Leader

I have several pairs of these shoes in different colors. The silver ones were my wedding shoes. They are SO comfortable and I can stand and walk in them forever! I have them in silver, black and turquoise. I would love a pair in deep green and a pair in pink or burgundy. Please bring back pink and burgundy! I discovered them after those colors had been offered and long sold out. These are the best - if you're thinking of getting them-do it!

Trasie is outstanding, incredible person ,I purchased my gf shoes I phoned and used my credit card it’s Christmas gift I live in Chilliwack and had to figure out how to get the shoes here, Trasie visits the area regularly and offered to bring out the shoes, Wow what a amazing person my gf was over the top with the Christmas gift 🎁 Trasie went above and beyond many many thanks to Trasie , she’s Great

These were my first pair of Fluevogs, despite eyeing off the brand for years. I finally bit the bullet and ordered them. From Australia. Despite not being able to try them on. The staff were super helpful with narrowing down a style and size, and when these arrived they fit perfectly straight out of the box! I generally wear them with a thin stocking and haven’t even developed a hot spot from them. They’re super comfortable and easy to walk in. I get compliments whenever I wear them. I got a 9.5 and that proved perfect for me, and I usually wear a UK7. I could have gone up to a 10, but I’m glad I didn’t.

I flew from Las Vegas to Los Angeles during the COVID pandemic just to buy the Fluevog Leader — and I’d do it again. That’s how much I love this shoe. The craftsmanship is exceptional, the style is bold and empowering, and the comfort is unmatched. I’ve had mine for almost four years now, and they still turn heads. Thinking about buying another pair just in case — because when you find your dream shoe, you hold on to it.

Yesterday I worked a high-stakes six hour event as a project manager. I haven’t done one of these in a few years, and I don’t wear heels often (but the occasion demanded formal dress). I brought a spare pair of flats just in case. Yet after a day of being on my feet, high stress, in public, standing (or running around) for nearly all of it- these shoes gave me the power, comfort, and style that I needed. They are the ultimate low-key power shoe. (Also- I bought them years ago, give them an annual clean and they still look new)

When I originally bought these shoes, they were too small. I did have to get them stretched but I’ve worn them since 2019 a lot these shoes are still like new they look and feel new.!!! I always get compliments they’re comfortable and gorgeous and the best part is they wear like heaven I still don’t need to replace them. It’s magic.!! Buy these shoes you won’t be sorry they are made beautifully.

Love my new leader and felt like one while wearing them. It took a day to adjust with my feet but since then feeling like a dream. They are super comfy. I walked for hours and even danced for hours. They are stylish, comfortable and pampers your sole. I wish they had more colors available.

I've got 3 pairs of Fluevog and this is the 4th pairs, run a bit bigger then the other 5.5 I have and the heels feel heavy as well. I will keep it as it is hard to find small size fluevog, wish me luck

I have wanted a pair of Fluevog’s FOREVER and today I finally got them! Every time I’m in San Francisco I stop into the store to drool. I finally purchased the black Leaders and was so surprised how perfectly they fit and how comfortable they were. I swear, they even make my posture better - added bonus. I had read some of the reviews that said to order a half size up, but I ordered my regular 7.5 and they fit absolutely perfectly. I am in love with these shoes and can’t wait to wear them outside of my home post quarantine.

Many years ago I had the Prepares in a soft grey boiled wool size 10.5 and wore them to death. I also had the Prepares in the lower calf boot but lost the laces after trading them out for a valentine red. Loved them too! To my joy and amazement I find them on sale - a quick phone call to Myles in the Seattle store on thursday had these beauties on my feet by friday evening - way to go Seattle and UPS! I happy danced out the door this morning for a day of chores with these great shoes - I am 67 and still love to look just a bit edgy - you know that poem "when I am old I'm going to wear purple" . . .I aspire . . . these are stable, comfy and wearable all day - Love LOVE them!

