I will be on the lookout for sales to purchase more. The VerdictĪntonia Saint NY wins this showdown! I was expecting these to be gimmicky and have useless padding, but I have never encountered heels that support the foot quite like these. Note: I also purchased Sweetheart Block Heel in Neutral, tried to exchange them because the 9.5 was a half-size too small, but my size was out of stock when I returned them. Shorter return window for full refund/exchange (14 days), but still 30 days to return/exchange for store credit. Similar kind of easy exchange/return portal as INEZ. The suede attracts dust and cat hair like a magnet (why do both brands have so many suede options? Is it because it starts to look like crap so quickly, you have to buy more shoes?).I wish they had more colors/materials to choose from.The back heel cushion doesn't look like much, but you definitely feel it and it enhances the comfort and fit of the shoe The Bad The cushion at the back of the heel is a fantastic design feature! I wish more shoes had this, so the heel didn't slip off.Flattering design, love the shape and height of the vamp.

I don't know if there's an internal platform, but it's true it doesn't feel like a 3.5' heel.

Pleasantly surprised with the inside of the shoe - it is very supportive and cradles the foot nicely.

I like the look of the textured heel (ASNY says it's Ballistic Nylon, which is resistant to nicks - I am definitely prone to scuffing the heel, so I'm excited for that).

I bought the Sweetheart Stiletto in Black Ultrasuede, standard (B) width, size 10 for $198. They offer a patented inner construction that 'feels soft like a sneaker'. Yet the online buzz was strangely silent about that product line, so I felt it was timely to make this post.ĪSNY offers a wide variety of styles including booties, sandals, sneakers, heels, and flats. Since then, the company has pivoted to selling ready-to-wear shoes. Alas, the delivery of that promise was fashionably late (for those that did receive the custom insoles). Post-purchase, I went down the Google rabbit hole to see the experience of my fellow shoppers, and I must admit, a smidge of nervousness crept in 😬 It seems the brand got its start by crowdfunding a custom high heel insole that's fit to the wearer's foot via a phone app. They are beautiful shoes, but the higher heel was very uncomfortable - even for short amounts of time.

Note: I also purchased Diana in Black Suede, but returned them. Bruised several toenails, which I've never had happen with this type of shoe (I'll spare you photos of that)Įasy to both return and exchange for a bigger size using the intuitive web portal.No other (effective) comfort features besides the arch support.Strap worked great, even without an adjustable buckle (it was scratchy on one side when I first put the shoes on, but I didn't have any irritation after wearing it to the party).Classy packaging, includes a dust bag and extra heel tips.I can confidently say: these are not comfort shoes, but they're cute! Let's get into the details. I was able to do a field test and wore these shoes to a holiday party that involved a lot of walking, standing, and hours of dancing. The reason I chose this style is because it resembles a Stuart Weitzman shoe I was considering initially for this occasion, but INEZ is 1/3 of the price (and I assumed, more comfortable). I bought the standard width in a size 9.5 (this is a half-size down for me) for $220 (regular price $258, I found a coupon code!) The heel height is 2.8', no hidden platform. The comfort feature is a 'proprietary plush insole with arch support'. I will be reviewing the Mia model in Silver Woven. This brand has a wide variety of heels, sandals, and boots, touting 'comfort by design' as its tagline. You can see the impressive arch support, but the 'padding' is leaves much to be desired.

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