OMG!!! Promise is my first pair of Fluevog's. The style is wonderful and goes with a variety of outfits. And the comfort is wonderful! Don't hesitate to spend money on this shoe line. I have already ordered a second pair.
A Fan for Life

The best VOGS so far and I have many (8) over past 10 years. I wear them in the west coast rainforest - I wear them for many hours non-stop. So comfy and as the latest dude said - cute as a button (not me but the shoes!) sigh.. Attracts male attention - who knew this!
Absolutely the right heel height for walking those 10,000 steps. Soft sole absorbs pavement impact and is the most non-slip of all my VOGS.

PS - I have all my VOGS in working order - no repairs yet.

These are my work horses. Have them in several colours and am on my second pair of black. Please introduce more colours especially the red/orange.

- These shoes look very good on my feet. This design is extremely comfortable to wear. Please make more of them in other colours (I have the Navy/Cream shoe).

Dear John - please bring out the Hope Promise in more colours - and please reissue the beautiful reddy orange!

From the moment I put them on my feet they belonged there. I was reminded when I was six years old and loved my new shoes so much I wanted to sleep in them. The fit is perfect for my average-width and relatively high arched 9.5 foot. I LOVE THEM. That is all.

I just fell in love with these ! After trying on almost every Vog in the store I picked these as they were so cute and the most comfortable. I wear them all day at work and no pain. My feet are finicky too. I normally wear 11, 11.5 in Vogs but these I needed a 12 and they fit amazing.

Finally made it to the Boston store after lots of nudging by my s-i-l who can't believe I live so close to a Fluevog store and never went there... Johnny Blaze was wonderful, and I walked out with the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever put on! Of course, the weather immediately went up to 90 and I haven't been able to actually wear them to work yet, but soon! And yes, I'll be back. :)

I currently own 16 pairs of Fluevogs and all have 3-4 inch heels, I am on my feet most days at work and while I habitually wear a 2 inch heel I just can't pull off a full day in anything higher so am not often able to wear my precious 'Vogs except on evenings and weekends. Every year on International Fluevog day I purchase a new pair of shoes or two and this year (2014) I decided to buy a practical pair of shoes I can wear to work. I intended to buy these in purple (which is more of a brownish-plum) but fell in love with the blue and cream. I absolutely LOVE them!! While they look stupid with scrubs (don't feel bad, pretty much everything does) they have provided reason to keep my scrub uniform drawer closed and wear normal clothes to work instead which thrills my husband as I now feel the need to shop for more clothes I can wear to work (insert guilty grin here). These babies required little break in period, although I did experience a little pinky toe rub by end of the first day but no blisters- a little stretch worked that out fine. I wear a 9 regularly in other brands but generally a 9.5-10 in fluevogs, these I did find most comfortable in a 10-and that was for length comfort as I tend to have normal to slightly narrow feet.

I own 3 pairs of Hope/Promise which are the only shoes I work in. I am on feet a lot as I am in the restaurant business and these shoes are SUPER comfortable. My only regret is I did not buy the red ones two years ago so if anyone has a size 9 they would like to sell me, please let me know!

Some people claim they can wear heels all day and still feel comfy, but that's not me. Even my Liz shoes (which I love) have to come off after a day at the office. But I just wore these all day and I feel like I've been wearing flats. Crazy-comfortable heel and all-around shoe.
The 8's (my usual size) fit with nylons on, but the 8.5's (which I bought) fit me great with socks, and I think I'm gonna be glad I went up half a size.

I discovered these Shoes on a Fluevog shopping expedition to the Chicago store with my sister. I told the saleslady I wanted something comfortable and she brought these out. Instant True Love. These shoes fit my feet like a glove and I cannot remember ever having such a comfortable shoe. I swallowed hard and plunked down my credit card. Thanks Fluevog!

These shoes are beautiful and fit great, but the left shoe squeaks with every step I take. I returned them to the store to try and repair them in the spring. They were returned to me looking more worn but I was unable to wear them for several months due to pregnancy. Now that I can wear them again, the shoe still squeaks and I noticed a gouge in the heel. The squeak drives me crazy and I can hardly stand to wear them. I don't think $300+ shoes should squeak and my warranty has ended. Disappointing.

I love these shoes. No, really, I do. As soon as I put them on they fit my foot perfectly. I am normally a 6.5, a 7 in these fit wonderfully.

Just received my new Hope Promise's and i am over the moon with them. A few years ago i broke my ankle in many places an was unsure whether i could handle a little heel height. I am wearing these now and i feel totally supported in the heel area. I normally take a 10 but took a 10.5 in these and they fit perfectly! Thanks again Fluevog i heart u.

