Back to school season is upon us once again. Many teachers are already back in the classroom with their students, while others (like myself) are still setting up and awaiting the arrival of our new class in the coming weeks. Regardless of our personal experiences at the moment, one thing remains the same for all teachers during this time of year: the need for comfortable shoes. Teachers are on their feet all day long and having the right footwear is essential. It’s even more difficult to find comfortable shoes that are professional and stylish as well.
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Luckily, Tieks by Gavrieli offers the complete package: high fashion ballet flats with comfort that goes the distance. I plan to add a new pair of Tieks to my wardrobe before I go back to school this fall and I’m excited to partner with Tieks by Gavrieli and give away a $100 Tieks gift card on the blog this week. I’ll fill you in on all the details of the giveaway at the bottom of this post, but first let me tell you about my love affair with these amazing shoes.
All Tieks are made of Italian leather. They are carefully crafted with a hand-stitched leather insole, cushioned back, and signature Tiek blue split rubber sole and stripe along the back. A layer of extra cushioning along the back of the shoe provides additional comfort and prevents the shoe from digging in to the back of the ankle. They also fold up for convenient storage and are great for travel. These wonderful shoes happen to come in every color of the rainbow. Patent leather, printed, and metallic styles are also available (as well as a few vegan options!)
Shipping and returns are always free. Each pair comes packaged in a Tiek blue box with a signature flower on top and a hand-written card inside. It is truly a treat for the eyes and opening a brand new pair of Tieks feels like Christmas.
Not only are the shoes amazing, but the customer care is downright out of this world. The first pair I ever purchased did not fit properly so I made arrangements to exchange them for a new pair. I was shocked to receive an email from customer service telling me that I could hold onto the original pair while they shipped a replacement pair. They encouraged me to try both sets on at the same time and simply return the turn the pair I no longer wished to keep after I made an informed decision. I have never heard of a company that lets their customers keep the initial purchase while they compare it to the item they are exchanging it for. Like I said, the customer service is outstanding.
If you have been thinking about buying a pair of Tieks for yourself, but would like to know more details before you do, I wrote a detailed review over on my personal blog, Crazy Together. I answer all your questions, and probably some you didn’t think of. Click on the image below to see the post.
I currently own two pair of Tieks: Ballerina Pink and Lovestruck. Both are super-comfy and are also quite neutral. This summer, I have gotten a lot of use out of my Ballerina Pink Tieks.
The soft pink shade is a great neutral. I often wear the Ballerina Pink on days when I’m trying to soften up my look or go casual chic.
Of course, the Lovestruck Tieks are fabulous. This gorgeous metallic pair is great because it’s a neutral and they can be worn with almost all of my school clothes! I can’t wait to start wearing these more with my fall wardrobe.
With the new school year about to begin, I have been saving my pennies to purchase a new pair of Tieks for the school year. I have been scrolling through “The Boutiek” and trying to narrow down my selections. Of course, the soft neutrals caught my eye first. I had to remind myself to keep scrolling even though every single one of these shoes is calling my name. Especially the Rose Gold Glam pair on the far left and the textured metallic Romantic Blush pair near the center.
With fall in mind, my mind was drawn next to rich, warm shades of brown. How gorgeous are the Mocha Snake Print Tieks in the middle or the Leopard Print pair on the right?
After drooling over the brown pairs for far too long, I remembered that I desperately need a new pair of black flats. My current go-to black flats are not Tieks and my big toe has torn a small hole in the top. It will only get worse with time. I started scouting around on the site in search of the perfect black pair of Tieks.
The three contenders are Obsidian Black, Matte Black and Nude Lace. It’s a seriously tough choice and I need your help to decide!
I am the absolute worst at making decisions.
While I sit here mulling over my shoe options, let me tell you about this amazing giveaway! Tieks has generously agreed to let me give away a $100 gift card toward the purchase of a new pair of fabulous flats for one lucky Kinder Craze reader. Use the Rafflecopter below for your chance to WIN!
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395 Responses
Matte black
I agree! Matte black is the best.
Matte black ?
I love Obsidian black!
I like the matte black!
Matte Black! They will go with everything and can easily be dressed up or dressed down. They will make getting ready a whole lot easier!
I LOVE the matte black tieks. They would go with everything!
Obsidian Black!! Luv them. 🙂
I would have a hard time choosing, too! Matte black are definitely timeless!
Obsidian!
I am drawn to the Nude Lace. I love them! I’ve actually been obsessing over all things lace lately, which is different. I used to never be a lace fan.
