Flats - opinions please!

[Ambernj1]

Well, after years of mangling my feet in cheap new look/topshop ballerinas I have decided to invest in some higher end ones.

I have my eye on some Tory Burch ones, but does anyone have any experience of these - what is the comfort/quality likes?

Or would I be better off with French Sole/Pretty Ballerinas/any others?

Thanks!

I don't know about Tory Burch flats. I love all her things but I've never tried the flats on.
There is a fabulous shop on the King's Road called Blue Velvet that does every colour/shape/style of flat imaginable for a lot cheaper than French Sole.
Website: www.bluevelvetshoes.com

Ooh thanks takIngchances will pop down to the King's Road for a nosey (good excuse to go too!)

Do you know how the sizes come up?

Bang-on normally. I'm a 37 and their 37 fits just fine. I still wouldn't order online though because pumps and flats can be funny (but as you say nice excuse to go to KR!)

I only wear flats and can vouch for Pretty B's, however, ensure you get a model with leather lining not fabric!
French Sole are also fab but they do stretch a bit....

Have you tried bloch ballerina's? I can not tell you how comfortable they are after years of wearing cheap topshop ones these are like walking in cotton wool in comparison!

www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Bloch?cm_mmc=Google--Designers-A-C--Bloch-_-Bloch&bbcid=2625

LK Bennett flats are great and if you can get them with a discount (they do vouchers in magazines every now and then are affordable round the £60 mark as opposed to £79).

I also have to say i really rate office flats and they tend to be around £50.

I have my eye on these LKB ones
and
these office ones in navy

HTH.

whoneedssleepanyway - I like those LKB ones but I am really looking for leather (and for some reason I have a hankering for a snake print)...

LankyLegs - I had heard Blochs were good, and that they occasionally pop up in TK Maxx - will have to stake out my local branch.

Thanks for all your help ladies!