I was a sworn Bellevue/Fellowship gal until these shoes came into my life. The foot bed fits true to my usual Vog size of 7.5. I'd be about a 7.25 if that actually existed. And by "fits", I mean "allows my foot to completely and utterly relax in a happy cloud of arch support".
The low heel gives a bit of shape but isn't too stumbly-high. The brogue styling and little punched out Fs literally turn heads in the street.
Kinda the perfect everyday city shoe. Dare I say classy, yet casual?

I have these in the navy and taupe and get comments every single time. One elderly woman even stopped me on the street and told me that she "could tell they are excellent shoes because they have quality leather". These are my 9th pair, and the ones I get asked about the most. And they are so comfortable! Glad I gave them a try in the Chicago store, because they hadn't really caught my eye online.

I've been buying Fluevogs for about 15 years now and these are without a doubt my favorite pair so far. I picked them up on my last visit to the Seattle store, where Willy and Leah treated me like a queen! From the second I put them on, I was dancing and galloping through the store in glee! (No, really - just ask the staff there.) Ever since getting them home, they've stood up to my torture tests with ease and I get asked about where I found them at least once a day.

I just received my first pair of Fluevog and I'm instantly hooked!! I love my shoes and it's the most comfortable thing I have ever worn. I will definitely get rid of my other shoes and wear nothing but Fluevog. :-D

I'd been wanting the Promise for a while, sorry I missed the orange and petrol blue colorways, so I couldn't wait to get the new blue and cream ones. The blue is a true dark navy and the royal accents add a fun touch of color. Unlike the other colors the saddle isn't solid leather with imprinted Fs, they are actual perforations. This is my 4th pair in the Hope family and they are exceedingly comfortable, I hope there are more styles to come! I'm generally a 7.5 but need an 8 in this family, and in this style if I wanted to wear a thick sock I would have needed an 8.5.

I purchased these shoes in orange when they first came out (has it been two years already?). They fit my foot perfectly from Day 1 and I have worn them with everything from jeans to vintage/40s style dresses. They remain one of my favorite pairs of shoes, and apart from soon needing new heel lifts, they are still in excellent shape. I'm sorry I didn't also buy a pair of petrol blue ones when I had the chance, but I'm hoping that there might be some new colours on the horizon soon.

I love these shoes! I was on vacation in Seattle and had a Fluevog credit, so I visited their lovely store. I have a hard time wearing heels and tried on many pairs. This adorable shoe felt like it was made for my feet. However, they are a MUST-SEE in person because the purple color is not captured at all on the website. They fit true-to-size on my feet. I don't know whether to credit or blame my boyfriend for turning me onto Fluevogs, as they have become somewhat of an addiction, this being my third pair in less than a year!

I already own a pair of Hope Promise purple boots (which have been absolutely fabulous). These were an easy choice because I already knew they were going to be comfortable right out of the box for long days at work. They fit 1/2 small (am usually 81/2 and wear 9 in these) because the toe box is quite wide and short, but it means that your toes always have some room to wiggle and breathe after being on them all day . Love them! They go with tights/jeans/skirts... anything... and the heel is just high enough to be elegant but still "all day" comfortable.

I have many Fluevogs but my all time favourite for absolute comfort is the Promise. It has become my only ''working'' shoe as it is the only shoe I can walk for long hours in. I own 2 pairs of these and missed buying the orange/red. If anyone has a size 9, I would gladly buy it!

If there was ever a shoe made for my foot this baby is it! This is my second pair of Promise, my first ones are the navy/black and white, which I wear at least twice a week. This time I got the plum brown. I can truly walk miles in these, and up to 16 hours of a day if need be. That's saying something for someone with nerve neuromas and mild foot issues. Having flat feet can be a pain. Fluevog has saved my fashionable, if not painful feet some happiness! Please Mr. Fluevog keep making this style heel and shoe style form forever? Is it possible to marry a shoe? Love, Kitty

Got these in green and tan I wish they would bring the black and red and orange back so I could get them too

I've had these in the green/petrol and brown for a while now; they are fantastic. They're a great work shoe and very comfortable, even for Fluevogs. I am normally a 7 or 7 1/2 but got an 8 in these, which worked out perfectly. I wish I had some brown laces for them though, the white is a little off-putting on the dark shoe sometimes. Oh well!

My, my, my. Just when I think I cannot possibly find another set of Fluevogs that fit and look as good as a previous pair, along comes these. Right out of the box, they are oh-so-perfect. They fit true to size, and as previously mentioned, make my size 10's look more like a graceful 9. Love, love, love.
My only complaint...stop making such fantastic shoes!!! I am going to have to get my kids to move out to make room for the collection!!

