Jambu Allure

I first saw this High Heel  at a locally owned higher end shoe store. This Heel really stood out to me with its unique design and claim for comfort. I tried it on and it fit like it was made for my foot! I walked around the store a little and it really felt like tennis shoe. The memory foam  foot bed and rubber heel definately made this heel stand apart from others I've tried on.  Its unique design of suede and recycled patent leather made for a really cute appearance too. This store offered the heel in black and gun metal, but the price tag was a little to high for me. With Christmas coming up I couldnt see spending the $125 on a new pair of heels. So, I left the store without buying the shoe, but I couldnt stop thinking about it. Planning on going back in to pick it up after the holidays. Then one day on a random shopping trip to Ross with my boyfriend, I was perusing the shoe department while he was trying on clothes and there, right in front of me, was the Jambu Allure Heel, IN RED!!!!! For only 26 bucks!!!! My first thought was, Come to Momma!


I wore this heel the next day at work and it was fairly comfortable. The first few steps in this heel almost feels like you are walking on springs, the recycled rubber heel definately adds some bounce to your step.  There was some pain after wearing them for a few hours. The pain was weird, because it wasnt a blister, or the balls of my feet or even both feet. The 2nd and 3rd toes of my left foot had pain shooting through them! I have never experienced anything like this with a pair of shoes before. This happened the first 3 times I wore these heels, but the pain only started after having had them on for 4 or 5 hours.

They are just so cute though that I have given them several chances at getting broken in. Last night I wore them out to the club for the first time. They were wonderful! I got lots of compliments on them and they were comfortable all night long! They also look great in the pictures we took, the red really stands out. I would highly recommend The Jambu Allure Heel in any color. For a company that typically makes hiking and walking shoes they really did a great job with the High Heel.

Comfort level (after breaking in) 9.5

Not really sexy, but extremely cute 9.5

Sofft Ophelia

There is just something about a new pair of boots that makes you feel good, especially when the boots are as sexy as the Ophelia from Sofft. I headed out for work with my new boots, paired with black tights and a super cute skirt and top. The first part of the day was spent preparing for appointments and the boots were a little tight while sitting at my desk, but so cute that I didn’t mind.

The good news is that as the day wore on the leather boots seemed to stretch a bit and became a lot more comfortable. I ran out to several appointments in the afternoon and had the best day ever. I closed every sale that I proposed! I am absolutely convinced it was the boots that helped close the sales!

All in all the Sofft Ophelia is great. Started out a little tight and my feet were a little sore at the end of the first day. I wore them again the next day and they were much more comfortable.  The Ophelia is the kind of boot that doesn’t take much to break in and quickly becomes your favorite! They look great with tights, skinny jeans or slacks.


Update!

Ive had these boots for a little over a month and they are still one of my favs! They are extremely comfortable to wear all day at work or all night at the club. You definately dont want to to both, the balls of your feet will probably hurt after 10 or 12 hours.


Comfort level 8

Sexiness 8.5

Pick up your pair at Takkens shoes!

Looking for a functional, affordable and comfortable heel seems like a daunting task. It’s easy to buy heels at a discount store because they look good on the rack. When you get them home and put them on, your feet suddenly feel they are in vice grips. The shoes then sit in your closet for the next 2 years because you can’t bring yourself to throw them away; I mean they are brand new.  Or worse yet you forget the torturous first experience and decide to try them again only to get the same painful result.

As women we have all had this experience in the quest for the perfect comfortable high heel.  The kind of heel you can put on and wear all day at the office and then wear out for dinner and cocktails that night without any discomfort.  The catch 22 is that we want them comfortable, but we also want them to look good. There are plenty of comfortable shoes on the market, but they are not attractive! You don’t want to wear a clog with your business suit, Crocs don’t go well with your cocktail dress, and you are not going to wear the same shoe you would hike in to the clubs.

I am taking this problem head on and will test different brands, different styles and report my findings back to you. Please feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions for my next high heel reveal.