Gucci Princetown Mules (with and without fur) -does anyone have?

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#391
jellybebe said:
After months of pining and scheming, I am finally the happy owner of my very own black Princetowns! Unfortunately Gucci.com did not come through - they are still waiting for their preorders! Instead, thanks to a kind, generous and super helpful TPF'er, I was able to order them elsewhere and they arrived today! They're a size 39 and are the tiniest bit loose but 38.5 is the slightest bit too short for me. Super excited to start wearing them although I'm also a little afraid to wreck them, as I walk a lot and my city is dirty. However I know they are meant to be enjoyed and I can't wait to start wearing them! Still debating the whole protective sole business. I always put protective soles on my leather soled shoes so I guess these shouldn't be an exception. Thanks for letting me share! They look like they are completely brand new and have never been worn by anyone but me! And thank you again to the kind TPF'er, you are the best. [emoji177]View attachment 3430345
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So happy that you were able to get them! :yahoo:
 
#393
TXLVer said:
Just got a pair of the Princetown mules in black. My first pair of Gucci shoes. I love them but when I wear them they are a bit loud when I walk. Does this happen for others? I feel like they make a clunk-ing sound. They are comfy but they'll take some getting used to. I've worn my Birkenstocks all summer.

Also, I've read others here who get theirs re-soled. What is the purpose of that?
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I usually get my leather-soled shoes resoled to prolong the life of the shoe. I ask for half soles. Leather soles tend to be delicate and it's easy to wear through the sole and into the shoe itself, and then the shoe is beyond repair at that point. It also helps make the shoe less slippery.
 
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#394
jellybebe said:
I usually get my leather-soled shoes resoled to prolong the life of the shoe. I ask for half soles. Leather soles tend to be delicate and it's easy to wear through the sole and into the shoe itself, and then the shoe is beyond repair at that point. It also helps make the shoe less slippery.
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Where is a good place to do that? I don't have a shoe place. Do they do it while you wait?
Thanks!
 
#395
chloebagfreak said:
Where is a good place to do that? I don't have a shoe place. Do they do it while you wait?
Thanks!
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You have to find a cobbler that is reputable and affordable in your area. I usually pay around $35-$40 CAD per pair. Make sure they use either Vibram or Topy soles. They can't usually do them while you wait but my cobbler can usually do them within 1 day.
 
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jellybebe said:
You have to find a cobbler that is reputable and affordable in your area. I usually pay around $35-$40 CAD per pair. Make sure they use either Vibram or Topy soles. They can't usually do them while you wait but my cobbler can usually do them within 1 day.
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Wow...thanks so much!
That is very helpful! I've never spent so much on a pair of shoes, so I like to know my options.
When I called Saks, the SA told me they could also be resoled after the leather wears out. But she wasn't sure of the price.
 
#398
chloebagfreak said:
Wow...thanks so much!
That is very helpful! I've never spent so much on a pair of shoes, so I like to know my options.
When I called Saks, the SA told me they could also be resoled after the leather wears out. But she wasn't sure of the price.
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Yes some people like to resole them after the leather has been scuffed and worn down a bit. I usually don't because it makes me sad to see the leather soles scuffed. [emoji18]
 
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jellybebe said:
I usually get my leather-soled shoes resoled to prolong the life of the shoe. I ask for half soles. Leather soles tend to be delicate and it's easy to wear through the sole and into the shoe itself, and then the shoe is beyond repair at that point. It also helps make the shoe less slippery.
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Thank you for your response. I don't usually spend this much on shoes but I fell in love with this style. I want to take care of them so they will last many years.
 
#404
You guys. I am PARALYSED with indecision.

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