JCrew Gemma Flat Review - YouLookFab Forum

This year I am bypassing the NAS just because I have decided to simplify my shopping and try to stick to what I know works on me for awhile. That would be JCrew.

The new pointy toed ballerine from JCrew, the Gemma, is a lovely little lightweight skimmer. It has zero arch support, zero cushioning. Think of it as a covered sandal. I figured out that if I sized up a half size and used a ball-of-foot cushion, I got a perfect fit, with toe room and enough comfort to run around town in. The leather on my red pair is soft, sort of like kidskin. I like the line of this shoe so much that I probably will just go ahead and get the citron and the marbled pink as well.

Have any of you tried the Gemma yet?

I was happy to get a teacher discount today at JCrew. An extra 15% really is nice in California where our sales tax is so high.

J.Crew

Gemma flats

$135.00

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9 years ago

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I have Harper flats from last year, also with pointed toe, but featuring a more loafer-style top. These are a lovely color. I have a pet peeve about actual bows and strings on flats, though.

Anonymous

I was actually looking at these on-line yesterday. I really like them, but it's so tricky with shoes . I worried about the fit in toe box. I'd love to try them on before ordering.

karymk

Lisa the toe box can be constricting in pointy toe flats. When I sized up and used a foot pad (thick suede) the Gemma fit better and had more wiggle room in the toes. You might as well order two sizes and try the footpad trick to see which you like.

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