Scoop Women's Studded Faux Leather Ballet Flats

I absolutely LOVE these ballerina shoes. They are well made, very comfortable and eye catching. Great price. I highly recommend them.

I purchased the Scoop Women's Studded Faux Leather Ballet Flats because they looked stylish, elegant, and sophisticated. Then I made the mistake of entering a 5K. To be clear, these are wonderful ballet flats. They are fashionable, comfortable, and look fantastic. They are also approximately as suitable for running as a chandelier. The race started normally. Everyone else showed up wearing brightly colored running shoes with advanced cushioning, carbon plates, and enough technology to launch a satellite. I showed up in studded ballet flats and confidence. Confidence lasted about 30 seconds. The flats looked amazing as I stood at the starting line. In fact, I might have been the best-dressed participant there. Unfortunately, being the best-dressed participant is not an official race category. By the first mile, I discovered that the shoes had no interest whatsoever in supporting my athletic ambitions. The shoes were essentially saying: "We were prepared for brunch." "Perhaps a shopping trip." "Maybe a casual stroll." "Why are we running?" At mile two I was being passed by: Serious runners Casual runners A guy pushing a stroller A golden retriever with three functioning legs The flats remained beautiful throughout the experience. They just weren't helping. At one point I looked down and realized I appeared less like an athlete and more like someone fleeing an extremely fancy emergency. The studs gave me an oddly glamorous appearance while I struggled for oxygen. Spectators probably thought I had lost a bet. The real miracle is that the shoes survived. By the finish line, I looked like I'd wrestled a tornado, but the ballet flats still looked ready for a girl's night out. That's durability. Pros: Stylish Cute design Surprisingly durable Perfect for normal human activities Cons: Not endorsed by the International Association of Marathon Ballet Flats Poor aerodynamics Refuses to transform into running shoes regardless of encouragement Final Verdict: Five stars. These are exceptional ballet flats. The fact that they performed poorly during a completely unreasonable running experiment is entirely my fault. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If your goal is looking fabulous, buy these. If your goal is winning a marathon, buy these and then also buy a marathon shoe. 👠🏃‍♂️😂