Oh no what is that !
Patent definitely more durable as I found out especially yesterday! See pictures below I am not happy that this has happened to my Rockstud shoes after the 4th wear. Reluctant to buy another.
Hairdryer method is putting the shoes on with a think pair of socks and then blasting there hairdryer on them for a few minutes before you wear them out. I found it helped with my pigalle louboutins.
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