OH shoes. How I do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
Shoes are the perfect accessory. They are for everyone. It doesn’t matter if I am in my fat pants or slimmer than ever, shoes always take my fashion mood to the next level.

This season, as a mom of two boys I need comfort. I am often baby-wearing my 6 month old so I need to be able to be surefooted and stable. But that doesn’t mean I can’t look cute! I jumped at the chance to try out some adorable leopard print flats from the new CL by Laundry line and I can’t wait to tell you all about them!
Quality
These flats are sturdy and built to last. The materials are soft yet stable and I love that they are satin lined. I also really like the rubber soles so I don’t slip.
Price
At just $44.99 these shoes are a steal! Honestly, for the quality I feel that they are definitely reasonably priced. And this is coming from someone who more often than not shops at chain stores that may or may not also sell bananas.
Style
Like I said, my life is very much based in function right now. I am ok with that, but I instantly get a boost when I wear leopard print. And it doesn’t matter that I am not yet at my pre-pregnancy weight. My shoes will always fit.
Fit
The fit of these shoes is great. They are very comfortable and fit well. I like the little bit of elastic on the sides because I have high arches and sometimes they not play well with flat shoes. My only complaint is the slight rubbing on the back of my heel that sometimes happens with new shoes. I have no doubt that this will go away once I break them in more.
Be sure to check out the other new arrivals from Chinese Laundry and score a couple new styles for Spring!
Win a pair!
One 5 Minutes for Mom reader is going to get her chance to win a pair of shoes from Chinese Laundry. To enter, leave a comment here letting us know which pair you would love to win.
This giveaway will end on March 4th and a winner will be chosen by Random.org and announced in our weekly Around the Blogosphere post.
Disclosure: I received a pair of flats from Chinese Laundry in order to write my review. All opinions stated are my own.
Written by 5 Minutes for Mom Contributor, Andrea Updyke. You can find me blogging at Lil-Kid-Things and tweeting at @AndreaUpdyke.


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Twitter: CarrieWChildren
February 19, 2012 at 11:33 am
I like the marquee flats in black! So cute!
I like the hotness pump.
Can I just have the ones you are wearing? I need some pizazz in the flats department and that print is to die for.
Ohhhh I want the shoes you’re showing, the Great Life Leopard. Too cute and chic for words.
Thank you for the contest.
hugs-missy-
i like the ‘twisted’
I like the BOW DOWN LEATHER
I love the ones you have on! Great Life leopard. So fun!
I love the ‘common’ sandals. I know it’s winter but they are SO DARLING.
I absolutely adore the iliad shoes
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like the netty in brown.
I’ve been wearing their shoes for years. I love the Triple Major Patents. They’d be great for work.
I love the Starry Night pumps.
I love the Desta in Bronze. I love their shoes! They are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com
I’d love to win the Wink Wink Snake shoes: http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/collections/wink-wink-snake-l
I like the marquee flats in black
I like the the Desta in Bronze too!! thanks for the giveaway!
ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com
I love Chain Reaction in Seafoam Green Mint the most.
I like the Justice Served shoes.
austma7@aol.com
I love the Charmaine Otis St boots! I really want a new pair of boots1
I like the actress in the striped pattern!
I love the Desta shoes!
i like the unwind shoes, that have polka dots…navy/silver
I love these Look Out Sequins http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/viewall/look-out-sequins
I love the Lacey’s turn heels
It’s so hard to choose, but I adore the Whistle Patent in nude
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
I like Netty.
I’d love to win the Chinese Laundry Magnifique Manmade Boots ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!
I like the game face leopard style. I have been wanting a fun pair of flats.
“GREAT LIFE ORGANZA” in NAVY is the shoe I would love to win!
I love the GISENNA in black! Great giveaway! Thanks!
i would choose the Flashdrive Suede boots
I love the New Love Patent Pump in nude
I love the Glamour Fabric Flats in off white. They would be perfect for my daughter to wear in her older sister’s wedding!
i love these!Roxette
Plain-Rubber
in fushcia!
The Insinuate flats are lovely!
