I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how much I have enjoyed doing business with your company. Classic Pumps shoes have rejuvinated my love of women's high-heeled pumps after a long drought of fashion wilderness and blight.

I began my high-heeled experience with Italian Bandolinos and Spanish-made Caressas and Spanish Leather brand pumps. Eventually, all these companies went to China or Brazil to pursue a dubious manufacturing and marketing adventure, all to virtually disappear from the American market.

They were supplanted by a host of similarly dubious companies spitting out vast quantities of terrible looking women's shoes, nearly all made of mysterious materials from 3rd world countries, who've has always been a "fountain of fashion creativity" for the Western world."

Thanks to Classic Pumps, we have a great traditional silhouette of what a women's high-heeled pump should look like. They are made, of all things, Spanish or high-grade kid leather. They are the most comfortable four-inch heel pumps that I've ever worn. They are also correct for nearly any occasion, business or pleasure, be they Lola, Lori (my favorites), or any of the other styes that you offer.

I don't know how many people have noticed lately, but women are in two camps about how to wear high-heeled pumps: stockings, or bare legs. I feel strongly about both options. If you have great looking legs, go for it. Bare is wonderful. If not, or if you have probably enjoyed your best-looking leg years, like me, you should probably get to know some things about the mysterious world of women's hosiery.

The important thing is that if you are wearing Classic Pumps, it dosen't matter. You will look great either way, and most importantly you will feel great. There are pluses and minuses to both. Bare footed in pumps can cause some discomfort from perspiration, but especially during warmer weather this is outweighed by the added comfort and freedom of bare legs with no discomfort of panyhose, garter belts, etc.

Additionally, I feel that wearing my pumps barefoot helps distribute support throughout the shoe with your foot adhearing to the shoe interior. When wearing hose, there is little traction between your sole and the socklining of the shoe resulting in squeezing your toes into the shoe toebox. It also creates a little gap between your heel and the back of the shoe, at least that's they way it works for me.

The photos below came from my photographer husband's file. They feature CPs more formal black satin Lolas and a special spring/summer party skirt."

Gina's Classic Pumps with Hosiery