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People still wear Steve Maddens that don't have the red sole but have a similar styling. I think that lawsuit is for show and that CL won't win (not my legal opinion, I'm no expert in that area of law).
I love my Oh Deers!
Btw. Zappos will price match plus 10% to other websites as long as they have your size in stock. Very easy to do. So far I've been happy with Zappos.
As for my Oh Deers, I removed the plastic LOL, but I've been happy so far. I added Foot Petals for comfort and well I guess they're ok for a dinner out and some dancing, not much more. I mean the heels are like 4 inchs, so if you're ok with that in other shoes (I'm really not so much) then you will be fine.
I just wore them to a wedding this past weekend and got compliments. Weirdly enough some guy (the only person so far) asked if they were Louboutin, I said no, and he wanted to know if he was "close." So I said yes.
I may buy some regular CLs for work but I sort of wish Oh Deer would do a simple pump in about 3 inches with a red sole....