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FLY London

Katcat1 — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:52:10 GMT

I would be interested to know about these shoes. Do they have a soft footbed or are they hard? They are a little too on trend for me but if I were 20 again, I would probably love them. Price is very high too. If you own them or have info. on them, please share.

Re: FLY London

PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:25:42 GMT

I don't have any of these but I watched Shawn's entire show with this guy. I'd be all over buying these, they look very comfy, steardy, well made, great leathers & suedes. They are pricey but they're definitely a better buy.

Yes I do believe this about this brand though I don't have any of them. I think you can tell a better brand.

Re: FLY London

1Professor — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:35:42 GMT

@Katcat1 @PINKdogWOOD

The footbed is a dream! Memory foam and more. Rave reviews on Nordstrom's site, as well as the Q.

I have two pair, SO comfortable, and I'm a middle-aged professional who likes edgy. Ordered two more.

The concern is sizing. I'm a size 8. You'll notice on the charts that 8 is listed both for size 38 and 39. Took a while to figure out I need it to be 39. You'll see many reviews on sites admitting Fly London runs short.

Adore these shoes. Often wear them with more conservative suits, pencil skirts, and, of course, jeans.

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Gram W — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:37:27 GMT

@1Professor. I agree with your assessment of these shoes. I love the sandals and sneaker style I purchased this summer. I purchased them in a 38 because I wear a size 8. I found from buying other shoes with Euro sizing I need a 39 when it covers 8-8.5. I like to wear socks with my enclosed shoes and always in my cold weather. The other brands that use 37.5-8 just fit without socks. Also my right foot measures size 7.5 and my left is an 8. I can go to a shoe store and get heel inserts that give some adjustment to my smaller foot if it is needed to eliminate heel slip. I am watching Plus now and have quite a few on my Wish List to purchase after the holidays when I have finished shopping for others. I am in no hurry. They will have future shows and maybe sales. They are also sold on other sites. If you live near that big store that starts Nor...... they also sell them and have sales on line now.

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ECBG — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:50:46 GMT

I have seven or eight pair. After teaching I went into retail. One of the girls in Channel makeup had them on. It was obvious that the leather was soft.

I have sandles which I love and closed toe for winter. They're like walking on marshmellows and because if the sole, the heel is raised only about two inches at most!

I have seen them on all ages and they look great with capris and tiered skirts.

Everyone stops me and wants to know what I'm wearing. I get most of mine from amazon. Often the difference is well over $60.00.

I wear this often with black dress slacks. Everyone wants these. Also have cherry red.

My favorite sandle. I have it in several colors and love the black patent.

Great for bunions too! The laces can be adjusted.

Re: FLY London

1Professor — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:58:34 GMT

@Gram W @ECBG

Today I ordered the Yena and the Yip, in neutral colors. With FREE SHIPPING, perfect for "trying on" and able to return!

Re: FLY London

ECBG — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:08:04 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
@Gram W @ECBG

Today I ordered the Yena and the Yip, in neutral colors. With FREE SHIPPING, perfect for "trying on" and able to return!

@1ProfessorI have found the ones that come higher on the top of the foot tend to fit much closer.

My foot is a little wider so I do better with more open styles.

Hope you enjoy!

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1Professor — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:14:26 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@1Professor wrote:
@Gram W @ECBG

Today I ordered the Yena and the Yip, in neutral colors. With FREE SHIPPING, perfect for "trying on" and able to return!

@1ProfessorI have found the ones that come higher on the top of the foot tend to fit much closer.

My foot is a little wider so I do better with more open styles.

Hope you enjoy!

@ECBG: Thanks for the heads up! I did suspect that open toe (which I have) is more forgiving, but it's winter and I need closed toe!

I have a more narrow foot, so we'll see.

If these two closed-toes fit well in a 39, I can then seek out Fly London on Amazon (where returns, in my experience, are not as easy as for the Q).

Re: FLY London

ECBG — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:21:12 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@1Professor wrote:
@Gram W @ECBG

Today I ordered the Yena and the Yip, in neutral colors. With FREE SHIPPING, perfect for "trying on" and able to return!

@1ProfessorI have found the ones that come higher on the top of the foot tend to fit much closer.

My foot is a little wider so I do better with more open styles.

Hope you enjoy!
@ECBG: Thanks for the heads up! I did suspect that open toe (which I have) is more forgiving, but it's winter and I need closed toe!

I have a more narrow foot, so we'll see.

If these two closed-toes fit well in a 39, I can then seek out Fly London on Amazon (where returns, in my experience, are not as easy as for the Q).

@1ProfessorGirl, if you're foot is more narrow, you'll get to wear all the styles I can't!!!!!!!

