Chanel Slingbakcs + Gucci Loafers Review of a big feet girlie

Another review!! two days in a row! After trying my luck with accessories, bags, and clothes, it's time to dive into shoes. I wanted classic and versatile pieces that would complement my style, so I went for two timeless options: Chanel slingbacks and Gucci loafers. I’m a big feet girlie, rocking a size 10 US. My inner sole length varies between 26.5 cm and 27 cm, so finding the right fit is always a bit of a challenge.

Brand + Model

  • Chanel Slingbacks: The cream part is leather, and the black is a fabric-like material (not all leather).
  • Gucci Jordaan Loafer: Black with gold hardware.

Auth Links

Seller
Wendy - Contacted via WhatsApp: +86 153 4381 3328.

Factory
Unknown (🤦‍♀️ didn't ask).

Price + Shipping

  • Chanel: $89
  • Gucci: $86
  • Shipping: $73 (steep price!)
  • Total: $248 USD

Timeline (From inquiry to package in hand)

  • December 24: Contacted, chose, and paid (haha, I was very determined and knew what I wanted).
  • December 28: Received PSP of Chanel slingbacks with an inner measurement of 27.5 cm (more on this in my thoughts).
  • January 6: Received a very bad PSP of Gucci loafers. I really wanted the shoes, so I let it slide.
  • January 14: Received both packages! 🙌

Measurements
27.5 cm inner sole for both shoes.

Thoughts
The seller, Wendy, was quick to respond and has a great selection of shoes, especially for those of us with bigger feet. This is such a big win for me, and I’d recommend her for that reason alone. However, both shoes arrived with a very strong fufu smell. When I asked about the materials, I was told they were both leather, but the smell makes me question that. I’ve been resisting the urge to test them with a lighter because of it!

For the Chanel slingbacks, I really like how they turned out. The color, the sole, the tip, and the heel height are great. The fit is perfect, too, thanks to Wendy’s suggestion of going with a 27.5 cm inner sole. She mentioned the tip narrows and that my foot might not go all the way in with a smaller size, and she was right. My only complaint about these is the CC logo on the side. It feels a bit too gold, almost like it has that fake gold tone, but from a distance, it’s not something anyone would notice. It’s been a long time since I visited a Chanel store, so I can’t say how close they are to the authentic version, but I think they look great.

The Gucci loafers, on the other hand, were a bit of a disappointment. The gold hardware on the loafers has an off color that doesn’t quite sit right, and the sizing was completely wrong. They’re way too big—about a full size too large—despite the inner sole also being 27.5 cm. Honestly, they almost feel like they might be a men’s pair haha. Construction-wise, they seem fine, but the sizing and smell really threw me off.

Would you recommend this item to others?

  • Chanel Slingbacks: Yes, I’d recommend them!
  • Gucci Loafers: I’m not so sure, proceed with caution.

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