I got these today, in this color (borrowed pic from ebay - I got mine at Nordstrom). I really liked this shoe when it came out, and I got an awesome deal ($150). The thing is, I am really focused on saving for some long-term goals at the moment, and I can't decide if this is a smart purchase (i.e., the shoes are versatile and will be somewhat of a funky classic) or if I am being an impractical, blinded-by-the-good-price label whore.
I'd return, especially since you have other long term goals you'd like to acomplish by saving. I'd personally rather have a pair of closed toed Chloes that are less busy, like the Jodies.
Return. I don't think they're all that versatile or practical for walking (though I do understand the appeal of shoes you can't walk too far in!). Keep the big picture in mind and you'll feel better once you've reached those other goals.
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That being said here is my take on the shoes. I can see them for fall with tights (especially those Hue colored ones) and dresses (like knit dresses layered with t-necks, and whatnot). Maybe, I can see them with a pair of wide legs and -again- the colored tights (or socks with trousers), and a cute, fitted top. I don't know about next spring. Plus, like atlgirl said, they don't look super comfy to walk in so how practical would they even be?
Maybe make a pro/con list and see what you come up with that way... FWIW, I think they are gorgeous and a great deal from Chloe, but if it were me, since I have a baby on the way, I would pass to save the moola.
Thanks, everybody! I decided to try to ebay them (great idea - thank you!) and see if I can turn a profit. If not, I will probably return them. I may keep them, though, because the more I look at my wardrobe, I see how they could be versatile for me. Like Drew said, they have a lot of potential with tights.
Oh, and they are actually *incredibly* comfortable. It's shocking.