Is the Vida Pump true to size?

It is sold in whole and half US sizes from 5 to 12 in wide width. With a slip-on pump, shoppers often size down half a size if their foot is narrow, but wide-width fit is the reason most buy it.

How high is the heel?

The heel is 1.5 inches, a low block heel. That is closer to a kitten heel than a standard pump, so it suits long events and standing.

The upper is listed as a mix of faux leather and leather, so parts of the shoe are synthetic. The insole is polyurethane and the outsole is rubber.

Can I wear it outdoors?

The rubber outsole gives more grip than a smooth leather sole, so it handles pavement and indoor floors. It is still a dress pump, not a weather shoe.

What sizes are available?

Listed US sizes run 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11 and 12. Availability varies by size.

How does it compare with a standard pump?

The block heel is lower and wider than a typical 2- to 3-inch pump, and the rubber outsole grips better. You give up some height and a sleeker silhouette in exchange for stability.