quick question--worth it?

Mochi

As in, the last nice shoes I buy for at least 6 months? (ETA I changed this from 8-12 months, because I think that's unnecessary to go that far)

I REALLY have to get offline.

But I think I like these a lot. Are they cool? I don't have a leopard-print bootie/shoe and have wanted one.

http://www.rogervivierbeauty.c.....le-61.html

13 years ago

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Janet

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Oh, I LOVE!

13 years ago

MsMary

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They're pretty awesome. But I'm not sure I could commit to not buying shoes for 8 months, let alone 12. How is your shoe wardrobe otherwise?

13 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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OMG - they are GORGEOUS!!! And talk about a fantastic price reduction. I have to echo MaryK's question though - how's your shoe/bootie wardrobe and can you go without buying nothing else in that area for that long?

13 years ago

Mochi

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Heh. My shoe collection is in fairly good shape, for what I use in my practical life (ie, I have no use for heels or anything formal, I don't need or want pumps, and I'm not even doing bad in the boots department anymore). I wouldn't count athletic, Converse or other very basic shoes out, but as for a fairly pricey shoe (which I consider this to be, for me), this would be it....but I see myself getting tons of wear out of it.

I'll try to think about it. I'm beyond tempted by this now. And seriously, I hope you all see me as someone who is not a mad shoe buyer! Because I'm actually a conservative shopper (though the purse strings have loosened this past month).

I'm also on a weigh-loss program so will be avoiding major clothing purchases for a while.

13 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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You are definitely not a "mad show buyer" and I do indeed see you getting tons of wear out of these. I think they'd look great with trousers, jeans and skirts/dresses alike. Sounds to be like you've thought this out pretty clearly...just saying...

13 years ago

Mochi

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I know, I know. It's you ladies' job to enable (and I've done some myself, cough cough).

I am really feeling like I've made good choices this past year with the shoes, and if I do buy these, I won't be looking back.

As for the clothes--I am feeling mixed about my recent record. That will be another post. But I think a lot of us are in the same boat with that, while we're still figuring it all out.

13 years ago

Mochi

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To add to your and MaryK's very valid questions, I have been thinking more and more that I am really feeling the need to buy quality as opposed to quantity (not saying that it's always an either/or, but let's assume this is what I'm talking about for me).

Apart from necessary basics, I want each thing I buy, at this point, to completely transport and delight me. And I don't need as much as some people, though I completely understand and get the advantages of having a huge palette. I am really thinking investment pieces with fillers of t-shirts, consignment jeans, etc etc. I think these booties would go the distance and not be a one-season item.

13 years ago

deb

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Question...Is that buckle plastic?? If it is, I say pass. (Hope this helps Mochi)

13 years ago

Mochi

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It absolutely does, Deb! I wouldn't have thought to find out. I'd better check. Thank you!

13 years ago

Suz

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I love them.

Totally love them.

The only issue would be fit. Do you know they will? Or can you return if not?

I hear you on the quality over quantity. I need to post about that.

13 years ago

Mochi

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Yeah, Suz. I have a lot of philosophical musings on fashion and where I'm going that I need to get out when I have the chance to organize them.

Oh, according to this:

http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/.....-boots/90/

the buckle is made of leather. Suz is right that I should find out the return policy. I'm really on the verge of springing for these. They are so cool.

13 years ago

ironkurtin

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Mochi, sometimes one thing like this makes everything better and you need nothing else.

Of course, sometimes one thing like this also ignites an insatiable hunger for more cool things. Unless you are stronger than I am!

13 years ago

Mochi

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Shipping is free, but I would need to pay return shipping, plus a 25% restocking fee. And return within 8 days. It's a tight policy, but I will still consider them. I will need to read some reviews to get a sense of fit, then take a chance.

13 years ago

Mochi

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I'm pretty strong, IK, and I am extremely averse to overspending and credit card debt. Have never done anything but pay our monthly statements on time....in fact, my husband teases me for being a cheapskate. So this is like a new world for me--it's a bit scary buying nice things, in fact. I am within control.

I do find it hard to forget one of the scenes in Sex and the City (TV show episode) where Carrie looks at her shoe collection and says something like, "That was my downpayment on an apartment."