Toni I can relate! I feel the same way about florals!
Matte black, for sure. Will be much more versatile.
Obsidian!
Get the matte black!
All of them! OK maybe just the nude lace–I really like them!
I am all about ShInY things! I think Obsidian Black is darling! It brings something shiny and fun to feet!
Obsidian Black
Matte black is hard to pass up! So cute and versatile!
The obsidian – black plus texture!
Animal print is always a great neutral
Matte black!
I love the nude lace! 🙂
the matte black!
I vote matte black! That’s the pair I would get to replace my black J.crew Cece’s that are wearing out!
My vote is for Matte Black!
Obsidian Black
Can’t go wrong with matte black!
Matte black!! I love the nude lace too, though…
I love the trendy lace ones. And would love to win this Fab giveaway!! They sound really comfy.!! And you don’t find that a lot in flats. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂 xo
I think the obsidian black are super cute, but my second choice is matte black. You can’t go wrong with either of those!
Obsidian black. 🙂
Thanks for the chance!
I vote for Matte Black … it’s classic, versatile, and will support bright/cheerful colors without competing for attention. As you know, you can’t go wrong with any of the colors. Love this company and their product!
How do I not own these yet?! The colors are so yum! As for your black options…. hmmm… I think the obsidian, followed by the lacey number!
Loving SO many but I think my fave right now is the Rose Gold Glam!
Obsidian Black – They have a bit of sparkle but would go with casual or dressed up outfits.
Ohhhhh, how can you choose just one? I would pick the obsidian black. Not as neutral as the matte black but a little more toned down than the nude lace black. I love ballet flats!
So tough to choose! I think you should go with the obsidian black. Still a good neutral with a bit of a kick to it.
I vote for nude lace.
Nude Lace!
Nude Lace or Obsidian. Take a chance on something a little different!
I’d do yellow!
Matte Black.
Matte Black
matte black!
Matte Black. An all around shoe color
Black Obsidian
Nude lace! Classy and cute.
I am obsessed with all of them, but I love the obsidian black!!
Nude Lace! They are adorable!!
Matte Black
Obsidian black – I love some shine.
I love the Nude Lace!
I like the Black Matte, very versatile!
Tough choice, but I’d say matte black!
Matte black! I have the matte black and get a lot of compliments on them
Matte black!
Obsidian Black!!!
Obsidian black, classic! Beautiful!
I love the obsidian black! I have two pairs of Tieks (clover green amd cobalt blue) and I absolutely love them. 🙂
Nude lace
I have the matte black and I love them. They are very versatile; dress them up or down. You really can’t go wrong.
The Matte Black! They will go with anything!
Matte black all the way!
You should buy Matte Black it goes with anything you wear.
The Matte Black.
Matte Black! So badly wanted a pair of tieks for my wedding last weekend but couldn’t afford them! Now with the school year starting I’ve been saving! All day on my feet working with severely disabled kids sure does wear my feet down!!
But, matte black for sure! They will go with everything! I am however drawn to the nude lace! They are just so fun
Matte black!!
Matte black!
They’re all cute, but I think the matte black are the most versatile! The lace pair would be really fun if you’re already set on neutral shoes, though.
Can’t go wrong with matte black
Black matte!
I say black matte! 🙂
I love the nude lace!
Matte black! I think they will go with anything.
I vote for the obsidian!! I own the coral patent and LOVE LOVE LOVE them, have worn them like crazy this summer. I’m saving my pennies for the chestnut for the fall! Good luck deciding, so many choices!!
Matte black, especially since you already have a sparkly neutral!
I love the nude lace!!
Matte Black
Oh man- so hard, but probably obsidian!
I vote for the obsidian black. They are still versatile but with a little added flair.
I concur!
I say Matte Black! Always a go to color 🙂
Matte black, obviously 😉
Obsidian!
Obsidian Black!
Matte black. They will go with every single thing… 🙂
I think the Matte Black is so classic! I SO want the Lovestruck ones! Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!
I think the Black Matte because they will go with so many cute outfits!
I think you should get the obsidian black!!! Dress up or down with them. Love them!
Matte black!! 🙂
Matte black
Matte Black. Classic. ‘Nuff said.
The lace ones look fun!
Obsidian!
Matte black
Matte black!!
They are all so great, but if you are looking for a black pair, I would get the Obsidian Black!
Matte Black for the win!
Matte black definitely! That’s the pair I would get 🙂
I vote for the Obsidian, I feel like they can really dress an outfit up!