The Tiddlywinks in black!
I’d like the brown Twisted flats. Thanks.
I like the Ginger Snap Mixed in Tan-Multi.
I’d love to have the Kailani in black/gold.
I like the Calamity Jane L
I would love to have the Josslyn Suede.
I love the Actress flats.
Game Face Jungle size 8
vlbelk(at)Hotmail.com
I like the Alice shoes. Thank you!
so many great pairs. i’d love the flatbush leather
I would like to win the Aasha Leather sandals in yellow. Thanks for the giveaway:)
I like Nightlight Glitter
The Valma peep-toe pump!
SO cute! Would love to win in time for my birthday in 3 weeks! I’m only 5’0 so I look even shorter in flats, so I basically have to always wear a heel. I adore the Tell Me More GI pumps and the Bright Eyes heels. Thanks!
Fearsome in black!!
Twitter: longwait4bella
February 20, 2012 at 12:27 pm
The Koko black pumps are cute.
Jive Talkin Sue – so cute!
I like the Go Ahead Disco
I’d love to own the Summer Time.
I love the calamity Jane, what cute shoes, great giveaway!
Crossing my fingers!
Maybe starflower or actress for my wife.
I would LOVE to win the De Lux! So cute!
http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/sale/de-lux
I love the Next to Me Pumps in Navy – they go great with a suit and are perfect!
Thanks!
I would probably get the “Actress” flat.
In Bronze) I like the Desta
The green actress ones – pretty!
I”d love the Justice served pumps
The looks good for work!
The SONATA….sorry! Don’t know why it didn’t paste & I didn’t notice until I hit submit
I’D LOVE TO HAVE THE
“Top This Fabric” Fabric http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/viewall/top-this-fabric
HEELS IN GREEN, OR PINK! SIZE 9.5, OR 10!
I like the ones you are wearing, they are cute!
Great Life Leopard- love them
I love the Game Face Jungle, they look awesome
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway
debis126 at yahoo.com
I’d like the Elma in Natural. They look very comfortable.
Rica boots are just what I have been looking for.
I love Better Day!
I’d choose the Actress in Black.
So do you want to know the ones I love or the ones I could walk in? LOL
I like the Gisenna flats.
I would love to win the Game Face Leopard pair. They are so chic!
LOVE the Dippity Do sandal!
I’d love to win: http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/new-arrivals/how-u-doin-leat
Thanks!
http://munchtalk.blogspot.com
If lucky enough to win, I’d LOVE to have the Haymaker sandals in Pewter!
I’d choose the Great Life Organza in Black!
I would pick the Gallery Shiny Supreme in Silver.
I like the Jackalope Leather boots in black.
The little black shoes are nice.
I like Mush Up2Bucskn
Big Bopper look cool!
I like Dunkin Suede boots.
I like the actress in black
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Love the Breakfast Club Flats!
I like the giselle floral flats but I also love wedges and heels so it is so hard to chose.
I LOVE “Major Crush Oil” in Taupe. I’d wear those often
thanks!
i’d get the tactful
I like the Tiddlywinks
I’d choose the Rock Steady Leather sandals.
I’d love to win the TRIPIN Leather Boots
holliister at gmail dot com
I LOVE the Great Life Leopard!!!!!
Like the Slow Motion Sandals.
I like the roadwell rubber
I love the Nima Wedge Shoes! So perfect for Spring and Summer!
The New Love Patent pumps
I like the Flatbush Leather boots
I’d love a pair!
I love the Great Life Leopard! I loooove animal prints!
I love the wedges, at 5’1 I need all the height I can get.
I would love to win the Suzukii in the beige/blue color! So pretty! And having a 2 year old to run after, I too need all the comfort I can get!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I like the Go Head Disco flats
I’d love the Twisted! So cute!
I love the Tumble boots
I love the Insinuate sandals!
ooh so hard to pick can I say either the Next to Me flannel, North Satin Dress purple or Shameless black…I need more time to pick!!
I would love to get the Haylie Chiffon in blush or the Haylie Fabric in leopard… so hard to choose!
So many choices! I like the Marche flat in brown
I like the TAURUS!
