Simons
Patent Leather Kitten Heel Pumps Made In Portugal Women
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
Size
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.
- Craftsmanship
Made in Portugal's 1,500-company footwear hub that supplies luxury houses like Loewe.
Why this is supported
Portugal's footwear manufacturing is concentrated in a northern cluster, described as
a vast and integrated network of more than 1,500 companies, concentrated in the northern region of Portugal
apiccaps.pt, and these same factories
Today, Portugal produces shoes and accessories for some of fashion's most sought-after brands, including Loewe, Birkenstock, Miu Miu, and Barbour
harpersbazaar.com. This supply-chain density and shared expertise mean the Simons pump benefits from the same skilled labor and quality control as high-margin luxury footwear.
- Provenance label
Explicitly marked Made in Portugal, unlike generic Imported on similarly priced pumps.
Why this is supported
While the Michael Kors Flex Pump at a similar price carries only the generic label
Imported
michaelkors.com, the Simons pump explicitly states
Made in Portugal
lyst.com, a distinction that signals EU labor standards and a provenance trackable to the known footwear cluster.
- Exclusivity
Simons exclusive, designed in Canada and made in Portugal, not mass-market.
Why this is supported
This pump is
A Simons exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.comand made in Portugal, a combination that puts it in a curated niche unavailable from mass-market competitors like the Michael Kors Flex.
- Storage
Patent coating cracks in cold and softens in heat; stable storage prevents damage.
Why this is supported
Patent leather's glossy coating is sensitive to extreme temperatures.
When exposed to cold temperatures, the polymer coating can become even more rigid and brittle. If the shoe is then flexed while cold, the coating is far more likely to crack than when it’s warm and slightly more pliable.
freshkit.co.ukHigh heat can soften the coating to a tacky film. Avoid storing in unheated spaces or near heat sources.
- Care products
Avoid traditional conditioners; use only patent-specific products.
Why this is supported
Patent leather's non-porous coating cannot absorb traditional leather conditioners.
Traditional leather conditioners are designed to penetrate and moisturize leather. However, patent leather’s coating prevents these products from being absorbed. Using regular leather conditioners can leave a sticky residue and attract dirt.
abistarsa.comThe coating's plasticizers evaporate over time, causing hardening and cracking.
The glossy coating contains plasticizers, chemicals that keep the material flexible and prevent it from becoming brittle. Over time, these plasticizers can evaporate or leach out, causing the coating to harden and eventually crack.
abistarsa.comA patent-specific conditioner can help restore pliability and delay this aging.
- Scuff care
Minor scuffs can be buffed out with a soft cloth.
Why this is supported
Despite its high-gloss finish, the patent surface is somewhat forgiving.
minor marks can often be buffed out with a soft cloth
How does the patent leather finish hold up against scuffs, scratches, and creasing with regular wear?So everyday scuffs are not a permanent issue.
- Creasing
Deep creases are permanent; use shoe trees to minimize them.
Why this is supported
Because the polyurethane coating snaps rather than stretches,
deep creases are permanent
How does the patent leather finish hold up against scuffs, scratches, and creasing with regular wear?To prevent permanent creasing,
We recommend storing them with shoe trees to maintain shape.
How does the patent leather finish hold up against scuffs, scratches, and creasing with regular wear?This reduces sharp bends at the toe.
- Material
Genuine leather upper, unlike synthetic PU competitors.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the upper is
Genuine leather upper with a glossy finish
lyst.com. By contrast, the Charles & Keith Curtis uses
Material Patent PU
charleskeith.com, making the leather a durability upgrade. However, the patent finish requires care:
Patent leather has a high-gloss finish that shows scuffs, scratches, and creasing more readily than matte leathers.
How does the patent leather finish hold up against scuffs, scratches, and creasing with regular wear?and over time,
causing the coating to harden and eventually crack.
abistarsa.comused in comparably priced alternatives.
- Comfort
1.5-inch heel reduces foot strain, podiatrist-recommended for daily wear.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the heel is
, compared to the Michael Kors Flex's
. This lower height reduces foot strain, as noted by a podiatrist:
I encourage patients to wear Kitten Heels every day in my practice due to their modest heel height!
womensfoothealth.blogspot.com. It also
helps reduce pressure on the ball of the foot compared to traditional high heels
instagram.com.
- Origin
Made in Portugal; same factories used by luxury brands.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the pumps are
Made in Portugal
lyst.com, unlike the Michael Kors Flex which is labeled
Imported
michaelkors.com. Portugal has
a vast and integrated network of more than 1,500 companies, concentrated in the northern region of Portugal
apiccaps.ptfocused on footwear, and its factories are
highly sought after by luxury brands including Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Oliver Sweeney, and Russell & Bromley
portugalshoes.com.
- Heel ergonomics
Podiatrist-endorsed 1.5in kitten heel reduces forefoot pressure and maximizes stability.
Why this is supported
This 1.5-inch kitten heel has been shown to reduce forefoot pressure, with a source stating that
the lower heel height helps reduce pressure on the ball of the foot compared to traditional high heels
instagram.com. Podiatrist Marlene Reid recommends kitten heels for daily wear:
I encourage patients to wear Kitten Heels every day in my practice due to their modest heel height!
womensfoothealth.blogspot.com. The heel height is also positioned as
the lowest possible slim heel before entering flat territory
Competitive value in the $195 CAD range — true_1_5_inch_kitten_heel, reinforcing its unique ergonomic profile.
- Fit
Patent leather and pointed toe may require sizing up; fixed footbed cannot be replaced.
Why this is supported
To ensure a good fit, consider sizing up:
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.
How does this style fit compared to other pointed toe pumps? Should I size up or down for a comfortable fit?The pointed toe may also cause discomfort:
the pointed toe may cause discomfort over long periods – we suggest adding an insole for extra padding if needed.
Is the cushioned footbed removable, and can these pumps be comfortably worn for a full day of standing or walking?However, the footbed is not removable:
The cushioned footbed is faux leather and appears to be fixed (not removable).
Is the cushioned footbed removable, and can these pumps be comfortably worn for a full day of standing or walking?So adding an insole may not be straightforward.
- Sizing
Wide-footed or between-size buyers should order a half size up.
Why this is supported
The brand's size guidance explains that
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.
How does this style fit compared to other pointed toe pumps? Should I size up or down for a comfortable fit?Additionally, the footbed is fixed:
The cushioned footbed is faux leather and appears to be fixed (not removable).
Is the cushioned footbed removable, and can these pumps be comfortably worn for a full day of standing or walking?Since insoles cannot be swapped, sizing up is the only way to increase internal space, reinforcing the half-size-up recommendation.
- Manufacturing
Made in Portugal, a manufacturing hub for luxury shoemaking.
Why this is supported
Made in Portugal
lyst.comproduces shoes and accessories for some of fashion’s most sought-after brands, including Loewe, Birkenstock, Miu Miu, and Barbour
harpersbazaar.coma vast and integrated network of more than 1,500 companies
apiccaps.pt, giving this pump a supply chain and quality-control pedigree comparable to luxury houses.
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.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Sizing is off
I ordered my usual size 7 but it is like a 38 so I have to return it.