We went through the Reddit discussions on Sézane shoes to find out which styles earn the loyalty and which ones destroy your feet on the first wear.

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What’s worth buying

Boots — the most consistently positive category across all threads; multiple owners report good quality, comfortable wear, and holding up well over time

• “I own loafers, boots, and flats, and I really like all of them. The materials are nice, they’re comfortable, and they’ve all been holding up well for me.” (9 upvotes)
• “I own a bunch of Sézane boots and Paula Babies in several colors. I’ve found them to be comfortable and very good quality for the price.” (3 upvotes)

Loafers — another strong category when you get the sizing right; the Carolines and Albanes run narrow so sizing up is important

• “The shoes I’ve bought are comfortable and great quality. I’m happy with my shoe purchases. YMMV.” (27 upvotes)

Gloria Sandals — one of the more universally praised specific styles, including from people with demanding jobs

• “I love my Glorias! I have two pairs — purple and mustard yellow. They are so comfortable and I have one of those stand-all-day jobs.” (3 upvotes)

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What to skip

Paula Babies — the most complained-about style in the entire discussion; the marketing has sold a lot of people on these and the disappointment is consistent

• “I was lulled by the marketing hype and a few people saying they found them comfortable. They destroyed my feet in just a few hours and were horrid to walk in.” (2 upvotes)
• “One wear of my Paula Babies and it looked like I’d had them for years.” (10 upvotes)

Heeled styles generally — the broadest category of complaints; multiple users flagged these as the most problematic across the board

• “I bought a pair of sandals that have a 3 inch chunky heel. They fit, so they should be comfortable. NOPE. I can only wear them on days I know my walking will be limited.” (3 upvotes)

Stiff ankle boots — specific durability and comfort issue worth knowing

• “I bought the Lea ankle boots on sale and they are so stiff and uncomfortable. I can’t climb up or down the stairs because the leather doesn’t allow for any bend.” (2 upvotes)

Any style without trying on first — the most consistent advice across the whole thread

• “If you had tried them on in a shop, would you have bought them? Would you have bought them if they weren’t Sézane?” (19 upvotes)

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Tips before you buy anything

• Size up — especially in Paula Babies and Joannie sandals; measure your foot in centimeters and use the Japanese sizing guide rather than the US chart
• Visit a cobbler before first wear for Mary Janes and heels — adds protective soles and meaningfully extends longevity
• Break in at home first with thick socks before wearing outside
• Buy secondhand to test a style without paying full retail on something that might not work for your feet
• Inspect carefully on arrival — leather defects and construction flaws straight out of the box are documented
• Don’t wear them for heavy walking days — these are not sightseeing or travel shoes regardless of style

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