Customer Reviews Salvatore Ferragamo Varina Ballet Flat w/ Bow

OMG, these are the prettiest shoes I’ve ever owned! I tend to be between sizes, and ordered the smaller based on Zappos recommendation. They were way too small, and the next size up is barely enough, but will be fine after breaking them in. The C width is what I would expect of a normal B in other brands. I need flats for formal working assignments that require lots of time on my feet, and these are the BEST dress flats ever!

The shoe is beautiful but extremely narrow. I had to double check to make sure I didn't order a narrow size by mistake. Unfortunately I have to return these.

Beautiful shoe..classy, timeless and comfortable. Received so many compliments!

These are the best casual shoes out there.

Better than expected. SFs rarely disappoint. Deep blue patent shine is a winner. Really are ballet-styled shoes with minimal but adequate support. Looking forward to many opportunities to wear them. A go-to brand for me.

I have several pairs of these shoes. They are a classic that you can dress up or down. Love these shoes!

Nice

These shoes run narrow. The 4.5Bs hurt my feet. I wish I could find this shoe in a 4.5 C. Since it looks like Ferragamo doesn’t make a C width in that small a size, I’m going with a 5B because it doesn’t hurt, but it may be a tad big. Will see what happens. Too beautiful a shoe to forgo buying it even though fit is not perfect.

Lovely and comfortable

I have a narrow foot (8AA) which size is difficult to find and always have to order 7.5B. I didn't trust reviewers' recommendations and ordered 7.5B which was too short, not too narrow. I reordered 8M that fits just like a 8AA! The shoe has a narrow heel as well and a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend sizing up 1/2 size length wise for a narrow foot. I have two 20-year old Ferragamos that I just had reheeled. Terribly overpriced but they can last a lifetime. It's harder for me to wear high heels now so this will be my go-to gorgeous updated Ferragamo flat. Just get your correct size and you shouldn't be disappointed wit this flat. I bought Nero patent since black leather was not offered.

It's rare to find a Ferragamo shoe in a 10.5C. These shoes are so comfortable; I find them to be true to size. I purchased the shoe in red, they are so pretty.

This is a very classy and classic shoe! I bought it at Zappos because they had the shoe in a wide width. Going up half a size didn't help -- I needed the width! They are very comfortable -- no need to break in.

Absolutely love these shoes. I got them for my wedding, knowing that I could then use them as great work flats (I'm an attorney, constantly in court) after the fact. They are beautiful, well-made, comfortable, and classic. Sophisticated yet understated. Obviously, they're expensive, but they are a high-quality shoe, something you should take care of and it will last you for years.

Great looking designer shoes. Color is true fire engine red and is fabulous. bow is made of thick gross grain ribbon and does not collapse or squash. Top drawer shoe - sits true to size.

I love these shoes! However, I have very flat feet, and the shoes will not hug around my foot. Instead, it sort of pops out funny and makes it look weird. If you have flat feet, I would not consider these! Ferragamo pumps work fine, though.

I am a big fan of Ferragamo! I bought these flats in size 8 which is my normal size. However, I had to exchange them for a 7 1/2 as they were too big. Zappos is great. I received the new pair before they received the ones I was exchanging!

Beautiful shoe that can be dressed up or down. I'm on my fret a lot at work and these provide excellent support with great style that allows me to feel feminine and professional. The color is also great for fall; goes with everything!

Love Varina's. This is my sixth pair! The navy is a true navy and Ferragamo always meets my expectations.

These shoes are perfect in every way! Am a wheelchair user who will be judging in the Ms. Wheelchair America 2104 Pageant this week in Houston, Texas and will wear these with my feminine tux for crowning ceremonies! These shoes are also appropriate for business, dress up, church -- and ever so many other occasions when you want "simple elegance".

I am typically a 7.5 in narrow shoes, and this shoe fit true to size. The shoes gave me a blister on the top of my foot the first time I walked a long distance in them (at least 2 miles), but they were broken in after that. They do not have great arch support, but I have not been able to find an attractive flat in narrow that does. Many flats have even less arch support. The bottom line is that these shoes are reasonably comfortable and very cute. The style is versatile--I thought they might be too stuffy looking, but the lava patent color makes them playful. They look good with casual clothes or work clothes. I would recommend them.

Gorgeous! Beautiful! Timeless! The color is even more gorgeous in person! Thanks for reviewers that recommended wearing them more to work them in. They get more comfortable the more often you wear them. Thanks Zappos for the outstanding customer service and super fast shipping!

These are gorgeous shoes. I wish Zappos sold more women's Ferragamo styles in a narrow width. I have worn Ferragamo shoes for over 20 years they are fabulous.

These shoes are beautiful and are well worth the investment. I bought them in rosso and receive a lot of compliments. They are also very comfortable.

I purchased the lava and they are a little more pinkish/salmon in person and absolutely gorgeous. Zappos has an amazing selection in both size and color. My true size is a 5.5 (though I can wear a 5 and 6 depending on the brand). The 5.5 were too long (with a sizable gap in the back) but extremely tight and uncomfortable. I returned them and ordered a size 5 in the C width (which I've only seen on Zappos!) and they fit perfectly.

You simply can not purchase better dress shoes. The navy color is extremely hard to find, these shoes are timeless.