my desk. I also took them to dance class to get comfortable wearing them during our first dance. It worked amazingly well and by the time of the wedding, I was able to wear them for almost 12 hours with no issues.

The other thing to consider is the beading will get caught on lace. I had a lace underskirt on my dress and found this out while at a dress fitting. My seamstress gave me some nude colored tulle to hot glue over the top of the beading to prevent the skirt from catching and it worked perfectly. If done correctly, the glue is invisible and will not damage the shoe at all and is super easy to remove afterward. You can barely tell in the photos, too! 10/10, highly recommend.

I love these shoes! The match perfectly with my outfit. They remind me of Grace on Peaky Blinders! They are really comfortable as well!

The Laurels are gorgeous - beautiful colour,s, beadwork that exquisitely embellishes them, a dashing bow closure and a great fit. So glad I bought them in two colour ways!

These lovely lilac shoes with exquisite beading and beautiful side bows are gorgeous. It’s such a pleasure that they are made with care to be comfortable to wear and enjoy!

These shoes are gorgeous! They're a hair too big on me, but putting in some toe pads made it just fine. They heel shape makes these surprisingly comfortable and easy to walk in.

So cute and comfortable. Pre-ordered them but the wait was so worth it. Got several shoes and these are my favorite of them. Fit is very true to size for me no slip or wiggle in the heel and would stay on even without the bow strap.

These shoes are even more beautiful in person and I can’t wait to wear them to my next event!

These shoes are stunning, they’re exactly what I was look for! Very excited to wear them for my wedding!

cute, and good quality. i’m a 9 1/2 and that size fit perfectly.

I bought these shoes for a wedding. They seem comfortable. Looking forward to the event wearing them.

I have had my eye on these for years and I finely was able to order them. They are everything I imagined and the greatest shoes I own! I was a little nervous they were a little small but after breaking them in they are perfect!

They're exactly what I was hoping for in special occasion dancing shoes! Subtle sparkle, elegant shape, and an excellent fit (I'll need to stretch them at the toe, but I have to do that with all of my shoes).

These shoes are simply stunning! I ordered a half size up from what I would normally get based on reviews and watching the videos supplied by American Duchess. The details are beautiful. Completely as pictured yet even more lovely. I will likely order another pair from this company in the future.

I am so excited to wear these beautiful shoes for my wedding. They fit perfectly and are very comfortable. The beadwork is beautiful and the strap will definitely be helpful for the reception.

I got these shoe to be my go to black pumps for any LBD in my wardrobe. They arrived a day before my trip to Tuscany and so far they have me floating over the cobblestones to dinner and home. They fit immediately.

So pretty and comfortable! The ties on the side make the shoes more secure. I love them!

These shoes are gorgeous, but just as importantly, they are super comfortable. Got so many compliments!

I've only worn these once so far but I'm obsessed. The beading provides such a nice subtle glint and interest on the black-on-black and i love the offset bow closure. I found the toe box to be *slightly* tight across the top of my feet but I anticipate it won't be an issue after a few wears.

Such a pretty, elegant pair of shoes and a delicate lilac. Bonus that they arrived on my birthday!

I have seen AD shoes online for years, and never bit the bullet until now for my wedding shoes. And holy moly worth it!!
The beading on the soft white leather has an almost iridescent quality, and the tied ankle closure is so perfect.
Love love love! Now my only problem is that I want more!!