Goldsign Virtual high-rise jeans
Everlane linen tee | purchased with credits from Everlane
Everlane street shoe | sent from Everlane for review
MM6 Maison Martin Margiela perforated tote | purchased with credits from Forzieri
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I got the Everlane street shoe yesterday (Everlane sent them to me as a gift to review). Here are my first impressions, and also a review of the short sleeve linen tee. Add your own review and ask questions on this post if you have anything to add!
The Street Shoe
– I have a size 8.5, which is a 1/2 size larger than my “regular” shoe size. They fit well, although when I first slipped them on, I was sure they were too big. As I wore them, they seemed to stay on my foot better (the left one slipped off my heel at first), which is weird, because it’s usually the opposite. Maybe, because it was hot and humid yesterday, the (ahem) moisture (ahem) on my feet kept them on better?
I wore them around the house for a couple of hours and then out to run errands yesterday. A little while in, I noticed that the left shoe was rubbing against my left big toe knuckle (if that’s a thing?), not where the toe bends, but at the “beginning” of the toe, if that makes sense. I’ve never had a shoe rub there before, not even the Everlane loafer, which fits similar to these. It was irritating, and honestly, I wouldn’t have been able to wear them much longer without some moleskin or blister block, of which I had none. Thankfully I was finished.
Next time I wear them, I’ll blister block that part of my foot, and/or use some moleskin, because I don’t think it’s a fit issue; they fit fine, and they’re comfortable, generally, other than that rubbing issue. I do think they’ll stretch a little more there with another wear, and then be perfect.
The shoe is so cool, I’m actually tempted to order the white pair, because I REALLY want a white pair of shoes, although now that I have these, I don’t know why. I know the pointy toe is a point of contention for a lot of you because it makes the shoe very narrow, but I think it’s such an interesting, flattering shape, for me especially, given my larger calves. I can wear these with short skirts/dresses and the point elongates my legs. As much as is possible, anyway!
I definitely recommend these, but think they’ll take some breaking in, like the loafer did. Order a 1/2 size up, but prepare to wear them quite a bit around the house at first, to get more a feel for them, before wearing them out.
The linen tee
– I’m wearing a medium, and I wouldn’t want it any smaller. I have rolled up the sleeves a bit because they were sort of wide, if that makes sense, and I didn’t like them on my upper arms. I know a major problem for a lot of you with the linen tees or even the ryan tees is that they’re sheer, but I don’t find them so at all. Maybe I have a higher tolerance for opacity, but I’m wearing this with just a bra underneath (my new favorite t-shirt bra!) and don’t think it’s sheer at all. I would even wear a black or other color bra underneath if I had one. Just for fun…
I love it – BUT – I wish it had raglan sleeves so it was a bit more casual and maybe a rounded hem. I guess I’m looking for a less expensive version of the Joie linen top I love so much (this one – I had one years ago, but accidentally dried it and shrunk it…). Still, it’s a great linen tee, and I recommend it. I hope you enjoyed the side and rear views!
I don’t have any photos yet of the long sleeve linen tee (I got graphite in medium), but the fit is nearly identical, except the neckline is wider (which I like), and of course, it has long sleeves, which I typically wear folded up at my elbow. It’s actually in the laundry right now since I’ve worn it so much, so I’ll let you know next week how it washes.
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Shoes look great as does the tee! Thanks for the review.
Question on long sleeve- you say the neck is wider, is it like a boatneck where you cant wear a bra? Its tough to tell on the model because her long hair is covering the neckline in every shot. (Everlane does this a lot it seems which makes it tough to get a true idea of what the item looks like). I am close to pulling the trigger on this but waiting to get it with a slub tee, which I hope includes long sleeves.
yes, it’s a boatneck, but i didn’t have a problem with my bra straps showing. when i first put it on, i just move my bra straps a little so they’re covered, and i didn’t notice them after that. with the graphite color though, i wore a black bra more often, and in that case, i don’t mind if the strap shows a bit, since it looks more like i’m wearing a tank top under? if i’m wearing a nude bra though…no way….
