Post # 1
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Helper bee
What are your opinions on pre worn/used shoes? I was browsing through ebay and decided to try and look for higher end shoes. I came across some Manolo Blahnik, Valentino, & Louboutin, Prada, & Yves Saint Laurent for less then $50. I was thinking of buying a cheap pair of shoes and blinging them out but I need a good, comfy pair but can’t see myself spending that much money on shoes.
The thought of wearing used shoes grosses me out and I am trying to get over it to bid on these shoes lol.
Post # 2
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Bumble Beekeeper
I will buy used clothes, but I draw the line at underwear and shoes (and probably hair accessories if I wore them). Undies because, well even though they’re washable it just grosses me out; however, I don’t buy used shoes because I can’t really clean them. I’m sure there are people that have purcahsed used shoes without issue, but I like Cole Haans which aren’t that pricey anyways.
Post # 3
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Bee Keeper
It kind of grosses me out. You never know what kind of viruses and stuff people have on their feet.
Also, if those shoes are only $50 I can guarantee they are knock offs
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
I had a pair of snake skin pumps I wore until the heels literally came off. Not the little pad, but the stick. Imagine my excitement wen I found the exact same pair in my size (11!) at Goodwill for $2. I snapped them right up not caring what they came with. Turns out, the previous owner had some sort of crazy gait because they were worn in such a fashion that I could barely stand up in them, let alone walk in any fashion that was suitable for public. I was so bummed but it has kept me from your exact problem. I say no because you don’t know how they are worn.
Post # 6
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Sugar bee
- Wedding: August 2013 - Wynn Las Vegas
Usually I would say no to used shoes…buuuut how many times could a pair of shoes like that actually been used ? I have heels in my closet I have worn maybe 2 times. Maybe the women selling these shoes have that same problem, and decided to let some go.
Post # 7
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Helper bee
IzzyBear: The store that is selling them is one of those luxury designer consignment shops, e drop off
Post # 8
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Helper bee
whoa_its_ash: I was thinking I could bleach/clean the inside before I put my foot in it. Too bad they are located in Chicago – any Chicago ladies want to take a look before I buy – just kidding!
Post # 9
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Busy Beekeeper
Nope no way no how, only time I have bought used shoes is for my son who is 2.5 and that was when he was younger than 2. I have read time and time again you shouldn’t buy used shoes since shoes tend to mold itself to a person’s foot.
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
- Wedding: September 2014 - Turf Valley
Depends on the types of shoes. Things like boots I will buy because you don’t usually find people wearing boots without socks. And even if they did, I only wear socks with boots. I won’t buy shoes that I have to wear barefoot! Skeeves me out.
Post # 11
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Honey Beekeeper
ecrowe1218: Chances are any designer shoes selling for $50 are fakes. For just a little more you can buy new fakes.
Post # 12
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Bee Keeper
The hard part is that people have different foot shapes so if you buy second hand shoes there’s a good chance they won’t mold to your feet and since they’ve already been broken in, thre’s no chance for them to at that point. And as Julies1949 said, there’s a good chance they are replicas.
Also just because they are designer doesn’t mean they are comfortable whatsoever.
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