FlashBack Friday: Ferragamo Perfect 10 1/2 Review

FlashBack Friday

I just love little consignment boutiques and Holly-Go-Lightly in Eureka, Ca. is one of the best. Any time I am in the vicinity I have to drop in to shop and get great style advice. The shops proprietor is none other than the fabulous Kelly Buck. If there is anyone who knows fashion brands like I know comfort brands it is Kelly. He has a great eye for style and has a special place in his heart for the Italian design family of Ferragamo.

During my last visit Kelly pulled out a pristine pair of classic Ferragamo pumps! Whether you are a fan of pumps or not you immediately recognize the commitment to quality shoe-making by the excellent shape of the heel cup, smooth leather lining and attention to every detail. While I was appreciating those details my eyes fell upon the size and I had to blink, adjust my vision and look again. Did they really say 10 ½ 4A?

Now, if you are in the shoe business or actually happen to wear this size you will be scraping your jaw off the floor. Most footwear producers don't make woman’s size 10 ½...they usually skip it and just make the 11. And a quad A? Most brands don't spend much of their resources on making narrow lasts. But, here in front of me sit a perfect 10 ½ 4A and I am in awe. (yes, I am a total shoe geek)

I immediately asked Kelly if I could write a post about these near anomalies. He lent me the the pumps for a day so that I could have them photographed. I was compelled to write this post so that I might get to play shoe cupid. I f you happen to wear this size and wish to have a classic designer pump this is your day. You can reach Kelly at his website: Holly-Go-Lightly.com. If you happen to know some one who wears this size...call, text, email or skype her now. She probably won't believe you at first but she is likely to be intrigued. Please send her to this post or straight to Kelly.

A word on Ferragamo: He is the Italian born designer who brought us wedge heels, cork soles, cutting edge ideas in footwear and was shoe-maker to the stars including Audrey Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich and Sophia Lauren. His legacy of style continues through his families' commitment to the fashion industry but his innovation, contribution and influence is unsurpassed.

I realize this is black friday...so if you are out there shopping I wish you well and that you may find gifts that are as perfectly unique and classic as these Ferragamo pumps.

Cheers, abigail dagmar