Reviewer Statistics for papercrane
Reviews
17
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Average Rating
3.7
Recommended
71%
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Active Since
September 11, 2014
Last Review
November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
November 22, 2016
Best OTK I own
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" I also have Steve Madden's OTK boot. This one is way better, though the other one is good too. Love the fact that this is WW and WC!
I'm a 7.5 (wide) with 16" calves. Bought this in 8 and it is A M A Z I NG ~ ! Good snug fit on calves and my toes have wiggle room. Not easy wearing over regular straight jeans, but skinny jeans or legging are doable for me with this pair. This will definitely be my go-to tall boots this year.
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November 21, 2016
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
November 21, 2016
Cute
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" Bought two knee high boots, this being one of the two. They are the first knee high boots I own because I'm short (5'1") and heavy (150) and bulky, and because this year, I don't care.
I wear 7.5 just fine for most shoes even though I have wide feet and I have wide calves, 16" around. The shaft of the boot was a snug but good fit for me. I won't be able to zip it and slip it over regular straight jeans but skinny jeans are doable. Bought this in size 8 and it was a bit tight on my feet and toes. Usually with 8s, I have some wiggle toe room, but not this one. Haven't worn it for a whole day but just by wearing it for 30 minutes around the house, I know I won't last two hours of straight walking or standing in these.
And I triple-quadruple-wholeheartedly disagree very strongly with the pricing. $100 should do but of course ....this is b u s i n e s s *sigh*
Having turned a blind eye to the price and the slight tightness, I will...... keep this pair.
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November 14, 2016
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
November 14, 2016
Great but that gap though
" 3.5 stars
My calves are ~15.5" at thickest part and I have wide feet. My usual shoe size is 7.5. I'd get 7.5W or 8W for more comfy/relaxed fit.
Got this boot in 7.5 and was pleasantly surprised to find that although not wide width, it wide enough to accommodate my wide feet when walking. Quality is sturdy and inside has soft lining of faux fur. It's perfect for my wide calves with skinny jeans on BUT there is this gap between my knees and the top of the boot (on the outside of my legs) that is wide enough for me to slide my hands inside - wrist deep and three fingers wide. Too much gap for my liking. Buckling it makes the boot look bulky and funny. Bummed out. Will be returning this for a pair of not over the knee boot.
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December 14, 2014
N.Y.L.A Hansel Bootie
N.Y.L.A Hansel BootieThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
December 14, 2014
Golden toes
" Bought the shoes to be worn with a metallic gold dress I have. Too bad I won't be wearing the shoes as the tops are too high and bite into my ankles. The intricate cut pattern is beautiful though. Additional padding for the ball of foot would be recommended because you will be on your toes.
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December 14, 2014
Jessica Simpson Jersee Pump
Jessica Simpson Jersee PumpThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
December 14, 2014
Pretty to look at
" I have been eyeing this pair for a while and decided to order it because I just love the look of the heels. I ordered an 8 in hopes of it being able to fit my wide feet, but alas was I disappointed. The pump fit like a size 6.5/7. It did not help that the elastic band was cutting into my ankles. Moreover, as a size up, it left gaping areas around the sides of my heels. The cushioning on the soles also left more to be desired. I will be returning this pair back. A pretty thing to look at and dream about only, not to be worn -sigh-. Oh, how bittersweet.
On the flip side, ladies with very narrow feet will have no problems with this pair. Average feet ladies will most likely size up a whole size (and maybe a half) for comfort. Wide feet gals, like me, let's just keep moving and search for something else.
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September 28, 2014
Madden Girl Sherlock Wide Calf Boot
Madden Girl Sherlock Wide Calf BootThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 28, 2014
it's a losing battle
" Tried it in my usual size(7.5), couldn't, so I upped half a size. When I could fit my feet in, the calf part still didn't fit. It felt like it the calf was 15-15.5", not 16". I was not going to wear a whole size bigger just to fit the calf so I ended up putting it back on the shelf. Fairly pretty, but not worth the time and energy in fighting to put it on your feet.
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September 28, 2014
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 28, 2014
why....
" I don't know, it could be the jeans that I was wearing when I tried it on?, but the shaft kept sagging down and it just looked.... horrible on me. I was excited to find a boot that was pull on and was hoping to purchase this to replace my old one which is similar to this one. Needless to say, I didn't buy it after trying it on twice.
It's a very cute boot, and I love the top with the buckle, and most of all, the fact that it's a pull on boot. Unlike others, boots with zippers, I can walk through puddles without having to worry that water will seep through any opening. And so, I continue on with my search for a pull on boot.
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September 28, 2014
White Mountain Life Wide Calf Riding Boot
White Mountain Life Wide Calf Riding BootThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 28, 2014
Destined to be mine
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" Had a list of boots to check out at the store--- this one was not one of them. Sadly, all the boots on my list did not fit in one way or another. Did another round of sweeping through the boots aisles and stopped at this one. Since I already own a pair of White Mountain boot, Greetings, I thought, "hey, why not?" Lo and behold! I came home with this baby at the end of the day.
For reference, my feet are wide, but size 7.5M is what I usually wear, and both of my calves measure roughly 16". Tried on my usual size and it was too snug for my liking, so I tried on an 8. Despite it being slightly long in the feet area, the boot is comfortable enough in the calf area with tucked-in jeans. Without jeans, the boot is a perfect fit around the calf. So I would suggest to size up a half-size if you have wide calves like I do and are gonna wear jeans tucked in, or gonna wear thick socks and jeans.
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September 28, 2014
Michael Antonio Meka Bootie
Michael Antonio Meka BootieThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 28, 2014
Modern-future
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" I call this pair my "modern-future bootie", haha. It's modern on the one side and futuristic on the other. A very nice and unique bootie design, and it sure caught my attention. Anyways, I have wide feet and the buckle straps helped allowed a bit of allowance for the width to be adjusted, so my pinky toes are not as constricted by the buckle straps. Love the shoes.
