Customer Reviews Pour La Victoire Irina

AMAZING HEELS!!! Honestly don't feel the height at all for such a tall shoe, and the padding hugs your foot completely. I've been looking for classic heels and honestly, the bit more price matters as opposed to a cheaper shoe. I've sent back many, including the Kelsy Dagger "Linzy" (the PLV cheaper line) which were also all leather, same shoe... but nowhere near the same comfort level. GET THESE SHOES!! I've already gotten two, the snake black and the camel patent. LOVE. P.S. DO NOT order up size, they stretch after the first wear... otherwise you'll be swimming in them.

These are fabulous shoes. They will become a wear to work staple for me in black patent. It too found the toe area narrow out of the box, but the shoes were great after using shoe stretchers overnight.

This is a hot shoe and a great cheaper alternative to the YSL Tribtoo or Brian Atwood Maniac. I was surprised by how amazingly comfortable the shoe is once I got it to fit. I ordered my true size and a half size up based on the reviews. The larger size was definitely too big and I had heel slippage right away. However, my true size felt too small until I realized it was the toe box that was too small. I had to soak a pair of socks in rubbing alcohol, put them on shoe stretchers and leave them in my new shoes overnight to stretch the toe box. Once I did that the shoes fit like a dream. I love them and am so amazed at how comfortable they are. I love the padding in the ball of the foot too. I am seriously considering buying the nude patent if I can find them.

The sizing of these shoes is so frustrating. I got the Patent Camel in 7.5 and walk out of them (though the toe box is super tiny). Zappos is out of the 7, so I needed to find them somewhere else. I did, and I still walk out of them, but the toe box is painfully small. I later ordered the black suede in a 7.5 (7 wasn't available), and those, I can barely get my feet into! But once I finally do, my heels still nearly slip out. It's the toe box that is the main problem for me. I love the shape and the quality of the shoes, but the sizing is so crazy.

Word of advice; if you are looking at the Kelsi Dagger Linzy heels as a replacement for the Irina - don't! I have the Irina in red suede and I love them. So beautiful and comfortable! I wanted to have them in black but didn't want to spend the money for them. When I saw that the Linzy looked the same (they are identical next to each other) I thought I would go the cheap route. They were the most painful shoes ever! I run in heels but for some reason, I can barely walk in these and they chewed my poor feet up. So I've learned my lesson - I just ordered the black patent Irina and can't wait to get them!

These shoes are absolutely gorgeous but are too high for me. The heel height is actually 5" with a 1" platform. It doesn't feel high at all, it just looks high. For the short time I had it on, it was extremely comfortable and surprisingly easy to walk in. Sadly, it's too high for daily office wear so it's going back. My quest for the perfect black pump continues! Thank you Zappos for the great service!

I had to have the teal leather in these and finally caught them when they were in stock in my size and on sale. Wow! I had my BF stretch them just a little to give the toe box more width and then wore them to work and out for drinks, no problems, lots of looks. Keepers!

I am a true shoe lover and these are my all time favorite shoes. They are perfect. Comfortable, look amazing, and can be worn with almost anything. Every time I wear them I receive endless compliments. They truly make every outfit. The platform feels like it has some cushion in it which allows you to wear them for hours on end. Currently, I own 2 colors and will continue to buy other colors because I cannot imagine there being a better pump.

Beautiful shoe! Really comfortable and easy to walk in considering heel height. They do feel tight when you first try them on, but they loosen up after some wear, so I would recommend your true size as they will expand. Can't wait to get in more colors!

These are by far the most comfortable heels I own. I loved my first pair that I had to get the black ones. You will not regret these! FYI, I ordered a half size up which I normally do for closed toe shoes.

If you try them on and they are way too tight, so keep them! Wear them around the house for at least an hour and I mean walking and standing, not just lounging on the couch with them on. They will stretch out at least the leather and suede do. Not sure about the patent. I made the mistake of ordering my normal size (7) and they fit great when I tried them on. I walked around the house in them a bit and worked at my desk for a half hour. They still felt great so I wore them that night to a house party and after an hour of standing and walking my feet were falling out of them. I exchanged for a 6.5 and when I put them on - holy moley I could barely fit into them. I used a non-greasy, light lotion to slip into them, but man it hurt. After about and hour of walking around in them they literally molded to my foot. I was determined to make these shoes work because they are so fabulous looking! No other platform pump compares. And there is such great padding that they are very comfortable. I can't tell you how many compliments I got on them -from men and women.

