What even are Tieks? Well, they are “the most versatile designer flats in the world. Made of the finest Italian leathers and designed to fold and fit in a purse. Wearable all day, every day.” In my opinion, they are the best ballet flats in the worls. And today I’m going to do a Tieks review and answer the question: Are Tieks worth the price tag?
Every time I tell my friends and family – or anyone asking me (I’ve gotten stopped multiple times asking about my cute flats in public) – how incredible the shoes are, they ask me “how much are they?”
I tell them the price (around the $175 price mark for the “Classics Collection”, the ones I have) they make big eyes at me and ask “are they worth it?” So I thought I’d share my experience and do a Tieks review!
Before I got my first pair of Tieks I had been seeing them all over the interwebs. After a little saving I decided to give them a shot and bought my first pair in matte black, I figured they went with everything – and they do!
I received the beautifully packaged shoes, and it was love at first sight: the packaging is adorable – a Tieks blue box (like the bottom of the flats) with a sparkly flower on top and a hand written note inside.
I unfolded the flats and put them on, and boom, the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever had on my feet!!
Since then, I’ve purchased another pair (this time in Burgundy) and have practically worn them every single day. I’m wearing them as I write this post, and I wore them during the long days I was cooking and recipe testing when I was creating my cookbook Fast and Easy Five-Ingredient Recipes: A Cookbook For Busy People.
What I truly love about Tieks is that there is no break in time, which means no blisters, ladies! I’m talking I took them out of the box and wore them on all around one weekend with zero problems! I literally took them out of the box, put them on at 8 am and wore them to work and school drop off and pick up and grocery shopping and home, and couldn’t tell they were brand new!
You can dress them up or down. I’ve worn them to work (everyday), parties, traveling, weddings, and even hiking!! Yup, you read that right- I’ve worn them hiking (more on that below!)
Also, they saved me from agonizing foot pain and troubles on our recent trip to Europe (Dublin, London, Paris). You see, I had bought these new boots I was going to wear some of the time in Europe (I also brought my Tieks of course) but after the first day I had crazy blisters from the boots from all the walking around we were doing so I put on my Tieks and those are the only shoes I wore for the remainder of the trip. We walked an average of 10-12 miles a day and they gave me zero problems whatsoever: total lifesavers! They even looked super cute in our photo Travelshoot if I do say so myself.
They’re super easy to travel with. They fold in half and fit in your suitcase or purse, taking up very little space. I love wearing them around on the weekends – one of my girlfriends and I (Svetlana, who I went to Kohler with) always wear them to yoga together and then laugh as we make sure we have the right pair because she got the same ones as I have lol, I shared this photo on Instagram.
They make for amazing gifts. You know when someone has done something incredibly nice for you, like something that you can’t really express how much it has meant to you? Tieks are a great expression of thanks! I got my bestie Lynn a pair, isn’t she adorable in them? And p.s., they also make great ‘treat yourself’ gifts, just saying.
There really isn’t anything about Tieks I don’t love, but I did want to paint a complete picture, so here goes: This could totally just be me and my stinky feet (I guess I’m gross?) But after about a year of everyday use they do start to smell a little (could be from all the wearing of them that I do). Thanks to my hubby’s suggestion of spraying a little deodorizer in them and wiping them down, the smell was gone and they were good to go! Dr. Scholl’s Odor Eater is a really great one to use – also using a light soap and water to clean the insoles is helpful and now I do that every few months. I also read somewhere that putting dryer sheets in them when they’re not in use works – I wear them every day…so I haven’t remembered to do that lol.
Remember when we visited northern California with my parents and I shared my 4 ingredient dinner – tortellini with chicken sausage and pesto? It was right after I got my first pair of Tieks and my mom had forgotten her hiking shoes so I let her wear mine and I was left with my Tieks for a five mile hike. And you know what? They were great!
No blisters, no pain, nada! You can see the photo of us hiking and me in my Tieks below! I will forever love my little Tieks because they saved the day!
So, if you were to ask me “are Tieks worth the price tag?” you would hear me loudly exclaim “YES, worth every penny!”… and I’m off to purchase my next pair!
I’d love to know – where would you wear your Tieks for the first time?
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Laura H. says
As someone who is very hard on shoes, I would love a new pair!
Sweetphi says
Aren’t Tieks the best? Thanks for commenting!
bernardina sims says
I would wear my new Tieks when we go on vacation in apri! Lots of walking so these would be great!!!
Sweetphi says
I can tell you first hand that Tieks are awesome for traveling and lots of walking!
Cathy Oppedisano says
For the first time I wear my Tieks, I would wear them to the grocery store because I want to be comfortable when running my errands.
Sweetphi says
You would totally be comfortable running errands in Tieks!
Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says
I would wear mine on my HONEYMOON! We still have to book it but the plan is St. Lucia and what else would I wear for a long flight and cute casual nights out to dinner?! TIEKS!
Sweetphi says
GIRL! YES! Tieks would be incredible on your honeymoon! I wish I had had mine on my honeymoon, they’re cute and comfy and so versatile for any occasion, and great for traveling! Basically they’re straight up amazing!
Kay B says
I would wear them on my next vacation and they would be the only pair of shoes I would pack!
Sweetphi says
You would totally be a-ok with only Tieks on your vacation 🙂
Susan P. says
I would wear my Tieks around town on errands to start with.
Sweetphi says
Tieks are awesome for running errands in, they’re comfy and look super cute 🙂
Gudie says
We will be going on vacation, and would love to be wearing Tieks. Especially since my feet get so sore, and they look so comfortable.
Sweetphi says
Tieks are absolutely perfect for traveling and going on vacation with. My feet used to get so sore when I traveled, but ever since getting Tieks I don’t have that issue anymore because they’re SO comfy!
Cindy Langley says
I would wear them as I travel to an upcoming convention in Anaheim, CA (and probably most of the time I’m there)!
Love that pop of color on the soles!
Sweetphi says
Tieks are so perfect for vacations/travel – and isn’t that pop of color just gorgeous?
Leslie says
I’d wear them to Seattle with my kiddos. I love going there but it’s so much easier to walk around Seattle and wearing boring sneakers I don’t feel so fashionable haha! I would make sure to have a nice walk around Pike Place Market 🙂
Sweetphi says
Tieks would make the perfect fashionable footwear on your Seattle trips with your kids 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
Rebecca S says
Those look so comfortable. Is there room inside them for insoles? I have to wear orthotic insoles so would need to have room for those. I do love how classic they look!
Sweetphi says
The Tieks are definitely super comfortable. While I don’t have any personal experience with insoles, I do think that there is room…I have pretty big feet and they are comfy and roomy enough for an insole 🙂
Anna J. says
Great post. I’ve seen Tieks around and everyone I know that owns a pair absolutely loves them. Looks like the perfect shoe for trekking around on your travels.
Sweetphi says
Tieks are sooo awesome, and I’m definitely one of those people that absolutely lovess them – they are my fave shoe to travel with! Thanks for commenting girl!
Kerstin B says
This is such a great review! I do not currently own any Tieks…I myself have struggled with the price vs comfort debate. And have not pulled the trigger.
I’m thinking I should get some for my first trip over seas. My husband and I are finally able to cross off the #1 thing on both of our bucket lists, and will be traveling to Ireland this coming June.
Sweetphi says
I struggled with the price vs. comfort debate forever and finally pulled the trigger last year, and can tell you that Tieks are 100% worth it. They are the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned, ever! And Ireland?!? How cool! I did a little review of where my husband and I went this past February in Dublin, it’s such a gorgeous city, and Ireland as a whole is just so beautiful, hope you have SO much fun!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
I’ve been drooling over tieks forEVER! So happy to read your review. I’d literally wear these every day on my daily walk to the grocery store. 😉
Sweetphi says
GIRL! Tieks are the best ever, I’m so obsessed with them (clearly) and wear them everywhere, thanks for the comment 🙂
Sarah says
Ok you have me sold! 😉 We’re going to Peru in May and I would love to have CUTE but comfy shoes to walk around in. Inspired by your photos in Paris!!
Sweetphi says
YAY, so glad to hear you like the post and the photos from Paris – Tieks are my absolute favorite shoes, and they totally saved me from painful feet issues when we traveled to Europe and were sooo comfy the whole entire time (and we walked a ton!)
Stephanie Jones says
This post couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been reading as many reviews for Tieks as I can find. They would for sure be a big investment for me since I am a teacher but I am in desperate need of some comfy, casual shoes that I can wear every day.
Sweetphi says
I’m so glad you like this review! I totally understand where you’re coming from – I had to debate price vs. comfort for so long before I finally got some Tieks, and I can tell you that it was worth it, they’re amazingly comfy and super cute!
CHERYL Crain says
Awesome review! I would put mine on when I first got them, and wear them from there on out just like you did!
Sweetphi says
So glad you like the review, thank you for commenting Cheryl. 🙂
Brandy says
Hey Phi! These shoes look amazing! I would probably wear them everywhere because I own very few shoes and tend to wear them until they fall apart!
Sweetphi says
Hi Brandy – thank you so much for reading and following the blog 🙂 These flats truly are amazing, I waited forever to buy my first pair, and then after I got them wondered why in the world I had waited so long because they are so comfy. And I’m just like you, I wear shoes until they fall apart (after having glued them together a few times), luckily my Tieks still look gorgeous after a year of use! Thank you for commenting!
shawnna griffin says
hey girl I would love to have a pair of these! I have been seeing them online so much lately! I would go shopping or wear them to church for the first time wearing them! So cool!
