The Fit Expert
Ali from our New York store says:
The Malibran will get you to where you are going with ease and style! This last runs as true as you can get! The toe box can be short on some people with longer toes, so maybe try a half size up if you think you may fit that description.
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Description
This legendary 2.5" heeled maryjane was inspired by Maria Malibran, one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century, who was known for her extraordinary flexibility, range, and power. With soft leathers, soft rubber soles, and a leather wrapped heel, this shoe could possibly be the most functional and comfortable Fluevog ever. The Malibran will be your everyday, dress-up, dress-down, favourite pair of shoes perfect for anything and everything (which is almost impossible). Your Love Makes Me Sing.
*White Malibran available in select stores only.
Instagram @fluevog #vog_malibran
Found in: Casual, Shoes, Heels, Best Seller, Womens
THE FIT EXPERT
Ali from our New York store says:
The Malibran will get you to where you are going with ease and style! This last runs as true as you can get! The toe box can be short on some people with longer toes, so maybe try a half size up if you think you may fit that description.
Oooh, baby!
Not satisfied by customer service.
Runs small at least one size in my opinion
Pure love!
I have also walked 10 km home from the opera in them, and they still look perfect.
I have had very painful foot issues in the past, and have been treated for neuromas and wear orthics as well, so my feet are not exactly easy to please.
Best shoes ever!
Style and Substance
best sellers for sure!
feet. These are my go-to work shoes, they are at the shoe hospital getting new heal tabs and fresh polish and I can't wait to get them back on my feet! Everyone should have a pair or three!
*Hoping you bring back my first vog-loves...operettas with flower stitching on the toe and a single strap - still wearing them 10 years later but in need of replacing!
P.S. please open a store in Austin!
best sellers for sure!
feet. These are my go-to work shoes, they are at the shoe hospital getting new heal tabs and fresh polish and I can't wait to get them back on my feet! Everyone should have a pair or three!
*Hoping you bring back my first vog-loves...operettas with flower stitching on the toe and a single strap - still wearing them 10 years later but in need of replacing!
P.S. please open a store in Austin!
best sellers for sure!
feet. These are my go-to work shoes, they are at the shoe hospital getting new heal tabs and fresh polish and I can't wait to get them back on my feet! Everyone should have a pair or three!
*Hoping you bring back my first vog-loves...operettas with flower stitching on the toe and a single strap - still wearing them 10 years later but in need of replacing!
P.S. please open a store in Austin!
total love
Please bring back the yellow! Those are amazing...
Perfect!
AMAZING SHOES!!!!
A perfect match
I will not however that people with narrow feet may find them a bit wide.
Most Comfortable Dress Shoe Ever
Love them but bought too big
Please make more! But make them slightly different!
Please please please make more... but make them slightly different so that I don't end up with identical shoes in different colors. Things I love: the soft leather, the rubber sole, the heel and the toe box. Thanks so much!
So Cute!
Snap
an elevating experience
Gorgeous but the patent doesn't wear well
Perfect!
Bought another one!
Another Operetta classic, but a little weird in fit
PERFECT Heels!
Thanks again, Minneapolis, for always putting up with us! Jamie, Sheri, Samuel, and Brie are basically my shoe heroes!
Best, Most Beautiful Shoes Ever <3
Two things that speak volumes:
1. I am über uncomfortable in heels - these are SO COMFY!! (and sexy!! yay, sexy comfy shoes!!!) I can stand/walk in them for hours, no problem.
2. I am super frugal, and the price tag initially freaked me out. However, they fit so perfectly and are so well-made, I have zero regrets about laying down this much cash for them.
So thanks, Fluevog, for making the perfect, beautiful shoe. I wantses more...
Happy feet!
I have wanted these shoes since 2008
pretty .... comfortable
Stunning Shoes
Salvaged and shiny new too!
Lovely Lavender!
My story of being sent the wrong colour.
They arrived, everything looked good, except.... they sent me the wrong colour?!!
I contacted the store that sent them to me, and after two months (god damn the snow here in Sweden) I got my deliciously wine red shoes, and I LOVE them. I actually got complimented on them by a stranger, and that's kinda awesome since it takes a LOT for people in my country to randomly talk to strangers.
Might just not buy from Fluevog a second time, not before I get to an IRL store, because I feel like there's too much money at stake...
Mahvelous!
When I first walked into the store in December, Janeine actually pulled out the wine Malibrans for me to try. Alas, I lost my heart to the low heel and library sass of the burgundy Promise. :) However, the ruby red Malibrans haunted me. I finally went back, tried the Elif and Kitchy Kitchy Boom Boom in teal (!!) tonight, but the Malibrans came home with me today!
