Frye leather flats, A+

After the first week of wearing these shoes, I was not happy. I was ready to write a post about how after 10 days, they still hurt too much and gave me too many blisters for a pair of $123 shoes. But for some reason (midterms) I didn't post then, and I'm glad I didn't because it wouldn't have been representative of all the comfort and reliability my shoes have been giving me now. After going to DC and Philly in these shoes, with bandaids dutifully taped to the back of my heels, these shoes have been perfectly worn in.

Pros:

• mold to your feet, exactly
• quality, comfortable leather
• soles that feel supportive. With some of my flats, it feels like I'm walking directly on the asphalt but with these, I don't notice so much how my feet feel-- which is a good indication that the shoes are providing what they are supposed to be providing!
• leather that's easy to clean (I got gum off of them with an old toothbrush & water, minimal staining)
• beautiful color that looks worn-in not worn-out (if that makes sense)

Cons:

• Takes a while to mold to your feet. And it hurts. But anybody who has owned Rainbow flipflops knows breaking in leather shoes are definitely worth it