Last updated on January 2nd, 2021 at 10:05 pm
Another week, another shoe review! Lately, Everlane has been on point (heh) with their new releases. Their heavily promoted Perform Leggings really do perform (my review here), and their newest pointed 40-Hour Flat adds a sleeker look to their flats collection. To be completely honest, I wasn’t enamored by the initial model photos. The flats looked a bit large, for lack of a more descriptive word. So I decided to swing by their San Francisco store after work to give them a try myself. Spoiler alert: I ended up liking them quite a bit.
Fit
I wasn’t sure if these had a drastic sizing difference like Rothy’s and their pointed flats (my sizing review here). According to their social media, Everlane recommends sizing down if you had to size up in their Day Glove due to width. I am normally a size 7.5/38, and fit their Day Glove in a size 7.5 (reviewed here). I tried on both the size 7 and 7.5 in the 40-Hour Flat, and the larger size fit me, as expected. The 40-Hour Flat is a little longer than the Day Glove, as you can see in the photo below, but has a similar width.
Material & Comfort
Like the Day Glove, the 40-Hour Flat is made from unlined 100% Italian leather, and is expected to stretch over time to conform to your feet. The Day Glove leather is pebbled and feels a little bit softer, while the 40-Hour Flat has smooth leather.
As for differences – I noticed the Day Glove has a slightly more padded, dark brown insole. That’s not to say that the 40-Hour Flat isn’t padded, just not quite as much. The Day Glove also has ventilation holes (not sure what they’re technically called), while the 40-Hour doesn’t. Otherwise, they both feel similar on the foot and I can see how these would be perfectly comfortable for a work day.
Style
Honestly, I thought these would make my feet look terribly long and large. But, I think these actually look better than the Day Gloves for myself. I think the Day Glove looks better on those with a smaller foot-size-to-height ratio (again, I’m a 7.5 and 5’4”). The super high vamp ends up accentuating foot length. The 40-Hour Flat vamp is not nearly as high, and the length of the shoe itself is not much longer than usual. I could see myself incorporating these into my daily wardrobe, and especially love the bright Tulip color.
Overall, I was surprised at how much I liked these – they’re perfectly comfortable for work or for school. If I were in need of a new pair of work flats, I would definitely consider these.
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The tulip colour looks amazing on you! I have been hearing so much good things about Everlane shoes but I am not a big fan of round toe box. Just ordered a pair of the 40hr flat in the cream colour, hope I love them as much as you do.
Thanks Alison! I really like this shade – if I didn’t already have a pair of ‘bright’ Rothy points, I would totally get these. I hope you love them!
Hi Kristy;
I am interested in the 40 Hour Flat in Tulip can you confirm if the colour is red or bright pink? On Everlane’s website the colour appears to be a bright pink, while in your posts it’s closer to a red.
Hi Chi-Chi – I’d say it’s closer to red, and not a bright pink. However, I didn’t wear these in the direct sunlight – it’s possible it may look pink-er outside. Inside the store, while it had hints of pink/coral, it was definitely more red. Hope this helps!
In my experience the Day Glove is a one of a kind flat, easily recognizable for those who know, unique while still being subtle, and most importantly, the most comfortable flat I own. It is also durable and built to last if you take care of the shoes (although I am not too precious about it). The shoe holds its shape well even after 2 years of weekly wear. The ReKnit is more breathable and comfortable than the leather, but more difficult to clean. The price is steep, but wait for the sales and I think it is worth it. They are classy, timeless, and pair well from day to night.