Sometimes I get really lucky with crazy cheap shoes. I have plenty of pairs I’ve scored for $10 or less and most have actually held up and are exceptionally comfortable (never settle for an uncomfortable shoe). I don’t wear each pair very often and take very good care of them so, they don’t fall apart with excessive wear. There’s something deeply satisfying about getting something that completely transforms an outfit for less than a lunch out. Of course, the inherent quality is low and they are never made from leather. Most are also very bad knockoffs and considering I can’t keep up with everything, I have unwittingly bought some copies. Back to comfort, el cheapos are notoriously stiff and if something is digging into your foot the first time you try them on, this isn’t a matter of leather stretching out. They will always be painful. Always. Be prepared to send something back if you order online.
Well today I needed some cheap shoe therapy so I checked out my four favorite sites for the lowest of the low (Go Jane, Cutesy Girl, Amiclubwear, and Shiekh). I found about 10 pairs of shoes for ultra cheap and when I went to add them to my cart, none of them were in stock, or they were in someone else’s shopping bag. Infuriating. These are some of what I wanted from Amiclubwear… no dice. So disappointing because I love a step-in wedge without stupid little ankle straps. The step-in style is very Bottega Veneta and much more adult and sexy, and a bit difficult to find. We won’t talk about the flat ankle wrap sandals… they were $5. Yeah. For a trend that’s going to be over within a year… I am shameless.
cheap shoe bonanza by mymilkglassheart
I was also really disappointed to see these HORRIBLE knockoffs of the Pour La Victoire “Sacha” on Go Jane. I wrote about these insane shoes a while back. They are works of art and I wouldn’t wear these terrible cheap versions if they were given to me! I don’t even want to add a picture of the knock off so, just click the link to be appalled.
the originals!
Good luck hunting but beware of buying something just because it’s super cheap. Get what you LOVE! (I know I would’ve regretted those gladiator stillettos on the bottom right.)
UPDATE 01.13.09: I checked for the ankle wrap flats one more time this morning and they were back in stock! I ordered them in black and taupe! Yay!
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