Pricephile: Nine West

I’ve had reservations about buying Nine West shoes. The company is well known for its stylish shoes, but it also has a reputation much like Steve Maddens in reproducing knock off styles of designer shoes, from Balenciaga to Christian Louboutin.

After a few months of window shopping online for shoes, this year’s Spring Collection at Nine West is difficult to resist. Platforms, gladiator sandals, peep toe pumps, and wedged mules, all in an array of colors are dressing up the store shelves.

I was looking through Zappos.com when I came across Nine West’s Balboa gladiator sandals. It was love at first sight. Gladiator heels are still in style this season and to my recollection, it’s difficult to keep track of all the different designers releasing their own version of Roman inspired footwear. Thus, I believe this pair to be stylish and somewhat original, and certainly not a knock-off of any designer that I know of.

I tried on my pair at my local Nine West store on St-Catherine street. It was comfortable for the heel height and no apparent discomfort in the toes or any pinching from the leather straps. A winner.

I also picked up a pair of wedged strappy sandals, of which it had an elastic strap that held my heel in place. I have an old pair of lace up wedged sandals from Globo, unfortunately after 4 yrs, the pair now gives me blisters after spending only two hours on my feet. A shame I must let them go. So I’m hoping this new wedged pair from Nine West will be a worthy replacement.

Nine West Balboa: $125.00

Nine West Caramba (not pictured): $115.00

Total spent: $240.00

You can check out the total I’ve spent so far during the year by going to Pricephile.