Friday, June 27

Farewell, Favorite Shoes

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I had another post planned for today, but then my ol' trusty glitter flats broke and I fell into a deep sea of sad shoe shopping.  I'm sure I could find another pair, but usually I figure it's good to let a favorite pair of shoes run their course and then be done.  Otherwise I'd become that person who wears the same pair of shoes for 10+ years.  And really, who wants that?

Shoes:  1  //  2  //  3  //  4  //  5  //  6  //  7

How do you deal when you wear out a favorite pair of shoes?  Do you (sadly) let go like me, or do you search eBay and Zappos for an exact replacement?  I wanna know!


25 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 27, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    So sad! But I agree that when your favorite shoes break you gotta let 'em go. You'll find a new even better pair to wear to death...don't you worry!

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  2. Hanna LeiJune 27, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    I love #2 and I just let them go. -Hanna Lei

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  3. Brooke @ Youre in BrookelynnJune 27, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    I'm definitely the same, when an awesome pair of shoes breaks, I usually find something a little different to fall in love with!

    ♥Brooke
    http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/

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  4. MelodieJune 27, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    I understand the feeling Katie! I once cried after my baby cat ruined a pair of ballerina that i cherished for year (and were still in excellent condition!) and i've looked for a similar pair for months but never found one... Now i think i would just move on and consider it the excuse to search and buy a new pair...always an excuse and that one is to add to the list! ;)
    xoxo
    Melodie
    http://www.sevenlivesandmore.com/

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  5. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    It depends, If my toms wore out I'd replace them with another pair of toms, maybe a different color, but still toms because of the whole do good thing, but if my favorite Sam Edelman Ballet Flats wore out, I'd get a different pair of Ballet flats, because even though I love those, if I only ever replaced shoes I loved with the same things then so many other shoes would go unloved.

    Mana
    Fashion and Happy Things

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  6. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    I always look for the exact same style but if I can't find it, I branch out and try something new (but they have to kind of look like the old pair!)

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  7. kimberlyJune 27, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I usually look for something new, which is sad, but also very exciting! Haha. My style is constantly changing. :)

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  8. StephanieJune 27, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I have the exact same glitter flats and they are on their last leg. I wear them with everything. Normally I would just let them go but these have my heart. I can't let go. </3 Haha.

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  9. MiaJune 27, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    depends - I've done both! on a side note, I have #3 in pink with a silver toe and they are one of my favorite pairs of ever.

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  10. AnonymousJune 27, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    I feel the same way! When a pair breaks, it's time to let go and find an upgraded and better replacement!

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  11. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    I look for something similar to the old pair! However in the end I usually find a couple of new favorites and I forget about my old ones haha.
    Bianca
    The Impossibly Cute

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  12. t. edieJune 27, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Definitely a situational decision. But if they're comfortable, durable, practical, and (most importantly) stylish, I'll scour high + low to replace them. But generally, I'll just stick to the brands that have proven themselves.

    www.southbysunset.com

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  13. JenJune 27, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    I usually figure when they break it's time for a different style since I love more shoes in the world than I'll ever be fortunate enough to own. Have you ever tried DIY glitter shoes? I did it years ago and it was super simple and super fun. If you take a fabric shoe (non shiny for better hold) you can modge podge the glitter on (coarser glitter works better) and then spray them with waterproof sealant. It's fun and you get a pair of truly unique shoes!

    -Jen
    yourstrulyjen.com

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  14. floating thru fieldsJune 27, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    oh man! that stinks. When my favorite pair give out I get an updated version, I live in sneakers I have to be comfortable so my summer sandals and winter boots are more of my fashion statement :)

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  15. AliJune 27, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    once I decide I'm in love with a pair of shoes, I go back and buy them in more colours while I still can. I am totally that person who wears the same shoes for ten years!

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  16. TihanaJune 28, 2014 at 6:12 AM

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  17. AnonymousJune 28, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    I hate that feeling! Although, I am that person that just sadly moves on because what else is there to do?

    xoxo
    Taylor

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  18. Halo HastaJune 28, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    i love number 5 :(

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  19. Eniwhere FashionJune 29, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    2 and 7 are really nice but my favorite is your glitter flats!!!! I can not wait for my shoes that are worn out ..... Buy new forever! :-( Kisses from Italy,
    Eni

    http://eniwherefashion.blogspot.it/

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  20. Circa StyleJune 30, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    I always search high and low for the closest replacement I can find. As a result, I am totally that person with the same (similar) pair of shoes for 10+ years! Haha!

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  21. onthisjoyrideJune 30, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    The watermelon pair are pefect for the summer with a simple outfit like shorts and a white t-shirt! love this!

    http://onthisjoyride.blogspot.com/

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  22. AnonymousJune 30, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    I love shoes. I have a lot of them, but somehow always end up in the same 2 or 3 pairs. My favorite leather lace ups are about to reach "the end", but I am leaning towards having them resoled...yes the entire sole. Worn in shoes are sometimes too good to give up on :)

    Good luck in your search,
    Alyssa

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  23. taraJune 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    I usually buy a replacement pair because I'm boring and I also get so overwhelmed with shoe choices -- how do you choose?? Love your picks though.

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  24. tina bumblebeeJuly 1, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Ohh loving #7!

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  25. Evelin KiviJuly 2, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    I love all of these exept first and sixth - I would never pull them off haha!

    Evelin Kivi blog

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