Bonus: I was wearing rust colored tights. Holy mackerel, the contrasting lace bits matched my tights! John, I don't know how you do it... But keep on working your magic! @>-
Absolutely adore!
Thanks to a husband who truly gets his woman, I even wore a 40th Anniversary re-issue of the Hi-Choice Vanny in black and white (with the very fitting quote on the sole, "To Love or to hate, the Choice is yours - Choose Love!"). The only challenge is trying to decide my next Fluevog pairs of happiness! Thank you John and the wicked team you have. You never fail to help and inspire!
If you're contemplating buying your first pair of Fluevogs - stop hemming and hawing and just get a pair!!
What's shoes?
I have these in peach, and now I am sorely regretting not picking them up in orange when I had a chance.
Great shoes, I wear them all the time.
I lurve them!
I am a 8.5-9 Aussie sizes.
The wine colour is so rad. I wear them for work, and as I'm always on my feet they are comfy as. Kinda tempted to purchase in black, too!
Shoes for Life
...I dance through spring with my yellow colored Malibran, they are so light and steady...
...I got married in my peach colored Malibran, the perfect shoes for the perfect day...
WOW!
Hooked
Saving space w/ Malibrans
This is thee perfect shoe! I put them on immediately after purchasing at the Haight St. store and spent the next 6 hours traipsing around San Francisco in pain free style...
They look hot with jeans or girly-girl dresses and fishnets... My New Year's resolution for 2012? Build up a stable of Malibrans- in every color. @>- (FYI,had to go up 1/2 size).
Please repeat some of the colors!
xxxxxxx wuv oo vogs! all vogs!
: )
A word of warning...
I agree
Malibrans at Last!!!
Nice
And they are so nice to wear. My usual 9 in Fluevog was perfect.
For those of you whose toes slide down..
More Operettas in my closet!
love affaire
everytime i look around the site i end up with a pair of them...
Lovin' the grey
I'm normally a 10 medium width but I took a 10-1/2 in this and added one of their half soles.
Very comfortable, very stylish. I will definitely be adding a different shade of this to my wardrobe!
SO HAPPY
And like always is real pleasure to visit. I been helped by the wonderful Paul,he's lovely and he have passion. And i purchased two pairs,and one of them is this one. I loooooooooooooove so much,and as soon i tried on i felt the comfort.
Thanks so much for making so lovely shoes.
3rd Pair
Love them!
Still going strong 3 years later!
At last I have my Malibrans
The bad news? I stepped on a filthy puddle and couldn't dry right away, and now one shoe is a little darker than the other! :-( I could cry for my peach beauties - please tell me there's a way to fix this!
Soles came unstuck after 5 wears
oooo-la-la!
People will comment on the shoes no matter where I am. I even had a burly iron worker avow his love for them. I bet the gal in his life is gonna get some new shoes!!
Wedding Shoes
My photographers got several gorgeous shots of them and one of my husband and I standing side by side showing our shoes and his (very cool) socks hangs on our bedroom wall.
And, they told me my shoes were their favorite shoes they've seen so far.
The only break in they required was stretching along the top straps, I have a high arch and at first they cut into it, I solved that by stuffing paper under the straps so they would stretch while being stored and I passed the buckled strap UNDER the stretchy one.
Worked like a charm!
LOVE :-)
Love at First Sight
I got them in black. I missed the turquoise, but will continue the hunt for those on Ebay. I have a super high arch, and find heels often bother me when I walk for long periods of time. Not these - they are magic. Unlike some of my other Fluevogs, they fit pretty true to size - I'm an 8.5 and these fit like a glove. I have average width feet, but the toe box is super roomy and allows for space to breathe. I have a feeling that several more pairs of these will come into my life before long! So worth the investment!
I Feel Pretty!
I am wearing them today and I look awesome and my feet feel great. This scorned woman is ready to kick some serious not-good-enough-for-me-anyway ass. What a pick-me-up in the middle of a kind of crappy week!
Lovely Heels
Thanks SF Haight staff!!
people stop me to ask about them...
soon after i became a proud owner of a yellow pair (for the summer look) and i just got a peach pair which will become my wedding shoes next month...
cant get enough.....
people stop me to ask about them...
soon after i became a proud owner of a yellow pair (for the summer look) and i just got a peach pair which will become my wedding shoes next month...
cant get enough.....
wow factor
Singing the praises of Malibran
I felt like Cinderella!
best shoes EVER
Then I met a little red mailbran and it was love.
I have high arches and a wider toe box. Not easy to fit in high fashion heels. These shoes fit a perfect size 10 for me.
I put them and walked...really walked around Victoria for hours and have never had a foot, toe, blister issue. The heel height is very comfortable and they go with everything.
I would have bought the teal as well, but alas I was too late.
I need more.
Most comfortable shoes ever...
