Does the price of a pair of shoes make a difference?

pursemama

pursemama

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Jan 17, 2006
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#1
I was just wondering why Jimmy Choos, Brian Atwood, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Giuseppe Zanotti, just to name a few are so expensive? Is it the comfort?....the design/materials?...name brand? I have a few friends that have designer shoes and they can only wear them for a couple of hours, I thought that was ridiculous!
 
#2
The designs, materials, and construction are all much, much finer. My favorites are Guiseppe Zanotti (though I rarely buy them except on sale).

Some designer shoes are really killer, though. Gucci heels are super uncomfortable, but damn, some of them are hot hot hot!
 
#3
My favourite heels are monolos and Louis vuittons. I'm not a usual heel wearer but with even I can wear them for hours and my feed don't hurt at all. But I experiened this just with those 2 brands! I think with a lot of them it's the name you pay!
 
#4
I don't wear any of those designer shoes - I have never spent more that $160.00 on a pair of shoes (Cole Haan g series, on sale from $200) - There are many very impressive, good quality shoes out there for much less, making it easy to use restraint. Also I hate designer logo or gimmicky shoes.
 
#5
For those who say they don't feel the difference between a Nine West shoe and a Guiseppe Zanotti: REALLY? I don't think I'm a really sensitive or picky person, but I can immediately tell a difference in fit and comfort.... especially in the balance of the heel.
 
#7
I wore a Stuart Weitzman with 3 1/2" heel at my wedding and I wore it the whole day (except for maybe half hour when we took pictures on a grassy area). The ceremony was at 2pm followed by picture taking on a cliff (Sunset Cliff for San Diego people) then reception that lasted till midnight. Yes, there is a big difference in comfort level. Jimmy Choos are also very comfortable. So, yeah, the price is well worth it.
 
#8
I have Gucci's and Miu Miu's that have 4 inch heels AND I can walk comfortably in them. But I've tried 4 inch heels in less expensive shoes and can't do it. It might be that the "let" (the shape of the shoe/foot bed) for those brands works for my foot. Whereas I know other brands, regardless of the price don't work for me.
 
#11
I was wondering this as well. As a real estate agent I want to buy a really nice pair of brown heels that will last, look professional, and be comfy for all day. But I'm too scared to spend so much on shoes!! I guess I should try at least one pair?
 
#13
For me its the quality that unfortunately usually has a high price tag. Zanotti is my faves too Intlset! :love:

I like Manolo's too but only his super high shoes which aren't too practical for work. I wear high heels but his are usually darn near spikes. :P
 
#14
the most comfortable pair of shoes i've ever had one were manolos. they were fab. since everyone's feet are different and all the shoes are made with a slightly different ideal foot in mind, so i think it's important to find a brand that makes a shoe that agrees with you. prada shoes kill my feet, can't wear 'em, my foot is not their ideal foot :-P
 
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