Marilyn Vintage Pumps Wide (Soft Ivory)

I have Marilyns in white and black, both 6.5 wide. I love the shape and style, and had wanted them for years- I could never snag a pair in black wide width after a year of waiting, so ordered them in white which were MUCH smaller out the box than the black ones I finally got a couple weeks ago. The black are almost perfect, but the white needed a few weeks of stretching- now the white pair have overstretched and I need heel inserts to keep them from slipping off my feet so I am slightly worried the black will stretch too far since they feel roomier when new. Either way, the quality feels high, they are a very stable shoe because of the Cuban heel. The vamp at the toe box is just the right amount of detail to make them feel authentic and not costume-like. I do wish there was an extra wide version!

Sizing is very interesting, as my feet are 23.6cm and 23.8cm long- size chart would suggest a 7.5. I'm never larger than a 7, and at the last minute ordered a 6.5 which are perfect for me after stretching/molding them to my feet. My feet are extremely wide (11cm wide at the toe splay when barefoot, which I believe makes them EEEE) so I knew these shoes in a D width would be narrow on me. Still worth it for the look.

My only complaint is the insole sticks to my foot and gets pulled out when I take them off, and it can take some real finagling to get them to sit right inside/up to the edges inside the shoe again.
I would still buy them in every color if I could. I'd love more wide options for 40s/50s/60s styles.

I had previously bought a pair of 18th century style Kensington's in a 10W and they fit great, so I ordered Marilyn in a 10W. These are two completely different styles so that didn't work. The Marilyn was too long. AD graciously accepted my return of the Marilyns. But I had to wait for the 9.5W to be restocked. It was worth the wait. The fit is MUCH better. These are gorgeous shoes!!

I've had these shoes for several months now. The heal is very comfortable for being as tall as it is. I have no problem walking around in them despite the height. These are my favorite heals, and I'm so glad I purchased them. There are a few things you need to be aware of though if you plan to buy. The soles of the shoe were not made for modern surfaces. The first time I wore them, the brief walk from a well paved parking lot to my desk wore away a significant portion of the protective coating on the bottom of the shoe. Several months later, the coating is completely gone. Also, be aware that the dye on the inside of the shoe will stain whatever socks, hose or stockings you wear with them. Finally, at least for me, the shoe is a bit small from the toebox despite being a wide. Still, these are well made shoes that will last you a long time if you give them a bit of tlc. My biggest gripe is with the soles of the shoes but that is easily fixable, and I will likely be replacing the soles soon with something that can withstand the ground better.

I bought these shoes because I love the look....wore them to an event for a couple of hours....couldn't stand to wear them much longer....to tight...wish they were a little wider.

Beautiful quality, fit, and timeless. The best brand of shoes I’ve ever owned. I plan to buy more!

Beautiful finish, wider variant has so much room in the toe box. The heel interior is smooth and comfortable. The arch area isn't as supported, but the height is naturally comfortable for my foot (medium arches). Great quality and great fit right out of the box.

Its difficult to find shoes in a 13W. It is rare to find them in vintage styles. I got 1 pair of the Marilyn's as a test and I was a gonner. They broke in quickly. Thank you and Please make more styles in wide!

They look great on and fit well.

I stumbled upon this website by complete accident! I was on the Shop app tracking a purchase from somewhere else and I saw American Duchess there. At first, I was just looking, enthralled and mesmerized by all the period shoes! I was literally hypnotized and puzzled looking at all the 16th Century shoes with the buckles to the Victorian boots, and then I saw the Marilyn! I gasped and scared my boyfriend and my cat! I HAD to have them! I had purchased some t-strap heels from another company and I had completely forgotten that I need to order a wide width! They don’t offer wide there! I never order shoes online! When I saw that American Duchess had these beauties in wide, I didn’t care! I had to have them! My size wasn’t available in black. But these ox bloods! I had seen the white ones first, and of course I knew they were Marilyn Monroe inspired by those! But I couldn’t see myself wearing white shoes. So I ordered the ox bloods. They arrived faster than my order from the other company came! And they gave me a lollipop and extra heel caps for my new shoes! When I opened the box, I could smell the leather! The gorgeous leather smell lets you know that these babies are high quality! At first, all I could do was stare at these shoes! They are so pretty! I finally got nerve up to try them on, inside, with a towel on the ground. I’ve never felt so comfortable in a heel before! The heel is nice and thick so your weight feels evenly distributed on your feet! I don’t feel like I’m standing on the balls of my foot like I usually feel wearing heels! I haven’t worn them out yet. But I do wear them around the house, breaking them in ever so gently. I’m in love with the dainty click, click, click sound as I walk on my hardwood floor! I am so in love with these shoes that I had to order another pair, in navy blue! American Duchess has changed my mind about heels and taught me that period shoes CAN be comfortable! And they NEVER go out of style! I can’t rave about this company enough! They are OUTSTANDING!

With return to the office, I needed work shoes again. So why not splurge on a vintage style from American Duchess!?! They check the style box but are also so comfortable. No one makes a comfy heel like American Duchess!

I am a sucker for pretty shoes. These are so pretty and they are comfortable as well. I highly recommend AmericanDuchess.