Bought these in the brown. Little more orange in real life I think. I put in a insert for comfort and they fit in a 9...true to size.
Only issue is chafing at the back of my leg where the grabber tab is sewn onto the boot. Long socks is a must or bandaids on the skin to prevent blisters. I have worn them 6 times without relief. I still love them...but the issue is inconvienent...

I primarily wear black and purple so I decided to incorporate more colors through my shoes. I loved everything about the Bartoli style and with my love for all things Halloween I decided to go with the orange and brown. Keith at the Fluevog on Haight store couldn't have been sweeter and he set me up with the perfect pair. The fit is true to size on my small feet (size 6) and the heel is most perfectly comfortable for all day wearing and walking in San Francisco. And they look GREAT!!! Thanks again to all at Fluevog!

I needed shoes to complete my MOH outfit for my best friend's wedding, and after a great deal of searching and headache, remembered that there was such a thing as Fluevogs... came across these boots, late at night. I bookmarked them, slept on it for longer than I should have, and finally pulled the trigger (again, late at night) on the teal/purple colorway. Thanks to reassurance and help from the NY store folks, the size 9 was perfect (I usually take a solid US 8.5/EU 39 in various street shoes, what with my wide feet, low instep, and short toes) and they fit like a dream. A DREAM, I TELL YOU. Super soft leather, generous laces, and they accommodate thin wool socks! They worked perfectly with my outfit and were very comfortable for a full day of walking around and looking fancy-- no matter the terrain, I felt solid and secure.

I have the navy/red combo from a couple years back and they are one of the most comfy pairs of shoes I own. Unlike some other vog styles, the leather on these is really soft and the sole is very flexible and accommodating. I have a wide toe and narrow heel, and although these are rated average in width they accommodate my foot beautifully. The are absolutely adorable and retro looking when worn with a long skirt, and cute with skinnies or leggings. With a shorter skirt I add a pair of long bootsocks. Currently lusting after the teal/purple colourway for this season...but there are so many adorable new shoes this season I still haven't decided. will be visiting my local SF store as soon as possible to do some trying on.

I have had these in black for almost five years and have replaced the heel pad twice (will again this year). They continue to be one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes in my closet and they look good with so many outfits. Fluevogs are a little more expensive than I usually spend on shoes but when you consider the cost per wear, they are a BARGAIN. I have four pairs and counting.

Crystal the store manager is a delight. I never get the wrong size because of her I call her up and she has my act and tells me what size to order These boots can be worn all year. they are the greatest True to size I have worn them three times this week and all I here is where did you get them I have 16 pairs of Fluevogs now Would not buy any other brand Jerrie

Very well made shoes and comfortable. Bought them in 2010 and did not wear them often. Recently found them in the closet and was saddened to be reminded that the rubber heel popped off while I was out over a year ago. So much design goes into the look of the heel itself. For a pricey shoe that I don't wear frequently, it is disappointing that the rubber heel did not stay attached.

I fell in love with Fluevog long distance. There's no dedicated store in my country. I managed to purchase a pair from a supplier on a trip to Oz, but options were limited. On holiday in San Francisco one of the top things on my to do list was to visit the Fluevog store. I think I may well have tried on every shoe in the place, added and abetted by the endlessly patient staff. These were the win. Possibly the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I can walk all over my hilly town all day in these with nary a pinch or a limp. They are amazing. Like some sort of miracle sneaker heel. And that's before we even start discussing how cute they are.

I'm a first time Fluevog buyer, but long time admirer. I trekked down to the Georgetown store to check out the Nefertitis and Caravaggios in person because I needed shoes for an upcoming wedding and I couldn't decided which I liked better. I figured my feet would make the decision for me when I put them on. While waiting for them to come from the stock room so I could try them on, I spied these little pretties and sent the sales guy back to grab them, too. I ended up buying the pink Caravaggios and these in red. They're absolutely exquisite and if I could marry them I would. I'm not a heel wearer either, but these are SO comfortable, I don't even notice. I run between a 9/9.5 in normal shoes and I got a 9.5 in these. They fit perfectly and really make a statement. Love! Love! Love!

Bought a red pair from the friendly team at the Hollywood store in LA ... "cute boots!" twice on the first wearing, and three times on the second. A bit tight across the first wearing leading to a numb little toe .. but I persevered and they were fine on the third wear. I LOVE them! And passers-by do too!

