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Good idea or bad?

biscuitsmom

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http://www.zappos.com/softspots-brunswick I bought these in the chocolate and light tan... I have a *really* hard time finding shoes that fit comfortably...that's the main reason I got 2 of the same style...Good or bad idea? I Would *love* to hear your opinion!

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Latest reply was from biscuitsmom

Mo

(website)

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I think the link needs fixing

biscuitsmom

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Thanks, Mo! Hope this works.....didnt realize I was still on the vip page!

Mo

(website)

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Now it works! I'll have to defer to others - these are way out of my personal style range.

biscuitsmom

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Thank you for letting me know....

Lisa

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These could be fun, I can't wait to see them on for a better opinion. The tan are my favorite based on the zappos photo.

biscuitsmom

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Thanks, Lisa! I have a REALLY hard time finding shoes that fit and these are sooo comfy They look better in person too I'll see if I can get DH to take a pic soon for my 1st WIW...

tarzy

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I have extremely fussy feet too, and I often buy different colors of the same style shoe.

I'm torn about it. On the one hand, I'm not someone who needs a lot of variety in my outfits. I like to find something that works, and be done. Every so often, though, it does feel like I'm wearing the same thing all the time, and I think it comes from the duplicates.

It doesn't bother me quite as much with shoes. Usually they're hidden under my bootcuts (I don't wear skirts, straight legs or skinnies, which all show much more of the shoe) so it's not as important.

I don't think it's a bad thing to do, as long as don't think you'll be bored with the lack of variety.

anna

As someone who also finds it difficult to find shoes I really, really like I think it is a wonderful idea to get duplicates in different colors when you find one that you can get a lot of use from. Liked the shoe very much !

rute

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Good ideia! If you have a bad time finding shoes and have found the perfect ones is a good ideia to buy in different colors!

CocoLion

(website)

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If I like something, I also buy it in multiples. But I wonder what Angie would say about that. I have many, many t-shirts in the exact same cut but different colors. Same with belts and jeans. These are the elements that comprise my super casual work wardrobe, and I'm not too happy that I look the same all the time. But it's easy to get dressed and everything is washable and comfortable.

Louise

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Personally I like variety and rarely buy the same thing in different colours *however* I hear you on the fussy feet issue and if you're not bothered about variety I say go for it x

marianna

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I duplicate shoes all the time. I have the same pair of Halogen ballet flats in 5 different colors -- not kidding. I also have the the Clarks Wellfleet in two colors (red and black) and the Me Too Prissy in red and snakeskin. Call me boring, but my feet are extremely fussy and hard to fit, so if a shoe is comfortable for me, I stock up.

Angie

(website)

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I voted yay!

Vix

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Another who has trouble getting fit + comfort + style needs/wants aligned...and I have both duplicated and regretted *not* duplicating!

biscuitsmom

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Thanks *SO* much to all of you! I had mixed feelings about getting 2, but thought they were different enough in color so I wouldnt be too bored and Ive literally tried over a dozen from Zappos (my UPS driver hates me!) and these -ta-da- work! Very happy to have the blessings from YLF!

lynne

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I think its a great idea and I do it fairly often. If I buy a pair of shoes and know that they are comfortable and will wear them a lot I'll purchase in another color. I only do it with brown and black shoes though, as those are my basic shoe colors.

biscuitsmom

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Thanks, Lynne! Great to know several fab ladies do this It's SO rare for me to find a pair that I really like that fits! I have *major* shoe (boot and outfits) envy of the board members wonderful collections....

Aziraphale

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I don't see a problem with getting two pairs of the same shoe in different colours, if the shoes are versatile and very comfortable. I don't make a habit of doing this, but I did do it once, with absolutely no regrets. Two years ago I bought a pair of dove gray ankle boots that were so awesome -- super comfy, flattering and go with nearly everything -- that I went back six months later and bought a second pair in wine red. They are my go-to boots for three quarters of the year, and I'm very happy I got the second pair.

Barbara

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Go for it!

I have several shoe styles in dupicate colors - Privos, Palladiums, Aerosoles.
I even have duplicates *GASP* of the same color! LOL.

In my opinion, if you find a great shoe, you know they may stop production at any time. So buying duplicates is just smart shopping!

biscuitsmom

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Ooh, Elizabeth, those boots sound GORJUS! I'd love to get a pair like that....Barbara, I think that is a great idea! Just keep for when the first pair wear out....its SO frustrating how hard it can be to track down a particular style (TG for eBay NIB!) but Ive encouraged DH to do this when he finds a pair he really loves...why dont I give myself permission to do the same? hmmm......thanks!

Steph

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I currently own several pairs of duplicated shoes:
A pump in both red (faux) leather and grey patent
A Mary Jane in both grey tweed and brown (faux) patent
A peep-toe slingback in both green and black patent
Knee-high boots in both grey and black (and I actually have two pairs of the grey!)
Knee-high boots in both brown and black
And in the past I had another pair of sandals in both brown and black. So I think that if you like them, you should go for it!

thimblelina

(website)

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Good job on the process... now you can shop with a light heart and clear intentions! L.

biscuitsmom

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Thanks, Steph! Your collection sounds awesome Thanks a lot, Thimbelina- I appreciate it!

MsMary

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I have the Madden Girl patent pumps in seven colors. So I'm a "yay!"

Linn

Cute shoes - I vote yay!

biscuitsmom

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Thanks so much, MaryK and Linn! (off to check out Madden Girl pumps!)