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Le'go my Ecco!, June 15, 2009
This review is from: ECCO Women's Bouillon Flat (Apparel)
For those who remember the old Eggo Waffle advertising slogan: "Le'go my Eggo!", the title to this review may be a sign of my deeply seeded overprotective feelings toward the Bouillon Flat...Well, you are right (hangs head in false shame...). Despite the fact that I own this style in more colors then I am willing to admit, every day I struggle with the decision whether or not to actually wear the shoes outdoors...they just look so darn pretty in the closet! I believe that, in the Bouillon, Ecco has created THE PERFECT FLAT! If the feminine Ballet Flat and the comfy Sneaker had an offspring, the Bouillon is what it would look like...
FIT:
True EU sizing (my US 11 requires an EU 42); true to size and true to width; forgiving for a wider foot. Oddly enough, when I first put the shoe on, I felt I had made a big mistake: the shoe rubbed mercilessly in many places. Thankfully, I persevered; after a couple of hours the shoe molded onto my foot and became UBER comfy. Unlike with many ballet flats, there is ample toe coverage with an accommodating toe box.
MAKE:
Upper and lining are leather or suede. The materials wear VERY well. I have had the shoes for over a year now but they still look almost new. The shoe does not sweat. The sole is rubber. There is a brilliantly hidden heel (about one inch); invisible from the outside, allows for good balance. With its comfort, the entire structure of the sole reminds me of a sneaker, but with a purely feminine look of a ballet flat.
LOOK:
The picture does not do the shoe justice. The style slims the foot and ankle, while transcending fashion fads. Well padded, but never bulky, this shoe offers reasonable protection from the elements, without the masculinity of a loafer; it is comfortable, without the ruggedness of a sneaker; it is dainty, without the barely there support of a ballet flat. The red color in particular is a sight to behold, though all the colors add something to an outfit, be it jeans, skirts, or suits.
While I highly recommend this style for all the above reasons, please remember: in the case of the Bouillon, ownership can easily turn to addiction...Buy at own risk!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Ecco = comfort, July 24, 2010
LOVE these shoes! They are attractive and comfortable from the first day you wear them. I decided to buy these Ecco button-trimmed flats because I have two pairs of the similar Ecco button pumps. I wear one or the other pair almost daily, and have for close to a year, and they still look almost new. The leather doesn't wrinkle. Further, unlike some other shoes I've owned, the leather on the toes doesn't scrape away to show white underneath.
I agree with the first reviewer who said these shoes run large and to order a smaller size. If you normally wear an 8 or 8 1/2 (and thus a 39 European), you'll probably take a 38 in this shoe.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Great shoes!, October 20, 2009
This review is from: ECCO Women's Bouillon Flat (Apparel)
I bought a pair in Coffee Suede.True to the size, no blisters, or ANY discomfort - slippers, not shoes, I swear! :)
I usually buy designer brands ( Gucci, Prada,Chanel ),but Ecco Bouillion flat is fab!
Probably will get another pair it in a different color.
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