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Mid- · Jun 8th, 2009, 09:11 PM

I think this is the very reason why I can not buy BV shoes... the horror of getting them dirty and wet.

couturequeen · Jun 8th, 2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by shopaholic&baby

I wonder if it's just me being so silly, or my fellow tPF'ers will do the same?

I wouldn't walk barefoot, but I'd carry some flip flops whenever I wear the leather flats. After rain last week, I've decided I need to get a protective bag to store in the bottom of my BV for the downpours that I can't anticipate. I ran into a drug store and bought something so I could get a bag to protect the precious.

Baggiana · Jun 8th, 2009, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Mid-

I think this is the very reason why I can not buy BV shoes... the horror of getting them dirty and wet.

But I feel this way about all my shoes! with the exception of my sneakers and reefs! I would really cringe if I got caught in the rain with my Elisa Ferare's because the sole is such thin leather... so now I need to think about carrying reefs, a dry bag, and an umbrella for protection! - and I need a stylish waterproof tote for that... ah-ha, my foldable Longchamp tote will do nicely. So much for "hands free."

kopibaby · Jun 8th, 2009, 10:10 PM

I have a pair of BV ballerina flats and it was pouring cats and dogs one evening. I was on the way to the petshop to get food for my dog (who is in my avatar).

I couldnt wait out on the thunderstorm due to schedule constraints and it didnt occur to me to walk barefooted!! So what I did was I went ahead and my BV flats were soaking wet by the time I reached the petshop that even the shopkeeper commented that my shoes were all wet!!

I was heartbroken! But what I did once I reached home was I let the flats air naturally and then I took the hairdryer to dry the shoes in loooooow heat.

I guess I was fortunate, VERY fortunate. My BV flats are still with me today and they are still as good as new!! It is also a mark/sign of the good quality leather that BV uses for their products!

Bichon Lover · Jun 8th, 2009, 10:12 PM

You betcha!

eye.bag · Jun 8th, 2009, 10:19 PM

I'm so happy that someone actually did what I always thought i should do!!!
Next time I will feel no shame when barefooted cos I can tell my husband "all my TPF friends do this!!!"

annie9999 · Jun 8th, 2009, 11:17 PM

i am determined to use and enjoy my bags and most of my shoes. i have sprayed them so unless it is absolutely necessary i carry my nero cabat. i don't wear my nero ballet flats if it is actually raining when i am leaving the house but otherwise i do wear them. i know this may sound foolish but i have too many bags that have been rarely used because i was afraid of ruining them. they are in perfect condition and in my closet. it always makes me sad that they have seen so little use.
when i bought this cabat my sa assured me that it is strong and the dark color would make it really durable so unless it is pouring i carry my cabat and so far fine.
i took it on a plane as a carry on- no problem.

aaa_1188 · Jun 8th, 2009, 11:48 PM

annie999, I am with you on the determination to use and enjoy our bags and shoes.

I from time to time have to walk in "small streams" when it is pouring in this little tropic island and i have many pairs of shoes that had gone through the "fire"

in situation like this and if they are good quality, they will "bounce" back.

I must confess that I have actually accidentally spilled some milk tea on my burnt orange Montaigne a couple of weeks ago and even though tissues were immediate whipped up to dabbed it dry, but you know tea and light color leather. I was praying that it will not leave any tea marks after it is dries up. Well what do you know; my leather cleaning lotion managed to get all the marks off without much effort

You got to love good quality leather products

shopaholic&baby · Jun 9th, 2009, 12:46 PM

Wow, I'm so glad that I'm not the only one. I knew it I knew it!!

Yep, I threw the body wash bottles into another shopping bag, and put the flats in it, and then put the plastic bag in another big shopping bag so to ensure it's well-protected & safe! LOL

Originally Posted by springrabbit

yes - i would have done the same! too precious to get them wet and catch a cold!

springrabbit - you're so funny!

kicksarefortwids & Baggiana - that's a good idea & I should do the same, keep a pair of flip flops in the office and probably another pair in the car. but it shouldn't be bv flip flops, eh?? :P luckily I live a bit far away from the city, and it's pretty quite at night at my residential area, so other than a cab driver who just happened to pass by while I was crossing the road, I'm pretty sure no one else saw me. hehehe...

Originally Posted by LT bag lady

She asked if I was serious, "yes of course, you will dry off, my bag will be ruined!" She didn't get that wet

and she knows I love her more than the bag, just practical.

LT bag lady - your DD is such a darling! even if my DS is old enough to understand this, I bet he would just turn around and run away with his raincoat if I ask him the same thing!

shopaholic&baby · Jun 9th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by mavis78

Am so glad that we are all sane normal bag lovers...

mavis78 - yes, indeed!! so you had done the same, went barefooted too?

