The Best Pointy Toe Flats EVER! {I Gotta *SpeakUp* About Them}

Before I get into my favorite pair of pointy toe flats – SpeakUp by Nine West – a little back story: 

If you’ve known me for a few years, you’ll know that I used to work in retail. During my retail years, I bounced around a lot. But one of my favorite places to work was Nine West (mid 90s). There are quite a lot of perks about working retail, including flexible hours and discounts. In addition to these perks at Nine West – employees were also provided with a free pair of shoes every season. You guys – FREE SHOES! Who wouldn’t love that? 

Back then my favorite flats was the Sharday. They were super cute loafer type shoes. I had them in black leather, black suede, brown suede and cream. And they were always my 3rd pair to bring out to a customer. 

I don’t know how they do things now at Nine West but when I worked there we always had to bring out at least 3 pairs of shoes – even if the customer just asked for one. This was to bring up our UPTs (Units Per Transaction – for those who don’t speak retail) and since we worked on commission we usually brought out multiple pairs to ensure a sale. We brought out the shoe they asked for, a shoe that was similar and a shoe that we liked. I had a knack for selling Shardays. Because I was usually wearing them and since I was on my feet all day, running up and down stairs – women believed me when I told them they were comfortable. 

Fast forward to 2013…I was looking for a cute flat to wear to work. I had been searching and searching for a pointy toe flat for months with no luck. And then I saw them in the 59th & Lex store window: SpeakUp. Without a blink, I walked in and asked for a size 9. As soon as I slipped into them, I felt like Cinderella at the ball. They were perfect. 

I chatted with the sales person and mentioned that I used to work at Nine West and that I actually interviewed at that very store. He pretended not to believe me when I said that I interviewed back in the 90s. (Bless his heart.)

I walked out with three pairs of shoes: 2 pairs of SpeakUp – Natural & Black Patent – and a pair of pointy toe flats (copper) but those hurt my feet so I won’t talk about them.

I loved SpeakUp so much that I went back a few months later and bought the green and another natural patent. I wear these shoes ALL THE TIME. To work, to go out with girlfriends, out with Norrin, date night, out on errands and blogging events. They look great with skinny jeans, pants and skirts & dresses. (I love wearing them with dark denim skinny jeans, a tee and a blazer.) I love that they are a pointy toe flat because it looks dressier than a round toe. Speakup is the ideal shoe for a busy gal on the go who wants to be comfy & chic. And I’m ready to purchase a few more colors…

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