Naturalizer Marigold Platform Sandal

Naturalizer has done it again. This is in my view, the perfect shoe. The proportions are perfect. It’s a 4-inch heel which gives me height, just enough platform to make the shoe effortless to wear and stable. This shoe fits me like a glove and the arch is very comfortable. The sole has the right amount of flex for natural fluid strides. The cushioning is optimal. The sole has the right amount of traction. It looks a bit boxy in the picture, but it’s extremely flattering to my slender ankles. I also like to cut the straps off of my shoes, making it a mule - I think this is more comfortable and elongates the leg and should I fall which has never happened with naturalizer I think it’s good that my foot isn’t trapped by strap. Finally, I appreciate the upper is leather/ suede because the fake leather as I’ve experienced before is not durable. The colors are gorgeous, I love the green. Want to try sangria. The marigold is meh. I’m actually back to buy backups of this shoe. This is a work horse in my wardrobe. OK my criticism would be that I would prefer to have leather for the liner e.g. against my skin. I bought the Delphie as well - cut off the whole back if you can believe it but that shoe is more elongated including the shepe of the foot bed and thing and more disproportionate on me than this one. The proportions of this shoe are perfectly flattering, sexy and sensible for my petite frame. I have also bought a number of shoes from natural in recent years where the shoe was very clunky heavy (literally, ouf) and extremely badly proportioned- AGAIN, THIS ONE IS PERFECT. If you’ve got great legs you’re going to love this look.

The green suede color is absolutely beautiful. Shoe is comfortable despite having a 4” heel.