CHAMARIPA Men's Formal Shoes with Invisible Height Increase (5-8cm / 1.97-3.15 Inch) - Genuine Leather Oxford, Derby, Loafers & Chelsea Boots for Business & Smart Occasions (5.5-11.5 UK)

I’ve had a pair of these for a few months so I thought I’d write a quick review. Positives: They look amazing and I receive lots of compliments on them, in fact the first day I wore them a client complimented them. Never had that with other shoes. They are beautifully made and stand up well to multiple use, with a bit of love mine still look wonderful (image attached). As these have a two tone finish, I use a tan polish for the body and then finish the nose with dark brown. Looks a treat! The additional height is nice to have, although even without that these shoes really are a pleasure to own and wear. Given the quality and finish, they are superb value for money. Negatives: They take some getting used to. As the calf muscles are contracted a little, one’s gait tends to be affected initially. But persevere as it doesn’t take long to become familiar with them. The sole angle means that pressure is applied to the Achilles’ tendon. I bought some little pads to stick inside the heel - worked wonders. —— All in all an exceptional pair of shoes and a nice way to stand a little taller.

Size fits really well, this type of shoe its better to go 1 size or a half size up to make sure your toes are comfortable, mine fit great now as I had to return first pair which were just too difficult to put on. The look of the shoe is beautiful and is crafted really well. These are great for formal occasions as I'm 5.11 already and it gives me the extra height over 6.1ft so the wife can wear big heels now! I don't think I will wear these as an everyday shoe though only because they are so nice, although they do have a nice casual range which I could be tempted to try although cost is a factor! Cheers.

Loved the quality. Be guided by EU sizing as this was the most accurate rather than a UK listed size. Quality leather which will require a certain amount of breaking in as it is of the stiffer kind. So why did I return this beautiful pair of shoes?... I think the internal construction is superbly thought through and accomplished, with a cleverly concealed wedge of plastic which ever so slightly yields resulting in a comfortable walk. However, 2.75 inches is just a little too much height gain to be comfortable, with a result which changes the way you walk. Two inches would have been perfect and created a much more comfortable angle for the foot. I may have gotten used to them but couldn't risk going outside to give them a thorough test.

In fairness, I've only just received these shoes! They are excellent. Clearly, they're new a.d leather is not yet flexible but after a bit of TLC, they'll be fine I normally wear a uk size 6.5, these are a 7 and comfortable a small shoe insole might help as the interior is a bit slippy. I shall buy again!

love it, and will buy it again, but it is bit harder to get use to it. Worn very little as longer use makes feet achy. May be need bit more use to make it flexible.

I went down a half size , im a size 11 but went 10.5 , this meant it took a bit of breaking them in. The shoes are very well made and fitted . If you dont want to go to the pain of trying to make your feet look smaller then go with your true size . These shoes also give the lift that they advertise , so if your looking for the height factor then these shoes give you every inch that you desire.

Very durable shoes but unfortunately too small

Hurt my feet wearing this maybe should have bought a bigger size