Thanks for the review! I ordered them in white and also sized up 1/2 a size. They are traveling to me at a snails pace, or so it seems– I got used to their USPS priority shipping and now they use Fedex Smartpost, which is ground delivery and takes about a week or more to get to me in Seattle. I wonder why they sent you the grey ones if you very clearly stated your admiration for the white pair 🙂 I’ll report when I get my pair, which is Monday.
i’ve been debating between their linen tees and cotton and now i know i’ll get their cotton, i cannot stand sheer tops! haha and now i’ll get their loafers over the street shoe…i’m just not sure how i feel about the heel on those street shoes, they seem like they should be flatter…i don’t know, what do you think of the look besides the pointed toe, would you recommend the loafers over these?
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Thanks for the review! You still think it’s worth it to go up a size even though they felt a bit big on you? I’m looking for something that’s more casual than my black Nisolo smoking shoes, but versatile since I’m trying to minimize my shoe collection. Is the quality worth the cost?
I also have the linen tee but in cream, and it’s a bit sheer. I wore a nude bra under it, and the shape of everything under (bra and, uh, body) was somewhat apparent. Still, I really love the tee and will probably get the blue one as well. It’s a pretty great price for linen.
haha! well, i am certainly not one to look a gift horse in the mouth 🙂 and this is a really lovely color.
i know, i HATE the new shipping system. i bet they’ll get a lot of feedback about it. i loved the USPS priority mail shipping and got used to it, frankly.
i LOVE the heel on the street shoe! I think it’s so cool…but if you don’t, the loafers are nice as well. i did NOT size up in those and they stretched out nicely for me, but i know many people did size up and recommended that.
to me, they’re such different shoes, i recommend both, but if you’re on the fence about the sole of the street shoe, then go with the loafer. they’re much more timeless also.
yes, i do think you should go up a half size. for summer especially, since feet tend to swell a bit. i will buy some of those heel pads to put in mine though, just to make them fit a teeny bit better, but if i had gone with my normal size, they would have been much too narrow in the toe.
thank you for the quick reply and advice for sizing!!! 🙂
you’re welcome! come back and let us know what you ordered!
and i loved reading about your summer plans. sounds like so much fun! you guys are all making me jealous 🙂
yes, it is a nice color indeed. I went for the white ones to have a little something different, not the white sole and a darker color top which is so prevalent these days in slip on sneaker world. If i like them, I’ll have to arm myself with some serious nubuck cleaning equipment– i’m not very careful with my surroundings and tend to get things dirty in no time.
You look great! I love the side and rear views. 😉 Thanks for including those because they are very helpful! How long are the sleeves when they are unrolled–to the elbow?
I just assume linen will never be opaque. I hate wearing camisoles under everything but I am used to it by now, since it seems most tops nowadays are slightly sheer, or I wear camisoles just to be sure I don’t accidentally show plumber’s butt to my students, ha. One thing on my “do not buy” list is summer tops that require a camisole underneath though; my only exception is linen, if it’s really great otherwise. I have never encountered totally opaque linen, although I don’t spend the money for very high end brands. This Everlane top looks pretty good considering it is white, though. I can see the color of your jeans through it but I don’t really see your bra, which I assume is nude.
yeah, i don’t mind seeing my jeans through the top, but i wouldn’t want to SEE my bra. by contrast, this JP boxy collage top is completely sheer, and i never wear it (http://grechenscloset.com/outfit-james-perse-boxy-collage-top/) because of that. you can see everything through the material, which is too much for me. with the linen, you can’t. i can’t, anyway.
the sleeves come right above my elbow; i didn’t like how they sort of flared out? but that’s also brand new – they won’t do that after being worn/washed.
Thank you for the reviews! The shoes look great – and the color is fab. But my feet hurt just looking at that close-up photo. They aren’t particularly wide but they’re sensitive, for lack of a better word. My little toes would almost definitely bump up against where the leather meets the unyielding rubber. But damn, they’re cuter than I expected.
Oo!!! I love it. I’m personally glad you got the grey shoes, although I don’t know why since it doesn’t affect me. 😉
I really love the side and back views, too! (Once again, agreeing with renza!)
Love the length and side slits, and it seems quite substantial for linen. Adorns!
they are SO CUTE. but probably not the best shoes for you if your feet are sensitive…they are narrow, and stiff at first.
haha! the color is really nice 😉
Thanks for the thorough review. I’d been considering getting the street shoe, but I think I’ll pass for now. I love that linen tee on you, though. I’ll have to consider buying it.
