After strolling around Las Vegas for three nights in these ultra comfy DONELAN peep-toe pumps from Aldo, I felt like a review would be the be the only way I could do these shoes some justice.
The DONELAN pump is an incredibly stable shoe. The generous upper-front coverage with zipper held my foot in safe and securely and it made walking on uneven ground, in a normal stride length and speed quite easy. The last thing I would want is to walk around in an unstable shoe in fear of spraining my ankle with every step I take. Having said that, the four inch, and very thin heel didn’t really concern me. The DONELAN is made of extremely soft, stretchable leather that quickly conformed to my somewhat wide foot. In addition, the peep-toe offers generous space for the toes and breathability which is something I really like.
However, I would recommend some sort of cushioning insert for this pump, especially at the metatarsal heads because of how high the heel is and the force that the met heads endure with every step taken. By the last night in Las Vegas, the balls of my feet were inevitably sore.
As a normal and frequent heel-wearer, I noticed that I could withstand wearing these hot heels for a longer period of time than I can usually bear wearing heels for. They are great for in between the winter and spring seasons and can be worn with so many different outfits – dressy or casual. So ladies, my final verdict for the Aldo DONELAN peep-toe pumps is that they are podiatrically correct if you’re looking for a comfortable, stylish heel that you predict on wearing for about 3-5 hours at a time.
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Hmmm? I still have to wonder about the wear and tear on the metatarsal heads.
ReplyDeleteWith that heel height there is a great deal of stress and weight on the met heads.
Can you comment on the stability of the heel counter in this shoe? How sturdy is it with the soft leather. Thanks!
Kathy Satterfield, DPM FACFAOM President-Elect
AAWP Past-President