As I have come to expect with Fluevogs, these shoes are positively deligtful. Comfortable straight out of the box, I found them to fit true to my size (a 7 here, 7 in Bellevue Mattie Silks, 7 in Coffee Tenango, 7 in Wearever Obrigada, 7.5 in Mini Lambchop with socks). The rubber sole is nicely shock absorbent, and great for slippery surfaces in the rain. I haven't worn them long enough to experience some of the heel problems mentioned elsewhere, but I have a great relationship with our local cobbler, so I figure I could get them fixed if necessary. One thing surprised me, however. These are not orange shoes. The Coffee Tenango in orange are orange. These are dark copper with brick red saddle, not tangerine orange with candy apple saddle like the colors on the website seem to be. Perfect for fall, so it works out, but for those expecting an orange shoe, this is not.

I have the blue pair (and a pair of the boots). They both fit beautifully and true to size. But I ordered the black shoes and the cushioned insole dug into the ball of my foot. When I returned them and explained the problem I was told that this shoe family didn't suit me, but I already have two pairs that fit perfectly. I'm wondering if during manufacturing some insoles aren't placed properly. I'm glad one reviewer mentioned that she took them to a cobbler and had them fixed. It didn't occur to me to do that, but if this happens again I know what to do!!

I have these beauties in the sage green and tan, and I adore them. I walk around the city a lot (concrete as far as the eye can see) and they are really comfortable. The rubber soles do a good amount to absorb some of that rough surface. I wear them with anything from jeans to shorts to skirts, and they look fantastic!

Also? This is totally vain but whatever - they make my size 10 feet look a good bit smaller.

One small challenge, as mentioned above, is that the heel taps are kind of soft. Mine ripped through the second or third time I wore them, but I took my shoes back to the Melrose store and they sent them out immediately for a replacement heel. (<3 the Melrose staff! ]:o) ) Unfortunately they did the same thing again after a few trips around town, so I think I am going to take them out to a cobbler and have something a bit more sturdy put on.

That being said? I see they just came out in purple and I am saving my pennies for a second pair.

I love these shoes. I love them so much I had to track down a pair on Another Website after they were sold out. But alas! The
nifty leather sole piece cuts off at the midball of my foot (ouch) and worst of all, the black rubber soles are VeryMarking. A little work at the shoemakers and they are perfection indeed. Please make more in this family, and skip the black soles next time!

I love these shoes as well. Got them in SF when I was there visiting as well as a pair of boots and another pair of shoes! I do have problems with the heel on these shoes coming unglued though so when you purchase them make sure you also get extra rubber heels. Thanks Fluevog!

Just picked up my third pair in the Hope line at the Calgary store opening. Got them in the dark purple/wine color that doesn't even show up on this site yet! They are just so unbelievabley comfortable and understated beauty...you will not regret these. I am one size up in this line.

Oh my! Received these shoes about a week ago and they were uber comfy right out of the box with no break-in required. I tried them on initially without socks, and the interior of this shoe seems smoooooth with no sticking-out bits to irritate your footsies. I've been wearing them to work with socks and sometimes I forget they're on my feet. I'm a solid size 8, however in these shoes I sized a half size up and they are perfect! ,->

Got these in the black. Great with pants - or a long skirt and black tights, for leg lengthening. As usual, very comfortable right away. Well-centered heel. Cushioned soles. Could easily walk or stand in all day.

Rachel at the Newbury Street store in Boston is amazing -- I was looking for a cute spring/summer shoe to run around in with skirts and pants and she got these out for me (sage and grey). I didn't think I would love them but the moment I put them on it was sheer delight. The comfort factor is amazing, of course, but what I didn't count on was how adorable the cut of the shoe makes your feet look. They're just amazingly cute and gorgeous in person -- I can't wear to wear them all the time. I'm a true Vogaholic!

I absolutely love these shoes!!! I am a fluevog junkie and these are my latest purchase. I am prone to plantar fasciitis and fluevogs are the only shoes/boots on the planet that allow me to wear a heel and walk for hours without any discomfort. They last forever and are unique and gorgeous. I always get compliments wherever I go... the same goes for these shoes (in black). Super cute with jeans and dress pants, and make your legs look fabulous with skirts and dresses! Unfortunately, I have just started having the same problem with the rubber bit on one of the heels. I wear these to work often and this is after a fair amount of wear, but I was surprised as I have never had a manufacturing issue with any previous vogs. Still love them of course :-D @>-

I love these shoes! Have had them since Oct of last year, but have worn them the equivalent of about 3 weeks. The heels on both (the gum rubber bit) are coming unglued, and one has torn completely off on the corner. I realize the streets of SF can be a bit beat up, but I'd hope that these shoes would last longer than a few weeks. Hoping to get them repaired. Wondering if anyone else has had trouble with this style of heel tap.

I've been lusting after these for a while, and finally bought the orange (a bit more like a rust), which are absolutely beautiful and instantly comfortable. I'm really happy with the heel height, which I find easier for walking.