Nude lace
Tough choice! I would LOVE the Obsidian Black!
Matte Black
Matte Black!
Matte black is classic and goes with anything… (Although I am also loving the lace)
I love the matte black. It will go with everything!
Obsidian black. A little edgy but not overboard ?
I like the matte black!
Matte black!
Matte black! It will be a staple shoe in your closet
Obsidian black! The shiny color will dress up any outfit!
Matte black
Nude lace! I want those!!
Matte Black! ?
Matte Black
Black matte….but any style is a winner!
Matte Black!
Matte black-can’t go wrong!
I like the matte black!!
Matte Black. Basic is always good!
I am loving the matte black ones. I believe they would go with a lot of your stitch fix purchases.
I LOVE the Nude Lace! They have my vote! (I may even need to get a pair for myself!)
I like the nude lace!
Matte Black
Matte black for sure!
I like the matte black the best, but all three are super cute!
Pam
Matte black all the way!
Obsidian!
Matte Black
Nude lace is adorable!
Matte Black-very versatile!
I’d go with the Obsidian Black.
Obsidian Black! Love them!
Mate Black!!
I like the matte black. Seems like they’re a little more versatile.
obsidian black!! ❤️
Lace!!
Nude lace!:)
I LOVE the obsidian black pair!!! But they all look amazing!!
I love the nude lace! It’s a great neutral color while still being really cute and interesting! I think you’ll get a lot of wear out them 🙂
matte black!
Matte black! But I’m still thinking maybe the obsidian…it’ll dress up any outfit!
Matte black!
Love love the nude lace!
The silver sparkly snake skin!!!
Black!!!
Hands down the obsidian black! They are casual yet fancy 🙂 and who doesn’t need a little fancy in everything they wear!
Love the matte black 🙂
I absolutely love the nude lace and think it would be a great choice for you!
Nude Lace…they are absolutely gorgeous!
Nude lace are awesome – I get compliments on them all the time! They held up with frequent wear for about 2 years. The lace does get kind of frayed.
I would go with Matte Black if I won this card ?
Obsidian Black
Obsidian!! 🙂
While matte black go with everything, I think I would do the lace just because they are different and fun! I ❤️ Shoes that ‘make’ an outfit and those lace ones do!!
I have the matte black and wear them ALL. THE. TIME! You can’t go wrong!
Love all three, but the Obsidian black flats will look great with dresses, skirts, or comfy skinny jeans!
Matte black would be the best. These sound like awesome shoes!
Obsidian Black! A little bit of shiny always makes me happy!
I’m partial to the matte black ?
Obsidian black looks nice!
I’m not good at making decisions either ? I do love the matte black though–so versitile and would look great wirh pixie pants or jeans! I want to get the ballerina pink ones if I win! I need comfy flats to wear at work all day! ?
I love the obsidian!
Matte black!
Nude lace!
Matte Black will go with everything!
I vote for matte black. They go with everything!
Obsidian Black
Black Matte!!
My vote is for the matte black!
I am in love with the rose gold glam, but if I had to pick a black pair, I would go with the matte.
Matte black! So classic. (Although I have been eyeing Rose Gold Glam for myself!)
I LOVE the Nude Lace! Thank you for sharing information about these shoes. I come home with achy feet all of the time.
I like the lace ones the best. The others look too plain.
Nude Lace!
Matte Black
Obsidian Black!
Obsidian black! I love the lace ones as well.
Nude lace!
nude lace!
Blue, blue and more blue!
Matte black! Because that’s the pair I want!!:)
Obsidian black!
Go for the obsidian black ones. A little patent leather is a good thing!
Matte black sounds like the winner! 🙂
Matte Black!
nude lace!!
Obsidian!
I would go with the matte black because they are really versatile. The other two are gorgeous, but I’m a practical gal. 😉
Nude lace! (I do really live the rose gold 🙂 )
I like the nude lace ?
I love the Matte Black and was just thinking I need a new pair of basic blacks too!
I vote for the obsidian black ones!
Obsidian black!! Classic with a little pop!
I love the Obsidian Black! Make them shiny. ☺️
Matte black. It will go with anything and replace your other old pair of non Tieks
I like the nude lace but mat lack is a classic.
Obsidian black!
Nude Lace – Cha Cha Cha!
Matte black.
Nude lace!!! I love it!!
I vote matte black! So cute!
Nude lace
Matte Black 🙂
They are all so cute but I am partial to Obsidion!
