Lita K II

I bought twice Bed Stu shoes. Both of them the sole of the shoe completely tore apart after just 2 years. I take great care of my shoes and it certainly was not due to how I wore the shoes or lack of care. I will not buy Bed Stu shoes again and do not recommend them to anyone. They must improve their quality.

I followed the other reviewers' recommendation to order a whole size up (I am normally a 38/7.5US, and went up to an 8.5 US in these). The labelled sizing on the shoe is confusing - what I would think is a EU size didn't line up to my UK size or US size on these. I need a wider forefoot in my shoes - not a full "Wide" but somewhere between a Medium and Wide is where I fall and this was too tight on the left foot over the big first metatarsal. The arch support is there in the natural curve from the slight heel down to the forefoot, but I prefer to put my own orthotics in. This is where the shoe didn't pass my muster: the insoles although foam padded, are glued in, and I wasn't able to remove them to try it with my orthotics. If I try to put my own in the shoe with the existing footbed, it's way too tight for me in the forefoot. I would prefer a less long profile from the vamp to the tongue; this style starts the lacing very high up on the foot rather than down by the toebox. This means you can't adjust the lacing near the toebox (where we need more adjustability). The positives are that the layered stack heel and leather components do look like real bench made shoes.

Beautiful shoes! Just wish there was a dark brown also.

I truly love these shoes. But they run small, I had to get a half size larger. The quality is impeccable. This is my 2nd pair. Cool and a little quirky. Love the brand!

Absolutely gorgeous shoe and exactly what I was looking for. I am a true 7M. I tried the 7, 7.5 and both felt as if I could barely get my foot inside. I just tried the 8. Unfortunately too long, I guess, as my heel is slipping. They are so well made and actually the price is a bargain considering what you get in other shoes (cheap materials and workmanshio). However, they are quite stiff and hard. It would take some time and patience - if you found the right fit - to break them in. They are not a shoe I would wear very often. I've been down this road with shoe stretchers and leather softeners, and it takes time. For others, they may not mind this, have the time, or don't have this issue. I am very disappointed. They were exactly what I was looking for and I commend the designers for such a beautifully designed shoe and excellent workmanship, otherwise.

I got the brown color in 7 (my usual size) and 7.5. I could barely g0t my foot into either. - very very tight. Unwearable I am a true 7 medium. So I can't comment on the comfort. If I wanted to try again, I would have to order 8.5 most likely. Never had to do anything like thet before. Perhaps it would be too long at that poin. It was so tight I don't think even an 8 would fit. Beautiful shoe. I was exactly what I was looking for. It appears that it would need some breaking in, even if it fit. Disappointed.

Wow I do love these shoes. I have narrow ankles and I can never never never expect a shoe to go easy on me day one. The narrowness of these shoes pays off for me. I am a true 6 3/4" size USA, and I have never worn over 7. I did buy a 7.5 based on the reviews, and the fit is perfect. I wore them out of the box for an 8-hour teaching day. My feet felt great all day. And they are insanely cute.

Love Bed Stu. These ultimately didn't work because of the style I was looking for. Had nothing to do with the shoes. If you're on the fence, get them. I'm a 7.5-8. Ordered an 8 and they were perfect.

too big for me. too bad doc martens doesn't do half sizes.

Love these shoes,second pair in: Love these shoes,second pair in this style! Have been buying from you for yrs!ty!!