I bought Stacy's other pair, I love love love them. They were a tad big, but with a foot pad, fit like such a dream which is good because I will likely sleep in them because I'm never taking them off. LOVE LOVE LOVE these and cant figure how I lived this long without them. Please bring this style back in more colors and textures.

I have wanted the floral shearling Leaders since LONG before they were on sale... When I finally purchased them in my larger vog size (I have wide-ish feet) - they were just a little too big, and I enjoyed a smooth return process for a half-size smaller. The shearling shoes are possibly impractical (just carry extra flats for sudden bad weather!), absolutely ridiculous (like wearing inside-out slippers), and immediately one of my favorite pairs of shoes. I plan on being careful...but keep in mind, shearling *can* be cleaned/fluffed with proper equipment! I look forward to many escapades in these fabulous, fluffy shoes.

These are my FAVOURITE dhoes in the entire universe. I have them in red, black, blue stripes, and florals. I pine for the silver version. I hope it will be made sgain. I adore these puppies. Adore adore adore.

I love, love these shearling shoes. The fit is fantastic. The look is very stylish. I had no trouble at all buckling the strap. It is usually a challenge to find heels that don’t pinch my feet or make me feel off balance. I can’t believe how comfortable this style really is and I’m having NO trouble walking in them. The platform style shoe is the way to go for someone who does not wear a lot of high heels. My new goal is to buy more Prepares in the plain leather colors. In the meantime, I already ordered a second pair of these shearling ones. The only downside of these shoes is that you cannot wear them in rain or bad weather. But for the look, they are worth the extra care.

I finally got my first pair from the Prepares line and I love them soooo much. I can wear them all day, everyday. The only problem I run into is caused by the fact that the sole doesn't cover the whole bottom of the platform, and it's really thick! The combo of that creates idea ankle-rolling conditions in certain situations. I've already almost rolled my ankle twice. I hope they change that one aspect of the design, if they do I will be buying EVRY colour because these are otherwise the best shoes ever!

I got the Pink and Black Prepare Leaders in a custom colourway [Pink and Black] from Paula at Raspberry Heels in Poland. Superb service and speedy delivery. My first pair of Leaders- Denny from the San Franscio shop had previously helped me with sizing for my Prepares Guide and Finds bought in the 2017 Maths sale. I got the same size in the Leader-6.5 for my 23.3cm [bare] foot- the fit is perfect. Height and comfort in a shoe - fabulous, love the Prepare family- highly recommended.

I got this pair in mail from Melbourne as they were on sale. They match well with my cobalt wardrobe. This is my first pair of leader but will not be the last. I had to bend the back and the front edges a bit as the leather is a bit stiff for my liking. But no drama, easily done. Can't wait to wear them!

Go half size up. Super cool shoes.

These lovely shoes arrived today. I had tried them on at the Ottawa store, so had a good idea of the fit. At the store the helpful staff buckled me into the shoes. I had no idea how hard it would be to do it myself once these beauties became my own. I struggled to get the strap to meet the buckle holes for about five minutes and then finally had to use a pair of pliers to pull the strap tight enough to finish the task. Crazy! I'm hoping that they stretch out with wear. I don't usually carry a pair of pliers to get my shoes on. Longer straps and more options of holes would help those of us with high arches.

I bought the blue and black map ones and these shoes are great! I do however have a couple of issues and one is that some of the black strippes are rubbed off. Another problem I have is that I can barely do them up! It takes me five minutes of struggling to get them done up on the last hole. It might be because I have high arches but I have never had this problem before. Fluevog should consider lengthening the strap and adding a hole because I find it crazy that someone with skinny and narrow feet can barely do them up.

I loved it. So so comfortable.