My story is a true journey to my first pair of Fluevogs and it goes like this:
In October 2012 I saw a colleague with a pair of Bartolis on.
Since October I have been idolizing the Bartolis via the webiste.
In December 2012, I decided to treat myself to a pair for my birthday.
Plan A: Go to SF Grant Ave store and pick up a pair after a work meeting on 12/21
Plan B: Meeting was cancelled so I ordered the Bartolis via 2 day shipping. My boots were suppose to arrive on 12/20 but did not. UPS says they attempted to deliver but no one was home. Wrong! I had been home all afternoon and evening waiting for my beloved Bartolis.
Plan C: Boots were to be delivered on 12/21 and I had an all day meeting so I(regretfully) decided to authorize leaving the package on my front porch, hidden. UPS tracking stated they delivered my package @ 11:55 am. Guess what? When I arrived home at 5:00 pm no package! I checked all around the outside of the house and I checked with all of my neighbors, still no package.
Plan D: I drove down to SF Grant Ave store and bought the last pair of Bartoli's in Wine! This is what I would do for a pair of Fluevogs!!

I've had my red pair for a few years now, and after wearing them last night and getting comments on them - Oh, these old things? - I felt compelled to write them up.

I have bunions and these boots are SO comfortable - I'll get that out of the way first.

But the style is amazing. They look cute with leggings, or boot leg pants, or skirts or jeans. They are so striking and people continue to notice and compliment them years later.

I like the red because I can dress down every other part of my outfit and just throw on these boots and voila, I've got a look.

I've worn them so much that they are a bit scuffed and I'm going to polish them up because they are keepers for sure.

I have been a Fluevog fan for many years and use a lot of time on these sites. I didn't pay much attention to these before I got a pair on ebay. Even if I have a big lot of vogs these have become one of my favorites. They are so much nicer than in the pics. True to size and gorgeous (mostly 9 in vogs, but 9,5-10 in boots. 9,5 in these.) I have the red/burgundy and love the colours ]:o)

I bought these and walked for miles on day one. Fantastic super booties indeed! They are very, very comfortable. I love the round toes and how they make your feet look so teeny - much more feminine than most boots out there in the world, without sacrificing comfort or stability as femmy-looking boots sometimes do. I have not seen the red ones (mine are black) but I am sure they are gorgeous too. The Operetta rubber soles and rubber heels can't be beat. A true Vog classic!

Je viens de recevoir les Bartoli en rouge 2 tons et je suis un peu déçue parce que la couleur du bout de la botte est différente de la cuvée 2009-2010 laquelle était d'un ton rouge ton bourgogne.
Je suis du même avis que la botte droite est plus étroite que la gauche??
Cependant, mes autres chaussures Fluevog sont très confortables et uniques.
Bravo!!!

Gorgeous and the most comfortable shoes I own. I had high hopes for these boots. The problem is I can't wear them very often. The heel has been a problem: The rubber part either pops out or breaks down after maybe ten uses. Since the fall I've had them fixed four times and I just dropped them off, again. The sales staff at the NY store could not be nicer, but these boots are not made for (city) walking.

the color on the peach is more like a brown they are cute and comfortable my usual size is 6 but in these i got the 6.5 they are a little too big so i am returning them for a 6 they look so good on i am looking forward to receiving the 6 thinking for getting the red ones

I love these shoes, no question they are the most comfortable shoes with heels I have ever worn. But why did the heel lifts come off after only half a year???? |-)

Got these in the beautiful wine colour as my first Fluevogs and so far they're still my favourite pair. I normally can't wear heels due to a previous injury, but these are an exception - and I've done a lot of walking in them. The colour is sharp and fantastic and goes with everything. I found them to fit true to size; also I have big feet but these make them look smaller. Awesome, awesome shoes!

I read so many reviews about how comfortable these were. I found them online at a discount and ordered them in my normal size 9. Sadly they were not returnable and when I received them I found them to be uncomfortably tight and narrow. I've tried stretching them out at home by wearing thick socks and still they are tight and pinchy. They hurt my feet after an hour or so of wearing, even if I'm not doing much walking. I am sad. Probably should have ordered a half size up. My husband has also had fit issues with the last few pairs of vogs he has purchased, also finding them to run smaller and more narrow than usual. I have some vintage mary janes in a size 9 that fit great so I believe this is a recent change. (:`(

I used to drool over Fluevog shoes when they were in the 1st Ave. Store and I waited for a bus to take me to Grad School every day. Seven years later, I finally treated myself to my first pair of Fluevogs and chose these shoes. They are amazingly comfortable and I get compliments every time I wear them! They look great with suit pants, skirts, and jeans and the heel doesn't feel like a heel. No breaking in needed with these shoes! I highly reccomend them! The only problem... I'm now obsessed with Fluevog fit and style and have expanded my wardrobe in 1.5 years to include 5 pair. Guess things could be worse! :-D

I never usually post comments but, I felt compelled to on these shoes. They are honestly the most comfortable pair of heels that I have ever worn in my life. Period. Nothing has ever come close and I cannot wait to purchase another pair of fluevogs when I am less cash poor. I have been wearing them (quite frequently)for over a year and I have no complaints.

