Fifty Shades Freed Cherished Collection Leather Ankle Cuffs

These ankle cuffs are made of beautiful, soft, purple leather.

I am of a bigger build, so I went with this set rather than the Coco de Mer set as there was a little bit more room to work with and they fit like a dream.

I would highly recommend this set to anyone looking to get into bondage!

These are without any doubt the most comfortable cuffs I have ever used.

I was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional quality of the product: the purple velvet case is beautiful, the leather of the cuffs is soft and smooth, and the detailing and finish are flawless. Because of the soft feel of the leather the cuffs don't rub or cut, but they do feel sturdy and secure enough to use without worrying about breaking them.

The only small downside is that the cuffs are a bit stiff at first. They're packaged flat, and as with all genuine leather they take a while to break in. You'll need a strong partner to put them on. I imagine they will get more suple over time.

Another concern was the chain: I was a bit nervous that it would scratch or damage my bed. However, I think most cuffs have a metal chain, so this issue is not unique to these particular cuffs.

Overall, I absolutely love the look and feel, and I think these would make a wonderful introductory gift into bondage.

Imagine my delight when I was informed that the Fifty Shades Freed Cherished Collection Leather Ankle Cuffs were going to be sent my way in exchange for an honest review. I was practically bouncing off the walls! Not because it was part of the FSOG range (which I personally detest) but because I adore leather and purple is my favourite colour. Bear that in mind when reading my review, I will be marking the product and the product alone, separate from the brand. It will be an unbiased analysis of the quality of the toy, nothing more.

It arrived in plain packaging at my door, and as soon as I tore this away I was impressed. Inside was one of the finest examples of luxury toy packaging I have ever seen. The cuffs came enwrapped in a soft, velvet bag. It’s a deep purple that compliments the cuffs beautifully and easily secured by a set of ribbon ties at the centre. The branding in the corner in gold is a lovely touch and leaves the whole ensemble screaming luxury before you even open it up. I adore this design not just because it looks nice, but also because it represents a practical storage option that minimises environmentally unfriendly waste product. Whoever came up with the idea at Lovehoney honestly deserves a raise.

The packaging alone set a very high standard for this set, and I am happy to say that once I had them out of it I was not disappointed. Visually, the cuffs are beautiful; the balance between the leather and metal is nicely designed and the rose gold compliments the mauve well. What you receive is exactly what is pictured on the site, but accompanied by a delicate leather fragrance. The padding on the inside of them is incredibly forgiving, spongy and easily makes them wearable for long periods of time.

I have very small wrists and ankles, so whenever I order cuffs I get a bit nervous that the fit will be off. For these ones, I won’t lie; sizes run a little large. If used as wrist cuffs, I can easily slip out of them at the tightest hole. But for their indented use, they fit my ankles a loosely but effectively. Something to consider when buying- if you’re on the smaller size, these will only serve as ankle cuffs.

The clip chain that attaches them by matching D-rings is a really elegant touch, and I think I may be in love with the clasp design; gone are the days having to choose between strength of bondage and ease of clasp removal, these ones require no awkward fiddling to take off and off, and manage to be easy without sacrificing security.

During the.. *ahem*, active period of testing I found these things to be bulletproof! No matter how you twist, tug or pull they are not going to shift and for something that looks this good to be that hard-wearing is an achievement in and of itself!

So, if anyone out there wants to make an investment in durable, beautiful ankle cuffs then I think this might be the set for you. These cuffs are exceptionally well made, some of the most comfortable bondage items I own, are simple to use and look absolutely stunning. What more could you want from your cuffs?