https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:15:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347746 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:01:34 +0000 Colette 1347746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, how funny we picked the same picture! That picture was my inspiration for slip-on sneakers. I have been trying some leggings with faux leather insets but have not found the pair that works for me yet.</p> <p>Bj1111, fashion should never be dangerous to your loved ones!</p> <p>Annagybe, I will pick up a can of suede spray on my next trip to Nordstrom. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347581 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 02:50:46 +0000 annagybe 1347581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nordstrom shoe department sells a great suede spray. I can't find it on their website though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347573 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 02:46:42 +0000 bj1111 1347573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think Angie had good luck with the spray at home thing.</p> <p>i too am jealous that the bowens fit you. i was between sizes and the smaller one made my toes numb, the larger one slipped of my foot and nearly brained my long suffering husband. &nbsp;i think i need to take my stride down a notch.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347568 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 02:42:00 +0000 viva 1347568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh,Colette, I am jealous the Bowens fit you! SE Cruz fits me great, but the Bowens would not work for me. </p> <p>And funny but I saved and posted that exact image of the woman in the leggings as a sneaker look inspiration! Enjoy them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347538 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 02:04:26 +0000 Colette 1347538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! With your input and suggestions I've decided&nbsp;to return&nbsp;the SE Cruz and keep the Vince Bowen.....unless something else pops up before the cool weather hits.</p> <p>Parsley, I do treat my suede shoes and boots (and even my Ugg slippers)&nbsp;but have never had confidence to wear them in wet weather. Do you have a suggestion for a spray that has been successful for you?</p> <p>Kellygirl, I was concerned the Cruz wouldn't hold up especially since they will be a workhorse. And thank you for pointing out the dirty white side issue. Have you tried a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? I use them on my gear shoes to keep the white parts white. It's the only thing I've found that really&nbsp;works.</p> <p>lisap, I did try&nbsp;the leather Vince you posted. They fit my foot different than the suede Bowen, in a bad way. Also, I searched for a MK version with no luck. Do you have a link you can share?</p> <p>bj1111, do you think it would be better to have a cobbler do the weather proofing&nbsp;or does the spray I can use at home work just as well?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347379 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 22:15:00 +0000 bj1111 1347379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vince and weather proof the suede. A cobbler can do it. Angie uses spray on stuff also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347340 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 21:07:10 +0000 Anonymous 1347340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vince does make these in leather - I've tried them on several times. &nbsp;I loved them, but finally went with a Michael Kors pair - same shoe for about half the price (in Cdn $). &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347328 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:48:01 +0000 kellygirl 1347328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Parsley. I love my Cruz but they are not leather and so have creased with wear. I think the Vince may hold up better in the long run. However, I'm unable to get the white sides as white as they were at the beginning so would likely retire them earlier than I would a traditional pair of shoes. Love both of these in terms of how they look. Great shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347321 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:35:54 +0000 Parsley 1347321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both look nice. I would base my decision on comfort, if all things are equal.<br />The suede ones can always be treated with waterproofing spray, so I don't think that should be an issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-vince-bowen-vs-se-cruz#post-1347319 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:32:03 +0000 Colette 1347319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the slip-on sneaker look&nbsp;and jumped in as soon as I saw them. They fit my super casual lifestyle perfectly. But,&nbsp;I cannot make up my mind on which pair to keep. Like many of you, I&nbsp;have tried several pairs of slip-on sneakers (Corso Como, Van's, Ash)&nbsp;and these ended up as my top two based on color, comfort and style. I was hoping to get a leather pair but haven't been able to find a pair that work for my feet.&nbsp;I love the more refined look of the Vince but since they&nbsp;are suede and cannot be worn in wet weather I'm wondering if the SE's are the better choice?</p> <p>Photos 1-2 are a side-by-side comparison and&nbsp;3-5 are a few&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;ways I hope to wear&nbsp;the sneakers this fall.</p> <p>I would appreciate any thoughts you might have to help me make a decision.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you! </p>