Obsidian!
Nude lace!
I love the lace but the “practical” me is saying that a solid will go with more outfits. And if you’re going solid, I prefer matte.
Obsidian black. I love my tieks!
Matte black!
Matte Black!!!
Obsidian black
Since you already have neutrals colors, I would go for the matte black. It will go with so many outfits! They look amazing! I am sure they are just what my tired achy feet would need!
I vote matte black!
Love the Obsidian! Just a bit fancy!
I think the obsidian black are fantastic!
Obsidian Black! So shiny and pretty!
Obsidian black! 🙂
The matte black look great for back to school!
Obsidian Black love them and I would love to actually own a pair of Tieks they look so comfortable!
The matte black is the most practical for school, but I love the lace ones too!
I like the texture and shine of the Obsinian Black.
Obsidian black!
I vote for Rose Gold Glam!
I think Obsidian is so glamorous! It will add some subtle flare to any outfit!!
Obsidian Black. Shiny!
I vote for Obsidian Black!
Matte Black….they are all so pretty!
matte black
Obsidian!
Obsidian black because it’s a fun black or matte black because it’s classic.
Obsidian Balck! So pretty!
Nude lace! I love how feminine they are.
Matte black! 🙂
I love the Nude Lace ?
My motto for the year is to live outside of my normal comfort zone so I’d have to say Nude Lace because it’s absolutely stunning but not my normal “safe” choice.
Definitely the Matte Black! They are so versatile and classic. I can’t believe that you aren’t going for the Rose Gold, haha! These comfie shoes are on my wish list. As a special needs preschool teacher, I am on my feet and running all day and need comfortable shoes. When my feet hurt, I can’t even think. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Love them all but for versatility I would go with Matte Black.
Matte black for sure – I just got them and LOVE them!
Nude Lace! Pretty, neutral…
I’m a simple girl…go with the black matte. Thank you for the giveaway!
I like them all too, but the nude lace ones are so different looking. I’ve seen shoes that look like both of the other pairs around. I would go with those.
Nude lace! That’s my next pair.. Hopefully if I win this we can be teacher Tiek twins! ?
Black matte, can work with pretty much any outfit or color!
Matte black!! I have always wanted a pair…hope I win!:)
Matte black
I would go with the matte black. I think you could wear them with more things. I want a pair of matte black ones for myself 🙂
Obsidian Black
I would probably go with black matte, just because they would go with everything, but I really like the Obsidian too!!!
Matte Black!
Nude Lace is my favorite!
I think Obsidian Black. They can look dressy or casual. That little bit of shine is great!
Matte black
Obsidian black, they have that little extra somethin’ 🙂
Obsidian…neutral with a little spice 🙂
Definitely the matte black! So many options of coordinating with outfits!
Matte black!
Obsidian Black! It will give your outfits a little pop!
Black matte for the win!
ooooh- darling!! go with obsidian black!!
I think you should go for the matte black.
The black lace look like you.
Nude lace!
Obsidian black for sure!!! Shiny and black… Can’t go wrong! Casual or dressy!!!
I love the Nude Lace.
I would go with the Matte Black…you just can’t go wrong!
The Obsidian Black would be a good choice!
I love the Obsidian Black!
matte black… to go with everything!
Nude Lace! They’re such a great statement piece 🙂
The nude lace ones are awesome!
Lace is always in so I’d go with the Nude Lace! So pretty and looks good anytime.
Nude lace!
I like the Obsidian black pair. Very nice!
Definitely matte black. Timeless classic!
Matte black!
I prefer the obsidian black.
Obsidian Black. I think they’re the most versatile, but then again, I do love them all 🙂
Matte Black for sure! i love my Tieks!
Obsidian black, Maria! Black goes with everything, but the extra little shine gives it that extra little pop! A little fancy touch:-)
I am a patent leather kind of gal! Obsidian black is the way to go!
Matte black
Matte black, they will go with everything!
I love the matte black!
Such a tough choice. I love the lace and think it is really fun, I also think a girl can never own enough classics such as the matte black. Can’t wait to see what you choose 🙂
I think you should choose the Matte Black.
I think you should get the Matte Black! I don’t own any Tieks but I want them all!! 🙂
Obsidian Black – they are amazing!
Obsidian black ALL THE WAY!!! I want a pair! 🙂
Matte black!
nude lace
Matte black! They go with so much!
I think you should go for romantic blush!
I love the matte black!
Get the Matte Black!
