Customer Reviews Bandolino Edition

Buyer beware!!! I bought the “retro rose” color shoes thinking they looked like the color shown but as it turns out they are a tan color! The box said “ medium pink”. I thought maybe it was a mistake and reordered. Turned out to be the same! It’s a tan color. Now having to return again! Nothing pink about these shoes. Need to re photograph because color misrepresented. See pics

These are amazing shoes. Beauty, affordability and comfort all in one. They are absolutely stunning in person and my spouse calls them my "princess shoes" because it's so sparkly yet mature and not tacky. I can wear it with any outfit (work, casual, going out) and they are so comfortable I can probably run a 5k in them. No joke. If you are looking for simple, comfy and beautiful shoes, buy these. You won't regret it!

I'm very sad, because these shoes started out so promising and now are very disappointing. I just got them this spring and everything that the other reviews say about comfort is true. BUT. Three months later, the sole is already coming apart from the upper. Also, the interior of the shoe leaves black marks on my pedicure. A small thing, maybe, except that I like my pedicure. And maybe this doesn't happen with the other colors. It's a bummer that I'm already having to spend money on another pair of black flats.

These are so pretty in person. I was thrilled when I took them out of the box. I love the texture and the color. Unfortunately they did not work with my difficult feet (cut too low and exposes ugly bunion), but for someone with normal feet this could be very comfy.

Incredibly comfortable, very cute. Padded sole and elastic edging mean no blisters and super comfortable to wear walking all day. BUT it's gold (not silver as it appears in the image). Still super cute though.

Loved the glittery color on these shoes. Just the right amount of sparkle. They would go with work or casual clothes. Too narrow in the toe box area, sending them back.

I agree with most reviewers, order at least 1/2 size up. And yes, you get what you pay for. I was so excited to find a flat that didn't impact my painful bunion. most flats feel terrible, like my foot is being rolled up. But these are soft and stretchy and wouldn't bother my foot at all...EXCEPT: 1. Detailing on the back of the ankle to add a little fold of vinyl and a logo ....why? It hurts! It comes up too high and it really hurts. I really want to keep these shoes but, come on Bandelino! Did anyone TRY these? I was considering taking them to a shoe repair shop to see if they can be softened or stretched so that little hard loop, AKA tiny razor blade, doesn't cause blisters, but it's probably not worth it because... 2. Shoddy workmanship inside the shoe along the elastic band, near the ball of the foot on both sides. Sloppy cuts in the lining and bunched up stitching create hot spots. I've ordered 3 pairs now, hoping I'd get a pair without this. So far only 1 out of 6 shoes is without this defect. So close. So close.

This was the second pair of these flats I have ordered. The first pair which I got several years ago are very comfortable and the elastic band around the top is perfect to prevent gaps; the foot padding is minimal but comfortable. So, I decided to order them in the navy and they are NOTHING like the first pair. They look and feel like a cheaply made shoe, no support, no elastic in the band, and they are not even sized the same. Too bad because I was looking forward to a second pair of these shoes but they have to go back.

Really cute, comfortable shoe. But the gold color is a lot more sparkly than it shows in the picture. I was going to return them because I thought they were too much sparkle, but my 7-year old daughter convinced me to keep them. Life is too short for boring shoes!

Super cute shoe, but, just not enough support. Truly feels like being barefoot when wearing them. Very well made however. In true Bandolini style, the leather is very soft and high quality.

Best flats I've ever purchased. I was looking for flats to wear to and from work and in between classes (I like to wear heels when I teach). I bought two pair of these (black and natural) a year ago, and they are still holding up nicely. I wear the black ones nearly every day. I can wear them with pretty much anything - dresses, jeans, etc. I wish the natural colored ones were a bit more nude colored than beige. Comfort-wise, these shoes are amazing. They took very little time to break in. I had a little rubbing on the heel after the first few days of wearing them, but it didn't create a blister and I was able to wear them consecutive days without being in pain or completely tearing up the back of my heel. Even after a year, the soles have not lost their squishy-ness. My only complaint is that I wish Bandolino would make some fun, bright colors. In general, I have several shoes from Bandolino. They all have held up nicely; they're super comfortable, without sacrificing style. Their toe box is also roomier than other brands; so if you're like me and have long toes, these shoes are the best.

I ordered a pair for myself and a friend. We liked the style, but we are returning them because we both feel that the size is smaller than marked.

I was looking for a comfortable flat that I can walk to work in (a good 20 minute walk), and then wear around the office. These are perfect. They are so comfortable! I got them in black and in the blue/green color. I usually wear either a 6 or a 6 1/2 and had to return the 6 for a 6 1/2.

Thank goodness for these shoes!!! I needed a nice pair of shoes for a wedding but was recovering from a broken ankle (multiple breaks) and had other injuries. I was desperately searching for a pair of cute, comfy, low-heeled, strappy shoes (couldn't find any that fit). I "settled" for these and 1) was super comfortable ALL evening, 2) got a lot of compliments on the shoes, and 3) didn't feel underdressed with these flats. The wedding was my first day without my brace or boot, and I had less pain that day than I've had on some more recent days. Meaning, the shoes were really comfy and supportive. WIDTH: My feet are a bit thin (I'm probably actually a 5.5 Narrow), but I ordered the 5.5 M and they fit nicely.

These shoes are super cute and very comfortable. They look great with dark denim jeans or black pants!

Great looking shoes, comfortable, great fit. I needed a half-size larger than usual.

Cute shoes, but I had to return. I'm normally a 7.5 or 8. Ordered the 8 and it felt a full size large. Minimal arch support, but they have fairly good padding in the soles. Returning, simply because I find the Born Julianne to be more comfortable. I wish Born would make that flat in colors as cute as this Bandolino.

I wear a size 10 but ordered a 10.5. These are quite comfortable for a flat. They have a little padding which is more than I can say for my other pair of flats I am going to wear these for a work conference and they are perfect for navy pants!

Oh I want to give these shoes five stars because they are so comfortable and cute! BUT I've worn them about 5 times and the sole is coming off both shoes. I'm so disappointed.

I got this shoe in two colors - Gunmetal and Natural Leather. I usually wear size 8, and the Gunmetal shoe was true to size, but Natural Leather was too small. I had to exchange it for 8.5. Otherwise, it's lovely shoe, now that I got the right size.

Great, cute, good quality shoes for after a long day of wearing high heels or uncomfortable shoes. I ordered 8.5 (my true size) and they fit perfectly, length wise. I also ordered them in Wide, so they are very comfortable. I liked the thin elastic strip all around the top, that adds a touch of color contrast. Now, the cons: No arch support whatsoever, the shoes expand way too much to the sides when walking and while the blunt/rounded front gives them the ballet flat look, they made my feet look much wider than they are, shapeless and stumpy. The inside is lined with some synthetic fabric that doesn't allow your foot to breathe, so I can see them getting quite smelly after just a few wears, ruining the shoe. So many negatives to keep them. Too bad, they're going back, thus my search for cute ballet flat continues.

The color description of these stated “gunmetal”. However, they are bright silver. If they had been even close to gunmetal I would’ve LOVED them :(

I had an old pair of Bandolino flats I put through the ringer and held up for years, so I didn't hesitate to buy another pair of shoes from that brand. Unfortunately, the leather on these tore the first week. I'd hoped the upper would be solid leather like my last pair so I could buff out scuffs, but it's a thin piece of black leather over a white under layer. The design is okay, but I wish I'd spent the money on a better quality pair.

These are some of the most comfortable shoes. I have 3 pairs in different colors and I’m tempted to get more!!