Naturalizer Women's Banks Slingback Flat

I bought the opal/ light pink color in both 5.5 medium and 6 medium. Normally I'm a 5.5 but the 6 medium fit the best because the 5.5 was just a bit too small for me in the toe box and heel area. They're comfortable to walk in thanks to the block heel. Unfortunately, one of the pumps had a gap in the sole and this made the shoe sound squishy because of their "contour cushioning technology", the shoe sounded like it was releasing air every time I took a step with them. I had to return them but I reordered another pair because I really liked them despite that. Now the 6 medium is sold out everywhere so I'm glad I reordered just in time.

These arrived today, for an event that I planned to wear them to tomorrow. I was excited when I saw the shoe and tried them on. I bought the silver pair which looked nice and dressy, additionally they were very comfortable and looked good on my large/wide feet (12W); and then I walked across the floor. There is a loud popping noise in the shoe that can be heard above EVERYTHING!! Needless to say I am returning these immediately. I now have the problem of trying to find something in ninth hour to wear to my event. :( I saw reviews on the Naturalizer site noting this same problem.

So I wanted a super cute pair of flatter shoes for work. I consider myself a trendy dresser and don’t want to dress like a frumpy old lady but needed something flat to get around all day. I love these because they’re versatile, the color is wonderful and the pointed toe is comfortable without being restrictive. That said the soul came detached pretty quickly from regular use, and I had to have that replaced by a professional cobbler. I also noticed the paint coming off rather fast as well. The cobbler handled that, but I would say the craftsmanship is OK and the comfort is wonderful. Just be prepared if you want to keep these shoes for a while that you may need to have some professional work done to them.

The color on this shoe is very misleading. You call it "barely cream" on the website yet "nude" is the color that is delivered. I returned them and reordered only to receive the same shoes again. When I called they told me that this has happened before. The color in this photo is clearly an off white or "bone" shade. The color nude that is delivered is pinkish taupe. I was stuck with these for a wedding even though the color was incorrect. You should change this so that it is not so misleading

Extremely disappointed!! I’d give zero stars if I could. I got these a month and a half ago and wore them 4 times only. They have creased and the front tip is completely destroyed! Looks like I wore them for 10 years! I have 2 other Banks slingbacks from a few years ago and they never had this issue. I don’t know what happened to Naturalizer’s quality but it’s gone way way down! Complete waste of money. I can’t even wear these “new” shoes anymore.

I am embarrassed to admit the how many of these shoes I now own. As a city walker who prefers heals but needs flats these are so perfect - comfortable for walking but so much more sexy and stylish than your typical flat. Loafers and ballet slippers have their place but the style of the Brooks is classic and universally on point in the best possibles way. Flattering, dressy, I literally can’t say enough ... Please keep making these shoes.

You hit a home run with this cut. I have arthritis and a bunion, so finding a comfortable shoe is almost impossible. This shoe is amazing. I ordered the Barely Nude Leather and the color is the perfect spring neutral. When I put them on I just couldn't believe the comfort. They don't cut into my bunion and the don't crunch my toes. I loved them so much, I just ordered the Icy Grey Suede. Please keep this cut in your designs.

The shoes are very pretty and very comfortable. My one complaint, and why they get a three star rating, is the colour is NOT even close to what the photo suggests. They are less nude, more brown. They might work with my outfit, so I kept them, but someone in the company needs to adjust their photo lens. Colours CAN look different in a photo…I know…but this is INCREDIBLY different. Better to shop in person, and I will from now on.