I am a huge sucker for Everlane shoes (as evidence by all my Everlane shoe reviews) and there are a lot of times I really love the look of the shoe but it fails me in terms of fit and comfort. And this is usually because Everlane's shoes have run pretty narrow in the past. But I'm happy to report that this is not the case for the Day Heel Mule! In fact, I've worn these so many times since I got them that they're now the second most worn shoes in my closet this year (after my Vince Blair sneakers).
First a note on sizing: I got this in my usual Everlane shoe size of 8 (I'm usually a 7.5-8), and I found that they fit perfectly with little or no gap between my heel and where the shoe ends. The forefront of the Day Heel Mules are a good width and so even though I have a slightly wide foot, I have no issues.
These are made in the same factory as the regular Day Heels (in Montopoli in Val D’Arno, Italy) so the fit between those and the mules are very similar. I really like the sizing of the shoes from this factory (as say compared to the factory where the Modern Loafers are made) because they tend to keep the width of the shoes pretty normal. The leather of the Mules is also the same soft and beautifully supple leather as the regular Day Heels, but that also means that the shoes are prone to nicks and scratches. I decided to go with the only leather option (in the color cognac) because I'm not a fan of suede. So if you like the Day Heels, you'll probably like the Day Heel Mules even better (well if you like the style) since it wears pretty similar except with the mules you don't have the scrunched up leather at the Achilles tendon like the Day Heels do (I found that when I walk around in my Day Heels a lot, that part of the shoes rubs my heels and makes it a tad painful).
{Wearing Left: Everlane Modern Utility Jacket (reviewed here), Frame denim jeans (similar here), Everlane Day Heel Mules, Polene Numero Un bag (reviewed here) // Wearing Right: Elizabeth Suzann Georgia Dress (review coming soon), Chanel crossbody (similar here)}
I included these shoes as part of my Spring 10x10, and I got to see how really versatile they are. Even though I'm not a huge fan of the cognac color, it actually went with a lot of my outfits because I think the color is neutral enough. The 2 inch block heels were also just enough height to help elongate the leg but still really comfortable to walk around in. I did go shopping in them once and after a couple hours I did find that the pinkie toes on both of my feet were a bit pinched and red but I didn't get any blisters (and now that the skin there has hardened a bit, I no longer have that same problem). And the only other issue I found is that the smooth soles can be a tad slippery so something like this would help.
I love that the shoes are a perfect match to my Celine Seau Sangle (similar here, reviewed here) in the picture above.
Anyway if you are in the market for a good pair of leather mules, I have to say that these are a huge winner for me and definitely worth trying out. I'm so in love with them that they may have become my favorite pair of shoes from Everlane ever and I wouldn't be surprised to see them on next year's Lowest Cost Per Wear Everlane post (this was this past year's post).
Anyone else try the mules and what did you think?