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Quilted ballet flats, lug-sole ballets, wedges and heels handmade in Spain, mostly priced $275 to $395.
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At a glance
- Free Shipping
- US orders over $400
- US Shipping
- $9 USPS, 5-7 business days
- Returns
- 14 days, $9 label deduction
- Exchanges
- One free per domestic order
- Price Range
- $275-$395
- Sizes
- US 5-12, half sizes
- Made In
- Spain
- International
- $20-$135, duties extra
Pros
- Handmade in Spain: Listings state leather uppers, insoles and linings on styles like the $295 Best Ballet Flat, and the brand says it has made its shoes in Spain for over 20 years.
- Adjustable Fit: Styles run in US sizes 5 to 12 with half sizes, the brand says its flats fit true to size, and a functional bow or tie cord lets you fine-tune the fit.
- Free Exchanges: Paul Mayer pays to ship one exchange per domestic order within 14 days, and US orders over $400 ship free.
Cons
- Refunds cost $9 for the prepaid label, returns must be unworn in the original box and postmarked within 14 days, and final sale styles cannot be returned at all, so exchange for a different size rather than return when you can.
- The site lists only an email address, with no phone or street address, and there is no Trustpilot profile to check, so keep your order email and allow a little time for replies from what the brand calls a small team.
The Verdict
What sets Paul Mayer apart is a soft, quilted ballet flat handmade in Spain that has stayed in the line for years: Paul Mayer has made women's shoes in Spain for more than 20 years, and its signature remains the quilted ballet flat with a polished cap toe and a functional bow that adjusts the fit. Listings spell out the build, such as a leather upper, leather insole and lining and a flexible rubber sole on the Best Ballet Flat, and 134 of the 135 in-stock listings mention Spain. Alongside the flats sit lug-sole ballets, espadrilles, wedges, block heels, sandals, sneakers and a first quilted boot. Sizes run from US 5 to 12 with half sizes, and the brand says the flats fit true to size, so most buyers can order their usual American size. The brand also sponsors Dress for Success and donates a share of sales and shoes to the charity each year. Pricing is tight and easy to read. Sandals such as the Pango Bow Sandal and Park Quilted Lug Sole Sandal are $275, the Best Ballet Flat, Best Quilted Leather Ballet Flat, Bravo Lug Sole Ballet and Samba Lace Up Sneaker are $295, and the Titou Block Heel, Nice Quilted Leather Wedge and Dance Lug Loafer are $325. The Tina Quilted Leather Boot, with a 6.25-inch shaft and 2.5-inch heel, tops the range at $395. US shipping is $9 by USPS and free on orders over $400, orders process in 1 to 2 business days, and international delivery costs $20 to $135 with duties paid by the buyer. There were no markdowns in the catalog when we checked, so the price you see is the full price. The reservations are the return terms and a small support setup. Returns must be unworn, in the original box and postmarked within 14 days, $9 comes off a refund for the prepaid label, and final sale styles cannot be returned or exchanged. One exchange per domestic order is free, which makes sizing changes the cheaper route. The site lists only an email address, and there is no Trustpilot profile, though the BBB rates the business A+ with no complaints in three years. Order your usual size, try the shoes on a clean floor, and use the free exchange if the fit is off.
Quilted Ballet Flats and Lug-Sole Shoes Handmade in Spain
Paul Mayer is a women's footwear brand that says it has handcrafted its shoes in Spain for more than 20 years; its PAUL MAYER ATTITUDES trademark is held by Attitudes Footwear, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The online store is operated as Paul Mayer Attitudes and lists email support only. The range covers quilted ballet flats, lug-sole ballets, espadrilles, wedges, block heels, sandals, sneakers and a quilted boot.
Sandals such as the Pango Bow Sandal start at $275, while the Best Ballet Flat, Best Quilted Leather Ballet Flat, Bravo Lug Sole Ballet and Samba Lace Up Sneaker are $295. The Titou Block Heel, Nice Quilted Leather Wedge and Dance Lug Loafer are $325, and the Tina Quilted Leather Boot is $395.
