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Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by Eve Dawes
RAYE shoes review: Are they actually good?
If you’ve been shopping on Revolve, chances are you’ve come across RAYE shoes. The Revolve-owned footwear brand is known for trend-led heels, sandals, boots and flats at a much lower price point than most designer shoes, but how do they actually fit and are RAYE shoes good quality? I’ve worn numerous pairs of RAYE shoes over the years, from high heels and mules to knee high boots, ankle boots and flat sandals. Some have become some of my most-worn shoes, while others went straight back because the sizing or fit just didn’t work for me. That inconsistency is probably the biggest thing to know before ordering RAYE. I’ve found the quality generally good for the price, but sizing can vary considerably between styles. In this RAYE shoes review, I’m sharing my experience with the brand, including sizing, comfort, quality, the styles that worked for me, the ones that didn’t and whether I think RAYE shoes are worth buying.

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Who And What Are RAYE Shoes
RAYE shoes are from the same company that created Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, and NBD. Their styles are always trendy and normally retail for between $48-359 depending if Revolve has them on sale or not. You’ll notice a lot of them look familiar and are designer inspired if you’re looking to save some money.

RAYE Shoes Review
Here’s what you need to know about RAYE shoes from sizing to pricing and quality. As well as the hits and misses with this fashion brands current styles.
Do Raye shoes run true to size | Sizing
RAYE shoe sizing is very hit and miss. Sometimes they run big, sometimes small and other times they’re true to size. So always read the reviews and peoples thoughts on sizing at the bottom of each style. Revolve does offer free shipping and returns so if in doubt or if you’re in between sizes order a couple of sizes to try on. The reason I say to order both at the same time rather than waiting to swap them is because the sizes tend to sell out fast.

Are Raye shoes good quality
I think Raye shoe collection is well priced for what they are and I’ve found the brand to be really consistent when it comes to their quality. The leather has always been soft and not had a breaking in phase, and nothing’s broken on me yet. I hope I haven’t just jinxed myself.

This brand is so me for when I want a more relaxed, on trend, cool-girl look. I have so many of their sandals and heels favorited for summer as they’re such an easy way to update any outfit to make it look more fresh and fashion forward.

RAYE shoes | The Hits
These are my favorite RAYE shoe styles that didn’t hit the return pile.

RAYE White Wedges – Luxe for Less Find!
The Raye Luci Wedges are my favorite Raye shoes so far. I’d been looking for a pair of white wedges for Summer and the mesh and pearl details on these are so pretty. They look very much like another designers pair but for way less. Wearing my usual size 7 and I found them really comfortable from day 1.

RAYE White Pyramid Heels
I got these to replace the white RAYE braided heel mules I had in the past. They didn’t break, I wore them out as they were my go-to Summer heels. This pair are just as comfortable and I find this style runs true to size. The pyramid heel is also great for walking on grass and uneven surfaces.

RAYE Romy Heel
I have a slight addiction to pyramid AKA square or spool heels because they’re so comfortable and sturdy. Since I knew how much I loved my pink and white pairs I figured I’d throw nude into the mix as they’ll go with everything.
I’m so glad I did as they’re so super comfortable and probably the softest leather style I’ve had from them so far. They also come in black.

RAYE Pia Boots in black
I got these as I didn’t have anything with a square toe and needed a new pair of black leather boots. They fit perfectly (true to size) and the leather is good. I’m just not a lover of square heels and the sole left black marks on my floors and wore out fast! So I need to resole or replace them for next season.

Raye Pia Boots in Bone (Cream)
I knew these Raye high heel boots would fit since I already had them in black. I wasn’t sure what I’d wear them with at first but once I got this coat everything clicked. I love a chic cream monochromatic moment. So far the soles on these haven’t left black marks on my floor either.

Raye Nala Ankle Boots in Natural
These are so different for me and not something I’d normally wear but I wanted more of a statement boot and change from solid neutrals. I find they run about a half size big but not so much that I sized down. I just added insoles and wear them with socks which I would do anyway.

Raye Shoes | Black Flat Sandals
I read the Raye shoes reviews for this style and sized down half a size in these and they fit perfectly both length and width wise. I love the black beachy vibes of these slides for vacation and that they have a padded insole and grips on the soles. Which give more traction than the gold pair above.
RAYE Shoes | The misses
There were a few styles that I wanted to love but that didn’t work out for me:
- RAYE Nina Heel looked stunning with it’s cystal straps but were too wide for me so they hit the return pile.
- Raye Paulo Heel blue raffia sandals were super cute for Summer but they didn’t feel secure enough to me to be able to walk in them. Other people love them though from reading the reviews.
- The Ever sandal was another let down as it was too wide but if I’d have sized down my feet would have been hanging off the ends. They come in white, tan or black if you want to give these braided sandals a go as the reviews are good (4.5/5 stars).
- RAYE shoes ‘Skip’ sandals run huge! Size down at least a full size. Unfortunately they were sold out in the size I needed so I couldn’t replace them.
- Yasmin boots are super cool with their cream croc embossed finish. However, they run really wide on the calf so if you have a problem finding wide boots these are for you.

Shop the best RAYE shoes
These are the styles on my favorites list right now from Summer flats to heels. I’d suggest sizing down in the white Elsie boots as I find they run about a whole size big and always read the reviews for the sizing on each style. PS espadrille wedges sandals are set to be a big shoe trend this Summer and the “star of the season” according to Vogue so get a head start on this trend and shop for them now.
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