I love CYDWOQ shoes. They're gorgeous! I just received my 4th pair in 2.5 years, and am scopping out my 5th. Possibly boots this time. I'm a tall gal (6'1") and I wear a size 12m (43EU). Though technically CYDWOQ's (women's) shoes go up to 11M's (42EU), some styles run slightly longer due to pointed, curved, bulbous toes, or open or cut out backs, which allow for my feet to fit comfortably or semi comfortably into them. The leathers are very tought and durable, so I've used shoe stretch sprays as well as a solid wood shoe (length) stretcher as well. So far I've had 100% success in personally customizing the fit of my 4 pairs of CYDWOQ's. I know that this all sounds ridiculous for the price of the shoes ($300 & up), BUT, unless you're a tall gall with larger than average feet, who's also a shoe fanatic (due to lack of choice and as a teenager and a 20-something who was often forced to wear men's shoes), you couldn't possibly understand why I would spend so much $$$$ and still need to (sometimes) stretch my shoes. I'm just writing this review to let size 12ers know that they too can wear CYDWOQ's.
I'd give them 5 stars, but like others have stated, the owner/designer Rafi is borderline psychotic and tempermental. His son (?) is better, but very abrupted on the phone. Neither listens when you try to explain your choices to them. The gal (Wendy ?) who answers the phone sometimes is MUCH more patient and professional. So 4 stars is fair in my book. Otherwise, I ADORE CYDWOQ SHOES!!!! read more