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4.5
These sneakers are seriously amazing. I ordered the black pair for an upcoming trip where I'm going to be walking around quite a bit and since the last pair of sneakers I purchased were a pair of Chucks 4 years ago (I mostly wear boots and heels), it was definitely time to step up my sneaker game.I'm SO glad I chose these! They look so killer with black skinny jeans, which are basically my daily uniform.They do have a bronze like cast to them but they are still definitely black.I'm a true 9 and ordered a 9 and they fit perfectly. I can see where someone might think they run a half size larger, but they don't. They're roomy enough to be comfortable with thicker socks but they're not too big with thinner socks at all. I used to work in a shoe store so I know how to fit shoes and these fit exactly the way they should. Unless you like really tight sneakers for some reason, order your normal size.I find the foot bed quite comfortable and they provide the right amount of support to my arch.They're definitely warmer than your average sneaker but that should be expected given the material. I likely wouldn't stroll around my city in the summer in them (Austin) but thankfully my trip is to a cooler, wetter climate.I love the platform on these. Since I'm a boot and heel gal, I am used to extra height and I feel like these give me just enough without being too high to walk around comfortably for long periods.They are a bit stiffer than what I'm used to but they're not uncomfortably stiff. The soles still bend nicely when you step. They definitely need a bit of breaking in, especially around the padded ankle support. I'm definitely going to be wearing them around the house for awhile to make sure they're broken in ahead of my trip without getting them scratched or messed up (which I could definitely see happening at some point ?).If you're on the fence with these, I say get them! If you love metallics and you're not afraid to make a statement, these are the kicks for you! They're definitely a lot more affordable than the Fenty ones and imo they look even more badass.I couldn't be happier with them. They're gorgeous and highly recommend them!
