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gryffin

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Hi all - I've been stalking the SW navy 5050 boots on and off for forever. The boots retail for $750 and are on sale for $450. However, rakuten has 12% cash back and an additional 25% off on all sale merchandise. This brings the boots down to $337.50 and I'll get about $40 back making the boots under $300. Not that anyone would consider that cheap but if you've been wanting the 5050 (and yes I have them in black leather, black and gray suede (all on sale btw in the past) and I love them so I know my size) then it's a very good deal. Boots run TTS and wear beautifully. Love, love, love this boot!! Happy holidays everyone and wishing you health, safetly, peace and joy now and in the coming year!!

Stuart Weitzman 5050 City Knee High Boot

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avicennia

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Oh my I’ve been looking for tall blue boots for ages — they are a HEWI for me. And these are gorgeous!! But I never envisioned over-the-knee boots. I would appreciate knowing from gryffin and others the pros and cons of over-the-knee boots. I don’t wear short dress or skirts — mostly cropped pants and knee length dresses.

gryffin

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Avicennia - It alldepends what look you prefer. Do google, SW makes knee high boots in navy suede. I find SW very comfortable and I can no longer wear a heel. Plus I need to use a 3/4 length orthotic which fits fine my usual size so I say these boots run generous and well made. The OTK comes to the top of the knee cap on me. I'd normally wear with leggings and tunics or a dress. The look if it's a knee length or longer is a fitted suede stocking. Very sleek. Best way to get into boots, fold top half down, pull on, the smooth boot back up. You'll notice back of boot is shorter so it's comfortable and doesn't buckle. But there is no zipper. SW has many lovely styles, but not a lot of choice in navy suede right now. If you can find them on sites they do run TTS for me. But this boot is legs for day and they are very flattering on the calf and foot.

I just saw these. Don't know your size but they are very pretty.

https://poshmark.com/listing/N.....4a4464#utm

nemosmom

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Oh dear… the 5050 comes in olive!!
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gryffin

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Nemosmom - SW loves us and wants us to be happy. He makes beautiful colors for both the cool and warm set. IkR olive……not easy to find….the sirens are calling to you….

Anonymous

Off to learn more about Rakuten which always looked sketchy to me - admittedly I know nothing about it nor have heard of anyone who uses it . Is it truly worthwhile ?

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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My mom loves Rakuten! I signed up (she got some extra money for that), but I'm not a retail online shopper like she is, so I've never actually used it. I know she got some really hefty discounts when doing her holiday shopping online this year, pairing Rakuten with holiday season sales. But my mom is a Southern-Italian wheeler-dealer shark-queen: she's the person who can walk into CVS with a handful of coupons, do the ExtraBucks scan, and walk out with $50 of merchandise, plus $2.37 that they had to open the register and give to her, by the time her couponing is done. LOL.

She had a very early day today (she's a church organist), and she's taking a quick nap, but I'll ask her about it when she gets up, and report back.

kkards

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The only thing I’ll say about rakuten, like free shipping, nothing is actually free. But yes on individual items you are getting a discount

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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And now, my actual post about Stuart Weitzman: I LOVE this brand. They're one of my go-tos, along with Ferragamo and Cole Haan. The quality is always amazing, and even their vintage shoes are stylish and cool. They really stand the test of time.

Quick disclaimer, I've never worn their boots, but off the top of my head, I have six pairs of assorted SW pumps, espadrilles, and heeled sandals in my closet. I find the design of their shoes have a consistently excellent weight distribution and balance. If I ever come across a secondhand, or extremely discounted pair of new boots that I think will work in my closet, I'll definitely snap them up.

gryffin

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Lisa - yes you get a check. Percentages vary. I don’t shop through the app so they don’t get a lot of tracking. But I do buy through them if the cash back makes the transaction more acceptable. 12% on top of 30% is a lot.

gryffin

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Marybeth - gosh I admire people who can do that. I’m better w online coupons but I’ve read stories of very organized ladies like your mom. I stand in awe.
Kkards - you are being paid for the info you provide. With all the cookies and behind the scenes tracking, it’s worth it to me to use the app if the return is high enough.
MB - agreed. I have boots and booties. Had to donate the heels due to neuroma but they are always beautiful, well made and the boots are very comfy. GL on the hunt!!!

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*hides wallet along with NM cause the olive version*

gryffin

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ST - as I said SW loves us and wants us to be happy and comfortable…..

cat2

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I use ShopStyle, which is affiliated with Rakuten. Rakuten is one of the largest Japanese online retailers. With a ShopStyle account you can review a season from a retailer and flag what you want to track, and get sale alerts sent to your email. I use it to track the dramatic price reductions items go through, and dive in when the price has dropped enough to suit my goals. ShopStyle is linked to Rakuten, so I also get random cash credits from Rakuten on top of that. You are sacrificing a lot of information about what you want, but for me the dramatic discounts make it a worthwhile trade off.

gryffin

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Cat - you are obviously an incredibly knowledgable and educated shopper. I stand in complete awe. I tried to get alerts through shopstyle and must have messed up because it never works. I’m incredibly impressed. GL in the coming year and I’m to know who to ask for for tracking help!!!

cat2

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Gryffin: I can’t get the Save My Searches on SS to work! I can get the My Favorites to work, and the items I heart are sent to my burner shopping email.

gryffin

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Thank you cat. I’ll give it a try.