I would choose the wink wink shoes!!!
I love the GOGETTER BRISTOL ! it is so fun and perfect for spring!
Those are so cute…I love the Ilena Organza
I would love to win these!
http://www.chineselaundry.com/dirtylaundry/rain-boots/raindrop-4064
Thanks for the chance.
I LOVE the Hot Hot Leopard or the Hot Hot in Black!
These are the most gorgeous and functional! Perfect for work:
http://www.chineselaundry.com/game-face-jungle/
I would love to win the Glamor!
Thanks!
Jenn from Making Hair Bows
learnquilling@gmail.com
Would love to win the make my day navaj!
oooh i love the chinese laundry flash-forward-k. http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/platforms/flash-forward-k
OR the slow motion!! http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/platforms/slow-motion-leather
Both would be super cute for upcoming spring weather <3 thanks so much for the giveaway
I prefer the Haylie Fabric in leopard
I would LIKE the Marche
My favorite pair is the Make My Day Triba!
I love the Big Deal boots in Tan! So cute!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I love the raeanne sandals!
threeyearsdown [at] gmail [dot] com
I like the Dovie Fabric
I love the Great Life Organza – they look so comfortable!
DRASTIC Wedges in Leopard!
New love patent pump!
I like the great life organza in black. Thanks for the chance.
I like the Ginger Snap Mixed in Black
I love the Starry Night pumps really cute
I love Go Ahead Disco in black.
I would love to win the Niko pumps in size 5.5
dhsauers(at)gmail.com
I would love the Bossa Nova C Leather pumps. Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win the Go Ahead Disco shoes
(http://www.chineselaundry.com/clbylaundry/new-arrivals/go-ahead-disco)
i love the “MORE FOR ME” and the “FAIR LADY-R”!
thanks!
cristina
bellacee246@aol.com
I love the Iron Maiden flats-so cute!
smchester at gmail dot com
I would love the BAKER ROCKET sandals!
I really like the Aasha Leather in Sea Green.
I like the Gingersnap Mixed sandal.
i woudl like the Hotness pump
I would love to win the “gallery” flats or “newbie” boots!
I like the Dovie Fabric flats.
Would love to win the brown Charmaine Otis St. boots!!!
LOVING the marque pair! <3
rrhiannon99 at yahoo.com
Loving the Destinee wedge..thanks for the chance to win!
I like the great life organza or leopard print…but those sandals…Elma, too cute for summer. Love ‘em.
Bossa Nova Leather in black closed in toe and I OH SO LOVE THEM
Aasha leather! Absolutely adorable!
I have my grandsons wedding in June and the Bossa Nova in black w/closed in tow would do sooooooo nicely!!! Thanks for the Giveaway
I want the Whistle Patent pumps in Nude
I love the Game Face Net.
like the taupe major crush oil wedges
pedidentalasst at yahoo dot com
would love to win a pair for my wife. the bossa nova look great!!1
Too many to choose from, like allot of them.
I love the design you have on! So pretty I would really love these!!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
the whistle patent in nude is my fav! jmmccarr@gmail.com
I really like the Rock Steady Leather
brendawitherspoon@hotmail.com
I love the go ahead and disco (as well as the leopard print you’re wearing!)
Love the Calamity Jane L’s
I’ve had my eyes on a sweet pair of boots @ CL!
i love the Jackalope Leather!
http://www.the-beautiful-things.com
love love love the leopard prints.
I love , love ,love Top This Fabric
I like the Bow Down leather shoes in black
I like the pair that you have on or show in the picture. I love leopard flats.
I like the Gwennie flats!
I like the raindrop rain boots!
I like the LaDonna Sandle.
I would love the shoes that you are wearing. I could use a Leopard print shoe in my wardrobe and those are so cute!
my favorite is the Great Life Leopard.
I like the Lorax Leather
The brown leather ones.
I’d go with the common sandal pair.
I would love to win the Bilbo Baggins shoes:)
Charmaine Otis St
I would love to win the Gold Warren Tumble sandle pumps
I would like to win the Ilena’a.
