Give me some honest opinions please....

hetshup

So, I'm looking at shews.... shews.... shews. (Shoes)

The reception place that we have has polished concret floors and of course I am waaaaaay shorter then FI. So I have been looking at shoes. The ones I like are from Cole Haan, have nike air technology so they are softer on concrete.

http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?catId=100&productId=239083&productGroup=

So, here is my question. They are a leeeeettle pricey. Would you guys justify it if you were working OT? Like it can be my OT present? 

If not, someone talk me down.

PS- I'm going to get them dyed bright blue or red.

Narwhal

Would you wear them again?

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Hmm.. yes they are just a tad pricey... BUUUUT... heels with NIKE technology, that might be worth the investment..!   I don't know if I can talk you down from this one.

StephB1185

Ugh, yes. I would justify it (I'm a little shoe whore, but hey). If they're really suppose to be comfortable, then you'll wear them again!  I'm just going to guess that your shoes are very important on that day - you'll be on your feet ALOT, so splurge and get what you'll like - and then find reasons to wear them again (they're simple and amazing so it wouldn't be hard!)

hetshup

I would wear them again if I dyed them, not white. Who wears white satin shoes if they aren't getting married. Plus , it'll be after labor day.

Narwhal

Then definitely I say get them. 

This is how I justify large purchases.

Take the price, then divide by how much you think you'll wear them.

If you wear them only 20 times, thats only 14 dollars per wear.  Not bad.

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I like the way Narwhal thinks!

Ana_2985

Normally I would say "yes go for it".  I really want a pair of Cole Haan ballet flats.

BUT I've never heard good things about dyed shoes.  The only bad thing I can think of right now is that the dye can get on your dress.  There were others.  You can usually find some posts about them on the Attire board and I would definitely check out what people have to say about them.  I'm not sure I would risk that much money on dyed shoes.

J&K10910

Cole Haans are AWESOME.  If you'll wear them again (you won't want to take them off, that's how amazing they are) they are definitely worth it.  In this case, the price is not just for a name.  It's for awesomeness. 

Acrosthec

They're too pricey for me, but I rarely wear heels as FI and I are the same height (I'm wearing Converses in our wedding colors).  If you love them and think you'd wear them again, go for it.

My word of warning on dying the shoes:  If you're going to attempt to DIY, be careful.  Before I decided on the Converses I tried to dye a pair of satin ballet flats and completely destroyed them.  They shrank so much in the pot of boiling water that I could never wear them again.  I'd have them professionally dyed if you can find that service somewhere.

babybchbum

I would go to Payless and have them dyed. They will also spray it with no bleed so you won't have to worry about the color getting on your dress.

Button5807

Dooooo eeeeet

hetshup

I guess the reason that I am even considering buy them is b\c we have overtime raining on us now, and it's money I wouldn't normally have, so why not splurge?


Oh and I would never dye them myself, I would do a bunch of research and take them somewhere, if they ruin them, they can buy me a new pair.

So basically, the shoes wouldn't be in the budget at all, they would be my gift to me.

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I think you deserve to get yourself a gift!!

bajediva

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[QUOTE]So basically, the shoes wouldn't be in the budget at all, they would be my gift to me.
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just based on this, i say do it. you're giving tons away in all the other aspects of the wedding, treat yourself to something you wouldn't normally splurge on. as long as it's not going to be an irresponsible purchas - and it sounds like you've got that part covered - then how could we say no? definitely get them dyed professionally, protect that investment. and you're good to go!

never heard of this nike heels thing so now i am reeeeaaally intrigued....

hetshup

Baja, they feel like you are standing on carpet while on hard surfaces. And I have insane shoe issues. Super high arches, very narrow, I'm 5'5" and wear a 6.5, so my feet are way small. And I get blisters all.the.time so if I find a shoe that doesn't rip my feet up, I get giddy. Which is why I don't buy shoes online. Ever.

yellowroseFRA

Wow, I didn't know you could get the special soles in designer heels! I thought they were limted to Naturalizers and orthopedic-type shoes. BUY THEM. They are gorgeous, and if they are comfortable thats an amazing find.

tafft1

i understand how this feels and i say do it. Now i normally won't pay over 40 bucks for shoes , even though i love them , i'm a bargain shopper girl lol. However i do know several women who do spend this much and more on heels and they tell me time and time again - it's worth it. Eespecially if you will wear them again and enjoy them , gpo for it.

i am actually looking at getting http://www.fluevog.com/code/?pp=5&view=detail&p=145&colourID=1904 and the price tag scares me but FI is telling me , if i want them , get them because he loves the way they look and knows i would wear them all the time. Sometimes it's okay to s[plurge and reward ourselves. i think they sound great!

hetshup

Tafft- no offense, but I find those completely terrifying. And I have never spent more than 110 on shoes, and those were running shoes.

zaneopal

Get them, especially if you're going to wear them again.

And like babybchbum said, take them to Payless to get dyed. They do a great job. They dyed all my sister's dance shoes back in the day.

bakes218

I absolutly LOVE those shoes!

paintgirl

If you'll wear them again, go for it. I can see them in either color with a cute dress, long slacks, you name it. If it's a color you have other stuff to go with, great. If not, you get to buy NEW stuff to go with them. Even better.

I spend big bucks on running shoes. Otherwise my toenails turn black and fall off. (I'm back up to 7 toenails right now - whooo hooo!!) If you've got feet problems, go for it. It's an investment in your health, really...

KD+BC

You are making me feel better about falling in love with a pair of shoes that cost $80!!! However, the shoes I like would be Ivory and I would most likely NEVER wear them again. The ones you are considering are pretty awesome though! I have heard time and time again that the more you spend, the more comfortable the shoes are because they are made better.

If they are being paid for by unexpected income, I say go for it. Meaning, if they will not be paid for out of your wedding budget and there is nothing else pressing, get them! I'll sit here and be envious!!!

katanne9

Hmmm. Do you have a job that requires you to dress professionally and stand for long periods of time? (ex. I work at tradeshows several times a year). How useful will they be?

Honestly, I could never bring myself to pay that much for a pair of shoes. I think the most expensive pair of shoes I've ever bought were like $40. But I'm an unabashed bargain bin hunter and refuse to buy things full price.

My co-worker found a pair of Cole's Nike heels at a Marshall's and she LOVES them though. So if you go through with it, it will be a good investment!

nebbiolo

Cole Haan shoes are worth every single penny!!  I have several pairs (note, I buy them at outlets for 50% off), and LOVE them. They will last forever and are SO comfortable. 

I would definitely do your research before dying them though. Don't want to chance ruining absolute perfection!

dwest2201

http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?catId=100&productId=298357&productGroup=327310

Red already... and cheaper... win-win!  If you honestly will wear them again and again get them, otherwise I'd keep looking for some comfy heels that are a little less expensive or an outlet.