Simons
Patent Leather Kitten Heel Pumps Made In Portugal Women
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CA$195.00CAD
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These patent leather kitten heel pumps for women feature a glossy genuine leather upper, pointed toe, and a 1.5-inch heel. Made in Portugal as a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, they include a faux-leather lining and cushioned faux-leather footbed for comfort. Suitable for professional or dressy occasions, the pumps have a slightly textured outsole and are available in dark brown.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, faux-leather lining and footbed
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Ivory/Cream BeigeBrown
Size
363738394041
Specifications
Patent leather kitten heel pumps with glossy finish and pointed toe.
Genuine leather upper, faux-leather lining, cushioned footbed, textured outsole
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, faux-leather lining and footbed
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- genuine leather upper with glossy finish
- faux-leather lining
- pointed toe
- cushioned faux-leather footbed
- slightly textured outsole
- made in Portugal
- heel height: 1.5" (4 cm)
- kitten heel
- Simons exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
These Simons-exclusive kitten heel pumps are made in Portugal's luxury footwear hub, offering genuine leather construction and a podiatrist-recommended 1.5-inch heel for comfort, but require careful storage and patent-specific products to maintain their finish, and may need sizing up for wide feet or because of the pointed toe.
Verified claims
- Craftsmanship
- Made in Portugal's 1,500-company footwear hub that supplies luxury houses like Loewe.
- Provenance label
- Explicitly marked Made in Portugal, unlike generic Imported on similarly priced pumps.
- Exclusivity
- Simons exclusive, designed in Canada and made in Portugal, not mass-market.
- Storage
- Patent coating cracks in cold and softens in heat; stable storage prevents damage.
- Care products
- Avoid traditional conditioners; use only patent-specific products.
- Scuff care
- Minor scuffs can be buffed out with a soft cloth.
- Creasing
- Deep creases are permanent; use shoe trees to minimize them.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, unlike synthetic PU competitors.
- Comfort
- 1.5-inch heel reduces foot strain, podiatrist-recommended for daily wear.
- Origin
- Made in Portugal; same factories used by luxury brands.
- Heel ergonomics
- Podiatrist-endorsed 1.5in kitten heel reduces forefoot pressure and maximizes stability.
- Fit
- Patent leather and pointed toe may require sizing up; fixed footbed cannot be replaced.
- Sizing
- Wide-footed or between-size buyers should order a half size up.
- Manufacturing
- Made in Portugal, a manufacturing hub for luxury shoemaking.
Product record
- Title
- Patent Leather Kitten Heel Pumps Made In Portugal Women
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Kitten heel comfort and foot health
- At the lower end of the kitten heel spectrum, the 4 cm height produces a less aggressive downward slope that podiatrists note reduces the percentage of body weight pressing into the ball of the foot compared to traditional high heels, which means less forefoot fatigue during extended wear.
- The American Podiatric Medical Association's shoe expert Dr. Marlene Reid actively encourages patients to choose kitten heels for daily wear because of the modest height, which positions this 4 cm pump as a clinician-recommended option for staying dressed up without foot strain.
How patent leather ages and is maintained
- Storing these pumps in a temperature-stable environment is critical because the polyurethane coating becomes noticeably more brittle in the cold and softens into a tacky film in high heat — meaning an unheated hallway in winter or a sweltering car trunk in summer can introduce cracking or stickiness within a single season.
- Because the polyurethane coating is essentially a non-porous plastic film, standard leather conditioners sit uselessly on top and attract dirt while leaving a sticky residue that dulls the mirror finish — a mistake that effectively ages the shoe faster than no care at all.
- Patent leather’s signature shine comes from a polyurethane film that stays flexible thanks to plasticizers, but these chemicals gradually evaporate regardless of wear, causing the coating to harden — which means even gently worn pumps will eventually develop fine stress cracks at the toe crease if not conditioned to reintroduce surface pliability.