I got these in peach and olive. All day comfort in cute retro look style that can dress up or down easily.
A bit of breaking in needed on the top edge but they will be well worth the wear.

Wow! Just received these in the mail. Beautiful shoe! I mean, really smoking hot. Got them in wine/red. Couldn't be happier with the rich, vibrant color. Smart-looking shoe. Feminine too. I usually where a size 7, but seem to wear a 7.5 in Fluevogs. Glad I sized up judging from my first pair of Vogs I bought in New York several years ago. These fit perfect. This shoe has a nice toe box (I can wiggle my toes), fits the exact dimensions of my feet (no sliding around), enough room to wear a thick sock if I want. Comfortable. I expect to walk many miles in these.

I have looked at these beautiful red boots online for a few months now..so whilst in Toronto I thought I'd just go have a LOOK at them in the Queens street store............once Anja placed them on my feet I knew it was curtains.they are comfortable, sassy, cute, funky and functional, everything you have grown to love and expect from Fluevogs!!! Pair number 5, I'm already eying number 6!!!! @>-

I love these boots! I find it so hard to get shoes to fit me: I have bunions, and all high heels hurt, but these boots don't. The leather has so much stretch to it, I can wear these all day and my feet don't hurt. The red colour is yum yum yummy too. They are really cute with leggings for the fall.

I wish you'd make these as knee highs too! I'd buy them!

I've loved Fleuvogs for years and have a couple pairs bought secondhand. I hadn't been to the downtown store in years (grad school does a number on one's budget.) But school's over, and these beauties got me back into the swing of things. The wine color brought me in from off the sidewalk! I'm a size 9M, no special issues, and the 9s fit like a glove. I walked away and dreamt about them that night...then went back the next day to get them. The Operettas are all spectacular. Since getting these Bartolis, I've nabbed the Viordots and the Fiorenzas. They're all in constant rotation of wear; they're beautiful, they're comfortable, and they're worth every penny. Now I just need something from this family in pink...John: are you listening? P-)

I've been a Fluevog gal from a long time ago when it was still Fox and Fluevog. Always love the shoes. Each new pair becomes my latest fav and these boots were no exceptions. I was just saying to my sister that I was looking for a pair of granny boots and her reply was that you wouldn't want any old pair. I remembered seeing these in the store last time when I stopped in and had to come back to look. They were perfect!

There's something true in your saying that Fluevogs are soles for the soul...you really do feel special wearing them.

I wore these with skinny jeans to mother's day and my Mom loved them...they are so comfortable and my 4th pair of Fluevogs! ,-)

I went to a Christopher Moore book signing at our local indie bookstore last night, and was approached by several women who asked "Are those Fluevogs?" We then proceeded to exchange tales of our Fluevog habits! Thanks for making such a beautiful boot!

My daughter came to visit from NY and the first thing I noticed was her incredible boots. I asked her where she got it and she said "Fluevog" online. I was feeling deflated after that since I had no luck in ordering online. To make the story short, I told her I was going to try to log online and look for "fluevog" one last time and I ended up ordering the Operetta Lace ankle boot. I got the boot yesterday and Lo and behold it was totally out of this world. The color was perfect (red/wine) I ordered a size 7 a half sizes bigger than my normal 6 1/2 and the fit is perfect and soooo comfortable! Even with the 2 1/2 heel, I don't noticed it at all, it is like walking on air and since I have a high arch, I can tell that the boot and I are going to be real buddies. I am so very happy to have found you, you just got a customer for life. The added bag is wonderful, it makes packing it much easier. Thank you so much, Mr. Fluevog! You make a lot of feet happy and thank you again for sharing your special gift with us.

My hotly-anticipated Bartolis arrived today. I made an extra trip by the office to pick them up after class, as I had them shipped to work. OMG! They are even more beautiful than on the website, and amazingly comfortable right out of the box. I ordered them 1/2 size larger than I usually wear, due to wide feet and a high instep. They fit beautifully. They look awesome with jeans, and I can't wait to wear them with a long dress on Saturday night! Another winner from Fluevog!

Such awesomeness contained in a red bootie. Such comfort. Such incomparable style. Usually wear a size 7, got these in a size 7.5 and they fit to perfection. Look out world! :-D

These boots are beyond. beyond stylish, beyond classic, the sexiest color of red I've ever seen, and dare say, hugely comfortable. I'm 230 pounds, and its rare to find a heels that looks stellar and supports me well, and comfortably. The heel feels grounded - and sturdy, and is just... dynomite.