13 years ago

Raisin

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I think it's worth it to get one really good pair over a few lesser pairs. Personally I would have no problem getting one and not buying any for 6 months or so. I would guess that's pretty much how my shoe shopping goes. I think you know yourself enough to know if that's feasible for you, and it sounds like it is. Just do your research and I hope they fit perfect! I ordered shoes and they were actually able to send me the insole length, which was very helpful, since I was waffling over an 8 or 8.5.

13 years ago

Gaylene

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I'm going to be the outlier here and say walk away. Shoes that are investment workhorses need to fit PERFECTLY and that is always difficult to judge until you've actually put them on your feet. That 25% restocking fee (or $61) is, in my opinion, out of line.

My other hesitation would be the animal print. It is so trendy now, but will your eye will still see it as fresh a year or two from now? I know that some people maintain animal prints are a basic, but those prints have so saturated the mass market for the past couple of years, I wonder if they are nearing the end of their fashion cycle.

I'm a big advocate of buying what you love, but infatuation is a lot trickier. Is it the lure of the trend, plus the markdown, that is sending you over the moon?

13 years ago

DonnaF

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These are very cute, but I personally find the inclusion of a third color or even four colors (chestnut and cream for example) make a leopard print more versatile. YMMV.

I, too, worry about the over saturation of animal/leopard prints. I see them in the stores a lot but not in the streets, however. That being said, I am still seeking my perfect (three or four color) leopard booties that are wide and low enough for my fussy feet.

The return and restocking fees on those booties would scare the bejesus out of me. But maybe you have easy to fit feet?

13 years ago

Caro in Oz

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I love them & agree with ironkurtin. Not an animal print fan but I have some shoes (& belts) which seem to lift outfits in some real way. I say buy.

13 years ago

catgirl

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I'm an outlier too - I sold my leopard shoes as I found them very hard to bookend with my hair, plus this color combo was not as neutral for me as I expected. I'm not a huge fan of flat booties either, though I do own a couple of pairs. I find them difficult to style with bottoms. If you are going to be limited for the next several months, I'd find something PERFECT. If these are indeed perfect for you and you have outfits planned around them, then go for it.

13 years ago

Deborah

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Mochi after reading the responses ....I'm confused lol. Well not completely. I would challenge the restocking fee...what is that? I have never heard of such a thing. Is there anywhere you can go to try them on. I think they are stunning and I unless you are particularly trend driven, you could enjoy wearing these for ages. However this additional fee would completely deter me from ordering on line.

13 years ago

annagybe

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They're gorgeous, but also a huge risk.

13 years ago

cciele

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Agree with Anna

13 years ago

Mochi

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Thanks for all your input! It's all helpful. I agree that this is something of a calculated impulse purchase, LOL. It does present risk, yet is so tempting. It's so far passing the test of having me return to the link multiple times today to see if I still find them awesome...and I do. I really love the design, most of all. The leopard print is secondary, but I do like that a lot, too. I'm also fascinated to hear that another color would be grounding and make the shoes more versatile? I would have thought that more color would make things less likely to match a wider variety of clothes.

Anyway, will update you on my decision. In any case, I have to be prudent and not jump on purchases for the time being...I let myself go a tiny bit crazy now and then, because in the end I am fairly restrained in my buying habits.

13 years ago

Jaime

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For me the catch is the restocking fee. That is extremely annoying. On the other hand, I often pay ridiculous shipping fees and that is part of what I have to take into account. If you are willing to risk the return fees in case they don't fit or don't wow you in person as they do on-line, I say go for it.

13 years ago

Thistle

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Sorry, I am an outlier on this.

Beautiful bottie, but a 25% restocking fee is insane. Especially after you get to pay for shipping back. Shoes all have to be tried on to know fit. While I get they don't want people just to order willy billy, $61 to return a good is insane.

Great business model, though. Stock beautiful hard to fit shoes at huge prices and get 25% of that every time they ship them back.

13 years ago

Sveta

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As beautiful as they are I would not go for them - and mostly because of the re-stocking fee. Shoe fit is a big gamble, so many things can go wrong that it is a huge risk IMO.

13 years ago

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