Lusting after Pour La Victoire
posted by: brianka in Boots, Designer Shoe Déja Vu, Fall 2008 Shoes, High heels, Hot Shoe Deals and Steals, Oxfords, Piperlime, Pour La Victoire, Pumps, Sandals, Spot the Shoe on Sale, Spring 2009 Shoes, Zappos on June 5th, 2009
For those of you who have been Shoeblog readers for awhile, you may recall how I nearly swooned over last year’s Valentino line.
In particular, I would still love to own a pair of these delicious (and sold out) booties:
(Originally $945 at Saks)
But, budgets being what they are, I instead find myself turning to the Pour La Victoire brand to satisfy my lacey-shoe urges.
How are these for a lower-cost alternative?
Pour La Victoire ‘Eden’ $284 $166.25-$193.23 at Zappos.com
I think I actually prefer the lower ‘shootie’ height of these inspired-by copies. Plus, if you are looking for a lighter spring color, the tan nubuck is a great spring neutral.
(The tan is also available from Urban Outfitters for a relative steal at $158)
I also love the allover lacework on both the original Valentino and the PLV version. This open design provides plenty of ventilation to keep your tootsies cool on hot summer days. In addition, I think this is a great interpretation of the recent open-toe bootie mini-trend; one that is lovely enough on it’s own that it will last through many years without looking dated as is likely happen with many of the more
Plus, the PLV Eden is available in grey, white (if you can find it), and an absolutely amazing blue suede (this would blend so well with my clothing wardrobe).
(Grey is $292 at Shopbop, Blue is $280 at Piperlime)
Yummy. I could use a blue summer shoe. Maybe I’ll get lucky and this will go on sale in my size, making it an ever better deal…a girl can dream. Decisions, decisions…too bad I can’t get one in each color.
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August 01, 2009 at 7:43 am, Piperlime Secret Sale said:
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July 06, 2009 at 11:11 am, Lila said:
The blue is dreamy. I must say I am a shoe-aholic, but since I'm not posing for any photogs, I don't mind the less expensive choices. Besides, fashion versus real style seems to be dominat rigt now.
June 15, 2009 at 3:28 pm, lauren said:
The tan are sooo cute! Classic!!! Found them online… 20% OFF when you type in “SHOPDIAVOLINA” at checkout. http://shopdiavolina.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1043
June 12, 2009 at 10:28 am, galligator said:
I’m on a tight budget until October … so I do hope some of these are still around by then…maybe I’ll get lucky & get a clearance deal somewhere.
June 11, 2009 at 2:01 pm, Nit said:
I love the intricate detail of these shoes. Simply gorgeous!
June 08, 2009 at 7:02 am, galligator said:
Some PLV run narrow, so a 1/2 size up, particularly if you are medium or wide is probably OK. (I normally wear a 7.5B, but have an 8 in another PLV Bootie & it is just fine.
June 08, 2009 at 5:49 am, MaryJane Carney said:
Hi
I just ordered these from zappos– on Super sale!! I got the Nude for $173.00!! I fell in love with them at Belk and found them on sale at zappos for so inexpensive!! I had to order them a half size up (size nine) because the 8.5 was all gone. Does anyone know how these run? I've never worn PLV. Thanks!!
June 05, 2009 at 10:46 pm, Meream said:
The cheaper version looks so much prettier. The blue one is gorgeous!
June 05, 2009 at 8:05 am, r5bales said:
They look a bit like the Alaias that we have seen on Zoe Saldana.
June 05, 2009 at 7:16 am, sofiasophie said:
the blue one are cute!
and what a difference of price…..
June 05, 2009 at 7:10 am, Rai said:
I quite like these shoes. I have three other pairs of symilar designs from other designers.