Went to Disney World for 5 days at Christmas. Tons of walking, so I planned ahead and brought my sneakers. After 1 day in the sneaks, my feet were KILLING me! Plantar fasciitis, yuck!! I switched to these gorgeous orange honeys and all my pain disappeared. 4 days straight of running through the parks pain free. They saved my vacation! Plus, in every line someone asked me about them and told me how cute they were. As if I didn't already know ;-) Love those Vogs!

Tried these on in New York and didn't buy them. Hubby tracked them down for Christmas. (what a guy!) Every time I wear them, they're better. Compliments and comments abound. No break in required. I usually wear a 9, but the 10's are perfection. I have cute happy feet, and now I want the sale boots!

Bought the Dojhes, my first Fluevogs (see complete story in my review of them) at my local shoe boutique store. While I was there, I noticed this shoe, in Petrol Blue. Tried it on - felt like it had been custom made for me. Having just bought the Dojhes, I decided to think it over. Went home, calculated how much overtime it would take to pay for them, realized that I would be able to easily meet that, went back the next day and bought them.
I already have my next pair picked out.
And now I have 2 pairs of shoes that look amazingly cool, and are wonderfully comfortable.
Sole Food only has a few of Fluevog styles, so a visit to the Seattle store is in the works.

I had the 8 in blue mailed to me, certain they would fit since the Hope sandals were too wide if anything. While the width was perfect, the length was a tad too short. Here's hoping that they make the blue in half-sizes like they have for the orange ones.

My husband came home from a business trip to San Francisco this week with these gorgeous shoes in orange. I don't know whether I was happier that my husband was home or the shoes I got. I put them on straight away and wore them all night. They do run a little narrow so he got a 9 rather than my normal 8.5. Thanks to Karen at the Union Square store for all the help you gave my husband, they are a perfect fit. :-D

got these shoes yesterday and couldn't wait to wear them. wore them today and had 5 compliments on them. they are incredibly comfortable. the only bad thing i can say is that they are more of a green or teal blue which was a bit of a disappointment as i was hoping for more of a navy blue. that being said, i have no intention of returning them, so will just have to adjust my plans of what to wear with them. this is my 4th pair of fluevogs and i am sure not my last....thanks

Today i wore for the first day my new pair of Hope shoes. I have to say they are FANTASTIC.So happy and they work so well with my vintage clothing.
And i have to add the people working at the New York store are Fantastic too.
Thanks so much for making such fun and comfortable shoes.

I love these shoes. I picked them up at the Gastown store in Vancouver when I was on a Shoe Pilgrimage with my friend. We went to the Fluevog stores, saw the museum exhibit and even got to meet John. These shoes are a perfect reminder of a great weekend and they're comfortable as well as beautiful. The rubber soles are awesome.

I think I'd been lusting after these babies since the contest to design a poster for them. When they finally became available, I hightailed it down to Wicker Park, ready and willing to pay full price for a brand new pair of 'Vogs, something I'd never done before. Kyle at the Chicago store could not have been more helpful and lovely - definite snaps to him. These shoes have needed no breaking in - they are comfortable enough (with or without socks) for me to wear to work, walk for miles and run around in onstage, plus they go with virtually anything. I was amazed by how the silhouette changes outfit by outfit. I will be happy to wear these babies for the next hundred years, and I'm convinced they'll last that long too. I'm definitely happy to accept the random compliments for that long!

These little cuties came home with me yesterday, at the behest of my bf. They're completely adorable and great for work and play. Yet another Fluevog winner!

After a year of drooling at pictures of Fluevogs, I walked into the Seattle store yesterday to "look around but not buy anything." I walked out with these Hope Promises, which felt amazingly good from the moment I tried them on. I had to go up one size to a 9, but these shoes actually make my feet look like a 6! They wrap around my feet like a lover and make me just as happy. I've been wearing them all day today and I am in love! I have some posture and foot problems and so it is extremely rare for me to find shoes that are both supportive and look so good. Worth every penny. Now the challenge is to keep enough cash to buy food after I buy shoes. ,-)

So here I am visiting Seattle for my bi-annual stop at the store. I had no intention of even giving these shoes a passing "those are cute" glance, and Willy highly suggested I try them on. I was sold instantly! They were a perfect fit, although I had to go a full size up. I am normally a 10 in "non-Vogs" and usually a 10.5 in most families, but these fit perfectly in 11. They are so versatile- great with jeans, skirts, dresses and I can't wait to pair them with funky tights in the fall! They required no breaking in, and I think these will become some of my most worn Fluevogs yet!

I was so excited when I saw these shoes on the website that I had to run to the store and buy them (in orange!) as an early birthday present for myself! They fit wonderfully, and I've worn them both with and without socks without any problems and without needing to break them in. I already had four people stop me in the hallway at work to compliment them the first day I wore them. A fantastic addition to my ever growing collection!