This shoe is gorgeous, and I hope they get more size 7's in (I'll make it work). I would first like to say I have no idea why it is named Grey Napatto - it looks exactly like the photo shows, and that is a taupe color, not grey. Although is has a grey hue vs a pink or purple that taupes sometimes have - which is fantastic, the color is awesome. A sophisticated neutral, and a change from camel. I first ordered a size 7 (per other reviews, went up a half size) and it slipped a tiny bit in the heel, plus one of the heels had a huge lightened mark on the back (looks like manufacturer defect) so I returned it and ordered a 6.5 thinking it might work since I got the last size 7. Wrong. The 6.5 seriously felt like I crammed my foot into a size 5. I really am not joking. My toes still hurt. So I am back to wanting the size 7 if they get new stock. The 7 was comfortable in the toe box, just not fitted in the heel, and I am afraid with tights or hose on I may walk out of them, or just over time would they stretch a bit. But I am willing to try the 7 and add a heel insert or something - they are that hot! But I would size up 1/2 a size. I am normally a 6.5-7 would need a 7. I can't believe the substantial difference between the 6.5 and a 7 though!

I absolutely love these shoes. One of my best purchases ever. They are so well made, comfortable and look great with work attire, jeans, everything! I plan to buy another pair.

Love this pair. I normally can't wear platform shoes or any heel over 3.5 inches, but this pair is so comfortable and so stylish, that I bough multiple pairs in different colors. Definitely recommend it.

Love these shoes! They have a very elegant and sophisticated feel but you can still wear them casually with a cute day dress or jeans. I bought an 8 and it was kind of snug but the 8 1/2 was a little bit too big. I am hoping I can stretch the shoes somewhat to get a perfect fit.

I purchased the Black Suede version of these pumps and love them. They took a little longer than most shoes to break in (approx. 6 wears) but now are very comfortable. The heel placement is perfect for wearing these shoes for extended periods that include standing and walking--given that you're comfortable wearing this heel height normally. The platformed toe is perfection and makes it easy to wear these from day-to-night.

I originally bought these as back up shoes for my wedding. I already own these same shoes in black patent and now am in love with the soft camel color as well. It seems like a ritual with this shoe that the first pair never quite fits (literally stepped out of them). The second pair (which arrived on a Saturday -- thank you Zappos!) fit perfect...ie snug in length and in the toe box. As you walk, dance whatever - these shoes will stretch! Bonus that they were on sale. I am so happy with these shoes, they may have moved from runner up!

I have the Irina shoes in Nude and Grey patent. Despite the heel height, the shoes are not uncomfortable at all. In fact, the only hard part for me is sitting them because I have toes that like to curl under. They fit great and don't take long to break in. I get compliments every time I wear them. Overall, a truly great shoe! I'd own a pair in every color if I could.

This pump is gorgeous. The padding so comfortable, makes you feel like you're not like wearing heels. The color is also neutral and fits with any clothes you wear. This pump also can be worn for formal or casual wear. You will not regret if you purchase these pumps.

These platforms are amazing! I bought my true size and a half size size up based on reviews and ended up keeping my true size. In the suede these shoes stretch to conform to the foot and they loosen up immediately within the first two times wearing them. They are sexy and comfortable - they are now my go-to shoe for work and going out. Love!

I love this shoe! I was worried about how tall the heel is, but the hidden platform really works in this shoe. It does not feel like you are wearing heels at all.

Very sexy pair of platform pumps. Lots of padding and I truly feel I can walk around in these all day long.

Love these shoes, always get compliments on them but they run very small. I have other shoes by Pour La Victoire but for some reason these run at least a half size small.

Not sure about other sizes, but size 10 was dead on if not snug! I originally ordered a 9.5 based on the reviews since I do wear 9.5 in some brands, but those were painful to even put on. Size 10, however, feels solid even if a bit snug. Now to the good stuff. Very soft footbed. Good quality leather (I got them in black non-patent). Intimidating heel - I wore it around the apartment for a bit to make sure I could pull it off. The shoes looked so cute/sexy/trendy so I decided I should go for it (even if it kills me!). Wearing them to work today and...so far so good. Took a bit of an adjustment but for the height of the heel, the comfort level is pretty decent. I'm sure some discomfort is inevitable - but fashion is pain, darling! I've only worn them for 2 hours so far today and already got 2 compliments!

I am a 7 1/2 and have a narrow foot. I loved the look of this shoe, very "now," and a great to transition to spring. They arrived overnight - thanks Zappos! - and I tried them on. At first, they felt tight, but after keeping them on and wearing them for a couple of minutes, I noticed it molded to my foot. It has great foot padding and I find to be a reasonably comfortable shoe, based on five hours of wear. I am able to walk and dance in them with no problem. They are hot and go with everything! Love them and am ordering them in another color!