Should I be embarassed?

laureenthemean · Sep 5th, 2008, 01:21 PM

^^I thought those were hot pink IRL? There was a discussion about it on the CL forum.

lily25 · Sep 5th, 2008, 03:09 PM

^ I've no Idea.. I 've never seen them IRL.

Purses · Sep 6th, 2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by candice19

A while ago, I bought these shoes from Unlisted, a brand by Kenneth Cole (I think). I loved it when I saw it online - but then I got them, they have red soles!!

My question is... if you saw someone walking down with that shoe, and you saw the red soles... would you THINK it was TRYING to be a CL-knock off?

My answer is yes, because I never saw CL make it like that.

galligator · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:43 PM

Now I have to look up the trademark info. The last I had read the sole was trademarked on a very specific shade of red...It was just a brief mention, though.

But honestly, you like the shoes. I don't think it's a knock-off of CL style that's likely to be mistaken & if anybody asks - just be honest. As it is, 2007-08 has been a big year for decorated soles in various patterns plus a lot of companies have been adding red or other bright colors to the heels to make more contrast.

If you're live anywhere that's not a large city, odds are most folks won't really notice your shoes let alone recognize the sole detail. Out of those, even few will have seen any CL shoes & fewer than that actually have any brand recognition.

We're fans, & that makes us more self-conscious. Most other folk don't pay that much attention to shoes so I wouldn't think it's worth stressing yourself over.

You can always look up this brand in the future at Zappos & get a look at the soles if is really is important to know before you buy.

Sep 5th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#31
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Sep 5th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#32
lily25 trigintillion $ babe Location: Athens	^ I've no Idea.. I 've never seen them IRL. __________________ Bags and shoes... Is all I need...

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#34
galligator Mostly Harmless	Now I have to look up the trademark info. The last I had read the sole was trademarked on a very specific shade of red...It was just a brief mention, though. But honestly, you like the shoes. I don't think it's a knock-off of CL style that's likely to be mistaken & if anybody asks - just be honest. As it is, 2007-08 has been a big year for decorated soles in various patterns plus a lot of companies have been adding red or other bright colors to the heels to make more contrast. If you're live anywhere that's not a large city, odds are most folks won't really notice your shoes let alone recognize the sole detail. Out of those, even few will have seen any CL shoes & fewer than that actually have any brand recognition. We're fans, & that makes us more self-conscious. Most other folk don't pay that much attention to shoes so I wouldn't think it's worth stressing yourself over. You can always look up this brand in the future at Zappos & get a look at the soles if is really is important to know before you buy. __________________ I also www.shoeblog.com (Hey dad, I'm published - sorta. ) My little (Mostly Harajuku Lovers) bags gallery is here. Most of my shoes are here.