One of Shelley’s classic shapes, seen in many iterations over the years, these chunky brown glitter platforms blow a big thank-you kiss to the seventies for style inspiration. An open D’Orsay with a slightly rounded toe, gentle squared off corners and bold block heel, they need that firm strap and buckle to keep them in place for a night of dancing! The heel is cut is a little high for me, and presses uncomfortably into my ankle bone, however they are otherwise a great shape. A fab modern take on 70’s style!
Fun Fact - Shelley's ran a shoe design competition around 35 years ago, and I entered, dreaming of the chance to make my dream shoes come true! They were this exact shape and had fabric uppers with blue roses all over. I passed their London shop several years later and saw my design in the window! I hadn't won, but somebody had obviously thought to plunder the fans entries for inspiration that year. Sadly I couldn't afford to buy them, so they are now on my list of shoes to make myself. Only mine are going to be so much more comfortable! :)
