Badgley Mischka Harper Reviewed
Mark Badgley and James Mischka have been the darlings of the fashion industry for the past 30 years.
Since starting their fashion label in 1988, they’ve been successfully nailing the fashion game with their classic designs mixed with the modern flair. They joined forces in the late 80’s and since they’ve captivated the fashion world with their sophisticated style that spoke to several generations.
Their designs bring back fond memories of the glamour and the glitz of Hollywood, and it’s no secret that the Hollywood leading ladies love their designs. Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Kate Winslet all love the Badgley Mischka designs and proudly wear them on the red carpet.
And do you remember the stunning wedding dress that Charlotte York wore on her second wedding in Sex And The City? Well, that was Badgley Mischka too, and it got flew gasps from the cast and the audience as well.
But for now let’s look at Badgley Mischka Harper. An evening shoe that will make you feel like a Hollywood diva walking down on the red carpet.
Round-toe crisscross ankle-strap
Satin upper
Satin sole
Rhinestone embellishment
Expensive
Outsole
And the outsole in the Harper model does that. The leather outsole is thin and barely noticeable, but you can feel her presence all the way through. It blends well with the rest of the shoe, and it lows awesome. Oh and let’s not forget that four inch high chunky heel, that let you walk in comfort and style. The sturdy block heel pairs perfectly with the busy embellishments of the strap, and provides a great balance between the shiny exterior of the upper.
Midsole
Upper
Oh that beautiful thick toe strap. Filled with crystal embellishments, clustered rhinestones on the entire surface of the sandal, the embellishments add glamour to what otherwise would be a very dull shoe. And the thing is, the team behind Badgley Mischka’s designs knew when to stop with the embellishments. They could have put the rhinestones in the thing straps as well, and at the back of the block heel, but there’s a fine line between stylish and tacky. No the shoes have the right amount of embellishments without looking tacky, and they make one fantastic pick for your evening outings.
Made from satin, both the thick strap at the toe area, and the thinner ankle straps gibe your feet a lovely silhouette and elongate your legs in a more elegant way.
Comfort
Durability
Flexibility
Stability
Airflow
Terrain
Traction
Style
Key features
Satin upper
Satin sole
Fits true to size
Four inch chunky heel
Rhinestone embellishment at straps
Round-toe crisscross ankle-strap
Bottom line
But the one thing that would make these sandals a whole lot better is if the midsole was reinforced with a dash of padding. Just a light padding in the midsole would have made these sandal even more comfortable that they’re now. With the thick chunky heel and the sturdy ankle straps they’re comfortable as they are, but a padding in the midsole would have made all the difference. The ladies wearing them would have had a lot of support in the arches, and walking in these heels would have been even a lot more pleasant. But although a bit expensive, this is one of the best purchases that you can make for yourself. The Badgley Mischka Harper is a fantastic shoe that looks good on just about anybody. And if you do decide to buy it for your wedding, you won’t be sorry. It truly is an amazing shoe that not only looks fantastic, it will make you feel fantastic. The TBadgley Mischka Harper I a true winner.