I was not about to let the Collection Blakely Printed Pump slip out of my grasp like the Etta in Hummingbird did last year. I debated between the Printed Pump and the Shimmer Linen Pump but the Printed won out.
I chose my normal size 7 but will need to go down a half size. I am very consistent with a size 7 95% of the time. This time shoe is in that 5%. You can see the large gap at the heel. I added an insole and it didn’t help. I took two steps and the shoe fell right off my foot.
I suppose these are to be the new Etta pump. I don’t really see a difference between the two other than the fit.
Block, slightly tapered/cone heel. Same heel height as the Etta, 3 3/4 inches.
The Printed Pump is the only one with gold on the inside of the heel. I like that little detail.
Also, you’ll notice the print is not matched on the shoes. For $300, a little extra effort should have been taken to at least match them up a little. The right shoe (your left) is more white and blue while the left shoe is a rainbow of colors. There really should be a disclaimer if it’s known the shoe prints will not match up. Someone QCs these right?
Overall, I do like the Blakely. They’ll be great for Spring. If I re-order these in a 6 1/2 I’d call in and ask that the shoe print match as best as possible. It doesn’t have to be exact.
What do you think of the Blakely Pump?
Oh, and I eventually found the Etta in Hummingbird.
These are so much fun and I really like the design of the heel…you will get a lot of use out of these…good choice!
Thanks Pam.
Maybe the 6.5s will have a better pattern match-up. Those are really fun shoes, I really like that gold detailing inside the heel. Isn't that strange that they run big? It seems like most J. Crew heels run small, if anything.
Cate – I would hope so. I am pretty consistent in sizing so I was shocked they were so big.
OMG! They are as beautiful as I imagined!
Economy of Style – HaHa!! Glad to help!
The print is just beautiful, love it. I think it's a good idea to call and make that request that they match up better. Thanks for the review!
ShopWithM – I really do like the print. I ordered the Linen so well see how those fit to make the final decision.
oh gosh, these are so pretty! i kind of like that the print isn't exactly the same for each shoe, makes every pair that's made is unique! but it is SO pricey! i bought a pair of d'orsay manolo blahniks from barneys last month that were cheaper than these! 😛 but if you can get a lot of wear of these, then i think it'd be worth it.
PetitePHD – Wow! Manolo's for less than these?! I'm jealous!
Hi, quick question tied to your last post. The jeans you were wearing looked so cute on you! How does the sizing compare between factory and regular crew jeans? Thx.
Anonymous – Those were the Factory Midrise Skinny Jeans. I take a 30 in both the Factory and Retail Toothpick. The exception is the Factory version Distressed Jeans, where I took a 29. I tried the retail in Cone Denim in Charlevoix Wash and took a 30. Other than that I am pretty consistent in the same size of jeans between the two stores. I am actually preferring the Factory jeans because of price and I don't see any difference between the two. HTH!
What a really pretty print! Very Audreybella 🙂