Lilith Vintage Flapper T-Straps Wide (Teal/Copper)

I had so many compliments on them. I am not a heels kind of girl but these are a statement.

I bought these in red and then had to have them in gold. Literally OBSESSED. They are such high quality, even the crystal detail by the buckle! I was so happy to see D width. I have a bunion and with t straps being hard to find I knew these were my shoes!!! I want one in every color! I think the teal are next! Please keep these in your lineup they are gorgeous.

Prospective Customers,

I am writing to share a profoundly disappointing experience I've had with America Duchess, an experience that has left me compelled to caution potential buyers who value quality and responsive customer service.

My journey with America Duchess began with a sense of hopeful anticipation. Influenced by the enthusiastic endorsements of historical fashion figures like Bernadette Banner, andthe brand's unique proposition of period-accurate footwear...

However, certain initial observations gave me pause. The absence of a brick and mortar store and the lack of a readily available customer service contact number on the website is problematic. Nevertheless, my desire for authentically styled footwear prompted me to proceed.

Having a professional background that includes experience with two luxury shoe brands, I am acutely aware of the complexities involved in achieving a precise fit, especially with uniquely designed footwear. To mitigate potential issues, I proactively sought sizing guidance from your team. The response I received, suggesting I simply "purchase a pair and try them on in your home," was, to put it mildly, unhelpful and indicative of a concerning lack of personalized support for what purports to be a premium product.

Despite these early reservations, I placed an order for the 'Lilith' in a size 8W. Upon receiving the shoes approximately a week later, my initial disappointment quickly escalated to profound dismay. It became immediately apparent that the pair I received suffered from significant manufacturing defects, strongly suggesting a deficiency in thier quality control processes. Specifically, one heel displayed a conspicuous factory indentation, while the stitching on the ankle of the other shoe was notably mangled and uneven. Furthermore, the overall gluing exhibited a lack of precision, and a stubborn sticker affixed to the satin toe left behind a persistent, unsightly grey residue that required over an hour of painstaking and delicate removal to avoid further damage.

Naturally, I contacted America Duchess without delay to report these issues. Given my location in the greater Manhattan area, and my strong preference to avoid the inconvenience of postal returns, I proposed a pragmatic and mutually beneficial solution: a 20% price reduction to compensate for the significant defects.

Regrettably, this reasonable offer was summarily dismissed. The staff insisted on a return for either an exchange or a refund.

Now having experienced with thier incompetence, prior to initiating any return, I requested detailed photographic evidence of the *replacement* pair to ensure they would be free of similar flaws.

This critical request was inexplicably ignored, despite multiple follow-ups. During a period when I was on vacation, I was instead inundated with what I can only describe as irrelevant and unhelpful responses.

My attempts to secure a direct conversation via phone, after considerable effort to locate a contact number, were met with outright refusal to communicate.

I was informed that only a return, not an exchange, would be processed – an arbitrary decision given the circumstances. This entire interaction has left me with the distinct impression of a company unwilling to genuinely engage with customer issues or uphold even basic standards of service recovery.

My intention in sharing this detailed account is not merely to express personal dissatisfaction, but to serve as a genuine warning to others considering a purchase from America Duchess.

My experience paints a clear picture of a brand whose product quality falls dramatically short of its aspirational marketing, and whose customer service is characterized by unresponsiveness, inflexibility, and a seeming indifference to customer satisfaction.

For those who value meticulous craftsmanship and reliable support, I strongly advise exercising extreme caution. My investment has resulted in nothing but frustration, wasted time, and the unfortunate realization that what promised to be unique luxury footwear is, in practice, a testament to significant quality control and operational shortcomings.

Infuriated by this late stage capitalist failure.

Ms. Cat

Lovely comfy shoes from a woman who swore off heels decades ago.

I bought Lilith in gold for my son's wedding in June. These shoes are stunning. Absolutely stunning. I initially bought a regular width but I found that they do run narrow and I ended up returning them for a wide. I should have spent time breaking Lilith in prior to wearing them because they did hurt a bit after a couple of hours, but that wasn't the shoes; it was my bad planning. The next time I wear these fabulous shoes, I will make sure to wear hose with them because I felt that the shoes do better with something to act as a buffer between the leather and your feet. For the record, I have been a customer of AD since 2013 and I have never been disappointed with anything that I have purchased!

I am so appreciative of this brand and its wide collection. The wide collection has so many PRETTY options. Such a rare find. The Lilith Vintage in wide fit doesn’t feel clunky or unbecoming like some wide fits do. It’s a dainty and stylish shoe that fits a wide foot properly without any digging, chafing, or pinching. So grateful!

I adore your shoes. I have four other pairs and a Spectator pre-order. These shoes are stunning. And comfortable, as always.

So excited to use these for my wedding! I'm am happy to have found wide fit shoes that are actually pretty!

The fit of the actual shoe part was almost perfect. Those of us gals with wider feet, many of us have wider ankles too. I had to take the shoes to a cobbler (yes, it took me a while to find one) and he professionally had to punch new holes almost literally where the end of the strap is. Bad news on that is the right side was so close to the end that it cannot be attached when I actually have them on. A longer strap on the wide sized pairs would be amazing. I ruined my stockings wearing these as well because there is a sewn in label that poked right through my stockings right at the heels. The finish there was very sharp and went right through.

So excited to use these for my wedding! I'm am happy to have found wide fit shoes that are actually pretty!

Perfect as all the other colorways, now for all holiday wear!

Getting every color combo!

Sturdy dance shoe

These shoes were perfect right out of the box! Gorgeous and comfortable—no breaking-in needed. Can’t wait to wear them with my gold flapper dress!

I wear a size 12, so I was a bit nervous about ordering the shoes. But they were actually comfortable as soon as I put them on, which is shocking. Really looking forward to wearing them at the 1920s event my friends and I are going to, and to any future dress up occasion, since they are just so darned cute!

Second pair/color I bought this summer. So comfortable and very unique in style. Yes, they're pricey but totally worth it. If you have wide feet and back pain like me, get these shoes. I have to wear sneakers or flats everywhere but these don't hurt me, not my back or my pinky toe. Wearing one of the two pairs to my sons wedding.

These are so beautiful and comfortable but it was soooo disappointing to get a second pair that fit different! I have the black and silver which fit perfectly and have been eyeing the teal and copper for ages. I finally went for it and even though it’s the same shoe, different color, it’s not the same fit. I even took out my other pair and tried them back to back, and unfortunately, the new restock (6W) just isn’t sized correctly so I had to send them back. They were about a half size too big and the strap was so uncomfortable on the ankle. I tried several ways to make it work including inserts and heel grips but it just wasn’t working. I’ll try again if the teal copper color way gets another restock but the lack of sizing consistency with this batch was disappointing. The original pair are absolutely phenomenal.

I wear an 11W and these truly fit! So comfortable and they look great

very comfortable (and I don't usually wear heels), very cute, perfect size.

These are so lovely. The heel is the perfect height and the wide size is actually wide. The gold/gold matches with most formal outfits. Very versatile.

Probably the most gorgeous shoes I own. And so happy they were available in wide, they were a perfect fit for me. Having wide feet can be a bit of a struggle sometimes, so having these dreamy shoes fit like a glove straight out of the box was a wonderful experience. Got them in black and silver, and they will go well with many of my outfits.