Designer Shoes - Are they worth it?

[A bottle of Red]

Great points! I do both actually for all kinds of items. I have these Zara boots that are super comfortable, warm, and durable and they last through all kinds of weather. But I also wear my knee-high Chanel boots quite a lot too.

I became more aware of the need to baby my expensive ones after I wore my eel skin designer boots on a snowy day. They were completely ruined and since the pair was so unique, I have never to this day been able to get a replacement for those. I learned my lesson so I check the weather before going out in nice shoes.

Oh I'm sorry to hear about the poor boots

 

[A bottle of Red]

Great points! I do both actually for all kinds of items. I have these Zara boots that are super comfortable, warm, and durable and they last through all kinds of weather. But I also wear my knee-high Chanel boots quite a lot too.

I became more aware of the need to baby my expensive ones after I wore my eel skin designer boots on a snowy day. They were completely ruined and since the pair was so unique, I have never to this day been able to get a replacement for those. I learned my lesson so I check the weather before going out in nice shoes.

I hate babying things but I like my stuff to look pristine so it's a struggle lol

 

[texasnightcaps]

You don't have to be a VIP to get a classic ( at least in the US). They will sell it to you if they have it. With the prices being so high, plenty are available for purchase.

That's good to know! I am in Australia, and I got put on a waitlist for a black mini flap nearly 2 years ago now and haven't received a call and then I heard people saying they were only really offering classic styles to VIP or regulars but I am certainly more optimistic now

 

[FunBagz]

Agree with PP…bags before shoes. That said, I’ve been pretty much as bag peace for a while and am more focused on designer shoes and accessories these days. But re: Chanel ballerinas, I’ve found that they just don’t fit me right or suit me. So despite being a classic staple, I’ve found other Chanel shoe options that work for me.

 

[texasnightcaps]

Agree with PP…bags before shoes. That said, I’ve been pretty much as bag peace for a while and am more focused on designer shoes and accessories these days. But re: Chanel ballerinas, I’ve found that they just don’t fit me right or suit me. So despite being a classic staple, I’ve found other Chanel shoe options that work for me.

Thank you for this reply! It's helping me stay on course with getting a bag and then turning my attention to shoes, accessories (love the coco crush rings)... sometimes you just need to hear this advice from people who get the whole designer/chanel bag shoe etc thing... god bless this forum for existing, I wouldn't have anyone to discuss designer items with otherwise

 

[crwj]

That's good to know! I am in Australia, and I got put on a waitlist for a black mini flap nearly 2 years ago now and haven't received a call and then I heard people saying they were only really offering classic styles to VIP or regulars but I am certainly more optimistic now

I think minis are probably the exception to this, the black classic mini tends to sell without being put on a shelf, they’re the ones you need to have a relationship with an SA for, barring a lucky break

 

[texasnightcaps]

I think minis are probably the exception to this, the black classic mini tends to sell without being put on a shelf, they’re the ones you need to have a relationship with an SA for, barring a lucky break

It's such a shame because resellers put the price up so much on the resale market! My dream purchase would be a so black mini but they don't pop up very often and I doubt I would get lucky at the boutique for that one as it is so rare and seasonal!

 

[Tina1010]

That's good to know! I am in Australia, and I got put on a waitlist for a black mini flap nearly 2 years ago now and haven't received a call and then I heard people saying they were only really offering classic styles to VIP or regulars but I am certainly more optimistic now

Oh yes with the mini that seems to be true. I've been looking for one over a year and half myself and no luck. But if you're looking for anything else, you'll be fine.