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sonya · Feb 21st, 2009, 03:15 PM

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/02/detail_2.html

What do you think of these?

I think they look too inspired by Rodarte ... but I do like the blue pair.... But I also don't like to wear cheap shoes....

Thoughts?

mooks · Feb 21st, 2009, 03:19 PM

I'm no fan of cheap shoes but these are fantastic! Be interesting to see what they look like IRL

fivespice · Feb 21st, 2009, 04:19 PM

I love the look, but I think all the studs and chains would have looked better with black, not brown! Anyway, can't wait to see them IRL!

Jesskaz · Feb 21st, 2009, 04:58 PM

The shapes are georgeous. The spikes are a little ott for me personally.

galligator · Feb 21st, 2009, 06:01 PM

I just made the Rodarte comment the other day on a another board ... So, totally get where you are coming from. But, I live in an area where a Rhodarte is inaccessible, so a limited-wear conversation shoe from Payless is probably worth the likely $30 they'll be charging on these. Of course, this is from the fall shows, so who knows when they'd show up at the stores.

I do prefer the chain styles from his show over the spikes ... but trying them on is the true test for look & wearablity.

kuromi-chan · Feb 21st, 2009, 06:04 PM

they look funky, but i just can't imagine payless selling them?

i mean, they look like they'd cost more than "payless prices" to produce. i don't like cheapy shoes either, they usually don't fit me well and are uncomfortable. but that's just me.

heartnaspade · Feb 21st, 2009, 06:23 PM

They are a little too much for me...they have an expensive look though, so they might do really well.

eoifemacbeth · Feb 21st, 2009, 06:55 PM

I REALLY like the aqua-ish ones with the gold hieroglyphics, but am leery that they may be a bit stripperish. The brown matte booties might definitely have to happen, though.

I'm just skeptical that these are actually going to be $25-40. That doesn't seem to make sense, unless they are a LOT cheaper looking IRL.

nanette0269 · Feb 21st, 2009, 07:24 PM

the aqua ones are nice...but honestly, to do that platform/heel combo, i think you are just asking for trouble unless they are top quality designs/manufacturing. that general design needs major substance beneath the leather, if you know what i mean. i can just imagine how many broken ankles will come from these...

lovinalotofbags · Feb 21st, 2009, 07:54 PM

Definitely not for me.

plumaplomb · Feb 21st, 2009, 11:27 PM

honestly i don't like them and wouldn't wear them. i guess if i had to choose, it would be the bootie. i do like the flash of blue inside.

laureenthemean · Feb 22nd, 2009, 12:07 AM

I personally think they look like warped Christian Louboutin, especially the ones he did for Rodarte.

evilvietgirl · Feb 22nd, 2009, 12:17 AM

I hope they don't flake out and make the heels rubber or plastic or something. I don't own a single shoe from payless because their shoes are so uncomfortable, and their sizing is never right for me.

But dang, they look like CL for Rodarte to a T.

j0ann · Feb 22nd, 2009, 02:23 AM

they look a bit too wild for payless ... but i agree it does have an expensive look to them, which is good.

not my style though ...

on a related note, i saw christian in soho today .. it's my 3rd time ... he's so tiny and cute

.:Sprigged:. · Feb 22nd, 2009, 03:02 AM

^I saw him in Chelsea the week before last. He is everywhere!

Feb 21st, 2009, 03:15 PM	#1
sonya OP Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,300	Christian Siriano for Payless http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/02/detail_2.html What do you think of these? I think they look too inspired by Rodarte ... but I do like the blue pair.... But I also don't like to wear cheap shoes.... Thoughts?
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Feb 21st, 2009, 03:19 PM	#2
mooks Cool Britannia! Joined: May 2007 Location: On The Thames Posts: 13,282	I'm no fan of cheap shoes but these are fantastic! Be interesting to see what they look like IRL
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Feb 21st, 2009, 04:19 PM	#3
fivespice Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 58	I love the look, but I think all the studs and chains would have looked better with black, not brown! Anyway, can't wait to see them IRL!
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Feb 21st, 2009, 06:01 PM	#5
galligator Mostly Harmless Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,412	I just made the Rodarte comment the other day on a another board ... So, totally get where you are coming from. But, I live in an area where a Rhodarte is inaccessible, so a limited-wear conversation shoe from Payless is probably worth the likely $30 they'll be charging on these. Of course, this is from the fall shows, so who knows when they'd show up at the stores. I do prefer the chain styles from his show over the spikes ... but trying them on is the true test for look & wearablity.
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Feb 21st, 2009, 06:04 PM	#6
kuromi-chan Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,433	they look funky, but i just can't imagine payless selling them? i mean, they look like they'd cost more than "payless prices" to produce. i don't like cheapy shoes either, they usually don't fit me well and are uncomfortable. but that's just me.
kuromi-chan Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,433

Feb 21st, 2009, 04:58 PM	#4
Jesskaz Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 484	The shapes are georgeous. The spikes are a little ott for me personally.

Feb 21st, 2009, 06:23 PM	#7
heartnaspade Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,450	They are a little too much for me...they have an expensive look though, so they might do really well.
heartnaspade Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,450

Feb 21st, 2009, 06:55 PM	#8
eoifemacbeth Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14	I REALLY like the aqua-ish ones with the gold hieroglyphics, but am leery that they may be a bit stripperish. The brown matte booties might definitely have to happen, though. I'm just skeptical that these are actually going to be $25-40. That doesn't seem to make sense, unless they are a LOT cheaper looking IRL.

Feb 21st, 2009, 07:24 PM	#9
nanette0269 Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Golden Coast, Florida Posts: 856	the aqua ones are nice...but honestly, to do that platform/heel combo, i think you are just asking for trouble unless they are top quality designs/manufacturing. that general design needs major substance beneath the leather, if you know what i mean. i can just imagine how many broken ankles will come from these...
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Feb 21st, 2009, 07:54 PM	#10
lovinalotofbags In for the long haul Joined: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,591	Definitely not for me.
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Feb 21st, 2009, 11:27 PM	#11
plumaplomb Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,188	honestly i don't like them and wouldn't wear them. i guess if i had to choose, it would be the bootie. i do like the flash of blue inside.
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Feb 22nd, 2009, 12:07 AM	#12
laureenthemean Addict Joined: Mar 2008 Location: The Valley Posts: 16,885	I personally think they look like warped Christian Louboutin, especially the ones he did for Rodarte.
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Feb 22nd, 2009, 12:17 AM	#13
evilvietgirl Bring it Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,810	I hope they don't flake out and make the heels rubber or plastic or something. I don't own a single shoe from payless because their shoes are so uncomfortable, and their sizing is never right for me. But dang, they look like CL for Rodarte to a T.
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Feb 22nd, 2009, 02:23 AM	#14
j0ann is sofa king cool. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 268	they look a bit too wild for payless ... but i agree it does have an expensive look to them, which is good. not my style though ... on a related note, i saw christian in soho today .. it's my 3rd time ... he's so tiny and cute

Feb 22nd, 2009, 03:02 AM	#15
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