Via Spiga Oil Slick ‘Trudy’ Pumps
posted by: brianka in High heels, Hot Shoe Deals and Steals, Pumps, Spot the Shoe on Sale, Via Spiga Shoes on February 11th, 2009
I am looking at the following shoe from Via Spiga and trying to decide how I feel about the coloring of the patent-leather finish.
‘Trudy’ Cap-Toe Pump in Black Petrol @ Endless.com, 6pm.com & Smartbargains.com
‘Petrol’ is definitely an accurate description for the opalescent coloring on the patent leather of this shoe. Admittedly, I am intrigued at how the swirling colors of spilled gasoline seem to have been captured in the glossy shoe surface.
But, I am not sure yet if I like it.
And, I think it may be because of this: The image of spilled gasoline inevitably evokes in me the memory, including the smells, of filling up my car’s fuel tank at the self-service lane of local gas stations on hot summer days. And, the smell of gasoline on a hot and muggy summer day is anything but pleasant.
However, to have this illusion on a shoe, maybe I could manage to train myself away from that automatic and not entirely positive experience of olfactory memory association.
After all, the subtle and almost hypnotic color variations would make this a surprising alternative to the little black pump – while still managing to match almost any color in one’s wardrobe.
So, what do you think?
11 Comments
- Click Here to Speak Up
January 13, 2010 at 3:00 pm, galligator said:
Katie, you may find other non-cap toe styles of Via Spiga at 6pm.com; They made several other styles in this finish.
http://www.6pm.com/womens-via-spiga
I believe there is also a 'petrol finish' Alexander McQueen pump over at Zappos.com:
http://www.zappos.com/alexander-mcqueen-227109wae… http://www.zappos.com/alexander-mcqueen-227110wae…
January 13, 2010 at 6:44 am, katie said:
I have been looking for a pair of shoes in this "petrol" finish for a long time and this would be perfect if it weren't for the toe cap, that has to go.
March 01, 2009 at 7:54 am, Barbie said:
I have the Trudy pumps and absolutely loved wearing them until my heel hit the shoe leather. The patent leather covering is "onion skin" paper thin and cracks or tears very easily. I'm looking for a replacement pair, size 7. If I'm so luck to find a replacement, I will only wear for special occasions and not for work w/ suits.
February 14, 2009 at 5:16 am, Vanessa said:
I'm in agreement with everyone else….LOVE the look of the oil slick colouring, but that toe cap has got to go altogether.
February 13, 2009 at 8:55 pm, Marcia said:
I love the colors, hate the toe cap and the height on the heels, these would be so much sexier and match more things if they had say a four inch heel!
February 12, 2009 at 3:04 pm, Dr Sam said:
I like the two colors with the gold you can use it for gold and you can always bring the shoes to my shop and get the toe dyed another color.
Bedford Shoe & Luggage Repair
11040 Little Santa Monica
Los Angeles Ca 90025 (310) 285.0447
Sam
February 12, 2009 at 2:51 am, Scarlet said:
I'm with the rest of you–I LOVE the iridescent slick and hate the gold toe cap. Minus the toe, though, I'd be dropping $88 bucks today (my bank account sends its compliments to the ugly toe cap).
February 12, 2009 at 1:49 am, Jem said:
I really like the 'petrol' finish patent. I've been seeing it around on quite a few pump styles, but I'm not really liking this featured shoe. Definitely something about the toe cap that's throwing me off as well!
February 11, 2009 at 4:02 pm, galligator said:
MS Wura:The links in the post are $88 – $120 as of today.
Alison – the cap toe is also a bit off to me, but since I was really looking at the finish, I kind of stayed away from that.
I do think there is will be other plainer cuts in this finish, though.
February 11, 2009 at 1:54 pm, Ms Wura said:
I love love it. how much does it cost please?
February 11, 2009 at 1:25 pm, Alison said:
I like the iridescent, muli-colored-ness of the shoe. What I'm having trouble getting behind is the toe cap. Maybe in regular black leather, or black patent. Or on as a heel cap… Just not as an geriatric staple.