I would say to purchase the matte black because they seem to me to be the most versatile.
I vote for the nude lace pair! Fun
I LOVE the nude lace. So pretty.
Love the Matte Black!
Matte black
I love the Obsidian Black! So shiny. I just got Mettalic Pewter for my back to school Tieks but I also REALLY wanted the Obsidian Black too! ?
nude lace! I love the textured look.
I would go with the Matte Black because they match just about anything but the Nude Lace is a close second!
Black Matte just because they can go with so many things. Love the pink you already have too!
Matte Black!
Obsidian black is my pick!
You should get Obsidian black! Thanks for the chance! 🙂
Matte black!!
Obsidian black is my favorite! I always love a little sparkle even with a casual outfit! Thanks for hosting this great giveaway Maria!
Nude lace!
Matte Black! Those are the ones I am ordering after the first paycheck arrives! 🙂
Obsidian Black!
Matte. I love them. Getting ready to buy my 2nd pair.
Matte Black is beautiful!
I love the obsidian black!
I love them all!
Definitely the Matte Black!
The nude lace is something different and fun, but the matte black are very classic!
I love the lace nude!
I think the Obsidian Black is best – would be a dressier look for Parent-Teacher Conferences!
I really like the Obsidian Black, however, they are a little dressy. You may be better off with the Matte Black as they are more versatile.
Matte Black
Matte Black
Definitely Matte Black! You can never go wrong with them 🙂
Obsidian Black!
Nude Lace… you can’t go wrong with nude!
I love the dark purple color!
Obsidian black = classically hip!
I would go for the Matte Black!
Matte Black!
Obsidian Black!
Go with the matte black. It’s a staple. . . so versatile and needed.
I ♥ the Matte black!
Nude Lace! I like those ones the best. Very sophisticated looking.
I love the matte black!
Nude Lace….
matte black!
Matte Black. They were my first pair and always my go to shoe
Obsidian black!
Nude black lace are gorgeous!
Matte black!
I am loving the romantic blush! So cute!
go for obsidian, matte is too simple for such a glorious oIr of shoes, celebrate them!
I vote for the musician black.
I vote for the obsidian black.
I meant obsidian black. You gotta love autocorrect.?
The practical side of me is saying the Matte Black 🙂
Thanks for the chance at winning!!
Karen
Matte black is so classic! You can’t go wrong with them!
I would go with matte black. 🙂
Matte Black:)
Black lace – goes with everything, with that little extra fun detail
Obsidian black!
matte black for the win! 🙂
My Vote is for Obsidian Black. I love it so much that I accidentally wrote that instead of my name for the rafflecopter entry. Sigh! It must be a sign that I really need to save my pennies up for that one!
I love them all! My vote is matte black!
I love the obsidian black!
Obsidian Black
Obsidian black!
My vote is matte black.
obsidian black!!! I love the “shiny” look
The metallic gold would definitely be a favorite of your kinders!
leopard!
Matte black
Nude Lace!
Matte black looks so classic and polished—that’s my vote!
Obsidian black.
matte black won’t go out of style
Cute black matte
Do they work for high arches?
I like the obsidian…I love the sparkle.
I love the silver lake!
OH, I LOVE these shoes!!! Used to be a K teacher, too and would have LOVED to wear these!! I think Matte Black for sure!! 🙂
Leopard!
Nude lace for sure! They’re neutral but still fun.
Leopard for sure! With your basic style of being solid colors on your clothing, a pattern on your feet would be perfect!!!
Matte black!
Matte black will go with everything!!! Great for fall and winter!
The matte black ones are just perfect!
I love the nude lace ones!!! Matte black are really cute too though.
Matte black! Can’t go wrong with classic!
I don’t think all these votes are helping. I like Obsidian Black!
I would pick Matte Black
Definitely Matte Black. I think they would go better with potential outfits for Fall.
You can’t go wrong with Matte Black!
I love how the nude lace is feminine and unexpected, but the matte black would definitely be more practical.
Nude lace for sure!
I’d suggest matte black. They’re the most versatile in my opinion.
Matte Black!
Obsidian Black. I have croc slate and sienna and they are a little more exciting and seem to have held up better than my plain chestnut ones!
Matte black for sure!
Obsidian….darling!
Matte black. Timeless. Classy. You can’t go wrong…dress up or down.
LOVE Nude Lace but I would go with Matte Black to be more practical.
I like the Matte black. You will be able to wear them more often!
Matte black!!!:D
I love the matte black!!