Rocket DogWomen's Memories Ballet Flat

Just received my Rocket Dog Memories shoes. This is the third pair that I've owned. I needed navy blue shoes for a wedding, and bought a different kind at a store, but decided I'd rather just have another pair of Rocket Dogs. I don't like the feeling of shoes on my feet, so shoes that are really thick or snug or rub can bother me, especially dress shoes since I wear them without socks or hose (I don't like hose). These shoes mold to my feet. They breathe better than leather/faux leather shoes. The fabric is nice and goes with jeans or formal wear. I've walked a lot in this type and brand of shoes. They are some of the most comfortable flats I've worn because they're light and loose. They can be slipped off and on easily (so no one notices you putting your shoes back on at the end of the church sermon...).If you're looking for support/cushion/arch support, these don't provide any. If worn for a lengthy amount of time, they can get wet-feeling (I often just kicked my shoes off once I was at a desk, or let them tangle from my toes at church). Worn heavily, they probably last a year or two, but if you only wear them a few times a month or don't walk in them much, they will last longer. Because the insert is made of cloth, it will eventually wear out, soak up sweat, get sticky, etc. The string tying the ends of the bows down can eventually break and so the bow doesn't lie flat, but it doesn't look bad; if it really bothered me, I could ask my sister to sew in a little knot at the tips.I usually wear a size 7, but my second and third pair of these are 7.5. If you prefer snug shoes, maybe stick with your size, but if you follow the thumb-space rule between the end of your shoe and tip of your big toe, you may want to order a half-size up.My first pair was black, second red, and now third is navy blue. Only issue with color is that, since they're made of silky fabric, the black ones showed dust and the red ones, once they got wet and dried, water-stained. This actually wasn't a bad thing--they had been a bit too bright before, but now are more of a cranberry color. Just got the navies, don't know if they have any particular issues.

I normally don't buy any clothes off the internet, but I figured that they're just shoes, so it's not like they could make me look fat, and it was worth a shot. I ordered size 10, and they fit just fine, although I find I'm normally a classic size 10 and almost never have to move up or down a half size. I've been wearing them a couple of weeks now (they're my work shoes), and they still look pretty new, except on the soles of course. I normally get leather (or at least leather-looking) black flats, and these aren't as shiny as leather, so I think I'll go back to leather next time, just because I personally like that look a little better for professional things. It's been dry weather around here since I got these, but I'm a little nervous about their traction on wet ground since they've got that kind of fabric-covered rubber sole (except on the heel). As for comfort, I put my cheap-o insoles in them right away (I always do; it's not because I thought the shoes needed them, necessarily), and they're just as comfortable as any other flats I've worn. I always get pretty cheap shoes though, so if you're used to really great shoes, you might miss them. I guess I'd say they're a notch above Target or Payless Shoes' quality level. Would I buy again? Maybe. I only ordered them because it's hard to find black flats that I like locally in the spring and summer, so hopefully when these are worn out it will be the time of year when there are a lot more options to try on in the store. But, if not, I would try these again, or something similar from the same brand.

These shoes are good for the price and do the job well. They're cute, if not super comfortable. The back of the shoe rubs a little (common with many flats) and the top of the shoe, near my toes, also cuts into my foot a bit. I wouldn't want to walk around all day in them but for wearing around the office they're perfect. I do wish the shoes didn't have the slight shininess that comes with satin but that's just a personal preference. They fit somewhat narrow, so if you have wide feet these are probably not for you. That being said, these are great shoes for the price and I am happy with my purchase!Edit: After wearing these roughly three times a week for seven months, I finally threw them out...they smelled horrible! My feet do tend to stink in certain shoes, and these were one of them. It permeated the entire shoe and there was nothing I could do to get rid of the smell, so I finally had to accept that I couldn't wear them anymore. I would be sitting at my desk and able to smell my feet--not a good thing! The shoe itself was still in good shape--my only complaint was that the lining on the bottom inside had started to separate from the sole and would bunch up under my feet, which was annoying. I'm still keeping my four star rating, as the major issue with these was not actually the shoes fault, but my own feet. I won't get them again because of it but I would still recommend them to others as a cheap flat option.

Shoes are cute. However the colour of the shoe was a lot darker and less vibrant red. I was hoping they were brighter.

Very cute and fit well.

These are very, very cheaply made. Feels like light weight card board. I put them on and walked up the steps and the heel part was already getting squashed down. To give credit where it is due, they were great about return and refund.

Great shoes! I ordered these two years ago and wore them to the ground, just got another pair! My favourite flats :)

Really nice and comfortable shoe.