I'm in Las Vegas, where there is excellent shopping, but alas! No Fluevog store here. I ordered the blue and black Prepares, and when I opened the box, I didn't even want to try them on. These shoes initially looked so small, so narrow. My friend who was over urged me to try them on. To my surprise, they almost fit. After a trip to the local cobbler, he stretched them a good half size in the width- and these leaders are not leaving my feet! So comfortable! I wear them every day! Thank you Meghan, I couldn't be happier...A

I love the prepare family. It was this shoe that started me loving fluevogs. Comfy, gorgeous and original. I got the 1/2 size up from my usual shoes for a super comfy fit. One thing...Is it just me or does any one else find these tipsy? 80% of the time I am a picture of class and grace strutting my stuff in my Prepares. The other 20% I am bambi, desperately trying to keep my ankles from rolling over...keeping myself upright! Lol I might need to try the Maps to see if that helps..

I have these in black and navy and I keep going to these because they are my most comfortable pair of work shoes and I get so many compliments. The trouble is that my navy pair, on the first day, one of the heel caps came off. I super-blued it back on and they seem to be fine. My black pair, after about 2 months of wear, the left shoes clicks when I walk. It's a stiff shoe and I'm guessing there is an air gap in the arch that is causing the clicking. Just annoying enough for me to notice but not enough for me to stop wearing them. A lot of money to spend on shoes but they are truly comfortable and stylish. Just beware of these potential issues with workmanship.

I've had these in black for over a year. They are the perfect librarian shoe (I'm a librarian). They are so comfortable that I can be on my feet for hours on end with ultimate comfort. I've gotten endless compliments on them for the very fact that they are super cute but looks so comfortable. I just replaced the heel on them and they are as good as new.

So, in a review below I talked about how size matters. I'm happy to say that, after wearing the shoes a while, they are more comfortable. I do love them. They are funky and fun and yet I feel comfortable wearing them in more "conservative" settings as well. I'm wondering, though, if anyone else has had the experience of wear on the back. I've worn these shoes fewer than 10 times and the whole back of the heel looks like all I do is walk down stairs and scrape the backs of my shoes. (Which I decidedly do NOT.) There is no other wear on any other part of the shoe that looks like this. Every time I wear them, I have to rub some oil into the back to disguise the look of it. This is a huge disappointment given the price of the shoe. Given the condition of the box when I received them, I assumed they'd been shipped to someone else before and tried on/worn if only indoors. But the heels didn't look like that when I opened them. Anyone?

I bought these after purchasing the silver Guides because I loved the heel and wanted to be able to wear the silhouette more regularly. Wow, am I glad I did! I waited too long to buy mine through the site, so my size sold out and had to score a barely used pair on the Fluemarket. These shoes take me everywhere from the office to concerts and everywhere in between. I wear an 8.5 to a 9 in street sizing, and I purchased a 9 in the Leaders. On the first couple of wearings they were very tight right at the vamp, and I wondered if I would need to size up. Not to worry, though! A spritz of rubbing alcohol and some breaking in with a pair of socks have made these soft, comfortable, and sturdy shoes. I can't get enough of the chunky retro vibe they give off, and the black goes with almost anything. Now I know why the Leader has such a following!

I love these shoes. I dreamed about owning them and saved up and finally bought them in the lovely blue color that goes with everything. They are not like wearing heels at all and I'm a girl who will fall off of far lower shoes. These feel balanced and supportive. I agree with the comment about the short strap. It's a bit of a challenge but worth it and looks great without too much slack going on. My only issue with Vogs is the ongoing size conundrum. I am a 7.5 in most shoes and that's what I got in these. They are the right size inasmuch as they are long and wide enough for my feet. I could have gotten an 8 and then there'd be more room for socks. I can wear tights or thin socks comfortably, though, and have faith that the buttery leather will stretch a bit. The problem is that the arch doesn't land in the right place in the 7.5 and the 8 would probably be too long as was the case with another fab shoe I bought a few years ago. Unfortunately, this "not quite right" bit makes for discomfort and how disappointing is that? It would be great if the size thing could just be straightened out for those of us who shop online and can't try on, but also because a shoe that fits properly is a more comfortable shoe.