Manhattan Victorian Cloth-Top Button Boots (Tan/Brown)

These are my first and definitely not last pair of American duchess shoes!! The fit is true to size and they are very comfortable! They are a little stiff at the ankles at first but worry not, they soften and conform to your feet after a bit of wear.
The only detail to be aware of would be that unlike the video about button boots provided on the website these boots buttons are on an elastic cord so you loose a bit of that historical touch and customizing isn’t really an option (but they are more likely to fit a broader range of people).
So If you typically have troubles with shoes because of wider calves or feet maybe go for the wide boot and pay close attention to the measurements provided.

I have a wide foot, so I ordered one size up as I'd seen recommended on the website, and confirmed in previous reviews. I was exceedingly nervous spending so much on shoes I hadn't tried on, because my big feet have made many a shoe fitting an abject failure. BUT, I was absolutely delighted to find that my new boots fit like a glove and are very comfortable. I am beyond thrilled! So beautiful, and lots of admiring comments and requests to know where I purchased these beauties. Nice work, AD

I comfortably wear an 11W but can usually squeeze my feet into a normal 11 (size I ordered of these). I couldn't even get my foot into the bed of the shoe let alone button it closed. So sad! I think they are incredibly beautiful and well made. Just not for my feet.

These boots are so beautiful and so comfortable! They fit me perfect in size and I love the color! I can’t wait to wear them out

I thought I’d have to break them in, but they were super comfortable from day one. The buttons are tedious, but that is to expected with this vintage style. They came with replacement parts in case I need to replace the heels or the buttons, which I love. I think I’ll be wearing these boots for the next decade at least.

I am so thrilled with these shoes. The quality, look, and feel are just phenomenal and I am so happy I finally committed to trying a pair!

These are last chance and I read the reviews and read the suggestions on size and really second and third guessed myself before buying as a present for my daughter. Was so excited because have been looking for something like this for a while at a price I could afford and these seemed like I couldn't pass them up. My daughter usually wears a 7 but the pair of American Duchess boots we bought previously were 7.5 and fit perfectly. Everything in the description and reviews of these seemed to fit the other pair so I ordered the same size. Her toes are pressing against the front of the shoe and they are tight. We figured the ankle would be a little tight but they are adjustable so we could work with that. They barely fit around the calf but are doable. Because they are last chance I CANNOT exchange for another size even though they were in stock. I cannot afford to buy another pair that fit and have a 7.5 that do not fit as described. All in all very disappointed in both the brand and the shoes. So sad as I bought for a 1912 tuxedo we've lovingly named Edgar. Nice quality boots otherwise.

Loved the boots. I got them for a Victorian reenactment job I am working for the month of December. These have been quite comfortable to stand in for 8 hours a day on weekends.

The buttons are actually easy to use once broken in. But I’m not sure I like the button hook device they advertise. It is already showing a bend in it after one weekend of use. I am concerned that it will eventually bend so much that I can’t use it, but hopefully it doesn’t.

These boots are beautifully made.

What a beautiful historical accessory to add to my Victorian wardrobe! As a Victorian enthusiast I can’t wait to wear them out. The moment I put them on I instantly fell in love. Very comfortable heel . I am in awe at the craftsmanship and authenticity of this boot. Highly recommend this boot . The two tone brown is a beautiful choice as well. I normally wear an 8 for boots and ordered an 8. Fits true to size . Shipping was quick which was a nice surprise. Ordered the wrong size initially and customer service was fantastic and got me the size I wanted. This is my second order with them and will be ordering more. Thank you !

Ever since I saw Shirley Temple's 'A Little Princess' as a kid I'd been enamored with the idea of old-timey button up shoes (despite the vexation of the buttons). My inner child has been appeared and my outer adult immensely appreciates the craftsmanship and comfort and numerous compliments I've gotten. I did have to get a size larger than I usually wear but the return process was seamless and finally having a pair of my long-yearned-for button up boots with their sometimes vexing buttons has been nothing short of a euphoric experience ♡ Will absolutely be buying other colors of these and other shoe styles in the future!

I don't have particularly wide feet but I have read that american duchess tends to run pretty narrow so I followed the advice of the website and sized up, unfortunately even with sizing up I can barely get the shoe on my foot. The leather portion of the shoes seems like an okay quality but the canvas upper was lacking in my opinion for the price point (even the sale price I purchased them on) around the buttonholes there was raw fabric edges poking through. Oh and if you have any amount of muscle on your calves, good lick buttoning these all the way up. Im disappointed to say the least and unfortunately since I bought them as a last chance item, Im not able to return them, I had heard that the companies quality had gone down in recent years but this was completely dissapointing.

Beauty and comfort -- what more can you ask for!

These shoes are exactly as listed and sized perfectly. Very high quality and worth the cost. Highly recommend also getting the button hook to help put them on. Stylish and comfortable.

These shoes are gorgeous. Beautifully made. VERY comfortable. Top quality!!!

Love these little boots. True to size. I was worried when I first put them on with how comfortable they would be. But the ankle area lost its stiffness quickly and the toes do not pinch.

This is my second pair of AD shoes and I absolutely love them so much. The buttons took a bit of getting used to but it’s absolutely worth it! I got the boots one size larger since I have tall feet, and though they were still tight at first, they’ve become quite comfortable after the second/third wear. There’s definitely less adjustments you can make in comparison to lace-up boots but I still love them very much!

Love Love Love!!!!

After a VERY long time of wanting a pair of American Duchess shoes to go with my historical dresses and much debate on which pair would be best (I love them all), I finally gave in and chose these for their classic look. I was nervous about the fit since I have wide feet and shoes hardly ever work with me. I try my best to avoid purchasing shoes online because I always have to send them back. However, these were perfect! I am typically a size 8 but size up to a 9 if the shoes run small, and that was just the way to go. They don't pinch the width of my feet as most shoes do, and even though I sized up, I have just enough room in the heel and toe. If you have wide feet, definitely buy a size larger than you typically do.
A pricy investment, but entirely worth the money!

These boots are simply lovely!! Really authentic and I love that there are no zippers or modern attributes to these fabulous boots. They look great with Victorian and Edwardian attire for period dress up events but equally well with modern vintage attire in the everyday wardrobe of romantics, sigh, you know who you are ladies

These are awesome. I can wear them all day. I want the black too.

I wore these for a solid 8 hours and they were amazingly comfortable! I am always wary of pointy toes and normally avoid them. The heel is so sturdy and well balanced that on uneven sidewalks I did not have any wobbly moments or buckling ankles. Manhattan is a nice sturdy yet fashionable boot! I wear an 8.5 but for AD boots I always go for a 9. Perfect fit and no squished toes!

These boots are AMAZING! Ordered these as an investment that I could wear with a wide variety of Victorian dresses, being a starting re-enactor and also sick of owning lousy cheap footwear that clogs up the closet. They're beautifully made, and AMAZINGLY comfortable! My feet usually hate high heels, and I tend to get panicky with pointed toes as I really like wiggling my toes about. Well, not these beauties! I tried them on and after sitting around the house for an hour, managed a 45 minute walk on the city sidewalks, plus hauling home the shopping, without as much as a sore toe or stumble on the first wear! That has NEVER been possible with any heeled shoe/boot I've owned. I might just turn these into daily wear boots, they're too nice to only wear with historical dress!

I have been wearing my Manhattan boots for 6 hour shifts at an old time saloon photo shop; up on my feet for most of the 6 hours. I simply love them! They are extremely comfortable and run true to size.