This one looks GREAT on and I can't wear it!! (I wish I had known when I taught!!!)

Re: FLY London

GusMo — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:54:59 GMT

I bought a pair of sandals this past summer and really like them. Very comfy and lighter than my Danskos. I have a pair of yip booties in my cart at Nordstrom. Same prize as QVC but free returns.

Still debating if I should spend the money. But, I probably will!

Re: FLY London

1Professor — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:02:51 GMT

@ECBG @Gram W @PINKdogWOOD @GusMo

Okay, the FREE shipping got me. Free try-ons, relatively cheap returns, if needed.

In addition to the two Fly Londons (already pictured above) I ordered, I've ordered the Yama. The suede will be comfortable, it looked great on the models with skirt and jeans, plus the back ties are a bit edgy:

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ECBG — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:16:30 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
@ECBG @Gram W @PINKdogWOOD @GusMo

Okay, the FREE shipping got me. Free try-ons, relatively cheap returns, if needed.

In addition to the two Fly Londons (already pictured above) I ordered, I've ordered the Yama. The suede will be comfortable, it looked great on the models with skirt and jeans, plus the back ties are a bit edgy:

@1ProfessorTotally forgot to mention, one day a lovely associate at Belk in Lancome wore the lace ups. New to the brand at that time, I asked what they were. The leather was SO beautiful it caught my eye. You just don't see beautiful leather any longer.

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1Professor — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:21:38 GMT

@ECBG:

Loved the presentation on these, even though I don't generally wear lace-ups! Favorites were the blue suede and burgandy patent!

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ECBG — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:23:29 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
@ECBG:

Loved the presentation on these, even though I don't generally wear lace-ups! Favorites were the blue suede and burgandy patent!

@1ProfessorWish I had known of this brand when I was teaching!!!

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1Professor — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:38:13 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@1Professor wrote:
@ECBG:

Loved the presentation on these, even though I don't generally wear lace-ups! Favorites were the blue suede and burgandy patent!

@1ProfessorWish I had known of this brand when I was teaching!!!

@ECBG: Fall Quarter I taught two back-to-back classes. My feet would have adored these!

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PINKdogWOOD — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:01:07 GMT

@1Professor Nice choices for sure. I could see me wearing those too. Did you get both colors?

I was eyeing those snappy red boots, low heel but they're $220. Even with free s/h & easy pays I'd want to keep them but I honestly don't go out that much to get $220 worth of wear!!!!

I really enjoyed SK's show yesterday - quite FLY she was. This line suits her but I wasn't thrilled with her choice of boots but that's what makes this world go 'round.

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GusMo — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 22:55:51 GMT

I did order the Yip but from Nordstrom as they have free returns I'd need be. I think their shipping is faster too.

I really like the ones that tie in the back, but I'm afraid they'd come untied and I'd trip. So cute though!

Re: FLY London

libbyannE — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 01:34:52 GMT

I can't get beyond how clunky they look. Huge and heavy visually. I have my share of fat Danish clogs ( which I love and have worn for decades) and chunky, clunky ankle boots for winter, so I pass on additional footwear with heavy thick soles, etc.

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1Professor — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 02:16:09 GMT

@libbyannE wrote:
I can't get beyond how clunky they look. Huge and heavy visually. I have my share of fat Danish clogs ( which I love and have worn for decades) and chunky, clunky ankle boots for winter, so I pass on additional footwear with heavy thick soles, etc.

@libbyannE @ECBG @GusMo @PINKdogWOOD

Fly London shoes are WAY more comfortable to walk in than the clogs (which I also have a great collection of). If you're ever near a Nordstrom's, you might want to just try a pair on, to see the comfort and difference, even if you're not in the market.

They don't actually look clunky in real life . . .

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libbyannE — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 04:40:28 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
@libbyannE wrote:
I can't get beyond how clunky they look. Huge and heavy visually. I have my share of fat Danish clogs ( which I love and have worn for decades) and chunky, clunky ankle boots for winter, so I pass on additional footwear with heavy thick soles, etc.
@libbyannE @ECBG @GusMo @PINKdogWOOD

Fly London shoes are WAY more comfortable to walk in than the clogs (which I also have a great collection of). If you're ever near a Nordstrom's, you might want to just try a pair on, to see the comfort and difference, even if you're not in the market.

They don't actually look clunky in real life . . .

@1Professor

I am not worried about the comfort but the look. You're probably right about the clunky look. In pix, you see more that tire-tread sole than you probably see in person. I live in clogs around the house and have since my early 20s, but the good ones are hard to find. I stocked up the last time I as in Copenhagen. I wouldn't be wearing the fly London shoes around the house the way I wear clogs-- like slippers. But you're right that I should try them just to see how they look.