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i wouldn't assume that the real manolos are going to be comfortable just because they are expensive. i've seen plenty of brides take off their expensive designer shoes halfway through the reception because their feet hurt!
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No no, Manolos are always comfortable. One reason for the price tag? Because they are designed to be comfortable and actually support your arch. Lower cost designers may not necessarily be so, but Manolos are...oh...so...comfortable! I would go with the splurge! You only get one wedding day, why not treat yourself? I have been looking for a pair of Jimmy Choos or Manolos for my wedding, I just can't find THE SHOEs. I've kind of given up, and started looking at other shoes, but there's still the part of me that wishes Manolo made a pair that would be as perfect as you're describing. Go for it!
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If you're normally a flip-flops and sneakers girl, then where other than your wedding would you realistically wear the Manolos? If you weren't getting married, would you buy these shoes?
Is these any way you can try on both styles and see if there is an appreciable difference in comfort? I read some reviews of those particular Manolos and many people said that they fit strangely.
$700 is a lot of money to spend on shoes when shoes are not something you are particularly into. If I was going to splurge on myself, I would do it on something that meant a lot to me personally.
Those are hot and you seem to be leaning toward them but feeling guilty. I say go for it! I splurged and got a pair of Manolo's for my wedding too. I plan on wearing them after the big day, as they are very unique and not your typical wedding shoe! You can see a pic similar to them here : http://www.footcandyshoes.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=CATALINA!BLA&csurl=%2Fistar.asp%3Fa%3D3%26dept%3DF%26manufacturer%3DBLA%26 -But they are entirely ivory and were $600. I am in love with them. I know it is a lot for a shoe but I have heard about the comfort factor with Manolo's, they are perfect for my vintage look, and I could not resist. The first thing I noticed about them (seeing as how they are my first and likely only pair of Manolo's!) is how well-made they are- they have hidden heel straps to keep your foot in place. We'll see how they go with the long night of Greek dancing, but I'm hoping for the best! Go for it!
I am a shoe girl, but I just can't justify $700 dollars for shoes. People, that is more than my gown cost! I suppose if I had a bigger budget, I probably would have demanded designer shoes, but eh... Anyway, I bought Liz Rene's Melissa, it's a silk d'orsay and I love it so much. It's really comfortable, dyeable, and the heel isn't too high. I'm coloring them pink for the wedding, and then I'm not sure what, perhaps black (I just don't see much use in pink shoes).
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The problem is, I completely agree with what all of you guys are saying! It is a major splurge and perhaps a bit impractical since I will probably only wear them again on really special occasions. But, I'll also only wear my wedding dress once and that certainly cost more than a pair of Manolos! My fiance thinks I should buy the real thing and that I deserve to spoil myself, especially on my wedding day but I am seriously torn. My hidden glamour girl side is at war with my sensible, thifty side...now I've got to figure out which is gonna win!
You said, "But, I'll also only wear my wedding dress once and that certainly cost more than a pair of Manolos!"
I say, ah, but everyone will be looking at your dress, whereas no one will be looking at your feet!
Unless you've got a short dress, your shoes will only peep out from beneath your gown. A gown has a huge impact on how you look on your wedding day. Shoes...they'll be hidden away and no one is going to notice but you. So splurge on yourself if you want, but splurge in a way that makes sense for the kind of girl you are.
True - nobody will look at your feet unless you have an obsessive need to pull up your dress and show them off. However, everybody will notice if you stop mingling and dancing halfway through the reception because your feet hurt, and as least a few people will notice if you have to take your shoes off altogether and then drag your dress across the floor until the bottom few inches are black as a dust mop.
If you somehow must wear $700 shoes, and you have nothing else to spend the money on, I guess you should go for it. If you're going to be scrimping elsewhere (or paying off the credit card bill for six months after the wedding) it hardly seems worth it. Either way, you should go for comfort - so if the knock-offs are going to be unwearable after an hour, I would skip them and go for a nice pair of something wearable. I got a gorgeous pair of ruby-red Soffts, which were not only lots of fun but great for dancing all night! Cost: $120.
I think the Knock-offs are the way to go, but then again shoes are not an area where I splurge. And Dying a $700 pair of shoes seems super risky to me.
I don't think people will spend too much time looking at your feet, anyway. The knock-offs will look great and so will the extra cash in your bank account.
