I am a pair of black pumps’ worst nightmare: wearing them to work and wearing them out at night leads to me wearing them down to nothingness. It is only a short matter of time until I completely ruin them.
The first thing to go is usually one of the heel caps leaving me with a metal peg at the bottom of the heel. That tiny piece of black plastic protecting the metal falls off or wears down, and I can be heard tapping around on any hard surface. I get very self-conscious when only one heel is missing the cap, and I make a tap sound with every other step. My least favorite is when I make a sliding move causing my metal heel to screech like nails on a chalkboard.
I have taken my precious shoes to the cobbler and had them repaired. Sometimes I go to payless and buy plain black pumps during a BoGo sale. This upkeep is maddening.
I’d like to ask my fellow heel-wearing friends: what brand do you turn to for your trusty black pumps and how long do these last?
Exhibit A: the metal peg that will make me tap as I walk
Antonio Melani!
Affordable, fun and comfortable!
Thanks Lacey. I am thinking Dillards is the place for shoes!!
I have some Kenneth Cole ones that I wear several times a week and they still look like new after a good 2 years. They are amazing.
I also have a pair from Nine West, which I repaired for that exact same problem. I wear them frequently, as well, and they are still going after a good 3 years, but I have to say the leather has lost some of its original shape and they don’t look as nice as they once did.
Hey Holly! Thanks for commenting!! I’ve heard great things about Kenneth Cole shoes. I’ll check them out–I believe they sell the shoes at their outlet stores which may be a thrifty option…
Trina –
Getting self conscious when a cap is no longer on your heel. I’m trying to to think of something to compare that to for a man. If I haven’t shaved my neck when I have that three day sexy Miami Vice facial hair going on, maybe that’s the equivalent, since it’s an expression of singledom, very temporary, and easily remedied, except if you can’t go home when it happens. I admire your journey from another state and your adventure thus far. If you’d like to share your insight from a non-Texan, and now Dallasite, I’d love to hear any ideas you have from your perspective. I’m the recent co-founder of http://www.Iliveindallas.com. It’s not a new site, but a new title. Send me an email if you are interested in expanding your network by being our guest as a poster and sharing your voice.
Hi Neil! Thanks for the male perspective
I’d love to guest post and share some perspective as a non-Dallas native. I’ll email you to discuss further.