Saint Laurent vs Hermes face off

[Luvbolide]

Good Point regarding the casual-ness of Oran's and dressier look of the SL's.

I think my girlfriends can't fathom paying more money for a luxury item unless it's Hermes. I'm more of a if it looks good I'll take it regardless if its Gucci, LV, Chanel or even Zara! The SL's were £600 (due to the exotic skin) and the plain leather Oran's are £490 so to my ladies they would rather have Hermes over SL for anything due to their admiration of the Hermes brand. However, I did tell them we are looking at shoes, not handbags so their general rule may not be applicable in this case I guess.

I don’t know this for sure, but I suspect that a fancier version of an Oran is likely pricier than the YSL. Not really comparing apples to apples when comparing exotic skin to plain leather...

 

[LavenderIce]

I don't have either pair, but I like the YSL one. I agree with you, it shows too much toes and if I could avoid that, I would. I think the YSL one is prettier and would look better with the outfits you mentioned. I also like that it's not glaringly obvious like the "H" in the Orlan.

 

[xincinsin]

The SL look dressier, so they might be more versatile for a day to night ensemble switch. Are they comfy? If you are going to be seeing the sights, then comfort is also an important factor. I haven't tried either pair as I'm not a sandals girl.

 

[NOIRetMoi]

Hi All,
I'm prepping for a few destination weddings I'll be attending next month in Dubai and South Africa so a nice pair of flat sandals is a must during the daytime heat when we are lunching or seeing the sights.

I have bought the exotic skin Saint laurent watersnake tribute flat sandals but my girl friends demanded to know why did I spent so much on Saint Laurent sandals that I should have just bought the Hermes Oran in plain black leather which is cheaper and more iconic....

Now I'm in two minds! I like both pairs of Sandals but I bought the Saint Laurent pair as the Hermes Oran seem to be everywhere and replicated but now I have just seen a knock version of the Saint Laurent tribute flat sandals in Primark and Zara. So both styles are being copied.

So having said that I need your guidance as too which pair you would pick out of the Saint Laurent Watersnake flat sandals or Hemes Oran in plain black leather and why?

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Keep/buy the ones YOU like best, not the ones your friends or we pick...
I think the YSL is more chic for a wedding because it’s an exotic and I wouldn’t wear a big logo for the occasion either, but that’s just me.
And mind you, I own a pair of the Oran with the small block heel (whatever it’s called). Also, I don’t find them that comfortable. Maybe the leather ones are, but mine are like an Epsom patent leather and they’re not.

 

[jyyanks]

I'm a big H fan but for shoes - YSL all the way!!! I think the H oran are a tad boring - the YSL seem dressier and look nicer. I find YSL shoes to be very comfortable (not the case with H).

 

[lulilu]

I hear many people complain that the oran is not comfortable. I have tried them on and decided against them -- I won't buy a shoe/sandal that isn't instantly comfortable and needs "breaking in."

 

[doni]

Those SL are gorgeous, and look like they hug the foot more than the Orans. The design of the Orans doesn't make much sense imo, and if you have narrow feet like me, they are a big no.