The Rock steady leather.
I really love the Aasha Leather pair of sandals.
i like gallery in black
nannypanpan@gmail.com
I like the Insinuate flat sandals
The Sherlock leather pair looks nice.
I LOVE Chinese Laundry’s “Heart Throb” stiletto bootie! Perfect compliment to jeans or a darling summer dress! Thank you for the chance to win a pair of awesome Chinese Laundry shoes, 5Minutes for Mom.com!
I like the Saint Tropez sandals. They are so pretty but still practical.
The Gisenna Fabric Flats are so darn cute!
These days, along with style, I’m all about comfort and these shoes look amazingly comfortable. I would be ecstatic to win EITHER pair.
Anything that is comfortable to wear.
I really love the Gisenna Fabric in black. Miss_slytherin[at]live[dot]com
I love the Gallery style in Blush.
I’d love to win the Cyprus sandals.
the Triple Major Patents
I would love the BASKET WEAVER LEATHER SANDALS
I love the Rock Steady Leather sandals
Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com
I like the Odell Bk Wash style.
Are you kidding?! I have to pick just one!? I’m a mom, so practical flats make sense, (like Actress in one of the funky prints, or red) but I never ever treat myself to anything divine and that’s what CL is made of! The Dance Fever softs are divine and I could see myself living in them all summer. Ooo! Or the Party Time Kimonos, too! The Kiosk is exotically subdued and much more my daily style for summer, but how fab are the Whistle Patents?! This being said, I’ve never ever owned a pair of boots ever and I’m madly in lust with the Avonna styles… or the Grifters… maybe to an obsessive degree. Oh, why must CLs be so fabulous?! It aaaches! Frankly, if y’all just sent me a box with Jellies, I’ll be stoked.
dare me in black
I love the West Side boots.
After, like, an hour looking, I’ve decided I would *adore* the Saint Tropez Sandles. They’re beautiful. They come in my size (which not all CL does- I have small feet); they look comfortable, they look classic, but modern… they’d go great with jeans or dress. I would love them. They would make my little feet dance with joy.
I like the Guiselle floral shoe
katiekateoo7@gmail.com
The Nightlight Glitter pumps are one of my favorites.
I would love to have a pair of thumbtack sandals
I love The Great Life Leopard Flats you are wearing! So cute!
I love the Fort Greene Sue Boots
I like the Leopard flats, Go Ahead Disco and Tempo flats but I really really love the Ilena-2 Organza is any of the coloes.
I like the Elma sandals
I like the west side boots.
“Live it up jelly” flats would be my pick.
I like the Coaster sandal in green.
I really like the Blueberry Coaster Sandals.
I love the Hotline pumps in black (size
http://www.chineselaundry.com/shopallbrands/pumps/hotline-lace
These are my favorite shoes:
http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/pumps/hands-up-mesh?color=black.black
lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
I love the Starflower in magenta: http://www.chineselaundry.com/clbylaundry/viewall/starflower
Flashdrive Suede boots please
I like the Big Deal shoes!
mlynnh5 at gmail dot com
I love the WEST SIDE boots!
I love the FLATBUSH LEATHER boots.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like the Ricochet Leathe bootie, or the Yanni Brushoff pump, or the adorable shoes you reviewed.
creedamy [at] yahoo [dot] com
i like the black ones
I would absolutely love a pair of the Flash Forward K.
I like the Tempo manmade flats.
LOVE the GISENNA SATIN flats in blush.
I really like the Hustle & Flow boots.
i LOVE the ruckus boot but they are the most expensive on the site i think. i also love the next to me pumps!
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
Starry Night Pumps and yours!
I like breakfast club
The New Love pumps looks great!
Love the leslie canvas flats in yellow and green!
i like the game face jungle http://www.chineselaundry.com/shopallbrands/flats/game-face-jungle
Party time Kimono in Brown.
The whistle patent in red is awesome!
I like the Make My Day Navaj shoes. Very Cute.
love song suede in black
marygardner49 at aol dot com
I love the Rock Steady leather sandals!
I would like the ILIAD pump.
