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| Gap Bow City Flats |
They're comfortable to walk short distances in but I would not recommend them for all-day wear. I was using them to walk through streets, on sightseeing adventures and by the end of the day I found that my ankle was really hurting. The ball of my foot hurt a lot as well - they provide zero support. They're really flimsy (they are made to be that way, they fold up when you are not wearing them and they do not have a full sole).
They're leather but the leather is basically .09 of a millimeter thick. A hole in the leather emerged after the first week I wore them; I'm not sure if this is because they're too small on me or because they're so poorly made but other reviews on Gap.com (that I see NOW) also discuss the holes.
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They're comfortable enough to wear for a walk around the mall, or for other light indoor use, but if you want them for outdoor use, I found that they're too delicate and they're not constructed to withstand much.
They looked like this when I first bought them.
This is what they look like after 3 weeks of use:
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| The leather is all worn down on the bottom already :( |
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| I am obviously a contortionist. |
They are really adorable and I wanted to love them. They come in a variety of colors and patterns which I really like.
A plus: the flats come in a medium sized carrying pouch that matches the color of the shoes. I really liked the pouch and I found it useful for storing items when traveling.
Alyson of The Average Girl's Guide really likes her pair so, maybe it's just me ;).
If interested, buy them here.
:O I want those !!! They are the most adorable thing ever! Except I'm not so sure if they're worth the money if they're so flimsy :/
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Sad to hear about the GAP Flats! I found that tory burch flats are comfy enough for me to walk all day in while I work at different hospitals, but I just dont know if I would recommend them for traveling, especially in places where they have the real old school cobblestones. I honestly dont think there is a chic flat out there to wear while site seeing....
ReplyDeleteThat's so disappointing! Honestly, I don't find flats all that comfortable anyway... for my Europe trip I got Campers and they were okay but my feet did still hurt after walking so much.
ReplyDeletexo, alison*elle
Oh... I got those same flats and ended up throwing them out. :c Zero points for arch support! I wore them to work and my feet were hurting by mid-day.
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That stinks! Those are so adorable. I love those flats but after seeing that they sort of fell apart I cant bring myself to buy. Too bad.
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wow, i am so behind on posts! was reading this and then saw you mentioned my gap city flats love! thanks for the shout out. :) so sorry these are not great for you. mine definitely do have some wear too but i use them mostly all day, but for errands, mall, shorter trips, so miles on end might be too much! :(
ReplyDeleteThey do look really cute but that hole! What a pity!
ReplyDeleteyikes! 40 bucks is too much for those flats!
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