1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
FUN!,
September 27, 2011 DLK (NYC) - See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Funtasma by Pleaser Women's Arena-1020 Ankle Boot (Apparel)
These look great! And even with my VERY heavy calves, they fit just fine. I got so many compliments on these boots and even a 'I bet they cost a fortune' comment. HA! If they only knew. The only drawback - the balls of my feet KILLED. Since I hardly ever where heels anymore, I guess I shouldn't have expected anything different. But if you want shoes that make an impact, these are them!
Just as it should be.,
January 14, 2011 Miss N (NY) - See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Funtasma by Pleaser Women's Arena-1020 Ankle Boot (Apparel)
This shoe is good, if you know what to expect. Funtasma by Pleaser is essentially a line of costume shoes. That said, these are good, especially for the price. They certainly look the part, and oh boy do they! They are very sexy and super shiny (in black patent). I bought these for a photo shoot and they will definitely do the trick.
They do have a hidden platform, which to me looks to be about 3/4". That helps with the height of the heel. However, this isn't a shoe in which I would want to stand all day. I find that the shape of the shaft, when laced tightly, actually forces the ankle into a slightly awkward position. When sitting or not resting my full weight on my foot, I can't tell. Yet, when I stand, it's almost as if my ankle is bent slightly back (like it would be if you stood with your knees locked). It's not terribly uncomfortable and wearing them is stretching that a little, but it is a drawback.
Lastly, I wanted to comment on the size. Typically, in...Read more
(2 customer reviews)