Golden Goose

[daevy]

So, these are apparently habit forming. I'd been tryng to track down a pair of the iridescent slides, and found some pre-owned ones in my size and jumped on them. I'm not wondering if I made a mistake, and should have gone for these (new) instead. Any thoughts? Advice? I don't normally love the idea of pre-owned shoes, but I know the slides are at least 2, if not 3 years old.

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I actually have been more and more into buying second-hand these days. Trying to be more sustainable and doing more conscious shopping and all.
Well, I think you have to consider which style is more your vibe. I'd rather get slides over Mays any day... But that's just me.
Nothing wrong with buying pre-owned clothes/shoes in my opinion, but it's something you have to be okay with...
Tl;dr - I like the slides better! But you do you

 

[scivolare]

I actually have been more and more into buying second-hand these days. Trying to be more sustainable and doing more conscious shopping and all.
Well, I think you have to consider which style is more your vibe. I'd rather get slides over Mays any day... But that's just me.
Nothing wrong with buying pre-owned clothes/shoes in my opinion, but it's something you have to be okay with...
Tl;dr - I like the slides better! But you do you

Thanks! Pulling the pictures again, I do think they may be a better choice. I'm fine with pre-owned for certain things, but shoes are a usual pass from me, unless wear is really light. Certain shoes just get super uncomfortable after lots of wear, plus sweat/germ-a-phobe concerns :x.

 

[scivolare]

I actually have been more and more into buying second-hand these days. Trying to be more sustainable and doing more conscious shopping and all.
Well, I think you have to consider which style is more your vibe. I'd rather get slides over Mays any day... But that's just me.
Nothing wrong with buying pre-owned clothes/shoes in my opinion, but it's something you have to be okay with...
Tl;dr - I like the slides better! But you do you

Follow up! Any advice re: sanitizing pre-owned shoes for my germ-a-phobe side? Also curious about styling ideas. I don't normally go for the slide style. These look kind of loud too

 

[sinyard]

Follow up! Any advice re: sanitizing pre-owned shoes for my germ-a-phobe side? Also curious about styling ideas. I don't normally go for the slide style. These look kind of loud too

Clorox wipe the insoles and use Lysol to spray the entire inside of the shoes. Clorox the soles too. I’ve only ever bought pre owned that looked to be brand new. I’m a bit of a germ freak. The sneakers you are getting, to be honest I think there a lot of better options out there and you can get a brand new pair at a great deal too.

 

[scivolare]

Clorox wipe the insoles and use Lysol to spray the entire inside of the shoes. Clorox the soles too. I’ve only ever bought pre owned that looked to be brand new. I’m a bit of a germ freak. The sneakers you are getting, to be honest I think there a lot of better options out there and you can get a brand new pair at a great deal too.

Thank you sinyard! I hadn't seen any new pairs of the slides and have been looking for several weeks :/. Have you seen any?

 

[sinyard]

Thank you sinyard! I hadn't seen any new pairs of the slides and have been looking for several weeks :/. Have you seen any?

Yes! There are tons out there! If this is your first pair, post them on here to be authenticated. There a lot of fakes out there. You can get a new pair for $350 right now due to all of the sales.

 

[Monique1004]

Just got 2 more pairs in the BF madness. I can’t believe that I already received the 1st pair from Nordstrom. I think they send it overnight. I love the pretty raspberry color picking out. I was surprised this 36 wasn’t as big as my other pairs. I wonder it’s because the pair’s Nordstrom exclusive. It actually worked out better for me.

 

[scivolare]

Yes! There are tons out there! If this is your first pair, post them on here to be authenticated. There a lot of fakes out there. You can get a new pair for $350 right now due to all of the sales.

Oh, sorry Sinyard - I thought you meant there are new ones available of the iridescent one I posted. I haven't seen any new ones of that (if you have, please let me know). I will post for authentication!

 

[daevy]

Oh, sorry Sinyard - I thought you meant there are new ones available of the iridescent one I posted. I haven't seen any new ones of that (if you have, please let me know). I will post for authentication!

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I think you make good points, and I can totally appreciate why people wouldn't be that keen on buying second-hand products. I think it comes down to where you're buying from, and how honest/detailed the description is.
For instance, I'd only sell something I probably bought on a whim and then decided I wouldn't get that much use of after all - so, only gently used. But I don't know if that's the case with the ones you're eyeing!

One thing with GG is that they always have something new coming out, including re-releases.
Are you dead set on the iridescent ones? Can you wait a bit? Will that be your first pair? Are you gonna get enough use out of them?
All of these are questions worth considering.

As for styling slides, I use them with all sorts of outfits. Leggings, jeans, dresses. It's not that different from a low top when it comes to styling!

