Pompadour Leather 18th Century Shoes (Ivory)

The shoes are absolutely stunning! They are very comfortable and fit almost perfectly. Unfortunately there is one thing that disappoints me a bit. The backs of the shoes are too big and they make my feet slip out of the shoes a little whenever I walk. I ordered the smallest size available, 5, so exchanging them for an even smaller size is not really an option for me. This slight inconvenience is bearable so I won't lower my rating despite it. I also appreciate how quickly these shoes arrived! It was pretty much a last minute purchase before an event I will be attending very soon. Overall, I don't regret buying the shoes and I don't think I ever will.

The shoes are stunning and i really want to make them fit me but I’m not sure how. I have narrow feet and the front of the shoe fits me nice and snug, the size (length) is correct as well, maybe even on a smaller side, but the back is so wide and the instep so high that the shoes fit like mules, meaning my foot completely slips out of the shoe with every step no matter how tightly i tie them. I tried adding a little heel pad and an insole but it didn’t make a difference. Help?

To start, I already owned a few pairs from this brand, so I ordered my usual size, and i believe the shoes fit true to size.
These shoes are absolutely beautiful, the heel is balanced, and the width of the shoe is comfortable. However, the heel slips. Not to the point where the whole shoe comes off, but enough to make it a little uncomfortable. I took a risky and artistic approach to the issue and found a way to fix it, but keep in mind that this shoe is not suitable to all foot shapes.
Overall a great shoe, worth trying. If it fits your foot shape, I believe these can be really comfortable.

Très belle chaussures, confortable. Les chaussettes sont incroyablement douce. Le service de livraison super rapide.

These shoes are different comfortable very ‘me’ but I did want them in baby powder blue colour - Christine was very helpful with information about dying them so that is what i will do! Thanks 👍

Comfortable elegant and just what I was looking for

I love them. Really comfortable, usually leather shoes are hurting my feet so much but these beauties didn't need any fitting time and goes well with historical outfits but also more modern dresses and skirts!
I wear 7.5 size shoes (38 in UE size) but my feet are more between 7 and 7.5 so the Pompadour in 7.5 were perfect for me.

I love the shoes, they are so beautiful and very well made. Notice that they are hard and sort of feel "thick" and I will need to wear them at home for some time before I dare to use them at an event. The size was ok but if I'm ordering shoes again I will choose a bigger size.

They feel a little thinner than the Frasers, but they're quite comfortable! I bought them in 10 for my 9.5W foot, and they fit better than the Fraser 10. Still slightly loose, but not anything I mind. Beautiful shoes.

These shoes are so well made and comfortable! The size is perfect.

Beautiful! Extremely quick on shipping. These are my second pair of shoes by American Duchess. The top of the shoe fits a bit tight but I know with a little wear they will be perfect. The design in the shoe fabric is elegant. The shoes are made very well and worth every penny spent. These will go perfectly with a Victorian costume I made and will be wearing to an event this month. My only disappointment? There was no lollipop in the box.

Love love LOVE these shoes. So very comfortable and beautiful. I wear an 8.5, have a wide foot, and purchased that size. They fit perfectly. This makes my 5th pair of shoes in different styles from American Duchess. My feet love them.

I ordered these shoes for my wedding and they were better than I expected! They were so comfortable which was important to me since my wedding was outdoors at a rose garden. The size 7.5 was on point - I do have to kind of jiggle my foot into the shoe but once it's in, the fit is snug and comfortable. I dyed them a light purple and the shoes took the dye perfectly. Everyone was really impressed by the final product because the swirls on the fabric turned out darker which makes them pop. I highly recommend these shoes - they are fantastic!

I LOVE these shoes! The crazy thing about them is that they're even prettier in person. They take dye very well too - I dyed mine dark pink, and the best part is that the swirls come out darker than the shiny base fabric, so you have a really fantastic looking shoe!

I adore these shoes! My feet have become quite particular and fussy, so I have to choose shoes wisely. These did not disappoint, and I spent several hours standing and walking around at an event without complaint! Customer service was wonderful, shipping very prompt, and I loved the packaging. I left mine in their original colour, but they look incredible with the blue moire ribbon bows I laced them with to match my gown (which they complimented very well despite it being Victorian). I typically wear a size 8 in street shoes, as well as having wide feet and the 8 was a wonderful fit. My high arches were even well accommodated with only a short breaking in period. No insoles, pads, or moleskin were required for me, which was a very pleasant surprise indeed! I foresee these being very versatile and I can't wait to get a pair in black as well as several other styles.

I design costumes for theatre and we needed shoes and stockings that looked period. We are beyond thrilled with the shoes we ordered from American Duchess. The actresses love the way they fit, they look beautiful, and can easily be dyed and customized to perfectly match the costumes. The shoes arrived quickly and I could not be happier. I am so pleased to have found a place to buy period reproduction shoes. I know I will be back for more shoes for our theatre as well as shoes for my own historical costuming hobby. :)

I love these shoes! I initially thought I should order size 6, since that's my regular heeled shoe size. I had a little trouble with the shoe chart, simply because I have short, wide feet. As it turns out, size 7 is the perfect fit, which is the size I order flat shoes in. Very comfy! Shipping and customer service were also excellent and prompt. My parcel arrived days before I expected it to! Thank you!

I am absolutely thrilled with these shoes. The jacquard is good quality with a lovely pattern to it, and the leather on the heel is quite nice. I have not yet experimented with dyeing the fabric (I look forward to it), but I have successfully painted the heel. It took leather paint beautifully. I haven't gotten the chance to wear them in full costume, but I have worn them to several of my classes. They are very comfortable and I've received a great many compliments on them! My new favourite pair of shoes. (I may very well be back for a pair in striking black!) As far as sizing, they were spot on. I ordered an 8.5 and they fit perfectly. No rubbing or squeezing. Well done! And I am still amazed at how quickly they shipped. Tl;dr - Gorgeous shoe, great quality, and I count myself very lucky to have snagged one before they sold out. Many thanks, American Duchess!

These shoes are great! They look crazy in the box, but believe me, they look fabulous on, even if you have long feet like me! They are comfortable with enough room to put some light insoles in. Despite their delicate appearance, they are quite sturdy, dealing well with water, mud, and gravel. I would love another pair! The Pompadour is getting re-designed soon, so if you like this style, buy it! I'm very pleased with mine. :)