I’ve seen ads all over social media for Margaux shoes. The brand recently opened a pop-up location in Los Angeles near me, so I decided to check out their beautiful shoes in person.
I’m always in the market for high-quality, stylish, and comfortable shoes that I can wear with several outfits, for many years, and Margaux’s shoes fit the bill. After trying several styles at the store, I finally landed on treating myself to The Flat Sandal. This is an elevated sandal that feels a little more polished than your run of the mill slide, and after several weeks of wearing them nearly nonstop, I’m sharing a full review in this post.
Margaux Shoes Review: The Flat Sandal
What Are Margaux Shoes?
Margaux shoes are designed in New York City and handmade in Spain in a family-owned factory.
It’s a shoe brand focused on high-quality footwear, looking to strike the balance between form, and function. Margaux prides itself on luxe materials like Italian leather, cushioned soles, and thoughtful designs with secured fit and perfectly placed hardware.
Whether you’re looking for a ballet flat, sandal, or a high heel, Margaux has something for everyone. And while the brand does lean into a trend here or there (hello mesh flats!), most of the shoes are timeless pieces you can keep as part of your shoe collection for years to come.
Overall Sizing
If you have narrow or wide feet, or an uncommon shoe size, then you’re likely in luck with Margaux.
Margaux is one of the few shoe brands that offers a range of sizes from a US 3 to 14, and widths in narrow, medium, and wide. Margaux also offers half sizes for a truly perfect fit. These small or large sizes typically sell out fast, but you can put yourself on a waitlist to get notified the shoe you want comes back in stock.
I’ve tried on a few pairs of Margaux shoes. The sandals run TTS so I took my usual size (size 7 medium width), but personally found I need to go up half a size on the best-selling Margaux Demi Flats and Demi Jane Flats.
Margaux
The Flat Sandal
Made from soft Italian nappa leather, and a cushioned footbed, this minimalist shoe will work overtime with everything in your closet.
The Flat Sandal Details
I had been on the hunt for a long time for an elevated flat sandal that could be dressed up or down, so I was thrilled to discover The Flat Sandal from Margaux. As someone who splits time between NYC and frequently travels to Paris and London, I needed a sandal with a secure strap—something more reliable than a slide—for confidently navigating city streets without worrying about my shoes slipping off.
Margaux sells a variety of flat sandals including their popular Wrap Sandal, but I love the simplicity in the design I purchased, and I prefer a buckle over ties for a more streamlined look.
Materials & Construction
The Flat Sandal is a leather sandal available in nappa leather or suede. It features a front cross strap design with a thin ankle strap. The buckle is covered in the same material as the shoe for a tonal appearance. If you’re someone who is a stickler for matching gold and silver hardware on your shoes to accessories, you don’t have to worry about that with these shoes!
There’s also a cushioned sole with a thin layer of plush padding.
And although it’s a flat, there’s a super subtle stacked heel that make this feel like a proper shoe instead of a casual sandal.
Colors
This sandal is available in several neutrals and prints, included embossed python and suede leopard print. I opted for saddle, and it’s a beautiful rich cognac shade that’s not too dark, acts as a neutral color, and totally timeless.
Comfort
I’m pleased to say that these sandals are super comfortable, and with the plush cushion, definitely comfier than your average flat shoe. I wouldn’t say that these sandals necessarily have arch support, but they do feel more springy than other sandals when walking, and the ground doesn’t feel as hard. When comparing these sandals to the shoes I was wearing, I could instantly tell the difference in the softer footbed and was sold.
The break-in period for these sandals was virtually zero. The first time I tried them I wore them over 8 hours. Other than minimal rubbing on my right heel during the first wear, the leather has been soft and perfectly fine for all other wears.
Price
Margaux shoes range from $220 – $545, with their fall and winter boots being the most expensive options.
The Flat Sandals are all $220, except for the leopard print suede, which is a little more.
Shop More Popular Styles
The City Sandal
The Demi Ballet Flat
The Wrap Sandal
Are Margaux Shoes Worth It?
I’ve had my Flat Sandals for a several weeks now and have worn them tons of times. They’re a sandal I can style with just about everything in my closet, and I can already tell I’ll be reaching for them all season. They elevate casual daytime outfits and jeans, yet still work for dinner with a dress or some lightweight trousers.
For me, yes, they are worth it. When it comes to footwear, I don’t mess around. I’m a big believer in investing in high-quality shoes that can handle real wear—especially since I live in a walking city.
Comfort is just as important to me as style, and for me, you really can’t put a price on shoes that don’t ruin your feet. I always value shoes I can actually walk in for hours without thinking twice. I also love that the break-in time was literally less than a day.
If you have small feet, big feet, narrow or wide width, or anything in-between, the options to find the right pair of shoes feels nearly endless.
Margaux shoes definitely don’t have a low price point, but given the comfort, high quality, and timeless styles, it’s a brand I feel comfortable investing in for myself. They really do make beautiful shoes.
This is a brand I’ve actually been putting off purchasing since last year, and I’m really happy I finally decided to try them. I’ve been very happy with my Flat Sandals, and they definitely won’t be my last pair of Margaux shoes. In fact, I already feel like my second pair will be The Dylan Sandal, a strappy, low heel sandal that’s the perfect height for walking to a dressy dinner. (I tried these on in store , too, and they were very comfortable heels!)
Where to Buy Margaux Shoes
Margaux is strictly a direct-to-consumer brand. They currently have one retail location in Los Angeles, otherwise you can purchase shoes on the brand’s website. Shoe shopping online can be difficult, but the brand does offer customer service live chat where you can speak to someone to help ensure you get your right size.
The brand offers free shipping, but they do charge for returns. You have the option to pay to pay $3.98 through their shipping partner Loop at the time of purchase for free returns and unlimited exchanges, otherwise returns are a flat $11 fee. You can ship the shoes back by printing a return label or dropping off your order at any Happy Returns location. I love when brands offer Happy Returns since these are usually convenient locations like a UPS store or a Staples.
If you’re exchanging shoes for another size, Margaux will waive the return shipping fee on the pair that doesn’t fit.
other posts you may like:
