I’ve mentioned Tieks by Gavrieli in blogposts before, but I want to take a moment to tell you why you need a pair of these shoes in your life.. Like right now!
Before my first pair of Tieks, I hated wearing shoes. I was always in sandals (even during cold months), because shoes hurt my feet so much. Flats always pinched my toes and hurt my heels. All in all.. When I would wear flats, they’d be off within hours and I’d be back in sandals by the end of the day. If you’re anything like me, Tieks will save your feet!
PACKAGING:
The packaging of Tieks, alone, is enough to make your heart pitter-patter. Each beautiful “Tiek Blue” box is adorned with a glitter-dusted flower. I’ve seen lots of ladies use them as headbands for either themselves or their little girls! I like to keep them on the boxes to keep my Tieks display looking nice and fancy in my closet 😘.
Inside, you’ll find your treasure nestled tightly in Tieks tissue paper. Each pair of Tieks comes with a small carrying pouch/tote to use for travel (pretty convenient). You also get a handwritten note and some information about your new shoes.
SIZING:
I wear an 8.5, so sizing was a bit of an issue for me because they’re only made in whole sizes. My first pair were from the patent collection, and are a size 9. My second pair are from the classic collection and are a size 8. I’ve found that the patents run a tiny bit smaller, so a size 9 in the patents is perfection! Because the classics run a bit looser, size 9 is too big for me. The size 8, however, is just a tiny bit snug, but still comfortable! No matter your size, the Tieks team is fantastic and will help you find the right fit.
I wear my Tieks everywhere! I wear them to work, out with friends, dressed up, dressed down, and to the airport (for travel, of course)!
PRICING:
Tieks cost between $175-345. They are definitely not inexpensive… But are they worth it? HECK YES! If you have sensitive feet, Tieks will be your saving grace. If you’re the type who will spend good money on a pair of shoes like, Coach, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, etc., I advise you to stop and start investing in Tieks instead. I actually sold most of my designer shoes, and am slowly replacing them with Tieks. They’re hand constructed and sewn using fine materials. The Italian leather they use for their flats is as soft as butter and oh so comfortable. Their ability to fold is also a selling point for me. Unlike regular flats, it’s easy to throw them into a clutch of purse! I love mine so much, though, that I’ve yet to do that. I just wear mine whenever I’m going :)!
WEAR:
The feel of Tieks is unlike any other pair of shoes you’ve ever worn! They look like cutesy flats, but feel similar to tennis shoes. Why? The non-skid soles provide so much cushion that you can’t feel the ground beneath you as you walk on it. They’re so comfortable that you could go on a vacation to Italy (I wish!) and stroll along the cobblestones all day long with no problem and no foot pain! With all other flats I’ve ever worn, the feel of the flat ground beneath me immediately causes foot pain… Especially in my heels!
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Tieks has the best customer service around. Immediately, I felt at ease because of their return/exchange policy. Unlike most other policies, Tieks will send your exchange pair out to you while you still have the original pair you ordered. They want you to have the opportunity to compare the fits and be confident in your size choice. You then send back the one you don’t want to keep. So easy! They genuinely care about their Tieks Girls, and want us all to be confident with our purchases. As I mentioned before, with each purchase you receive a handwritten note. In my opinion, this truly shows just how much they value their customers. I don’t know of any other designer brand that does this (or any brand, for that matter). Now and again, they also send out fun little gifts like calendars for their loyal customers as a thank you. The 2015 calendar is SO stinkin’ cute!
VARIETY:
The only problem I have with Tieks is that choosing my next pair is so difficult! They have 4 collections to choose from – Classic, Patent,Pprint, and Vegan. The color choices are endless, and I want them ALL! Each pair of Tieks has “Tiek Blue” soles and a strip of the signature color on the heel.
Currently in my collection, I have a pair of Ruby Red Patents and Ballerina Pink Classics.
I display them in their boxes with their flowers on a shelf in my closet. I absolutely love each of them and can’t wait to add new pairs to my collection! I prefer the fit and feel of my Ruby Reds because the patent leather styles provide a better fit for me. For my next pair, I think I would like to have Coral Patent, Lavender Patent, Slate Grey Croc, or Obsidian Black! Decisions, decisions. Honey, my birthday is allllmosssst here! Get on it! 😜😘
Which pair of Tieks is your favorite?
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