I like the Twisted shoes
xxbeccaannxx@gmail.com
I like the Actress Flats.
Love the Tempo in brown
I would choose the Show Me wedges in Brown leather. LOVE them!!
I absolutely LOVE the ones you have on & they would look soooo good with my new skinny jeans that I have!!!!
I like the Iron Maiden Leather.
I’m a flat girl myself, so I’d love Desta shoes in blush. They make my heart happy
http://www.chineselaundry.com/chineselaundry/flats/desta
I love the “Dance Hall Days”
I wanna get the Sonnet Vittello
I love the Gisselle Floral in Taupe
I like the Ivy League-R SDLT.
Milk Shake Tribal
gkstratos at yahoo dot com
I want the Deal Breaker FL: http://www.chineselaundry.com/deal-breaker-fl
I’d like Coaster
Love the Sonnet Vitello in red!
I LOVE the Dazed and Confused Pumps. So hot!
I like Tactful.
Twitter: L
March 3, 2012 at 6:50 pm
I like the Breakfast Club flats.
michedt at yahoo dot com
I love the Iliad!
I love the Calamity Jane Flats.
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
I would LOVE the Taylor boots. Gorgeous.
I like the Marque but LOVE your Tempo shoes! What fun!
I like MARQUE
Manmade
wallindeb@yahoo.com
IceIce baby Suede are very pretty!
I like the gisenna satin flats (among others)
I like the Rocky Road Leather Sandal.
I like the Slow Motion in black
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
I like the Eclair in Red – size 8 please!
I like the Sherlock Leather5
Great Life Leopard look comfy & stylish for this Mom.
I love the Shee Shee Leopard sandals! Thanks for the opportunity!
pkbw28(at)gmail(dot)com
Love the Marche flats!
I love the magical mystery shoes!
Love love the flats animal print is a must for this spring.
both pair are totally cute. i think for me the one without the bow would be more practical.
My favorite are the ones you are wearing the GREAT LIFE LEOPARD. However, I also love their boots as well.
Glamor flats in black.
Bomb Dot Com Le Leather in black.
actress flats ty.
I like the breckfest pair in black!!!
I love the Starflower flat!!
-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashleymorrissey90(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to win the Kasha In RED size 8 ! Well I love the natural but they are out of stock in size 8.
I would love to win these to wear to my niece’s wedding & then for special night out.
I like the hotness pump
I like the Breakfast Club flats in black.
I like the Rock Steady Leather sandals.
The great life leopard
I like the Starflower flats (9.5) in black! They really would go with everything!
Love these shoes and boots! I really like the Once Again shoes.
I like the “Monopoly” ones in Brown.
I like the Garland style shoes.
I love the dresden (brown) pair sz 7 1/2. They are very cute.
i like the oce again and the rocky road leather alot
i like the corkscrew ones in black
I like the Nipsy Shoes.
I like the Actress Flats in black
I would like the Charisma Leather Sandals for the spring and summer.
i love their “whirl sofia” shoes in silver. so cute!
I’d like Twisted
Leather
Love the Aasha Leather Sandal. Think Summer!
I’d love the ones you have on, great life leopard. So cute!
I’d like to win the slow motion wedges. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love the ROCK STEADY LEATHER shoes
I’d choose the Duet Patent wedges in Black!
I love the Spicy Kid Leather pump in Olive
gallery in black is awesome!! thanks so much.
katiecoriston at aol dot com
MY WIFE WOULD LIKE THE GLAMOUR FLATS.
Love, love the Gisselle Floral flats. Pretty and feminine.
I like the Jive Talkin’ Sue.
I would like to win the Gisselle Floral. So pretty!
I like the New Love pumps
My favorite pair are Tall Drink.
I love so many of them, but with summer in mind, I’m thinking about the Ginger Snap in tan-multi. They seem more fall, but I can make it work.
So many to choose from!!!!!!!!! I really like the SYMPHONY.
I love the Sonatas
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
Love love love the………… READY Patchwork-Leather!
i would like to win the white loop-o-rama jellie sandals. they are so cute!
paramore.freakk@ymail.com