Sweetphi says
These are definitely one awesome shoe, no wonder you’ve been seeing them online 😉 Thank you for commenting, I wear my Tieks to go shopping all the time!
Glennda says
These shoes would be great to wear on a date night with my hubby!
Sweetphi says
Tieks are totally perfect for wearing on a date night – since they’re so comfy you can even take a little walk afterwards 🙂
Terri says
I would wear my Tieks to Longwood Gardens, one of my most favorite places on earth. We usually walk at least four miles when we visit, they have the beautifully cared for gardens and paths. I have always wondered about the Tieks, thanks for sharing your review!
Sweetphi says
Tieks are definitely worth it, I know I had questions of ‘are they worth it?’ before buying them, but I can tell you first hand that they are – they’re SO comfy (and cute!) They would be perfect for walking in the gardens (which sound lovely by the way). When my hubby and I were in Europe we walked 10-12 miles a day and I didn’t have any foot pain or issues at all. He even commented how impressed he was that I didn’t complain about my feet once (because in the past I’m sure I always had issues with other, non-Tieks.) Clearly Tieks rock!
Sandy Avery says
I would wear them every day. I appreciate the review because I have been wondering, too. I love your Paris photo! Thank you and keep up the great work.
Sweetphi says
I’m right there with you, I wear mine every day (even wearing them as I type 😉 ) Thank you for your lovely comment!!
Carissa says
I’ve been so curious about these for a long time! I am such a comfy shoes girl. I’d love to say that I’d wear these for the first time on an exciting trip to an exciting city I’ve never been to, but in all reality it would probably just be to Woodman’s!
Sweetphi says
Tieks are the most comfy shoes in the world, no joke (and I’m saying that after having purchased a bazillion different kind of shoes trying to find the right ones!) And hey – a trip to Woodmans is super exciting lol, I’ve been meaning to go again for the past year!
Charlotte McKinney says
I am sold! I def am a flats girl – I think I might need to get a pair before my hubby and trek off to Europe this summer!
Sweetphi says
I am a flats girl too! I used to think I was a heels girl and wore them all the time, but after getting my first pair of Tieks, I can honestly say I haven’t worn any other shoes in months!! You will love them, and a pair before your awesome trip is definitely a good idea 🙂 Thank you so much for the comment!
Sarah S says
I would wear them to work everyday! Thanks for the review!
Sweetphi says
You’re so welcome, thank you for the comment 🙂
Denise E. says
I would wear them everywhere every day, just like you, Phi. I’m a flats kinda girl due to an old ankle injury that prevents me from wearing heels of any kind any more….which makes me a little sad. I would definitely wear them to church, around the house, shopping, you name it! They are SO CUTE!
Sweetphi says
I think you would love them Denise! I definitely used to wear heels every day, but after getting my first pair of Tieks, I haven’t worn any heels or other shoes since! They are truly amazing and SO comfortable!
Mary W says
I would wear Tieks everywhere especially with shorts, skirts or dresses. These would be a perfect look for Spring and Summer in pretty bright colors.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for your comment! Tieks are definitely perrrrrfect for Spring and Summer 🙂
Matthea says
They look so comfortable and cute! I would wear them on a long 28 hour call in the hospital!!
Sweetphi says
Tieks would be perfect for long call hours – I’ve worn mine hiking (lol, but true!) and in Europe when I walked 10-12 miles a day!
Jacqueline says
I would wear the cute Fuchsia Tieks on our trip to NY. I am a fan of fashion over function but these would allow me to have both! And I suspect the function aspect would be necessary to chase after two toddlers!
Sweetphi says
Chasing after toddlers would definitely be easier when wearing super cute and comfy flats 😉 Thanks for the comment!!
Melanie says
I would wear mine to work but I’d be afraid something would happen to them in Kindergarten. So I guess I’d wear them everywhere else! They have been on my list for sooo long!
Sweetphi says
They were on my list so long too, and then after I got my first pair I was hooked, so I think you’d love them! Thank you for commenting!
shannon says
Great post, Phi!! I’ve been reading so much about these, too and have been super curious! I would wear them to Summerfest (apparently the big announcement is today!) because I’ve never had shoes that don’t give me blisters after long days on my feet in the middle of summer :D:D
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for your super sweet comment! I totally hear you on having shoes that don’t give you blisters. I can honestly tell you that no other shoes have ever been as great as Tieks – they didn’t give me blisters or anything, and I literally wore them to explore a band new city (and even hiking because my mom forgot her hiking shoes so she borrowed mind and I wore Tieks) and still no foot pain or anything – they’re amazing! Can’t wait to hear the big announcement for Summerfest!