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What I Tested...
Why I Tested...
How I Tested...
I wore my Pashion sandals on a date night around New York City. I tried them first with the 3-inch block heel and switched them out for the 3-inch stiletto heel to feel the difference. I then converted them into flats for my walk home.
Test Results...
Ease of use. I found this concept to be rather genius. Out of the box, the shoe comes without a heel, with an attachment at the bottom that must be twisted and removed before adding on any kind of heel. Once removed, I had to read the instructions closely to figure out how to attach the heels correctly. This took me about ten minutes and three separate tries (I also hate reading instructions in general). But once you get it, you get it. I was switching out my 3-inch stiletto heels for 4-inch block heels in seconds. I also appreciate that the “flat” attachments were included with the sandals. Each of the heel attachments came with their own separate storage bag, which made it easy to throw them in my small purse.
Comfort. Here is where I have mixed reviews. The shoes themselves fit great. The Carmen in particular looks and feels like an elevated flip-flop. However, after walking for about 15 minutes with the block heel attachment, I could feel the strap digging between my toes. With a heel that high, my feet would slide down and add more pressure to the thong strap. I don’t believe this would be the case had I opted for The Adrianna or The Miranda. I didn’t last through dinner with the block heel attachment and quickly had to add a Band-Aid to a budding blister and swap in the flat heels before dessert. Also, the footbed was slightly curved to accommodate heels of all heights. While a little odd at first, I got pretty used to it. The footbed straightens with more wear.
Style. This is where I give Pashions five stars. This isn’t just one shoe they created a ton of attachments for — they have over ten different shoe silhouettes (boots and Mary Janes included). While not my favorite comfort-wise, the Carmen sandals are gorgeous. They turned out to be exactly what I was looking for while I was hunting for a flirty kitten heel for summer. They’re nice enough for weddings, special events, or just a night out, making them the ideal shoe to pack in an overflowing carry-on.
Durability and support. Even though I had to hobble around a few cobblestones at times, the shoes showed minimal (if any) signs of wear and tear. The white color was still bright and the soles looked new. The heel attachments didn’t have any scuffing and the strap didn’t stretch out, even after I tried running in these. That being said, the shoes have very little support. They have zero platform, which is something I usually like to have in my heels. The footbed itself is cushioned but not very thick. I wouldn’t wear these walking around all day, but if you’re used to wearing sandals or heels sans platform, these will be a breeze.
Sidenotes...
Woman-founded business. Haley Pavone appeared on Shark Tank, and she’s now patented her removable shoe support system and turned Pashions into a multi-million dollar brand.
Bundles. I recommend shopping Pashion’s bundles. Each bundle comes with one shoe and three heel kits of your choosing. This way, you’ll also get 15% off.