Fanciful Flats!

Much like many of the Vogs that I go home with Pina, was not initially on my radar. I was in store and having fun trying on some lovely shoes and just for fun, I went for the red leopard Pinas. I tried on a few more styles but kept coming back to them. They went home with me! Why?

Fit: I take 7.5 in all Vogs excepting those that for some horrific reason aren't built in half sizes. The Pina does come in half sizes. However, due to the fact that it narrows down a bit from top to bottom near the toes, Size 8 allowed for room on the top of my toes. I also have very narrow feet with a low instep. Size 8 works perfectly.

Comfort: Pleasantly surprised I was. Enough padding in the insole + rubbery shock absorbing soles = 6000 steps first day WIN. The only minor discomfort I found was where the seamed top part of the shoe occasionally rubbed against the top of my foot above my big toe. Not enough to cause blistering or abrasion. The double straps ensure that they stay on the foot and have elastic on on end which allows for flexibility of the straps.

Looks: Of course! The red does look deeper than show in the photograph on the website. They give me 80's punk vibes with the spiky and yet not overdone hardware, the patent black leather toe caps and lovely rose buckle details. These are not your boring every day flats. These are the first flats that I have been tempted by and I see them getting a lot of use in the future. Despite all of the attitude these flats demonstrate, they are also somehow subtle in the colours.

Precaution: They are made of Ponyhair which is a fancy way of saying the opposite side of cow leather that tends to be more furry and rough textured. These beg to be spray protected. Water can damage the hairs. If you have to dust/clean them, go lightly in direction of the hair with a damp cloth or soft brush in the direction of the furs, not against them.

Shani (Ottawa)

August 14, 2024