Why 'Made in Portugal' matters for shoe quality
- More than 1,500 footwear companies concentrate in a 50-mile arc around Porto, forming an integrated supply chain where leather, components, and assembly run in tight coordination — for a private-label pump, that means the turnaround from spec to finished shoe is faster and the quality more consistent than in a dispersed production model.
- Portuguese factories produce footwear for Loewe, Moncler, Miu Miu, and Prada, so the same skilled labor, leather-sourcing pipelines, and quality-control checkpoints that serve luxury houses also anchor the production of a Simons-exclusive pump — the 'Made in Portugal' stamp here carries the infrastructure of a high-margin supply chain even at a 195 CAD retail.
Competitive value in the $195 CAD range
- Portuguese production signals a supply chain known for footwear craftsmanship and EU labor standards, whereas the similarly-priced Michael Kors Flex Pump simply carries an 'Imported' label — for buyers who read 'Made in Portugal' as shorthand for quality assurance, that specificity adds a layer of trust absent from a generic import designation.
- The 1.5-inch (4 cm) heel is a full 0.75 inches lower than the Michael Kors Flex Patent-Leather Kitten-Heel Pump’s 2.25-inch heel, making this the more stable choice for long office days or anyone who wants the lowest possible slim heel before entering flat territory — that difference is felt in the calf and arch over hours of standing.
- At CAD 195, the genuine leather upper (versus the fully synthetic Patent PU on the CHARLES & KEITH Curtis Slingback Kitten Heel at CAD 116) buys a material that breathes and develops a personal patina over time, while plastic-based patent finishes tend to stiffen and crack — the price gap is a materials-quality investment rather than a branding premium.
- Being a Simons exclusive designed in Canada means the pump is not carried by any other retailer — for a shopper who prefers a unique find over a mass-distributed brand, that exclusivity adds a subtle IYKYK factor that the Charles & Keith Curtis (sold through its own global stores) or Michael Kors Flex (available at every department store) cannot replicate.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A pair of pointed-toe patent leather pumps shown from a front/three-quarter top view; dark brown glossy uppers, black interior lining, low kitten heels and black sole edges are visible.
- Upper material and finishGlossy patent leather uppers with high specular highlights and smooth surface visible across the vamp and sides.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.48 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.38 (high) - Toe shapeElongated sharply pointed toes for both shoes shown prominently in the foreground.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.63 · w 0.36 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.63 · w 0.36 · h 0.25 (high) - Heel typeLow kitten heels with a narrow profile visible beneath each shoe at the rear-quarter.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.88 · y 0.64 · w 0.08 · h 0.14 (medium) - Sole and weltThin black sole edge and welt visible along the perimeter of the outsole.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.85 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior liningBlack textured interior lining visible inside both shoes along the throat and heel area.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible seamsA single visible stitch or seam line along the inner side of the left shoe's vamp near the arch.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft directional lighting creating soft shadows beneath the shoes; composition crops upper parts of heels and leaves space above.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background covering the whole frame.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from upper-left producing gentle highlights on patent leather and soft drop shadows beneath and slightly to the right of the shoes.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front/top view of both shoes arranged diagonally from lower-left to upper-right; image crops some rear heel tops toward the right edge.
Colors
gloss dark brown· upper#432C23matte black· interior lining#13130Eblack· heel and sole edge#3C251C- Upper material and finishGlossy patent leather uppers with high specular highlights and smooth surface visible across the vamp and sides.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of two low-heeled patent leather pumps showing glossy brown uppers, stitched heel counters, short tapered 'kitten' heels with black rubber tips, and visible sole edges.
- View and compositionRear three-quarter view showing the back halves of a pair of pumps positioned side by side with heels toward the camera.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Upper material and finishGlossy patent leather upper with high shine and visible highlights and reflections across the surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - Color of upperUniform dark brown color on the visible upper surfaces.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - Heel geometryShort, tapered kitten-style heel with a narrow stem that widens slightly where it meets the sole.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Heel tip materialSmall black rubber heel tips attached to the bottom of each heel.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.87 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.88 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Heel counter stitchingVertical stitch lines visible at the rear seam of each heel counter and a short horizontal top stitch on the left shoe's collar.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.48 · w 0.26 · h 0.32 (high) - Sole edgeThin visible edge of the outsole beneath the heel and along the rear sole, darker than the upper.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.73 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Product shot on a plain light gray background with soft shadow beneath the shoes; low-angle studio lighting emphasizes gloss and reflections.
