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Syma · Sep 7th, 2009, 05:01 PM

I have a few pairs of the Lanvin ballet flats but have found myself strangely drawn to the ladies sneakers

it must be the cute gosgrain ribbon laces. I did a search but couldn't find any owners or threads. Does anyone own a pair? They are pretty pricey for sneakers at £300-£350 here in the UK, do you think it's a ridiculous amount for sneakers/trainers? I would love to hear your opinions.

Syma · Sep 7th, 2009, 05:06 PM

Oh here is a pic for reference. This season they are doing satin with a patent toe, wool with a patent toe and a leather version as well...

uclaboi · Sep 8th, 2009, 02:49 AM

Hi Syma!

I have many pairs of Lanvin sneakers (both low and hi tops). I think the women's version are especially cute, with the grosgrain ribbon laces. I think what I like the most about the sneakers is the combination of colors and materials used (patent leather, leather, suede, grosgrain, metallics, and satin).

Onederland · Sep 8th, 2009, 03:11 AM

to be honest i think they're reasonably priced, compared to some other designer sneakers. i have the mens low tops and high tops as well, and for all my low tops i go out and replace the laces with grosgrain ribbon as well.

they hold up well, and cute enough for everyday wear.

Syma · Sep 8th, 2009, 01:44 PM

^^ Hi Uclaboi, so nice to speak to you again. Of course I just remembered the pic of you with your stunning grey pair and cabat

Onederland, your collection sounds amazing, all my searches seem to bring out their popularity with men, I was just wondering if there are any ladies out there too...

Straight-Laced · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:53 AM

I have a pair of the patent sneakers - black with grey grosgrain ribbon laces.

They're cute, but they haven't been a complete success. They're kind of stiff and the patent hasn't softened (yet) and one grosgrain lace broke first wear.

If I'm tempted to buy another pair they'll be satin, not patent.

allanrvj · Sep 15th, 2009, 02:40 PM

My recent ones (as posted in one of the Hermès threads):

Some modeling pics:

allanrvj · Sep 15th, 2009, 02:41 PM

My first ones that I got at 30% off

and got me hooked eversince:

Modeling pics:

bextasy · Sep 26th, 2009, 11:09 AM

I don't have a pair yet but my bf has some and I hope to get a pair soon! I think they are totally worth it.

Vinyl · Sep 26th, 2009, 02:04 PM

I just have to say... now THESE are how sneakers are supposed to be!!

mundodabolsa · Sep 26th, 2009, 02:12 PM

allan I LOOOOVE those sneakers on you. for some reason the mens versions appeal to me much more than the womens.

Jenna51580 · Sep 27th, 2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by mundodabolsa

allan I LOOOOVE those sneakers on you. for some reason the mens versions appeal to me much more than the womens.

ITA! I like the mens version more than the women's.

annanas · Sep 27th, 2009, 07:14 PM

i prefer them on men too, i have a hard time with women and trainers, i can barely bring myself to wear mine in the gym

(and only IN the gym, i never wear them there or back, they're the ugliest things ever) but the lanvin ones aren't too bad for trainers i guess

o/t allan but i love your floor! i miss my danish floor

allanrvj · Sep 29th, 2009, 03:02 AM

hey, thanks guys.

annanas, I love my floors, too. they look great with white furniture.

annanas · Sep 29th, 2009, 04:48 AM

they really do, but [practical]are they pine? pine is so so soft, my parents have pine at their summer house and the floors are full of dents

[/practical]. i really wanted pine when i redid my place for the aesthetics but decided to go for something more practical

Sep 7th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#1
Syma OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Lanvin sneakers or trainers.. Any owners?? I have a few pairs of the Lanvin ballet flats but have found myself strangely drawn to the ladies sneakers it must be the cute gosgrain ribbon laces. I did a search but couldn't find any owners or threads. Does anyone own a pair? They are pretty pricey for sneakers at £300-£350 here in the UK, do you think it's a ridiculous amount for sneakers/trainers? I would love to hear your opinions.
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Sep 8th, 2009, 02:49 AM	#3
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,641	Hi Syma! I have many pairs of Lanvin sneakers (both low and hi tops). I think the women's version are especially cute, with the grosgrain ribbon laces. I think what I like the most about the sneakers is the combination of colors and materials used (patent leather, leather, suede, grosgrain, metallics, and satin).
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Sep 8th, 2009, 03:11 AM	#4
Onederland homo-a-gogo! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: calipornia. Posts: 1,088	to be honest i think they're reasonably priced, compared to some other designer sneakers. i have the mens low tops and high tops as well, and for all my low tops i go out and replace the laces with grosgrain ribbon as well. they hold up well, and cute enough for everyday wear.
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Sep 8th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#5
Syma OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	^^ Hi Uclaboi, so nice to speak to you again. Of course I just remembered the pic of you with your stunning grey pair and cabat Onederland, your collection sounds amazing, all my searches seem to bring out their popularity with men, I was just wondering if there are any ladies out there too...
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Sep 9th, 2009, 04:53 AM	#6
Straight-Laced Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 483	I have a pair of the patent sneakers - black with grey grosgrain ribbon laces. They're cute, but they haven't been a complete success. They're kind of stiff and the patent hasn't softened (yet) and one grosgrain lace broke first wear. If I'm tempted to buy another pair they'll be satin, not patent.
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Sep 15th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#7
allanrvj Bad Romance Joined: Apr 2007 Location: inside a bubble Posts: 3,823	My recent ones (as posted in one of the Hermès threads): Some modeling pics:
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Sep 15th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#8
allanrvj Bad Romance Joined: Apr 2007 Location: inside a bubble Posts: 3,823	My first ones that I got at 30% off and got me hooked eversince: Modeling pics:
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Sep 26th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#9
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Sep 26th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#10
Vinyl Miu Miu lovin'! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Honolulu/Boston Posts: 3,213	I just have to say... now THESE are how sneakers are supposed to be!!
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Sep 26th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#11
mundodabolsa Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,393	allan I LOOOOVE those sneakers on you. for some reason the mens versions appeal to me much more than the womens.

Sep 27th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#13
annanas . Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,222	i prefer them on men too, i have a hard time with women and trainers, i can barely bring myself to wear mine in the gym (and only IN the gym, i never wear them there or back, they're the ugliest things ever) but the lanvin ones aren't too bad for trainers i guess o/t allan but i love your floor! i miss my danish floor
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Sep 29th, 2009, 03:02 AM	#14
allanrvj Bad Romance Joined: Apr 2007 Location: inside a bubble Posts: 3,823	hey, thanks guys. annanas, I love my floors, too. they look great with white furniture.
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Sep 29th, 2009, 04:48 AM	#15
annanas . Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,222	they really do, but [practical]are they pine? pine is so so soft, my parents have pine at their summer house and the floors are full of dents [/practical]. i really wanted pine when i redid my place for the aesthetics but decided to go for something more practical
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