Originally Posted by Mid-

I think this is the very reason why I can not buy BV shoes... the horror of getting them dirty and wet.

Mid-, oh it's a pity! I can't say that the bv shoes are the most comfortable ones, but they look so good! does it rain a lot in your city?

shopaholic&baby · Jun 9th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by kopibaby

I guess I was fortunate, VERY fortunate. My BV flats are still with me today and they are still as good as new!! It is also a mark/sign of the good quality leather that BV uses for their products!

Originally Posted by aaa_1188

I must confess that I have actually accidentally spilled some milk tea on my burnt orange Montaigne a couple of weeks ago and even though tissues were immediate whipped up to dabbed it dry, but you know tea and light color leather. I was praying that it will not leave any tea marks after it is dries up. Well what do you know; my leather cleaning lotion managed to get all the marks off without much effort

You got to love good quality leather products

kopibaby & aaa_1188 - gasp!! you 2 lucky gals! I guess it also depends on the color & leather of the flats, it might be ok if I wore the eclipse patent leather flats, but I wouldn't be so lucky if I wore the aurora flats in nappa & soak it in the rain last night!

legofish · Jun 10th, 2009, 07:54 AM

Well, if I were you, I might do the same.

eye.bag · Jun 10th, 2009, 10:37 AM

DH asks "if house on fire would you grab your BVs?" after reading this thread

shopaholic&baby · Jun 10th, 2009, 11:42 AM

oh good point! I have a folder with all the important docs & certs in it. I should put it in the same closet as the BVs, so I can grab them all at the same time before I leave the house! LOL

Jun 8th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#16
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Jun 8th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#19
kopibaby Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 686	I have a pair of BV ballerina flats and it was pouring cats and dogs one evening. I was on the way to the petshop to get food for my dog (who is in my avatar). I couldnt wait out on the thunderstorm due to schedule constraints and it didnt occur to me to walk barefooted!! So what I did was I went ahead and my BV flats were soaking wet by the time I reached the petshop that even the shopkeeper commented that my shoes were all wet!! I was heartbroken! But what I did once I reached home was I let the flats air naturally and then I took the hairdryer to dry the shoes in loooooow heat. I guess I was fortunate, VERY fortunate. My BV flats are still with me today and they are still as good as new!! It is also a mark/sign of the good quality leather that BV uses for their products!
kopibaby Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 686

Jun 8th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#21
eye.bag Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 268	I'm so happy that someone actually did what I always thought i should do!!! Next time I will feel no shame when barefooted cos I can tell my husband "all my TPF friends do this!!!"
eye.bag Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 268

Jun 8th, 2009, 11:17 PM	#22
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,707	i am determined to use and enjoy my bags and most of my shoes. i have sprayed them so unless it is absolutely necessary i carry my nero cabat. i don't wear my nero ballet flats if it is actually raining when i am leaving the house but otherwise i do wear them. i know this may sound foolish but i have too many bags that have been rarely used because i was afraid of ruining them. they are in perfect condition and in my closet. it always makes me sad that they have seen so little use. when i bought this cabat my sa assured me that it is strong and the dark color would make it really durable so unless it is pouring i carry my cabat and so far fine. i took it on a plane as a carry on- no problem.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,707

Jun 8th, 2009, 11:48 PM	#23
aaa_1188 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 484	annie999, I am with you on the determination to use and enjoy our bags and shoes. I from time to time have to walk in "small streams" when it is pouring in this little tropic island and i have many pairs of shoes that had gone through the "fire" in situation like this and if they are good quality, they will "bounce" back. I must confess that I have actually accidentally spilled some milk tea on my burnt orange Montaigne a couple of weeks ago and even though tissues were immediate whipped up to dabbed it dry, but you know tea and light color leather. I was praying that it will not leave any tea marks after it is dries up. Well what do you know; my leather cleaning lotion managed to get all the marks off without much effort You got to love good quality leather products
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Jun 8th, 2009, 10:12 PM	#20
Bichon Lover Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: California SF Bayarea Posts: 2,472	You betcha!

Jun 10th, 2009, 07:54 AM	#27
legofish A LV+BV Fan from HK Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 580	Well, if I were you, I might do the same.
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Jun 10th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#28
eye.bag Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 268	DH asks "if house on fire would you grab your BVs?" after reading this thread
eye.bag Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 268

Jun 10th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#29
shopaholic&baby OP Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Asia Posts: 637	oh good point! I have a folder with all the important docs & certs in it. I should put it in the same closet as the BVs, so I can grab them all at the same time before I leave the house! LOL

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