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September 28, 2014
Heart Soul Patricia Bootie
Heart Soul Patricia BootieThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 28, 2014
a surprise
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" Truly a surprise. I thought the shoes would be a tight fit, but I was proven wrong. With shoes like this and ones with straps, I usually go up a half-size; however, the moment I tried these babies on in my usual size (7.5), I knew I had to buy them. The fit is perfect for my feet, and not to mention, my feet are on the wide side of the spectrum. The giant mesh-like cut-out gives the feet a rocker-like look to it, and it feels quite comfy too. Would have gotten it in a different color if there were any, but black was all that they had in stock, so meh, whatever; another black pair of shoes' not gonna kill me. Will be rocking in these shoes tomorrow!
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September 26, 2014
Bamboo Ericka-43 Platform Pump
Bamboo Ericka-43 Platform PumpThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 26, 2014
hot love!
" Despite the height, I just fell in love with this pair of high heels. Great for a date/fun night. Really, really adore the sexy back! It's fantastic with my little lace dress that has a metal zipper at the back. This is a pair of hot heels that you'll love.
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September 25, 2014
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 25, 2014
Snug
" It was a too snug-of-a-fit for my usual size, 7.5. Cute bootie but not worth the price and fit.
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September 25, 2014
White Mountain Greetings Wide Calf Boot
White Mountain Greetings Wide Calf BootThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 25, 2014
Boot time
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" Scored this awesome pair of boots when I began my boot hunting for this fall. I just love this boot. The fact that it is wide in width AND calf is a winner to me! Bought the brown colored boot and it's a good dark brown color-- perfect for fall and winter. I'll have to add some foot padding since it lacks ball-of-foot cushion. Other than that, this is a great pair of boot to add to my shoe collection.
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September 12, 2014
Enzo Angiolini Arlee Platform Pump
Enzo Angiolini Arlee Platform PumpThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 12, 2014
Quite a fashion show
" A beautiful shoe. Rating is based on the size 7.5 that I had tried, and failed to keep them on. Granted I have wide feet, but under most circumstances, 7.5M is what fits me and what I always get.
The following review is based on size 8.5. The shoe definitely runs narrow; even an 8 wouldn't do for me, so in came 8.5. And it was this size that had me "oooh-ing" and "ahhh-ing" at its comfort, but of course, sizing up means THE HEEL GAP (so frustrating!). Cushion was noticeable, but I wouldn't say it's enough to allow you stand/walk in them for two hours+ without a sitting break. Ended up not buying this pair. Love the height, color, and pattern, just not the fitting. Wouldn't recommend the shoes unless you don't mind the noticeable heel gap.
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September 11, 2014
Penny Loves Kenny Cross Platform Pump
Penny Loves Kenny Cross Platform PumpThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 11, 2014
Really bummed out
" I really, really love the sexy design and ordered it asap. I was excited to try them on and when I did, the shoes ran small and tall. Small in that they were narrow; squeezing my toes and the joints of the big toe and pinky toe, and tall in that ... well, I guess because of my height combined with thicker than normal ankles, the ankle-to-leg part of the shoes were too snug and bunched up slightly. It looked like I was suffocating my feet when I had them on. I returned them the same day I received them. This was a very pretty pair of fun, flirty heels that I had hoped to wear to events, but things just don't work out sometimes.
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September 11, 2014
Fergalicious Dreamy Snake Wedge Pump
Fergalicious Dreamy Snake Wedge PumpThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 11, 2014
Oh my. So Dreamlicious!
" Title tells it all.
I'm absolutely in LOVE with this pair of pump. I have wide feet, but 7.5M works for me often time. I was expecting a little tightness (before having to break it in) but when I slipped them on my feet, OMG, it really felt like a dream. I couldn't believe how comfortable the shoes were!
So here I am, in the middle of the store, taking the pump through my usual shoe test: I walked around the aisle twice, skipped in them half-way down the aisle; speed walked back, and hopped around a few times. People must've thought I was a crazy person. But that's the least of my worry, and the result? So very worth the test: IT'S SUPER COMFY (and I don't run into this kind of shoes much). The shoes hugged my feet perfectly; the perfect snug, and a very comfy snug at that. The soles of the pump has good rubber grips so no worries about losing your footing on the floors. I'll probably have to buy another pair (or two) because I have a feeling this pump will be my go-to shoes.
Downside: not much color selections or rather, none at all other than this gray one. Unless you want a non-embossed pattern, you have black. Would love a nude, champagne, and brown color selections.
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September 11, 2014
Zigi Soho Silvy Platform Pump
Zigi Soho Silvy Platform PumpThis product is no longer available
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By: papercrane
Location: CA
September 11, 2014
Disappointed
" I have wide feet but a 7.5M fits fine. Searched the store and only a size 8 was available. Now, an 8 gives me the perfect room for the width of my feet, and I can just add some heel grips to close in the gap. When I tried this pair on, I was stunned; the peep toe part was pinching my toes quite bad. More disappointment came when the mid band/strap gaped slightly at the bottom on both sides and both heels. Took a stroll down the aisle to adjust my feet in the shoes but it became too uncomfortable for me so I took it off. It was my intention to buy, and wear it to a wedding event; unfortunately, I left the store without it.
Pinching toes and gaping holes aside, what I liked was although this was a 5" heel, the 1 and 1/4" platform helped balance the feet/walk. It didn't feel like I was tip-toeing in the shoes. The rhinestones were beautiful too; not too much, not too little, and they were not too big nor small. I love the design and color, just wish it had been made to fit better, as it felt like it was tailored more toward Narrow width shoelovers.
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