Go for the knock-offs!!!! You will regret spending the extra money more than you will regret not having the Manolos! If you do regret not getting them one day, get a different pair of Manolos that you will get more wear out of! Try to order the knock-offs from a website like shoebuy, where they have free shipping and free returns, and if they are THAT uncomfortable, you can ship them back. If your dress was a huge splurge, it was probably because you couldn't get it anywhere else by any other designer - you easily can get the shoes for less money by another designer! The extra money you save on the expensive ones will come in handy on your honeymoon! :)
If it isn't really in your budget, go for the knock-offs. You really need to dig designer shoes to rationalize the high cost to yourself. If you find you do have it in your budget and it is a priority, then go for it!
I am a shoe-priority person. I've taken on several little jobs in order to save up the extra money a pair of Christian Louboutin's will cost. I have heard from others how utterly ridiculous it is to spend so much, but I feel as long as nothing else suffers, and its going to make me feel even better that day, why not?
Go for the real thing. I went through the same battle and ended up splurging on a pair of fabulous aqua manolos for my wedding in a couple of months. And you know what? I feel sexy just thinking about them. Your fiance is right--go for it.
Also, they are fantastic for dancing. Don't spoil the look by switching into a pair of flip-flops half way through the night.
If you normally are a flip flop an tenny girl, I would honestly go for the knock-offs. They look like the Manolos and the fact that when would you wear them again, if you like flip flops and tennis shoes.
Plus, trying to throw on a pair of 3.5 inch heels for your wedding day if you don't normally wear heals and walk gracefullying in a wedding dress, might not be the easiest! I wear heals and I absolutely LOVE Manolo's, but I can't bring myself to splurg on them for my wedding day because I would have to get them shorteneted because my FH and I would look eye to eye with eachother.
GO with what you want!
My two cents is this: it's all about your budget! If you an afford them, then go for it! If you can't, then go with the knock-offs!
If the real things are a must but you're cutting it close with the budget, then look for another place you can make a $200 - $400 cut (like maybe only do one flower arrangement for the ceremony instead os two??)
Knockoffs = <3
Go the cheaper route all the way!!! :) No one will ever know! Except for us! ;)
OMG... I have been coveting those Manolo's... get them! When will you ever get a chance to wear them again? I had been searching the internet for Manolo's and Jimmy Choo's for the wedding but just can't find anything that is on the "cheaper" end and that I like. I settled for Martinez Valero.
Manolo's are great shoes, as are Louboutins, but also check out Marciano's line. (not Guess but their couture line, Marciano). They are a little bit less than Manolos (about 250-300 range) and very comfy...very gorgeous too! Mine is Tessa, by Marciano.
I know you asked about Manolos, but I have to put in a plug for Hey Lady shoes: http://www.shopheylady.com/
Super stylish AND comfortable. All of their styles can be ordered with either a 3" or 4" heel. They have a Poron insole - the kind used in running shoes. Most are in the $250-$350 range. I was able to get an advance order on the champagne goggles and Emily was great to work with.
I have to chime in in support of Manolos. I have a pair and they are hands down the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I can wear them for a full day walking around and not have so much as a blister when I get home.
ethically, I'd say go for real, always but I had a bridesmaid buy a pair of manolo sedaraby's from an ioffer seller in silver and I cannot tell the difference between her replicas and my real ones. I was floored.
For that price, I agree with the previous posters who suggested going for the knockoffs and spending the money on something you really KNOW you want to splurge on, not something you think you might like to have but aren't sure.
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In my search for wedding shoes, I saw a pair of Manolo Blahnik's and fell in love! They're the jeweled satin d'orsay Sedaraby's (http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod75800022&parentId=cat000209&masterId=cat000199&index=11&cmCat=cat000000cat000141cat000149cat000199cat000209) in teal, which they didn't have in my size and can't find anywhere else. The woman at the Manolo store suggested that I buy the white satin and dye them, which makes me a bit nervous. Then I saw the knockoff dyeable version (http://www.bridalshoes.com/item/dyeable-3-inch/Onyx.asp) for 1/7th of the cost and am now trying to decide between going for the BIG splurge and having a pair of designer shoes that I know will be high quality, comfortable and will always feel special when I wear them (and they're not just wedding shoes; they can get plenty of use after the wedding) or being reasonable and going for the lower end version that will probably not be nearly as comfortable or hold up as well. Keep in mind - I'm not normally a shoe girl! I live in flip-flops and sneakers but there is something about the Manolo's that are just calling to me. Opinions and suggestions needed!