So when I ordered four pairs of shoes in two days, I didn't freak because...
1) at least one pair of those are going back, if not two.
2) I don't buy a lot of clothes or accessories (see above).
My original goal was to buy a pair of red retro-looking shoes to wear with my new dresses. I wanted a pair of shoes that expressed my style instead of shoes on sale that happen to also be cute. Even though I have no complaints comfort or style-wise, the majority of my past shoes have been from Payless. I just wanted a pair of shoes I loved first and were also thrifty last.
Contenders:

This is the shoe that started it all. However, I can not see myself buying a shoe for this much ($139) money, especially if it can't be an everyday shoe. It also was only available in black and in black/white.
Updated: They are now $85!

Aerosole is the only site offering this in the orange color and it is still full price at $72. So, I am waiting them out.

This was the #1 choice. These would be all I needed if they had come in red. I vowed not to buy another pair of black shoes but this retro look is exactly what I wanted. I ordered two pairs of these, in European sizes 39 and 40. They were on sale from $70 to $30, so I didn't want to miss out if I picked the wrong size. One of them will be returned.

The company is known for extremely comfortable shoes and these look like great fun. By the way, do you notice that they are not black?

These "have red on [them]", have a great Mod feel and are by a company known for well made comfortable shoes.

The only reason I didn't order these is because I thought they might look too sporty. Now I'm not so sure they aren't cuter than the Keen ones. Hmmm...
Updated: Couldn't stop thinking about them, so I ordered them on Sunday. I also remembered that the most comfortable shoes I own are Merrell's from L.L. Bean so the Keen's will be going back when they arrive.

I lost out on these when the brown ones were on sale at Piperlime and now I can only find them at full price for $73.
*Both deliveries will arrive Wednesday and Thursday of next week. I can't wait!
3 comments:
Hey there! Thanks muchly for the links to the Flea Market fabric - I tried to order it from www.wishuponaquilt.com because it was super cheap ($5.99) - being in Australia means we have to factor postage into everything, and postage from the US has just gone up, but our dollar is good - a few sums to be done there! I hope you do get that Vogue pattern next time they are cheap, it really is delightful! PS love the shoes, and how I wish Zappos shipped to Australia - but it is probably very good they don't.
Moggy
IN RE SHOES: Land's End makes a nubuck slip on for under $30. And it comes in red.
I have a pair and can recommend them.
Lurve those Berne Mevs! And you are right about the red. Mmmmmmmmm
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