Hi Grechen, I’ve been curious to try Everlane’s tops. I’m a typical size L-XL (12-14), but I’ve been scared off by Everlane’s sizing chart, which seems to skew towards a small L than typical (more of a size 10?). You are obviously smaller than me, but can I get your perspective of how TTS, you find it. Or how you’ve found Everlane to compare with other mainstream brands’ sizing (Gap, Madewell, J.Crew — I know you don’t shop there often…).
Thanks, Jax
Question: I am planning on working in NYC this summer and I am in need of a cute, stylish, and comfortable shoe. I LOVE the look of the Street Shoe but before I make an investment, I want to know if it’s a good shoe for walking around in the city,
Thanks!!
hmm…i can’t really speak to that because i haven’t worn the everlane sneakers enough to get a good feel for how comfortable they’ll be for that much walking. i do have two pairs of vince sneakers that I CAN vouch for completely; they were comfortable right out of the box, with no breaking in period at all. you have to size down 1/2 size in those though.
hi jax! i have consistently thought that everlane’s sizing runs large. not quite a full size though IMO. but, i’m also having a hard time figuring out the right size for my body anyway, right now, so take that for what it’s worth 😉
i think i’m more of an 6-8 up top and their mediums are always just a bit too big on me, so i would put their mediums at a 10-12 honestly, and large as 14-16…
Since the tee is relaxed, do you think it had a fair amount of room around the belly area since I struggle getting the right size for my gut)?
yes. lots of room 🙂
Received my white Street Shoes today. Not sure I like them. Sizing up worked, but there’s extra room in the toe area and that coupled with the style makes feet look quite large. Them being all white only adds to that perception. They are OK when it comes to comfort, but I can feel a bit of rubbing on the back of the ankle. They smell terrible! like cheap glue, but that would probably go away. While this shape worked with a loafer quite nicely, I’m not sure it does with this style: a bit more almond shaped toe area would have been better. They are going back.
Thanks! Now I am just waiting to be notified when available : )
Thanks for the review! I had originally bought a street shoe at size 8 (I’m normally a 7.5-8) and I thought that would be enough of a sizing up. But they were way too tight when I put them on. I exchanged them for an 8.5, and encountered some problems like yours, especially of my heels popping out. I haven’t worn them much, as I’m debating if I should actually keep them. 🙁 Did this issue get better over wear for you? I really want to love the shoe, but the sizing issues for me have made me less excited.
i wear little footie socks with them and it seems to help with the heel-slipping-issue…haven’t had a problem recently.
It’s funny you mention the “base of toe” rubbing as that is exactly what happens with my “Modern Loafers” — and has never happened with any other shoe! I’m sorely tempted by the Street Shoe based on general IG gushing, but I appreciate the honesty of your review! While I love the look of my leather loafers they are seriously the most uncomfortable shoes, even compared to similar brand shoes like J Crew or Madewell (and they may even be “cheaper” according to Everlane’s cost equations!!). Your review of the street shoes make me think I may have the same poor luck with those… the linen tee, though, is gorgeous and truly comfy!
isn’t that a weird place for it to rub? i think it does because they’re so narrow though…although after one time, they loosened up enough that it wasn’t an issue anymore. they are a beautiful shoe (the loafers too), but not if you can’t wear them because they hurt too much!!
How have the street shoes held up? What do you do to care for them?
honestly, i haven’t worn them very often, it got VERY hot here very quickly and i hate shoes on my feet when it’s so hot…so i can’t really speak to how they’re holding up. And i’m sort of lax when it comes to caring for shoes, so i probably wouldn’t do anything – except maybe use a magic eraser on the sole if it got very scuffed…
I saw that you haven’t worn them much since purchasing, but I was also wondering how they held up. Any chance you’ve worn them more since this post?
A consignment shop is offering them at my true size (too far for me to try on), and I’m wondering if I should pass and wait to size up. Suede tends to stretch out too much, so was curious to see if they’ve held their shape.
I wear them a lot but my heel slips like crazy in them and when I use heel inserts it makes them too tight. I did get a half size up though…
Great outfit! Did you find the shoes stiff at all at first? I just bought them and have that problem. I think maybe the foam sole doesn’t allow for much bend. My heels also slip out (a half size smaller would be too tight), so while I love them, I’m considering returning them. Or is it just a matter of breaking them in? Thanks!
hi claudia – i never really could get used to the shoes, i think they were too big for me, and i ended up selling them. my heels slipped out as well, although i never tried an insole – maybe that would help with the slipping? i’ve done that in other pairs of shoes with success.