HIGH HEEL SHOPPING GUIDE
Banana Shoes
Banana Shoes are a family run company and began trading back in 1999 from premises in Rotherham but now based in London and online only. Known throughout the western world for offering vast selection of footwear from such companies as Pleaser Shoes, Ellie Shoes, Penthouse Shoes, The Highest Heel, Qupid Shoes and Fabulously Fetish.
Everyone has a different preference for the size they buy. Retailers tell us we should buy one size larger than your normal size. I would say that it's a personal preference but do prefer having footwear in my actual size.
FINISH
Overall the finish is good but much depends on what you buy. If bedroom shoes am sure they won't last long if worn to do the weekly shop.
VALUE FOR MONEY
Very good value for money, particularly if you're buying high heels for the 1st time and are not sure. However, the day will come when you yearn for something really special and either choose Banana Shoes handmade footwear from Fabulously Fetish or opt for footwear from some of the more specialized companies.
LADY ANA RATING - 8.3 STARS
Website - 8
Product Quality - 9
Durability - 7
TVTS Suitability - 10
Fitting - 8
Customer Service - 8
Delivery - 8
Postage costs - 8
Bonuses - None.
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Fernando Berlin
The next item of footwear is from Fernando Berlin and entitled Model no.110 available in Sizes EUR36 to 47 and in Soft Black genuine Leather. Unfortunately no other colours are available yet. The heel, although it looks higher, it's only 12cm.
I must say that the style of these boots are very appealing as the leather looks flexible enough to adjust to the leg and to shape the leg into the form of the boot. Ladies, these are a must if you want the wrong attention. The zipper runs the entire length of the boot and looks easy to get in and out of. Priced at between EUR290 and EUR340 depending on whether you wish to buy off the peg or with a customization. I should point out that they closed their physical shoe shop in favour of concentrating on on-line boot and glove sales.
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Fuss Designer High Heels
Proving that High Heels are the epitome of a man's desires Wolfgang Fuss began selling shoes online via his online shoe store back in 1996 and has since received over 33 million visitors to his website and has gone on to produce a top quality range of Feminine Italian made footwear appealing to both Men & Women alike.
A closely guarded secret is where he obtains his footwear from. Some say that in recent years he has looked to the far-east but i know for a fact that that they are indeed Made in Italy. When it comes to cars, the Italians are great at styling yet in former years build quality was never that great as could be seen in the old Alfa Romeo rust buckets we drove around in back in the 80's. Over recent years build quality in Italian cars has dramatically improved and with it the high fashion shoe & boot.
Although Fuss Shoes are made for Women, Wolfgang let loose one day that over 60% of his customers were actually men. Whether they buy for their wives, girlfriends, Mistresses or indeed themselves is hard to know and indeed why would anyone care as a sale is a sale. Having said that it makes perfect business sense to know your customer and more importantly what it is that they desire. Ask any man what item of footwear turns him on the most and it always comes back to high heels.
For me Fuss Shoes are the Valentino of Ultra High Heels with an arch that does wonders for your foot and posture. I simply adore every single high heel shoe i have ever bought from him. The build quality and durability is second to none. Not only do they look fabulous in photos and movies they're a joy to walk in.
If do buy one of Wolfgang’s creations please remember to tell him where you learned of his webstore.
FITTING
I wear a size EU41 which in regard to this company equates to a UK8. They're extremely comfortable to wear for long periods. A word of warning regarding the heels; do not put too much weight on them as they heel has a tendancy to bend inwards.
FINISH
All of the footwear is made of a soft & supple patent &/or real leather material. Some footwear is of a PU material but surprisingly comfortable even though man made.
Be careful with the heel shaft as they do mark.
VALUE FOR MONEY
They are indeed an expensive shoe when compared to the likes of Pleasers. But then again they're not like pleasers at all. Neither are they Christian Louboutin as indicated by the price but for the price i would always choos a FUSS design over a Louboutin any day.
LADY ANA RATING - 8.25 STARS
Website - 9
Product Quality - 9
Durability - 8
TVTS Suitability - 7
Fitting - 9
Customer Service - 7
Delivery - 9
Postage costs - 8
Bonuses - As a customer you get access to the FUSS MEMBER AREA where they showcase all of their gorgeous footwear.
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Custom Boot and Shoe Company
What i love about Custom Boot and Shoe Company is that they specify such things as heel heights in relation to shoe size. Take for example their Kiara High Heel court shoe. Heel height: 5.5 - 7 inches (Heel height will vary according to shoe size, due to the extreme arch of these heels. For example, a size 4 will be 5.5”, a size 8 will be 6.5” and a size 12 will be 7”)
FITTING
I wear a size UK8 and are extremely comfortable to wear for long periods.
FINISH
All of the footwear is made of a soft & supple patent &/or real leather material.
VALUE FOR MONEY
They are indeed an expensive shoe when compared to the likes of Pleasers. But then again they're not like pleasers at all. Neither are they Christian Louboutin nor a FUSS design but a much better product which is made to last
LADY ANA RATING - 7.6 STARS
Website - 9
Product Quality - 10
Durability - 10
TVTS Suitability - 8
Fitting - 10
Customer Service - 4
Delivery - 3
Postage costs - 7
The LADY ANA rating is calculated in each catagory of 1 to 10.
1 being very bad & 10 being very good
The Final rating is an average of all points.
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Italian Heels
Italian High Heels sell only the finest Italian high heels footwear. Each model is manufactured by hand by Master Italian shoe makers. Raw materials are chosen with great care utilizing uppers and linings in the best leather and hides which are hand-sewn over refined spike heels.
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The boot featured above is available in no less than 60 colour choices and promoted as a classic mistress thigh-high boot in quality calf leather with red nappa leather lining, covered zipper and 15cm (6inch) spiked heel. Surely a must purchase item at EUR279.55 plus VAT.
FITTING
I wear a size EU41 which in regard to this company equates to a UK8. The heel arch is a little odd in so much as although it's possible to walk in there's not much flexibility bewteen the heel and the sole. As you can see by the photos above i purchased a pair of the Danubia High Heel Pumps. Fitting on an EU41 is a tad small and probably ecquates more to an UK7 than an 8.
FINISH
The finish when purchased is very nice. They arrive in a nice white box wrapped in tissue paper & in a plastic bag. A word of warning, the shoes mark very easily and the finish comes off if rubbed against another surface. Strange that they don't warn of this.
VALUE FOR MONEY
For an interesting shoe the value is ok but i doubt i would buy another pair off them. Having said that i would love to try a pair of their thigh boots.
LADY ANA RATING - 6.6 STARS
Website - 8
Product Quality - 7
Durability - 7
TVTS Suitability - 6
Fitting - 7
Customer Service - 5
Delivery - 6
Postage costs - 7
Bonuses - None.
The LADY ANA rating is calculated in each catagory of 1 to 10.
1 being very bad & 10 being very good
The Final rating is an average of all points.
If you would like your Online Store & products to be rated please send me an email and also consider sending sample products for testing. ladyana[at]ladyanamorphic.com