Shoes

[handygal2]

I'm watching the presentation of Fly London "Yisk." They're cute multi-strap sandals for $175.

This is being represented as a European brand. But when the shoe is held up to the camera, it's clearly printed on the inside strap "Made in China." So how can that justify this price tag?!  

[scatcat]

It’s all about the hype.

i own a pair of the booties. They are comfortable. Their sizing is inconsistent 

[Nightowlz]

I know I saw a pair of sandals for $175 but can't get over the price. Might as well buy another pair of Birkenstocks.

[Bird mama]

@handygal2  I think it's alot like Earth shoes. 

Several years ago I bought a pair of Mary Janes (several years ago) that had the negative heel design that I remembered from the late 70's.  I ordered them directly from Earth and I saw an American flag.  Honestly I thought they were so expensive because they were made here.  Well, when I received the shoe, the flag was related to American design, lol.

[Imaoldhippie]

They have several pairs I really like, but I cant justify the cost, I dont care where they are designed or manufactured.  I can buy Earth (which I love) and Clarks and for me they are just as good as Fly and not so expensive, I do buy all my shoes on sale.

[momoftwo2007]

The thick white bottoms on the Fly London Shoes reminds me of Bzees shoes.  I think it's a hipper look than Bzees. But I am not paying $175 for them.

[MoJoV]

cute shoes but waaay overpriced. 

[Trix]

Fly has some cute styles, but nothing I would pay almost $200 for.  I own some Fly shoes  and can attest that they are super comfortable, but $100 is the most I have ever paid.  Last summer during an end of season sale at a local shoe store I nabbed a lovely pair for $50.  

[Skyegirl21]

Agree- I was tempted but I can’t justify the price either! My life is very casual and I won’t wear them enough to get my money’s worth-  I’ve noticed a lot of shoe brands that were not previously at the $100 a pair level , are now!  

I’m not making the money I used to make (semi retired now) so much more restrictive with spending- I want to get my money’s worth out every purchase-

My personal rule is I never pay full price for anything.

[handygal2]

So many apparel and accessories companies have raised their "manufacturer's suggested retail" prices so dramatically, while their items continue to be made in China. These MSRPs are unrealistic, IMO. So I wonder where all of this extra money is going. Is it simply greed on the part of these companies?!