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I was a bit skeptical about patent leather being stiff, but the tortoiseshell effect on these flats is so unique and pretty in person. The 2 cm internal wedge gives just enough lift without sacrificing the ballet flat look.

The pointed toe is surprisingly comfortable for a ballet flat, and the 2 cm wedge gives just enough lift without sacrificing stability. The patent leather has a rich tortoiseshell sheen that catches the light beautifully.

The tortoiseshell patent leather looks even richer in person, and the 2 cm wedge makes them surprisingly comfortable for all-day wear. I wore them to the office and then out to dinner without a single blister, which never happens with pointed flats.