text: I am a huge Dolce Vita fan, but these shoes are a miss for me. The design is great. I was pleasantly surprised by the sheen on the grey tip which is the perfect contrast for both work and evening. Extremely narrow even for narrow feet. Fits exactly to the foot. Material is stiff and not flexible making walking uncomfortable. Stretching will distort the shape and style of the shoe. I think that a softer material will make the shoe more wearer-acceptable. I have tried the same style from several designers/makers and found that all struggle with the slip-on style and some succeed with the lace-up version. Where others have gaps at the heel that cause blisters with motion, others have gaps on the sides, or too wide or narrow in the front. The sole is also a problem - too thick, too thin, plastic, rubber. With this Dolce Vita version, the glove-like fit would work with just a tad bit more room along the length and a softer material that allows the natural motion of the foot.