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4.5
I’ve purchased 2 other Sam Edelman shoes in the past so I decided to look for a 3rd pair (Purchased a 6.5 in dusty rose). Right off the top, these shoes vary in size. I am between 6.5-7 depending on the brand (6.5 aldo, 7 for steve madden). I first bought Sam Edelman shoes at Nordstrom rack. The 2 shoes with the ankle straps are those and I purchased them at a size 7. The toe box for these shoes are wider, the material is thicker, and there was a lining at the toe box which made the shoes comfortable. I also bought the Sam Edelman Rae flat (burgundy with some detailing) at a size 7 and they fit so big at least ½ a size larger. Anyway, the Rodney flats are much narrower than any Sam’s I own, the material is listed as suede by the material is very thin. Compared to the black ankle strap flats, the latter had a plush velvety feel to them. The Rodneys do not. I’m thinking that I still need to be careful if I try to use my feet to keep a door from closing or walking down the street that I don’t trip and scratch the pointy flat. as you can see in the photo, the black shoe is pretty busted at the point. The toe box is very tight, I mean I felt the pressure from the moment I put the shoe on. I’m hoping that with time the toe box will stretch out as every time I step it kind of folds the shoe a bit especially since I will have to walk from the office to another building on a daily basis. Also, I compared the length of the ankle strap shoes to the Rodneys and they are exactly the same length even though the ankle straps are 7 and the Rodneys are 6.5 (both are about 10 inches in length). I’m keeping the shoes because I’ve bought my share of $25-$40 faux suede shoes from unknown brands and they barely last a month and the Sam Edelman’s I bought before have not failed on me and boy have I walked in them a lot. So, I’m going on the brand’s reputation that the Rodneys are the same and will give them a chance. All in all I say do order a size down as the length of previous 7 is comparable to the 6.5 Rodneys, the toe box is tight so if you have a wide foot it may not work, and you can’t beat this d’orsay style though, they do look nice from the sides.
