My first Fluevogs?
Sat, 8 Oct 2011 8 Comments The hubby and I were running errands this afternoon and on the way home we stopped at Soléa so I could see what Fluevogs they have gotten in so far for Fall. They had a few new ones, all of which were fairly boring with the exception of these (called the Merit):
They were SUPER comfy and had a really nice weight to them, the leather is gorgeous and I totally fell in love but OMG they are a shoe and cost $329. A little insane if you ask me. I broke down and asked the sales person to order me in a pair of Volunteer boots, essentially the shoe above in boot form.
She was pretty stoked because she loves them too and has not seen them in person. They come in a tan and a really awesome grey felt but I opted for the black leather (better for snow/salt crap in the winter). It will take 3-4 weeks for them to arrive at the store (really?) and I had to put down a $20 deposit but I am not obligated to buy them. LOVE that - because I am not really comfortable buying a pair of $399 boots without trying them on first. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!
Reader Comments (8)
Here's the thing. Those Vogs will last FOREVER. i always rue the day i let some red and pink ones pass me buy because of the price tag. I still wear the same pair of Campers form 8 years ago bec. they were so well made. I've paid more in cheaper shoes along the way. It's an investment. That said, I REALLy want these but can't bring myself to spend the $$$!
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OMG CP, those are SO MUCH FUN! And I agree about the well made side of it. These Fluevog boots will be the best made footwear I own BY FAR. And with shoes as nutty as Fluevogs or Swedish Hasbeens (or Campers), they're quirky and original and will never go out of style because they don't follow trends so you know you'll get many years out of them. I still can't believe I'm willing to spend that kind of money on boots but whatever. These will replace 3 other pairs of freaking boring Aldo boots I have bought over the past 6 years or so that I'm sick of.
I just checked Soléa's website and they advertise $25. off on Fluevogs until tomorrow...
That deal is for in-store sales only. I was told to call back tomorrow and try and convince the manager to give me the discount...
Oddly enough if you buy Fluevogs then and there you get a deal but if you order a pair through the store (because I was not very impressed with the selection they offered) and have to sit around for 3-4 weeks waiting for them to arrive you aren't entitled to the same deal...
Hi Kim- now I am seriously lusting after these, thanks to you. I have them in my shopping bag, but haven't gone through with the purchase yet. I can't imagine spending so much for SHOES- handbags, yes. But shoes?
Ok I'm the opposite. To date I have never spent more than $100 on a bag. Shoes, yes. And even then I think these might be the most expensive ones I will own. I don't think I would spend $400 on footwear without trying them on first (or at least without a guarantee that I could send them back if need be).
Anyhoo, GO FOR IT!!!!!!!
(I'm still waiting impatiently for my boots to show up.....)
As you know, I am now the proud owner of a pair of these shoes. They reside in my foyer closet so I can walk by them and take a peek at them whenever I want. My absolute favorite shoes of all time, I feel wonderful when I wear them, so they are worth every single penny spent.
I totally agree with your sentiments with respect to my boots. They are FABULOUS!