The Comfy Curvy Stomp
I'm a strong believer in word of mouth and in the case of high heels, if I have three or five different people chirping that the heel is EXTREMELY comfortable, I'm basically sold. Especially when we're talking about the extreme shapes of Natacha Marro's shoes, last notably seen on the girls in geek glasses and sheer skirts at Charles Anastase. When I first posted about them, people doubted the comfort factor and even I, who has only seen them in pics and not in person, can't really speak up for them. However, people have subsequently emailed/commented with cries of 'Yes they are indeed COMFY!'. I'm thinking this isn't a propagated myth unlike the one that people like to spread about Manolos being the comfiest shoes ever (lies I tell you lies!!!) and so I'm inclined to be a believer. Of course, this could all be self-delusion as I'm smitten with her S/S 09 work which was showcased at the Victim S/S 09 show and wouldn't mind tolerating a bit of pain anyway.
The curvy stomping platform is still there hidden under powder pink brocade, cream satin and faded rose prints. Then there's EXQUISITE laser cut peeptoe booties which I do believe take Prada's AW08-9 dresses and power them up into peeptoe booties. There's delectable ice cream leather or patent waves in the ankle boots. Also I do believe I've found my animal print calling in the lace-up platforms....something about the print that isn't quite so intimidating.
Seeing as Natacha now shares shop space with Victim on 33 Marshall Street, I shall of course be seeking her out to see whether her fans have been telling me fibs or not.
quite a lot of people think curvy platformed shoes are actually very comfy, i guess you cant really tell until you try them on. Those pink brocade ones are so gorgeous, they'll love to be mine, even if they are uncomfortable, owning them would make me happy.
Posted by: Chic Looks | 04 November 2008 at 15:47
I love Natacha - went to her shop and tried on some amazing shoes! She was there serving as usual and was incredibly courteous. I am currently saving up to buy the most amazing shoes in the world! - Great blog by the way, love the originality!
Posted by: Abstar | 04 November 2008 at 15:47
haha, i think platforms are relatively comfortable for how they look. certainly more so than high heels. those black lace booties are amazing!!!
Posted by: lady coveted | 04 November 2008 at 15:58
I loooove the shoes! I wouldn't mind a bit pain either if the shoes are this fab. Really Manolos are painful? I don't own one so, there.
Posted by: Jean | 04 November 2008 at 16:05
Exquisite! I think the platform soles relieve pressure on the front of the foot where all the weight is balanced, hence the extra comfort (at least I've found that with my high heels anyway).
Posted by: lisa | 04 November 2008 at 16:21
Striped shoes always appeal to me.
Posted by: WendyB | 04 November 2008 at 16:45
These beauties are amazing - I'm a huge fan of mega-plaftorm shoes too.
Posted by: AB | 04 November 2008 at 16:53
And those shoes are highly covetable.
Posted by: giancinephile | 04 November 2008 at 18:05
I absolutely adore, the black eyelet looking platform!
Super gorgeous!
Posted by: Songofstyle.com | 04 November 2008 at 18:12
Love, love, love the look of the lacy boot! Swoonalicious!
Posted by: floraposte | 04 November 2008 at 18:15
It's always about shoes!! ;D
Posted by: katie couture | 04 November 2008 at 18:19
hey susie!! i totaly admire your blog and BTW need to comment that you with makeup = totally gorge. i duno, i just think some color on yr face makes you look really different than without!
insane shoes...they DO look like they hurt guys.
does anyone know susie's actual email so i can email her?? post it here or tag it on my blog PLEASE GUYS!
for the sake of fashion, thanks xoxooxxx
Posted by: leyandrea | 04 November 2008 at 18:40
they do look comfortable
Posted by: Paloma | 04 November 2008 at 19:35
I love/want them all!!! Is comfort really a factor when shoes are this cute!?.... well maybe.
x
Posted by: Domonique | 04 November 2008 at 20:03
Okay, I would officially trade a kidney for these shoes. I would!
Posted by: dressed and pressed | 04 November 2008 at 20:42
Some seriously awesome shoes here!!
http://the-shades-of-black.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Amy Williams | 04 November 2008 at 20:46
these shoes are absolutely incredible
Posted by: a la mode | 04 November 2008 at 20:55
The ice cream and patent waves ones are especially gorgeous!
Posted by: Annie Spandex | 04 November 2008 at 22:01
They do actually look very comfy! What would you say is the average price point?
Posted by: KD | 04 November 2008 at 22:26
the lace ones are amazing. Yet something to add to my ever growing wishlist.
Posted by: Style Eyes | 04 November 2008 at 22:35
A M A Z I N G!
Posted by: Brigadeiro | 04 November 2008 at 23:13
Those are amazing. Too tall for me, but I like the look of the lace.
Posted by: enc | 05 November 2008 at 00:05
im seriously crushing on these!
Posted by: Geri | 05 November 2008 at 00:30
I literally just died for that first shoe.
Posted by: Sasha | 05 November 2008 at 01:06
Your Pro Choice post was brilliant Susie, it's exactly why I love you. I love those girls' style too but I do feel that everyone in the blog world is slowly becoming so so so so similar, except you. You're awesome. You're gorgeous too so screw what anyone says. Rock on.
Posted by: Jessica Schiffer | 05 November 2008 at 01:12
Breathtaking!! PLEASE get a pair so we can worship them properly.
Posted by: Sister Wolf | 05 November 2008 at 03:25
i'm cooing with delight. i love the almost cartoon-ish betty boop shape and structure of the heels. they're so fresh to me. if only little miss ups was up and running again...
Posted by: ondressingup | 05 November 2008 at 05:02
They are all pretty cool. which one are you getting. Can't wait to see you sporting one of those (or all of them for that matter).
Thank you so much for letting me know about that blogger.
They did it, Susie. I'm so excited (for no reason really seeing he is not MY president!)
Posted by: songy | 05 November 2008 at 06:04
"Manolos being the comfiest shoes ever (lies I tell you lies!!!)"
that got me rolling on the floor laughing.
found you through Loveology!
Posted by: poeta fit, non nascitur | 05 November 2008 at 06:24
I should think they'd be comfy since the platform is so big the angle your foots at actually isn't too bad. (Which is what usually gets me) Although given that they're sooo high balance and wobble factor could be a problem too!
Posted by: Han | 05 November 2008 at 09:00
Oh my they look divine but th eheight is enough to have me running to clarks!
Posted by: Make Do Style | 05 November 2008 at 09:05
can we go comfortably with these crazy shoes?i so wonder...
Posted by: PEIEN | 05 November 2008 at 17:16
this is my favorite shape of shoe!! seriously they look sooo sexy!
Posted by: diana | 06 November 2008 at 08:42
OH! i WANT those blue rose booties!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: SwanDiamondRose | 07 November 2008 at 22:55
omg... so yummy! nothing like gorgeous shoes to make me sounds like some simpleton lol
Posted by: evie | 12 November 2008 at 11:25
I have tried them on in Mei Hui's shop Victim and they are comfortable indeed, especially since the ball of the foot is with extra soft padding. As all Natacha's shoes are made-to-order she can do them with lower heels as well. In terms of price I think you're looking at £350 at the very least for heels and perhaps a lot more for boots.
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