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JoceyBaby23 · Gucci

Has anyone tried Linea Paolo..

member · Hermes

I'm so glad you posted this. I saw these this morning and am in love!

Black

zeitgeist4 · Gucci

IIRC, NCshopper has a pair.

NCshopper · Hermes

zeitgeist4 wrote:

IIRC, NCshopper has a pair.

I have a few pairs: black, red, and pink. I might have another pair I'm forgetting about.

Personally, I LOVE them. They're comfy, very walkable, and they run TTS. I know Nordstrom carries them, but I don't know what other stores do, if any. Linea Paolo is my "go to" brand if I can't find what I'm looking for.

I believe the designer, Linea Paolo, used to be the designer for Franco Sarto and now has this line.

I'm in love with this brand basically because I think you get a good investment for your dollar. I think they're a LOT higher quality than most other brands at comparable price points. I've had my black pair for 2 years or so and they still look fantastic.

HTH! Let me know if you have any other questions.

atlgirl · Gucci

I beg to differ with NC a little bit.

I have three pair of Paolos:

- 2.5" d'orsay

- a high heel (3") green suede peep toe

- a moderately high heel (but not quite as high as the green peep toes) ankle strap peep toe. I think the height is 2.75" (and yes, I know I'm a dork to know my shoe heel heights)

While I love the styles, I would not classify these shoes as my most comfortable ever. I find that they are average in comfort and I would not plan on wearing them if I am doing a lot of walking.

That said, I think they are a relative bargain for the prices (most I've seen are under $100) and the stylish shoes they produce, and I will continue to buy them because they are not hideously uncomfortable by any means.

FWIW, I find Franco Sarto shoes to be about the same - not painfully uncomfortable, but not among my most comfy shoes evah, either. So it might just be my goofy feet. If Sartos are very comfortable for you ladies, then the Paolos probably will be too.

-- Edited by atlgirl at 17:20, 2006-02-14

luckylily · Gucci

Those are cute! I have a couple pairs of Linea Paolo shoes, I would say that they are comparable to Franco Sarto in comfort and quality.

Cricket · Gucci

I have a few pairs, and I love them. They make great quality, affordable shoes. I bought mine at Nordstrom. I didn't know that Paolo used to design for Franco Sarto, but I can totally see that now. I've confused shoes in the two brands before. Yes, mine are TTS and they're very comfortable. I don't have the ones posted, though.

rocky · Coach

I love the first pair you posted! I have a pair of linea paolo's and they are so comfortable and well-made! I am definitely going to add to my collection considering their spring offerings

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

I have two pairs of high heel, peep toe pumps from Linea Paolo, and I love them. They are pretty comfortable, fit well, last, and aren't too expensive. I think these are actually a Nordstrom brand, which means you can't get them anywhere else, but correct me if I'm wrong.

Bastet · Kate Spade

I recently bought these in light brown/gold:

I love them! They fit tts and I find them comfy. The heel on this shoe is a little higher than I normally wear, but it doesn't cause me any problems. I have a few other pairs of Linea Paolo shoes and I wear them a lot. They hold up pretty well. I think scarlett is right about only being able to get them at Nordstrom.