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13m said:
To be honest they look a lot better in the flesh and they are a classic(ish) Prada style.
I don't want to bang that nail out of sight, but they are ugly, and far from classic. If they were cheap, it would be fine, but they're not. For casual wear, arsenalmorris's trainers would fill that brief better.
Well, you did ask!
CharlesdeGaulle said:
13m said:
To be honest they look a lot better in the flesh and they are a classic(ish) Prada style.
I don't want to bang that nail out of sight, but they are ugly, and far from classic. If they were cheap, it would be fine, but they're not. For casual wear, arsenalmorris's trainers would fill that brief better.
Well, you did ask!
They aren't cheap, no. But people I know who have them tell me they last forever.
13m said:
Do I want these or not, I cannot decide.
They are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe collective?
Okay, so presuming you only use them for driving, and no one will see your feet while you are driving...They are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe collective?
Maybe.
But not me
13m said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
13m said:
To be honest they look a lot better in the flesh and they are a classic(ish) Prada style.
I don't want to bang that nail out of sight, but they are ugly, and far from classic. If they were cheap, it would be fine, but they're not. For casual wear, arsenalmorris's trainers would fill that brief better.
Well, you did ask!
They aren't cheap, no. But people I know who have them tell me they last forever.
arsenalmorris said:
Personally I think these look awful, remove the Prada logo from the tongue and these would look like £7.99 supermarket trainers / shoes in my eyes, although I am sure lots of people like these and hate the style of trainers I buy, everyone is different I guess
Sorry 13m, I have to agree with arsenalmorris.
Perhaps for £50, but £300!?
I can understand the method/craftsmanship behind Loake, Church's, Cheaney etc and consequently their price point over and above a regular pair from Clarks.
Where does the £300+ price tag come from versus a decent pair of Nike, Adidas etc especially for such a 'generic' design.
TBH all their shoes look utter gash: http://www.prada.com/en/GB/e-store/department/man/...
Edited by g3org3y on Saturday 8th October 21:39
rsbmw said:
I'm sure the designers at these fashion houses have a bet going on to see who can design the worst looking items and still have people pay ridiculously inflated prices because it has a badge on it.
I wonder this sometimes. SOme of the so called fashion big names (clothes), when I see their footwear, I wonder if they genuinely don't care they churn out any old w
k, and think the name on the sticker will guarantee x number of sales.
Halb said:
I wonder this sometimes. SOme of the so called fashion big names (clothes), when I see their footwear, I wonder if they genuinely don't care they churn out any old wk, and think the name on the sticker will guarantee x number of sales.
It does. Look at the clamour over those awful Yeezy Boost things k, and think the name on the sticker will guarantee x number of sales.13m said:
Do I want these or not, I cannot decide.
They are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe collective?
Straight from the Daily Mail pensioner catalogue, next to the tartan foot warmer.They are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe collective?
13m said:
Do I want these or not, I cannot decide.
They are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe collective?
Horrific.They are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe collective?
13m said:
Do I want these or not, I cannot decide.
They are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe collective?
TatThey are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe collective?
13m said:
Do I want these or not, I cannot decide.
They are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe
These would be perfect for that walk between the Day Centre and the mini bus that takes you the sea sideThey are a cross between a shoe, trainer and driving shoe.
I saw them in Italy recently and nearly bought them, now a local shop has them at 25% off. They're still £300 though, which is a lot of money if I end up not wearing them.
What is the opinion of the PH shoe
g3org3y said:
Sorry 13m, I have to agree with arsenalmorris.
Perhaps for £50, but £300!?
I can understand the method/craftsmanship behind Loake, Church's, Cheaney etc and consequently their price point over and above a regular pair from Clarks.
Where does the £300+ price tag come from versus a decent pair of Nike, Adidas etc especially for such a 'generic' design.
TBH all their shoes look utter gash: http://www.prada.com/en/GB/e-store/department/man/...
Edited by g3org3y on Saturday 8th October 21:39
13m said:
Well, I haven't owned a pair of Prada trainers. I have however owned some from "Adidas, Nike etc etc" in the past. THEY have been poor quality tat. I get the feedback about the Pradas that they aren't and last a long time.
Your previous shoe posts, to the best of my recollection, show you to be a man of some taste, and by definition a man of reasonable means.Without any intention of twisting the knife further, those are to my eye; ugly. The Prada badge only makes it worse. My personal reaction to seeing those would be the thought; "Dumb ass bought those ugly looking foot rags just because of the label. More money than taste."
I would suggest that you could as easily afford 2-3 pairs of competitors trainers for the money those will cost, so longevity isn't really a serious practical consideration.
However, it's your money, and your feet, and if you like them then; screw all of us here. You have them, and you enjoy them
For all anyone can say, you may report back in 3 months time saying; "most comfortable shoes I've ever owned", "transformed me into a driving god; Mercedes have invited me to try out for the F1 team", "eight beautiful women have offered me their bodies in the last week alone".
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