Going back for more
I wear them with slacks, I wear them with jeans I wear them with skirts - they truly are super versatile.
I am going to go buy the red pair and click my heels together and chant 'there's no place like home'
Because I can. ,-)
Sexy mary janes
LOVE these shoes
Strap was tight at first, but is loosening up. You can walk all day in these and your feet will not hurt. Very attractive.
I purchased in the blood orange. Very happy. :-)
Amazingly Awesome Shoes!
Bewitching!
Rebound
Best. Shoes. Ever.
Men love these adorable shoes
Super cute
The leather is nicely sturdy, though that means they're taking a little longer to break in properly than the other pair I bought, but the only thing I would really even consider changing is that I sort of wish that both straps buckled. I was able to add a hole to the top strap to make it fit over my very high instep, but the lower one still ends up digging a bit. I'm confident that it will stretch soon enough. I've gotten about a million compliments on them already, and I haven't even worn them out and about yet. The heel is so perfect, it barely feels like I'm wearing heels at all. All in all, a great shoe
Best shoes ever!
LOVE THEM!!!
Finally!!!!
AT LAST!!!!!!!
Can't get enough Fluevog
i (heart) fluevogs!
awesome lovliness
that said, i got a little heel blisters the first time out... but that pretty much always happens, so i don't blame the shoes.
awesome shoes!
Heels I don't want to take off
Hooked
The comfort factor of Malibrans is totally off the charts. I wear them with everything, and mourn the fact that I do not own them in every color.
The bottom strap is a little loose on my foot, but that's no factor at all in how much I love these. Every time I wear my "ruby slippers" (I got them in wine) I get compliments.
I've collected 5 pairs of Fluevogs over the last few years, and these are my favorite style by far.
so fanfreakintastic!
Yum!!!
I'm in love...
sad face
I've been wanting to break into the heel scene for a while, but let's face it, most heels aren't very comfortable. Fluevogs have changed my life. I love these so much that I ordered them in yellow a few days ago. :>
My 2nd Pair in less than 2 months!
New to Fluevog but in love
I now own these in Wine. Just loving them. :)
I wore them for over 12 hours and barely sat down and I tell you, my feet were only sore because I was standing for that long, not because I was in heels. They are, without a doubt, the very best shoes my feet have ever encountered. I have worn them six days out of the last 12 since the wedding.
I usually take a 6.5 or 7 US and I got these in a 7 and they were perfect. Momo and Wyatt-- look out! You're coming home next.
Fit bigger than expected
Gorgeous Shoe!
I received fast witty and helpful emails from Fluevog and the store in LA. These will definitely NOT be my first pair. :-D
The BEST shoes EVER
Operetta Malibran fit problems
Love. Or is it lust?
Lovely, but a little uncomfortable
Sadly Disappointing!
Don't overlook me....
MALIBRANILICIOUS
I should mention that I took a size 5 in these shoes, instead of my usual 6. I was surprised by this because my Giulia booties (also in the Operetta family) are a size 6 and they fit great. Go figure.
my happy shoes
Not really for narrow feet
love these
4th pair of 'vogs
my 1st vogs
Cute shoes, don't last long
comfortabulous!
Love my red Malibrans!!
Perfect!
Very comfortable shoe!
I looooooove these shoes!
I love these shoes!!
Make the investment!
My First Fluevogs
Favorite Shoes!
I am in love!
Fantastic!
Relief!
how much do I love you my favourite shoe
Wow!!!
Malibran, je t'aime!
Oh, for Catherine in Ohio — I had the same squeaking problem. In mine, it was my big toe rubbing up against the end of the shoe (my left foot is larger than my right). I found that cutting one of those pads that they will give you at any Fluevog store and putting it on top of my foot worked. I do plan to have them slightly stretched in the hopes of getting rid of it entirely. Hope this helps.
Love these...have 2 pairs!
First and not my last
Nice
Could love be any sweeter?
Love these shoes
I am in LOVE!
first heels i can walk in
,-)
Sassy and comfy
Shoe Heaven?
Wonderful
Feminine Shoes You Can Run In!
Cherry Red Malibran's
Gotta Love it
Malibrans are the Bomb!
Best Shoes Ever!
LOVE my Fluevogs & So Does Everyone Else
Considering narrow feet?
I have been wanting to buy these shoes in green for a couple of years now. When you produced the yellow ones recently, I went totally nuts! I have been to your shops in NYC and Toronto many times trying them on and HOPING that somehow I'll be able to buy them. However, the problem is in the strap which does not have the buckle - it is too wide for a narrow foot and it bumps up when I tighten the the other strap. The kind people in the NYC shop told me you were considering putting buckles on both straps. If that is true, please hurry up as I cannot wait to wear them!!!
Operetta Malibran's awsome!