studio pollini?

shoe gal

shoe gal

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Jan 15, 2007
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has anyone had any experiences (positive or negative) with Studio Pollini shoes? are they worth the price tag?

I visited a boutique by work today as they are having a 20% storewide sale. I tried on a pair of cute black pumps with a thicker heel and they were quite comfortable as I walked around the store. they are originally $428 before the 20% off. If they weren't on sale, they'd be almost the same price as Manolos or Pradas! I have seen the label before but never heard anything about them, so I wanted to find out if you ladies know anything about Studio Pollini.

Thanks!
 
#3
I've never really understood those shoes. They sort of appeared out of nowhere, really pricey and showing nothing very surprising in the way of design. An old-time shoe guy told me they were well-known some years ago, but it must have been a LOT of years - I'm 74 and I never heard of them!
 
#4
I own 2 pairs of Pollini -- they do make some of the most comfortable shoes out there. They have been around for a century, started in Italy. They made army boots during WWI and WWII, so I guess they know a thing or two about comfort. They've collaborated and made shoes for Bruno Magli and Gucci, among other high end designers. I think they've only started being an international designer in the 60's or 70's, and they've kept their factories and publicity rather mom and pop-ish. But they are well made shoes, if not always on the cutting edge of fashion.
 
#7
fatefullotus said:
I own 2 pairs of Pollini -- they do make some of the most comfortable shoes out there. They have been around for a century, started in Italy. They made army boots during WWI and WWII, so I guess they know a thing or two about comfort. They've collaborated and made shoes for Bruno Magli and Gucci, among other high end designers. I think they've only started being an international designer in the 60's or 70's, and they've kept their factories and publicity rather mom and pop-ish. But they are well made shoes, if not always on the cutting edge of fashion.
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have you found them to be quite durable? thanks for the info!
 
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graymnnce said:
I've never really understood those shoes. They sort of appeared out of nowhere, really pricey and showing nothing very surprising in the way of design. An old-time shoe guy told me they were well-known some years ago, but it must have been a LOT of years - I'm 74 and I never heard of them!
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haha it seems they aren't well known at all...i hope they are solid shoes though! the style i bought are fairly classic.
 
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shoe gal said:
have you found them to be quite durable? thanks for the info!
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They are exceptionally well made, comparable to other high-end shoe designers, as far as I can tell. Both pairs of Pollini's I own are silk, so they don't see regular wear, but I have had the older pair for a bit shy of a decade, and they are still good-as-new.
 
#13
just happened to see this thread and was wondering if any of you ladies who own pollini shoes can tell me if they run large? small? tts? i'm eyeing a pair of pollinis in a size 38 on ebay. i'm usually a us 7.5, perhaps on the smaller side of that - 37.5 in most designers, 38 in manolos. advice would be most appreciated. tia ladies!!!
 
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