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With so many weddings coming up this coming summer, I now consider myself a bridesmaid guru. But as many of you know, being a bridesmaid can be expensive. I’d do anything for a friend, but I don’t want to go into debt. That’s why I’ve been wisely saving money, especially when it comes to wedding shoes.
I will be wearing the Dream Pairs Chunky Low Heel Pump Sandals ($36) to all three weddings I have on the calendar. I stumbled across these sandals while writing an article about the best summer shoes on Amazon. They were ranked #1 among women’s heeled sandals, so I was immediately intrigued. Due to their popularity and the fact that the Dream Pairs brand also makes the most comfortable western boots I’ve ever owned (these boots!), I knew I could go wrong with them for the wedding. I’m my usual size 9.5 and purchased a light beige pair of sandals that I knew would match all of my bridesmaid dresses. It was one of the smartest decisions I made this summer.
Here’s everything you need to know in case you’re considering buying one for a special event.
As of this writing, I have already worn Dream Pairs Chunk Low Heel Pump Sandals to two of my three summer weddings. At my first wedding, while everyone was showing off their designer shoes before the ceremony, I kept quiet because I barely spent any money on mine. But then I couldn’t help but smile when I was the only bridesmaid who wore them throughout the reception. They were comfortable and stable. I had some trouble walking down the aisle because I was wearing an unhemmed dress (totally my fault), but the shoes helped me walk upright. Their chunky, stable block heel held up perfectly on the wet grass from a rainstorm earlier in the day.
Not only was it comfortable, it looked great, too. I think this mirror selfie I took of the bride lounging behind me at my second wedding is proof enough of that. (FYI, I felt like a princess in the Azazie Barbie Pleated Chiffon A-Line Dress in Champagne.) I chose the light beige color (available in a total of 31 styles and colors) because I knew it would go with any outfit. Plus, if it could withstand all three weddings, I knew its versatile hue would be perfect for any special events to come. I wore it for two ceremonies, two receptions, and hours of questionable moves on the dance floor, and it’s still in perfect condition for my final summer wedding a few weeks later.
These sandals aren’t the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn, but honestly, that’s to be expected given the price. At my first wedding, the ankle buckle dug into my skin a little, but looking back, I’m sure that was user error, as I tied them as tight as possible to avoid tripping while walking down the aisle. I still managed to wear them all night, which is something I can’t say for some of the more expensive heels I own. At my second wedding, I didn’t tie the straps as tight, and they were comfortable from when I put them on at 3pm until the ceremony ended at 11:30pm. No blisters, no blood, no regrets.
Another thing to note is that customers seem to be a bit unsure about the fit. I was torn between a 9.5 and a 10, but several customers noted that it ran large, so I went with the 9.5 and it fit perfectly. Many reviewers recommend ordering a half size smaller, which was a logical choice for me, but a few others found sizing down to be too small. So if you’re not spending a lot of time ordering from Amazon, it might be worth ordering two sizes to find your ideal fit and then returning the one that doesn’t.
Dream Pairs Chunky Low Heel Pump Sandals are perfect for anyone looking for an affordable, comfortable, and versatile pair of heeled sandals for a special event. They may not be the most comfortable shoes in the world, but they’re Amazon’s #1 best-selling women’s heeled sandals for a variety of other reasons. These sandals checked off a big box on my summer wedding wardrobe checklist and are perfect for any event that calls for a timeless heel.
I purchased the Dream Pairs Chunk Low Heel Pump Sandals from Amazon, which was ideal as they arrived quickly with Amazon Prime delivery, but they’re also available on the brand’s website.
Dream Pairs Chunk Low Heel Pump Sandals are available in a total of 31 colors and styles. 3 inch block heel. Fast shipping with Amazon Prime.
evaluation:
★★★★
Marisa Petrarca is a Contributing Editor at PS Shopping and has over five years of experience writing and editing beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. Her work has also appeared in Cosmopolitan, Allure, InStyle, and more.
