And listen, let’s be real honest here: they’re not cheap. But dang, are they gorgeous. I saw some stuff on Netshoes with free shipping and like, 10 installments without interest? That’s almost tempting. ALMOST. My bank account just whimpered a little.
I mean, you got your classic Rockstuds, obviously. Everyone knows those. Little spiky things, kinda edgy but still somehow classy? It’s a weird combo, but Valentino pulls it off. I saw something about an “Untitled Sneaker Woman White 34″… okay, first of all, what does “Untitled” even *mean*? And second, I’m guessing “34” is a size? European sizing is a mystery to me.
But then there’s the men’s stuff… and this is where I get conflicted. The “Premium Leather Back-Open Mule”? Okay, mules… for men? I’m not sure I’m ready for that. Like, it could be cool, right? Imagine a swanky dude in a linen suit, sipping an espresso, rocking some leather mules. But it could also go terribly wrong. Very “retired playboy” vibes, and not in a good way.
And then there’s this whole CNFans thing, promising “fast and cheap” Valentino shoes… Hmmm. Red flag, anyone? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I mean, you *could* get lucky, but I’m guessing you’re more likely to end up with something that falls apart after a week and looks suspiciously like it was made in someone’s basement. Just my two cents.
Honestly, with Valentino shoes, you kinda pay for the brand, let’s be real. But you also pay for the quality (usually) and the design. I mean, the Rockstuds are instantly recognizable. You *know* they’re Valentino. That kind of cachet, that kind of “look-at-me-I-have-expensive-shoes” appeal… that’s worth something to some people. Me? I’m still debating if it’s worth Ramen noodles for a month.
And seeing them on ABOUT YOU with free shipping and returns? Okay, *that* actually makes it a little more tempting. At least you can send them back if they don’t fit or you suddenly realize you can’t actually pull off leather mules (for the guys, obviously).