Listings state the materials, such as a leather upper, leather insole and lining and rubber sole on the Best Ballet Flat. Sizes run US 5 to 12 with half sizes and no width options, and the brand advises ordering your true American size. US shipping is $9 by USPS and free over $400, while international orders cost $20 to $135 to ship, with duties paid by the buyer.
Returns are accepted within 14 days if unworn and in the original box, with $9 deducted for the prepaid US label and refunds to the original card; one exchange per domestic order ships free, and final sale styles are not returnable. The BBB rates Paul Mayer Attitudes A+ with no complaints in three years, though it is not accredited, and the brand has no Trustpilot profile.
Paul Mayer: what to know before you buy
Paul Mayer makes quilted ballet flats and lug-sole shoes by hand in Spain, mostly priced $275 to $395. Here is how sizing, shipping, exchanges and returns work.
Shipping, returns & warranty
US orders process in 1 to 2 business days, Monday to Friday. The rate table lists USPS at $9 for 5 to 7 business days, and orders over $400 ship free. Paul Mayer cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses. International orders cost $20 to $135 to ship, can take up to 20 business days, and duties and taxes are paid by the buyer.
Returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of receipt for unworn shoes in the original box. The prepaid US return label deducts $9 from your refund, which goes back to the original card. One exchange per domestic order ships free. Final sale shoes cannot be returned or exchanged, and exchange-only shoes can only be exchanged. Report damaged or wrong items by email within 5 business days. No separate warranty is stated.
Sizing and fit
Shoes run in US sizes 5 to 12 with half sizes, and the brand says its flats fit true to size, so order your usual American size. The quilted flats have a functional bow, and several styles use a tie cord, to tighten the fit. The brand's own store offers no width options.
Styles and prices
The Best Ballet Flat, Best Quilted Leather Ballet Flat and Bravo Lug Sole Ballet are $295. Embellished versions such as the Best Crystal Ballet Flat with Leather Sole are $325, as are the Titou Block Heel, Nice Quilted Leather Wedge and Dance Lug Loafer. Sandals start at $275, and the Tina Quilted Leather Boot is $395.
Contact and reputation
Support is by email only, at the address on the contact page, from what the brand calls a small team. The BBB rates Paul Mayer Attitudes A+ with no complaints in the past three years, although it is not accredited. There is no Trustpilot profile.
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Paul Mayer: questions people ask
Straight answers about Paul Mayer, then how this review was written and stays independent.
Is Paul Mayer legit?
Yes. Paul Mayer is a long-running women's shoe brand whose PAUL MAYER ATTITUDES trademark has been registered since 2012, and the BBB rates the business A+ with no complaints in three years. Its online store lists email support only and has no Trustpilot profile, so keep your order confirmation email.
What is the Paul Mayer return policy?
Paul Mayer accepts returns and exchanges within 14 days of receipt for unworn shoes in the original box. A $9 fee is deducted from refunds for the prepaid US label, and refunds go back to the original card. One exchange per domestic order ships free. Final sale shoes cannot be returned or exchanged.
Do Paul Mayer flats run true to size?
The brand says its flats fit true to size and recommends ordering your usual American size. Sizes run from US 5 to 12 with half sizes, and the functional bow or tie cord can be adjusted to secure the foot. No width options are offered on the brand's own store.
Where are Paul Mayer shoes made?
Paul Mayer shoes are handmade in Spain. Listings name the materials, for example a leather upper, leather insole and lining and a flexible rubber sole on the Best Ballet Flat.
Does Paul Mayer ship internationally?
Yes. Paul Mayer ships to most international addresses by UPS or USPS Global Express, with fees from $20 to $135 depending on country, service and weight, and delivery in up to 20 business days. Duties and taxes are paid by the buyer, and the billing and shipping addresses must match.
Is this Paul Mayer review sponsored?
No. Paul Mayer did not pay for this write-up, see it before publication, or have any say in the verdict. If we earn anything it is a commission after you buy, and it comes out of the merchant’s margin rather than your price.
How was the Paul Mayer assessed?
By using it and by checking the claims made about it against what it actually does. Where our time with something has been limited, the review says so rather than implying more testing than happened.
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