Astoria Edwardian Leather Shoes (Black)

my goodness they are beautiful. Detailed, well made, just as you would expect from American Duchess. They are more pointed than I expected from the picture and I cannot get them done up as my arches are too high meaning the straps are not long enough but I still love them

After buying a white pair in 2023, I just had to get pair in black too. They’re very comfortable, so beautiful and just perfect for wearing on stage. I love them!

Ich habe mir diese Schuhe oft angesehen und es gewagt, sie zu bestellen. Für gewöhnlich trage ich 8.5, habe sie mir aber in 9 bestellt, was eine gute Entscheidung war. Ich bin hineingeschlüpft und sie haben gepasst. Tip: Den Knöpfhaken bestellen, ohne ist es sehr schwierig.

Gorgeous shoes great fit can’t really say more!! Looking on line for my next pair now! 😊

My first pair of American Duchess shoes and certainly won't be the last – I'm in love! I decided to order half a size up after reading the reviews, knowing that I've got thick ankles and high insteps that might need some extra room. Definitely the right decision. I might have fit in the smaller size too but I doubt it would've been as comfey. The straps fit really well, especially the lower ones. My toes have more room that I anticipated, but I'm pretty sure they won't complain. The heel hight is exactly what I hoped for since I plan to have these as my everyday shoes. And they're so pretty!

I also want to thank Christina for helping out with my order that had some postal hiccups. Wonderful customer service and wonderful shoes!

I have a high instep and therefore was afraid I might need half a size bigger (10.5 was sold out, so I went with my regular size 10 instead). They fit perfectly though. I’m able to close them without a button hook (I have quite long nails though, and that does definitely help). And even with my high instep, bunions and quite wide feet they don’t hurt me at all. FYI: I bought them to wear on stage, so I never wear them for very long periods of time.

Personally I don’t agree with some of the colour complaints in some reviews. These shoes are definitely ivory. However, I have been a wedding photographer for the last 12 years and have found that many people are surprised by what different shades of white/ivory/cream/off-white/etc actually look like. At least to my trained eye, these don’t look grey at all (and based on previous reviews I was kind of hoping they would be tbh). They’re gorgeous and I hope to wear them in many musicals!

Great shoes. I thought they'd be creamy ivory, mine are more on the grayish side - sad about this. They are also very hard.
Apart from that, they are cool.

They arrived so fast! Ordered them and the next day they were here.
They fit perfectly, I don't have to move the buttons or anything. I did order half a size up, so that might've made the difference.
Wore them the next day and they were amazingly comfy. I walked around on them for hours and hours and they only starting to feel a bit of a pinch in the toes after a LOT of walking (and riding my bicycle). But the more I wear them the longer I'll be able to keep them on probably.
I love that the heel is a bit shorter than other high heeled shoes.
It's really nice to be able to wear good looking and elegant high heeled shoes without the discomfort and pain of them being too high (I have fibromyalgia, back problems etc, so comfortable shoes are key) I will be saving up to buy more of the lower high heeled shoes in different styles in the future.

Bought a pair of these last year. I usually order UK size 7 and never really have a problem with the fit. I ordered these in US size 9, and when they came they were too tight around the toes.

This is the first time I've owned a pair of shoes with an "almond" toe shape, so I didn't really know how they were going to fit. I used a shoe stretcher to make the toe wider and now they are perfect. I can wear them all day. If I bought them again I might consider buying them half a size bigger.

Ho ricevuto le mie Astoria e sono molto contenta di quanto sono comode, ho problemi di varia natura ai piedi e trovare scarpe comode è sempre molto difficile, le ho prese Avorio, ma sono rimasta delusa dal colore è molto grigio e alla luce del sole appare quasi verdino. Ho chiesto se erano per caso difettate e mi hanno risposto che è proprio il loro colore così...per cui ho deciso di tenerle e vedrò se è possibile tingerle, perchè così non hanno senso...non sono bianche, non sono avorio e nemmeno decisamente grigie o verdi

Love the shoes! Thank you for making this company and for all you do!

These shoes are gorgeous.... and I wore them on my wedding day for 15+ hours. While pregnant, enough said, right? These are shockingly comfortable and very well-made!

My Astorias came today!!! I have never owned a really well made shoe, as I have been so used to those quickly made store bought brands. I first noticed how wonderfully comfy these shoes are! The heel is just right if you are on your feet as much as I am. The leather is so soft and I noticed that an extra set of heel taps and buttons came with them as well. I will definitely purchase another pair of these shoes in white as well as other styles. I also ordered a set of silk stockings which were at discount when I bought the shoes. Can't wait to wear them too!!