 

[scivolare]

I think you make good points, and I can totally appreciate why people wouldn't be that keen on buying second-hand products. I think it comes down to where you're buying from, and how honest/detailed the description is.
For instance, I'd only sell something I probably bought on a whim and then decided I wouldn't get that much use of after all - so, only gently used. But I don't know if that's the case with the ones you're eyeing!

One thing with GG is that they always have something new coming out, including re-releases.
Are you dead set on the iridescent ones? Can you wait a bit? Will that be your first pair? Are you gonna get enough use out of them?
All of these are questions worth considering.

As for styling slides, I use them with all sorts of outfits. Leggings, jeans, dresses. It's not that different from a low top when it comes to styling!

All good points! I do love iridescent. Ideally I’d want new shoes, but I’m a fan of those. If I could find a new pair of those that would be ideal. But so far no luck!

In the meantime, accidental pair of silver glitter superstars with my iridescent sequin skirt

 

[Monique1004]

My 2nd pair from BlacknFriday shopping has finally arrived.

 

[chiisaibunny]

Just got 2 more pairs in the BF madness. I can’t believe that I already received the 1st pair from Nordstrom. I think they send it overnight. I love the pretty raspberry color picking out. I was surprised this 36 wasn’t as big as my other pairs. I wonder it’s because the pair’s Nordstrom exclusive. It actually worked out better for me.
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I wear 36 too and all 12 pairs I have, all superstars, fit differently whether it’s width or length. So I expect some variance now.

 

[lcstyle]

Hi there! I purchased SS in March in 39 and 40. Initially I thought the 39 was the right fit, but because I have a wider foot I definitely couldn’t tie them and Could only wear a very thin sock. I exchanged for the 40 which were really comfortable but I’ve noticed that over time they’ve really stretched out- so much so that I have a lot of room in the heel if I put my toes to the front of the shoe. I question if I should have just kept the 39 and given it time to stretch? I just purchased 2 pair of Francy sneakers and I’m torn whether to keep 39 or 40. I’m a 9 in most shoes, including P448. A 9.5 in Nike. A 10 in the Nike Hurache. Should I keep 39 because it will stretch? Or stick with the 40? The 39 feels snug (width) but good length, the 40 feels less snug (width) still narrow but longer. I want to be able to throw any sock on and wear the sneaker though. Aaahhh! Lol I didn’t give this much thought to having my kids! (Kidding)

 

[sinyard]

Hi there! I purchased SS in March in 39 and 40. Initially I thought the 39 was the right fit, but because I have a wider foot I definitely couldn’t tie them and Could only wear a very thin sock. I exchanged for the 40 which were really comfortable but I’ve noticed that over time they’ve really stretched out- so much so that I have a lot of room in the heel if I put my toes to the front of the shoe. I question if I should have just kept the 39 and given it time to stretch? I just purchased 2 pair of Francy sneakers and I’m torn whether to keep 39 or 40. I’m a 9 in most shoes, including P448. A 9.5 in Nike. A 10 in the Nike Hurache. Should I keep 39 because it will stretch? Or stick with the 40? The 39 feels snug (width) but good length, the 40 feels less snug (width) still narrow but longer. I want to be able to throw any sock on and wear the sneaker though. Aaahhh! Lol I didn’t give this much thought to having my kids! (Kidding)

I had this same exact dilemma and with the same exact sizes! I stared with a 39, tried a 40 and thought they worked too. Now, I own both I actually prefer the 39. Ugh The Francy and Slide I am always a 39 no matter what. The mid star I haven’t tried in a 40 but I think I’d prefer a 40 in the mid star. The Hi Star I’ve had both and the 40 is too big and the 39 is perfect. If I were you I’d stick with the 39 and it will stretch. If the length is good I’d keep the 39. I think the 40 is too sloppy for you and long looking, same for me too. There is almost like excess leather at the toe area on the 40 since they are too big. Hope that helps!

 

[missyb]

Hi there! I purchased SS in March in 39 and 40. Initially I thought the 39 was the right fit, but because I have a wider foot I definitely couldn’t tie them and Could only wear a very thin sock. I exchanged for the 40 which were really comfortable but I’ve noticed that over time they’ve really stretched out- so much so that I have a lot of room in the heel if I put my toes to the front of the shoe. I question if I should have just kept the 39 and given it time to stretch? I just purchased 2 pair of Francy sneakers and I’m torn whether to keep 39 or 40. I’m a 9 in most shoes, including P448. A 9.5 in Nike. A 10 in the Nike Hurache. Should I keep 39 because it will stretch? Or stick with the 40? The 39 feels snug (width) but good length, the 40 feels less snug (width) still narrow but longer. I want to be able to throw any sock on and wear the sneaker though. Aaahhh! Lol I didn’t give this much thought to having my kids! (Kidding)

I actually have the same exact GG from last spring. I have these in a 39 and I’m usually a size 10. They fit me perfectly. I have a narrow long foot.