Looking for opinions, Fly London shoes

I’m enjoying some of the sporty trends in shoes, particularly the chunky soles, which I think balance my wider calves. And, I need a pair of black spring/summer shoes, so ordered these three Fly London’s- all closed toe. I have black sandals, but my toes get cold in A/C. I actually like them all, but only want to keep one. All are super comfortable, and would work with a good chunk of my spring/summer wardrobe.

Thoughts? Opinions? Any that seem more updated/modern, or look more flattering to your eye?

Pics 1-2: Yven wedge, black perforated with gold/bronze trim. Would probably order a size up, as these are a smidge short. My kids and DH liked these the best.

Pics 3-4: Yand wedge- love the white sole, but maybe it’s impractical? And, what about the ankle strap? Just right? Or bulky? (These are also available with a black sole from some retailers.)

Pics 5-6: Pats- other colors of this one have been a top pick. Lower heel/less platform. I like the diagonal line of the arch/ankle strap.

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5 years ago

JAileen

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I have the Pats in mustard and in navy. I like that they’re kind of funky looking. The ones with the white soles looks good, but might need extra maintenance. Do they all feel good? I’d go with the pair that feels best.

rachylou

#1 seem most au courant to me, but can’t deny the others also seem they’d be good supporting acts.

LaPed

For summer use, I'd go with the Yven or the Yand. The perforations and the white sole both help lighten them up. I like the shape of the Pats, but in black suede they just don't look summery to me.

smittie

I like the pats. More elegant than the others and can be dressed up or down.

Anonymous

The Yands get my vote for most modern .

Suz

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I like the Pats best, but I also think the Yands are really fun. These seem less versatile to me, though -- more purely casual. The Pats can swing both ways.

Wishing Fly shoes fit me better. Alas, I'm always between sizes with them. :(.

Katerina

I really like the Yands - fun. The Pats are great too - nice lines of the straps. What Suz says - the Yands are more casual. Both pairs look great on you.

Jenni NZ

I like Yven best ( bronze, yum, go DH and kids) then Pat as most elegant then Yand- too clumpy for me. But this is all just putting my own preferences on you.
I think Pat looks elegant on your foot.

I like the Pats the best too!

Joy

I like 1/2 the best. They look a bit retro and not as black (high contrast) for summer. If the wedge heel was not so high, I would be ordering them.

Jaime

Pats!

DJP

Active Member

lisa p said it best, it's the Yands for me!

Style Fan

I like the way the Pats look on your foot. Very flattering. The Yands are the most modern looking as Lisap said. They look great too.

RobinF

I think the Yands look most current, love that ankle strap and I think it looks great on you. I also like the Pats for a more refined shoe.

Brooklyn

I like the Pats the best. The straps are interesting and unique.

Bijou

In order of preference - Pats, Yands and then Yvens. However, I would buy what feels most comfortable because they all look great.

Kathie

Thanks, everyone! All the comments make me realize why I'm having such a hard time deciding.

JAileen, smittie, Suz, suntiger, shevia, Style Fan, Brooklyn, Bijou- The Pats are more refined and versatile, with the diagonal strap and V-shaped vamp. I think LaPed figure out why I'm hesitating on those- it's the darkness of the suede/nubuck, combined with the dark sole. I might have to consider these in the bronze.

rachylou, Jenny, Joy- so glad you think the retro styling of the Yven (1/2) looks current. I was worried about that, but, I do like modern retro, so these are a good fit for my style.

lisa P, Katerina, DJP, RobinF- thanks for confirming that these look modern. I do love the crispness of the white- probably as close to wearing white shoes as I'll ever get.

Love the Pats on you, the strap adds visual interest.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

WOW. All three pairs fit beautifully, Kathie.

I like the Yands best because of the white sole.

Quick update-

I stopped by Nordstrom's and tried on the Yven in a larger size (but the red color), and it was a great fit. Sadly, with more walking around my house, the strap on the Yand bothered my left ankle, though it felt fine on the right. So, ordered the Yven in black/bronze in the next size up, and then, because there was so much love for the Pats, ordered that in bronze, to see if that might work as a neutral in my wardrobe.

RD- thanks for the votes for the Pats! That was clearly the favorite style.

Angie- I knew you'd like the white soles of the Yand:).

Lesley

I like the Yands in theory because I like that modern edgy look, but the Pats are undeniably elegant on your foot!

Lucy

The Yands seem most current, but I like the more refined look of the Pats. Hope the additional sizes and colors you ordered work out!

I actually own the Pats in black nubuck , but had to go look at them to make sure they were the same ones I don't wear them very often but they are indeed super comfortable. Actually, I think I'll pull them out and wear them today ! (they strike me as slightly fall-ish because of the nubuck , which is partly why I rarely wear them. Also a little outside of my usual footwear look.

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