Every Cool New Yorker Wears This Underground Shoe Brand—Meet Its Best Styles
Finding a shoe brand you genuinely trust is surprisingly rare, and I'm picky to a fault. I have wide feet, walk everywhere in New York City, and refuse to sacrifice comfort just because something looks chic. So when I find a brand that consistently gets it right, I stick with it. That's exactly what happened with Margaux.
What started with one pair of Demi ballet flats I picked up in 2024 has snowballed into a full-blown obsession. I now own six pairs of Margaux flats, making me, admittedly, a Demi lover. Over the years, they've become the pairs I instinctively reach for, whether I'm heading to the office, walking my dog, traveling, or dressing up for an event.
Founded in 2015 by friends Alexa Buckley and Sarah Pierson, Margaux was born from a deceptively simple idea: Women shouldn't have to choose between beautiful shoes and comfortable ones. Designed in New York and handcrafted by artisans at a family-owned factory in Spain, every pair is made with premium Italian leather and thoughtfully engineered for real life, from plush foam footbeds to an impressively inclusive size range with three widths. It's that combination of elevated craftsmanship and genuinely wearable design that has earned the brand a loyal following among fashion editors and New Yorkers alike—including me.
After spending years wearing its shoes through countless miles and putting them through the city's less-than-glamorous sidewalks, I understand why. Naturally, I'm here to spread the wealth and pass on my hard-earned knowledge to you. Ahead, I'm breaking down the Margaux styles I own, wear on repeat, and genuinely think are worth the investment.
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Style: The Deia
Size Range: Women's 3.5 to 14. Narrow, medium, and wide widths available.
Colors: Black Nappa, Espresso Woven, Saddle Woven, Python Woven, and Black Woven
My review: I'm a big sandal girl. Truly, every time the temperature reaches at least 70°F, I whip out a pair of flip-flops and take on the day. In recent years, instead of opting for my classic black rubber styles, I've taken a liking to elevated, refined styles that I can wear just as easily to the office as I can to walk my dog in the morning. The result was a long and arduous search to find the perfect pair of chic summer sandals, but lo and behold, I found them.
The Deia is easily my favorite summer sandal style this year, evidenced by the fact that I've packed it on nearly every warm-weather trip I've been on. I have larger feet, and while I was a bit nervous that the wide strap would be uncomfortable, the supple woven leather has molded to my feet over the last few months I've been wearing them.
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Style: The Demi
Size Range: Women's 3.5 to 14. Narrow, medium, and wide widths available.
Colors: Black Nappa, Denim Suede, Zebra Haircalf, Blue Nappa, and Ecru Woven, among others.
My review: The Demi ballet flats are what kicked off my Margaux shoe obsession years ago. To date, I've owned four different pairs, each adding a special something to my wardrobe. I rely on them like an emotional crutch, slipping them on and off with white tees and my favorite jeans, capris, linen maxi skirts, and even cheetah-print slip dresses.
What I love most about the Demi is that it's not reinventing the wheel. They're just simple, sublime ballet flats. The size range is what drew me most to the brand since I have wide feet, and thankfully, it hasn't let go of its promise to make comfortable flats for everyone. They come in three widths and a size range from a US 3.5 to a 14, and I'd put my money behind the following statement. The Margaux Demi ballet flats are the best, most universal flat shoes you can own. Mic drop.
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Style: The Pascale
Size Range: Women's 3.5 to 14. Narrow, medium, and wide widths available.
Colors: Espresso Suede, Bone Nappa, Cognac Nappa, and Black Nappa, among others.
My review: I exclusively wear ballet flats. It takes a lot for me to slip on a pair of heels, and while Margaux makes some incredible ones, I prioritize both style and comfort, leading me to explore the brand's flat shoes a bit more. While attending the brand's spring/summer 2026 preview, where it unveiled tons of new styles, my eyes immediately landed on the Pascale. Just like the Demi flats I'm loyal to, this style has a rounded toe box, but unlike the Demi, a scrunched back and low-profile silhouette make it a bit more editorial for those who are nervous about wearing traditional Parisian-style ballet flats with a bow on the front. The result is a cool-girl take on the flat shoe style that feels more akin to The Row than Carel.
I've only owned leather shoes from Margaux, so trying out the brand's suede options was exciting for me. The espresso colorway is my favorite and the most wearable, but I will admit walking in them during a New York City summer downpour wasn't my brightest idea. Although they're not as weatherproof as some of the brand's other options, the Pascale in suede is ultimately the most fashion-driven pick on my list.
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Style: The Parra
Size Range: Women's 3.5 to 14. Narrow, medium, and wide widths available.
Colors: Black Nappa, Espresso Suede, Praline Nappa, Ochre Satin, and Leopard Satin, among others.
My review: If you're a lover of the pointed opera pumps that have set fashion circles ablaze the last few seasons, this one's for you. I've always been wary of a pointed-toe style, especially with my wider and longer feet, but if any brand can convince me to take the style for a spin, it's Margaux. After wearing these out to the office, to date nights, and even to several high-profile red carpets and interviews, I have to admit the Parra might be my new "fancy pants" shoes. I got stopped twice during New York Bridal Fashion Week while wearing them, each time by an editor who was fawning over the style.
Just like all of my other Margaux shoes, I have the Parra in a wide fit. Especially with a narrow, pointed tip, it's best to size up half a size and make sure you're taking your true foot width into account. I took my true size, and they slightly pinch me in the back, so keep the silhouette in mind when you're ordering. If you use them like Uber-only shoes like me, a slightly tighter fit isn't the worst in the world, but given my regular 10,000-step days, sizing up would be ideal if you're envisioning this pair as part of your daily rotation.
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