These are truely an epiphany in shoe form. The red is a juicy colour that strangely makes me want to munch on them. Steel yourself up for compliments! People are drawn to these like flies to a particularly stylish bowl of honey.

After a weekend of scouring Seattle for "that special pair" of boots - I went to my favorite shoe store in the City - Fleuvog's store. With it being close to Christmas I was a little apprehensive of spending the money on myself, but my boyfriend saw how much I loved them - he purchased them for me! I wore them the remainder of the weekend, they were so cute (I got several compliments) and so incredibly comfortable I wish I had gotten them first thing. These are sure to be a favorite for years to come. I'm already plotting my next purchase. I'm a true fan!

As you can tell by the heading of this post these are my third pair of Fluevogs. When I first got the package in the mail I flung my shoes (also 'vogs) off and ripped open the packaging all the while saying "oh my god oh my god oh my god..." etc. Let me just say that THESE SHOES ARE AMAZING. I went to rehearsal tonight got bug eyes and stammering from my director because she couldn't believe how awesome my boots are. I got the wine ones and let me tell you they are sexy, chiq, and comfortable like nobody could imagine! (My boyfriend approves too =D) To those at the Boston store who sent me the shoes and Mr. Fluevog himself. You guys rock my world... I can't wait to get even more!

I went into the Toronto store today wanting to buy a pair of Libby Smith boots, but ended up smitten with these Bartoli boots instead. The heel is a comfortable height and they look adorable on me. They even fit my orthotics, which I hate having to wear, but I might as well give in and do it when I can do it in such great boots!

Sophisticated and sexy. These boots fit true to size and highly recommended to anyone who needs a wider toe-box. This is my third pair from the operetta family, 14th in the collection. The whole line is amazing if you are looking for a comfortable shoe and you need to be on your feet all day. Heels are replaceable.

OMG..I received my boots yesterday and have them on today. May I say these have to be the most awesome boots I have ever owned and I have alot of shoes. My co-workers were freaking out today when they saw them. All I can say is thank you Mr. Fluevog for making such an exceptional pair of boots.

On a lark I tried a wine pair of these on in the Gastown store because I was already buying the wine-coloured Operetta tote and I thought it would be cool to have matching shoes. Once I got them on, I could not believe that wearing heels could be so comfortable and solid. Several years ago I suffered an ankle injury that prevents me from wearing any shoes other than lace-up flats (or so I thought). Lucky for me, the sides of the Bartoli support my ankle sufficiently, the laces hold my foot in place, and the Operetta heel is low enough, wide enough and cushioned enough to make wearing these gorgeous shoes a delight.

I love that it feels like these shoes were made for me personally. I am totally smitten with my two purchases. Thanks, John!

I just got my Wine coloured Bartoli Boots from Gastown. They are everything I wanted: style, colour, comfort and very unique, of course. I get so many compliments or whispers "Look at her boots" so I stop & tell them all about the wonderful John Fluevog shoes.

the only thing that sucks about these boots is that the pair that i own the tongue on the right shoe feels thicker than the one on the left like its been together differently and it presses up against the bone on my foot and rubs it so it hurts. so, i need to slide the tongue all the way to right which makes the boot have this weird indentation and wrecks the leather :-( but at least it doesnt hurt that way. other than that the boots are awesome.

These are so classy.They feel and look great.Can't even tell you are wearing a heel

The whole Operetta line is great. I'm not a heel person but these boots are so comfy. They're functional and practical but girlie and unique enough to make anyone's feet feel pretty! @>-

I was originally after the Giulias - but I like these even more. Extremely comfortable, funky, unique styling - the Trifecta!

I was after the Malibran's initially but they ran out of my size and since Autumn was here I decided to go for these instead. The heel is super soft to walk on and I love the Wine and Red colour combination. Like the comment before about the heels rubbing on the other side, the scuff marks indeed do just rub off.

I hardly know what to say. I'm in love! When I walked into the store on Water street, I was in heaven. There were so many shoes I wanted to try on (and buy!) but the wine red Bartoli were the ones I settled on. They're so wonderful! Comfortable accomodation for a wide foot, an amazing colour, a comfortable, well-balanced heel... and drop dead gorgeous to boot (har har).

I can't wait for my next trip to Vancouver. At least so that I can ogle the rest of the shoes until my bank account can accomodate another pair.

I went into the store expecting to buy a pair of Giulia's, but got these after trying them on.

They are sexy and oh-so comfortable.

I have a bad habit of occasionally scraping my big toe against the opposite boot when I walk. Most boots get scratched up right away, but not these! The soft sole against the leather upper is like an eraser - the mark just rubs away!

I am so thrilled with these boots - they are awesome.