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purly · Jun 9th, 2008, 11:53 AM

http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...99551&page=all

I purchased the above pair of flats/sandals during the sale and I've been wearing them a week now. The soles are made of leather, which I typically find wears down pretty quicky (I have had to take many many pairs of flats to the cobbler to get a real sole put on), but the soles on these are made out of a very thick, very sturdy leather. I got caught in the rain with them yesterday and there was NO DAMAGE. My experience with wearing leather-soled shoes in the rain is that it will RUIN them.

I am impressed.

Additionally, the woven leather top part is extremely soft and comfortable and goes with literally everything in my closet. I am a shoe hound -- I typically wear a different pair every day. I've worn these every day for the past week.

I can't believe I waited to long to buy something from BV. I've loved the style for a long time now and now that I own a pair of these shoes my standard of quality has been drastically changed.

I hope everything BV makes is of such high quality.

boxermom · Jun 9th, 2008, 03:01 PM

I've thought those are so cute! It's good to hear you're so happy with them.

Brandless · Jun 9th, 2008, 04:09 PM

Just wondering, do you have to pretreat the flats? It's beautiful!

Mid- · Jun 9th, 2008, 06:32 PM

That indeed looks like a super comfortable flat, and no damage after rain is amazing!!

--- But wait, now I can't use the excuse not to buy BV shoes, "I can't spend so much on something that gets beaten up everyday and probably worn out quickly."

Samantha's Collection · Jun 9th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Congratulations on your first BV purchase. I love BV shoes! Funny how once a BV owner, BV becomes the barometer for future purchases. Today I carried a bag out of the house that was a very pretty simple bag and wondered, "Why I am I not carrying my Veneta?".

purly · Jun 9th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Samantha's Collection

Congratulations on your first BV purchase. I love BV shoes! Funny how once a BV owner, BV becomes the barometer for future purchases. Today I carried a bag out of the house that was a very pretty simple bag and wondered, "Why I am I not carrying my Veneta?".

Are the bags of similar high quality as the shoes?

purly · Jun 9th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Brandless

Just wondering, do you have to pretreat the flats? It's beautiful!

I didn't.

jeslyn · Jun 9th, 2008, 07:52 PM

wow.. that's really good to know about the BV flats, any modelling pics??

purly · Jun 9th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Jeslyn, I'll try to take a few on my phone or something! I just got back from the gym so now is not a good time lol.

Going to Miami next week -- maybe I'll get a beach pic or something.

shopaholic&baby · Jun 11th, 2008, 11:51 AM

hey purly, I've ordered a pair of the same sandals (in off white color) at the pre-sale tonight too! Can't wait to pick them up next Monday!!!

ricera · Jun 11th, 2008, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by purly

Are the bags of similar high quality as the shoes?

They sure are. BV makes good stuff. Period.

purly · Jun 17th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Just wanted to post the pic I promised.

I'm in Miami Beach this week so it's the perfect excuse to wear them.

xo.

shopaholic&baby · Jun 17th, 2008, 10:33 PM

Nice modeling pic!

mlbags · Jun 18th, 2008, 06:04 AM

Oh my, what an action pic that is !!!
Love your creativity and yes, you both are definitely looking holiday-ing relaxed!

Lululala · Jun 18th, 2008, 07:16 AM

Stunning!

Jun 9th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#1
purly OP EkkiEkki Pitang Zoom Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,657	Totally impressed with the quality of my new BV flats. http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...99551&page=all I purchased the above pair of flats/sandals during the sale and I've been wearing them a week now. The soles are made of leather, which I typically find wears down pretty quicky (I have had to take many many pairs of flats to the cobbler to get a real sole put on), but the soles on these are made out of a very thick, very sturdy leather. I got caught in the rain with them yesterday and there was NO DAMAGE. My experience with wearing leather-soled shoes in the rain is that it will RUIN them. I am impressed. Additionally, the woven leather top part is extremely soft and comfortable and goes with literally everything in my closet. I am a shoe hound -- I typically wear a different pair every day. I've worn these every day for the past week. I can't believe I waited to long to buy something from BV. I've loved the style for a long time now and now that I own a pair of these shoes my standard of quality has been drastically changed. I hope everything BV makes is of such high quality.
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Jun 9th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#3
Brandless Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 899	Just wondering, do you have to pretreat the flats? It's beautiful!
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Jun 9th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#4
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,554	That indeed looks like a super comfortable flat, and no damage after rain is amazing!! --- But wait, now I can't use the excuse not to buy BV shoes, "I can't spend so much on something that gets beaten up everyday and probably worn out quickly."
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Jun 9th, 2008, 07:52 PM	#8
jeslyn Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 968	wow.. that's really good to know about the BV flats, any modelling pics??
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Jun 9th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#9
purly OP EkkiEkki Pitang Zoom Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,657	Jeslyn, I'll try to take a few on my phone or something! I just got back from the gym so now is not a good time lol. Going to Miami next week -- maybe I'll get a beach pic or something.
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Jun 9th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#2
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,685	I've thought those are so cute! It's good to hear you're so happy with them.

Jun 9th, 2008, 07:15 PM	#5
Samantha's Collection Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,658	Congratulations on your first BV purchase. I love BV shoes! Funny how once a BV owner, BV becomes the barometer for future purchases. Today I carried a bag out of the house that was a very pretty simple bag and wondered, "Why I am I not carrying my Veneta?".

Jun 11th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#10
shopaholic&baby Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Asia Posts: 637	hey purly, I've ordered a pair of the same sandals (in off white color) at the pre-sale tonight too! Can't wait to pick them up next Monday!!!

Jun 17th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#12
purly OP EkkiEkki Pitang Zoom Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,657	Just wanted to post the pic I promised. I'm in Miami Beach this week so it's the perfect excuse to wear them. xo.
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Jun 17th, 2008, 10:33 PM	#13
shopaholic&baby Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Asia Posts: 637	Nice modeling pic!

Jun 18th, 2008, 06:04 AM	#14
mlbags Yeah, no lemmings! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 982	Oh my, what an action pic that is !!! Love your creativity and yes, you both are definitely looking holiday-ing relaxed!

Jun 18th, 2008, 07:16 AM	#15
Lululala Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 456	Stunning!
Lululala Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 456

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