- BackgroundFlat light gray background occupying the full frame behind the shoes.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse shadow visible under and slightly forward of the shoes; highlights on the patent leather indicate even studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (medium) - Shot croppingImage is cropped to show only the rear portions of the two shoes; toes and front-most parts are outside the frame.
Colors
dark patent brown· upper#3D251Ablack· heel tipvery dark brown· outsole/sole edge#252621- View and compositionRear three-quarter view showing the back halves of a pair of pumps positioned side by side with heels toward the camera.
- 03
Product
Side view of a single low-heeled patent leather pump shown facing right; visible features include a pointed toe, low kitten heel, glossy upper, and thin black outsole.
- Overall silhouetteSingle right-facing pump shown in full side profile with a pointed toe, low curved kitten heel, and low-cut vamp.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.90 · h 0.32 (high) - Upper material and finishGlossy, patent-leather like finish with visible specular highlights and subtle surface wrinkles along the vamp and side panels.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high) - Vamp and toplineLow-cut vamp with a slightly curved topline dipping toward the toe; inner topline appears darker, suggesting a black or dark lining.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.50 · w 0.50 · h 0.14 (high) - Heel shapeShort, tapered kitten heel with a slight inward curve at the back and a small square heel tip.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.64 · w 0.14 · h 0.11 (high) - Outsole and edgingThin black outsole visible along the shoe edge and slightly raised at the toe, forming a narrow trim around the base.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.70 · h 0.08 (high) - Surface detailSubtle creasing on the vamp and reflective highlights that follow the shoe curvature, emphasizing the glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio-style image with a uniform light gray background and soft drop shadow beneath the shoe; shoe is centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the frame.
- BackgroundSmooth, even light gray background occupying the full image behind the shoe.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft, elongated shadow directly under the shoe running left-right, darker beneath the heel and toe areas.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionSide-profile studio product shot with the shoe centered horizontally and positioned low in the frame, leaving large empty space above.
Colors
gloss dark brown· upper#3D2B22black· outsole and heel tip#25140B- Overall silhouetteSingle right-facing pump shown in full side profile with a pointed toe, low curved kitten heel, and low-cut vamp.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total2
1 reviews · out of 5
Sizing is off
★★★★★Saideh N.
I ordered my usual size 7 but it is like a 38 so I have to return it.
Q&A
4 answered- How does this style fit compared to other pointed toe pumps? Should I size up or down for a comfortable fit?
- Pointed toe pumps like this one typically fit true to size but run narrow in the toe box. Patent leather has very little give, so if you have wide feet or are between sizes, we recommend sizing up a half size for a comfortable fit.
- What type of genuine leather is used for the upper (e.g., calfskin, cowhide)?
- The product description specifies 'genuine leather' but does not detail the exact animal source (e.g., calfskin or cowhide). Patent leather is a finish applied to various leathers, most commonly cowhide, so it is likely cowhide.
- Is the cushioned footbed removable, and can these pumps be comfortably worn for a full day of standing or walking?
- The cushioned footbed is faux leather and appears to be fixed (not removable). For full-day standing or walking, the 1.5-inch kitten heel provides good support, but the pointed toe may cause discomfort over long periods – we suggest adding an insole for extra padding if needed.
- How does the patent leather finish hold up against scuffs, scratches, and creasing with regular wear?
- Patent leather has a high-gloss finish that shows scuffs, scratches, and creasing more readily than matte leathers. However, with regular wear, minor marks can often be buffed out with a soft cloth; deep creases are permanent. We recommend storing them with shoe trees to maintain shape.