If you are a wedding guest, chances are Reformation is your bible. Everything it makes is practically the textbook definition of romantic. Its dresses are beloved by celebrities because they sit nicely in that timeless but trendy sweet spot with a price point that won’t break the bank (it's also currently having an amazing 70%-off sale, just FYI). And although it's known for its clothing, a few months ago the brand launched shoes and I was eyeing Isabelle ever since.
I ordered them quickly but skeptically. I definitely wanted comfortable heels for the wedding but will admit my decision to buy them was because of the way they looked. I wanted them because they were different and I figured they could set me apart while I stood alongside five other girls wearing the same dress as me.
Reformation Isabelle Sandals
When they arrived, I was on vacation, and the first time I wore them was on the actual wedding day. I took a leap of faith and was not disappointed. I can confirm that Isabelle is a black strappy heel that is different than the other heels that have betrayed me.
For one, they’re not as narrow, with a square tip that gives my toes more room to breathe. The straps along the front and the side actually helped me keep my balance, and they kept my feet in position for dancing, church processions, and multiple return trips to the dessert table. The moment I realized they were truly a pair of comfortable heels, though, was when, halfway through the night, everyone was removing their shoes and I had completely forgotten that mine were still on. I wore them for 12 hours straight without a single tear, blister, or complaint.
Now, while I may not exactly be ready to retire all my platform heels—they'll forever be my preferred kind of shoe—I’ve definitely finally found a strappy heel that gives me the same kind of ease. And the next time someone tells me not to be too extra, I’ll know exactly what to wear.
Shop the Reformation heels and six more affordable options below.
Reformation Isabelle Sandals
UO Kim Kitten Heels
Charles & Keith Asymmetrical Strappy Block Heels
Dolce & Vita Zayla Block Heel Sandals
Jeffrey Campbell Strappy Sandals
& Other Stories Strappy Croc Heeled Sandals
Schutz Evenise Strappy Kitten Heel Sandals