Just arrived today. Beautiful shoes. I was worried ordering a 6. I take a 5 in the shops but with other reviewers wishing they'd purchased a larger size I took a chance. They fit much better than I'd expected. I will need to move the buttons as did others but that's all. Thank you too for the extra buttons and heel pads. Kathy

I bought these a few months ago. I wanted them roomy so I ordered a size 11 but they ended up being a bit too big for me, so I wear them with insoles and I'm planning on moving the buttons so the straps are tighter against my foot. Other than that silly mistake of mine they're utterly perfect. Something I really need to emphasize how very helpful Chris was when I had trouble receiving my order. My country's Customs has some crazy and nonesensical regulations... they sent the package back to the USA and American Duchess upgraded the shipping for free to make sure I'd get my shoes. He kept me updated on everything about the delivery until I finally got them. They have excellent products and their customer service is superb.

My beautiful Astorias arrived in the post today and I'm THRILLED!!! The colour is a little more creamy than in the photos (a better representation of the colour is the new shoe, Savoy's photos) but I'm actually very glad about that because the dress I intended them for is very creamy Ivory. I also found the straps to be a little long, and wonder if perhaps 1/2 size smaller might have been a good idea, because I measured my foot, but it showed up at UK 5.5, when I usually take a 5, but I do take an EU 38, which usually works out about a 5 here. so next time I might try a 7 instead of a 7.5. These shoes are SO COMFORTABLE I can't even begin to describe to you!

I love these shoes! I ordered in my normal size (7.5--I used to be 8, but have been a 7.5 for the past few years), and they were perfect. Straps are a little long, so I will most likely move the buttons.

Absolutely amazing shoes. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis so finding shoes to fit has always been very difficult. Finding stylish shoes with any sort of high heel that I can wear for more then a few painful hours has been impossible. I have finally found shoes that fit my feet, are comfortable, and look great. Due to my high arches I did add some gel insoles. (Even then, the buttons fitted perfectly. I recommend the button hook.) I bought the Astorias for a Titanic/Downton Abbey/Edwardian costume and my nephew's wedding. I am the Costume Chair at a local convention and am on my feet for most of the weekend. The first day I wore them for 12+ hours, then 8 hours the next. I actually was able to jog between panels while wearing the shoes. The heels are situated that my weight was firmly and solidly on my heel and I did not feel that I was walking on my toes or that my heel was going to twist out from under me. The wedding trip to DC included a lot of walking between venues. I was able top walk about 3+ miles total plus dance. I am very happy with my Astorias. These shoes are simply amazing. The staff at American Duchess are great. I will definitely be purchasing other models/styles in the future. These shoes have become my default dress shoe as well as a great period costume shoe.

I, too, wish I'd ordered a larger size. I ordered a 9, which is what I usually wear and I've only worn them once. They are just too tight fitting. I've thought about selling them but will probably try to stretch them first. Next pair I order, though, will definitely be 9.5! The shoe itself, though, is lovely. I have no qualms about ordering again from AD! Such sweet people. I'm giving only four stars, though, because I did ask if they ran small and was told that they were true to size. I know it's difficult to judge everyone's feet, but I definitely would have gone a half size up.

Beautiful shoes and a great fit! The straps are a little loose so I didn't need to unbutton the buttons to slide my foot in. If you are wearing thicker stockings you might have to, but they're easy to take on and off.

I measured my foot according to thier directions to be sure I got a good fit. the shoes arrived and are perfect in color and clarity, but unfortunately, they were too small. I tend to run between 8.5-9. wishing I would've ordered the 9.

Wow! WOW! These are wonderful shoes. Excellent quality, excellent fit, excellent style. I have finicky, difficult to fit feet, and these were completely comfortable after just a few hours break in. As another reviewer mentioned, the buttons/straps are difficult to close at first (particularly if you have high arches or wider feet) but they have loosened up perfectly in just two wearings. I've just completed painting the shoes, and that turned out great, too. I am completely thrilled with my purchases. I truly hope this style is never discontinued as I have a feeling I'm going to wear these every chance I get.

I love my new Astoria shoes! I wasn't sure how they would fit size-wise with my bunion. Ordered a size bigger to allow for it but sent them back (returning process was easy) for my regular size and they fit fine. My "retired" feet are used to tennis shoes so I was so surprised how comfortable the Astoria shoes are! Thank you for making these available.

I absolutely LOVE these shoes! My foot is a wide, so I ordered an 11.5 (instead of my usual 11). The width is perfect. Though the shoe is a little loose length-wise, I'm sure it'll be tighter after being worn through my entire wedding & with the arch supports I use. With the bow clips and blue stockings, they are gorgeous and I can't wait to walk down the aisle in them! (And wear them every other chance I get as well...) Thank you so much & I can't wait to see what other designs come out!!

Never had historical and comfortable shoes at the same time before (except for the Georgianas of course). I will certainly buy more shoes when they are released.

These are wonderful shoes! Very comfortable and perfect for the period! I have to make an edwardian outfit just for these shoes. Or two...or three...

I can't say enough about these shoes!!! I love them. I wore them all day at the Henry Ford Museum and they were quite comfortable.

Love them. I work at a museum and I am on my feet alot and they are very comfy. The only problem I have had so far is the black cover on a button fell off. I found it and replaced it, just lucky I did find it. But overall a great shoe, perfect for what I needed. Thanks!