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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So I revisited the Rakuten website, and remembered that there are two ways to use Rakuten: You can install it on your browser and it automatically scans any retail site you're shopping, etc. or you can go to their website, and click the online store you want to shop. (In this case, Stuart Weitzman)

I remember now that there are two reasons Rakuten made me wary: 1) If you install it as an extension on your Chrome Browser, based on Chrome's wording, you're giving Rakuten access pretty much to whatever you use Chrome for. At least, that's my perception and understanding.

2) I also got a bazillion emails from them when I originally signed up. I logged in on their website, and it immediately emailed me. LOL.

My mom doesn't have it installed on her Chrome browser. She shops through their website. Black Friday weekend, she found a Patricia Nash purse on the Macy's website that she really liked. It was $198, marked down to $99 for Black Friday sales. She had a 20% Macy's coupon, which brought it down to around $79, and then Rakuten gave her $10 back.

So all in all, she paid $69 for a bag that was $198 prior to Thanksgiving Weekend.

Y'all, this is honest-to-god why I dislike shopping retail. LOL. I always feel like I'm being taken for a sucker.

gryffin

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MB - ikr like that song if Gypsy “gotta get a gimmick”. But you can’t deny it’s a huge savings that if you manage w less interaction is very alluring.

Aquamarine

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Wasn’t Rakuten formerly known as Ebates? I used it for a few years and got a quarterly check. I think my “lifetime” earnings was over $500…it really adds up.

Not sure why I stopped using it…

gryffin

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Yes Aquamarine it was Ebates and Zi think the name was superior. Not sure I would have signed up had I not already had an account. The system is very friendly if you don’t mind the info share

kkards

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Per Rakuten’s own site, they get a commission from the places that you shop. And I’m sure they are also collecting and probably selling your data. But back to the 1st call out….as stores are for profit, and they are paying a commission for your buying something, somewhere that cost is built into the markup/margin scenario. So maybe your getting a deal on a pair of boots, but there is now some sneaker that might have been $89.99 but is now 99.99 to cover the cost.
https://www.rakuten.com/blog/about-us/

Staysfit

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Hmm, The SW sale caught my eye, however, I need to learn more about Rakuten, and some of these discount shopping options. It seems there may be pitfalls…..

gryffin

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Kkards - you are right. Nothing is ever free. There’s always a catch. But boots at less than half price…..yeah I’m ok w that. Hopefully I will like them. Color listed on order was navy, just got shipping and they are called nice blue…
Staysfit- it’s a good deal if it’s an expensive purchase. I would not pay full price for the boots. It’s a budget buster. OTOH w sale….come to mama little ones

avicennia

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What an informative thread. Gryffin thanks for the thoughts on high boots. I’ll not going to buy anything just yet, but I’ll keep my eye on SW. The
LL Bennet boots are gorgeous, but I’m a 39. Gryffin — I hope you enjoy your boots.

cat2

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Oh, and to be on thread, I am with MaryJo on being a big Stuart Weitzman fan. I have their ballet flats, loafers and pumps and love them; they are almost indestructible. I never have a dented peeling heel, unless I have made an unwise decision like strolling the red brick streets of Alexandria in the thinnest of stilettos.

avicennia

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Thanks cat and gryffin — you all have convinced me that SW is quality and the 5050 is timeless so worth an investment. I’m not sure about over-the-knee, but I’ll keep looking.

gryffin

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Avicennia - things are only worth it, if they are exactly what you want. Although it’s tough to find blue, you will find that perfect pair. Patience is not my virtue. But I’m never happy if it’s not right. I really applaud your restraint. I hope you find just the right knee high boots very soon!!!
Cat - “ strolling the red brick streets of Alexandria in the thinnest of stilettos.” OMG I’ve never heard of anything better - ok maybe wedge espadrilles because face planting and wrist fracture with those stiletto’s well…..but it’s a great image. Like Robert Downey JR in Only You giving Marissa Romeo’s character those wedges.

Angela

I've been snatching up Aquatalia and Canadienne boots on eBay and Poshmark, and been very happy with how that's been working out for me. So the week before Christmas, I went to a Stuart Weitzman store to try on their shoes so that I would know my size. I tried on the Kolbie boots in oat, and they were amazing. I tried on another pair of shoes, and they were also amazing. The salespeople then gave me the hard sale, and if I had given in, would have walked out with an extra $1100 on my credit card. But I know my shoe size in that brand now, so I was feeling smug. But alas, all I can think about are those exact Kolbie boots in oat, that online are $800 and sold out in my size. And as much as I want those boots, I'm not willing to go back to the store to see if they still have my size and put over $500 on my credit card for a single pair of boots. So I'm just going to have to dream for now.

But I have to say, those SW boots were the best boots I've ever tried on in my life. Wow, what a revelation.

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gryffin

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Angela - that's a total hurt me over the boots. Keep stalking because you never know. Have you seen the SW thalia and sondra boots? They are similar, not exact but they are on super sale in the oat/cream color and I'm sure are good quality. But sometimes you want what you want. You're talking to the princess of that. What size are you? Let's see if the hive-mind can track them down for you?

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