So, like, I’ve been poking around online (as one does, procrastinating work, obviously) and I keep seeing bits and pieces about Givenchy sneakers and boots and all sorts of footwear finery. FARFETCH keeps popping up – apparently, you can snag some Givenchy there and even pay in like, 12 installments or something? That’s…tempting, I ain’t gonna lie. I’m picturing some killer high-tops, maybe even those Shark Lock boots that I keep seeing described as “luxury.” Luxury, schmuxury, as long as they look good, right? (Okay, maybe a little luxury is nice.)
And then there’s Lyst, which is all about “precision-crafted high-top sneakers.” Precision! That’s what I’m talking about! High-precision shoes. I mean, you’d *hope* for precision when you’re dropping that kind of cash, wouldn’t you? You don’t want your stitching going all wonky or your soles falling off after a week. *That* would be a major bummer.
But here’s the thing that gets me. They talk about “tradition and contemporary edge.” What *does* that even *mean* in shoe form? Are they like, old-school craftsmanship with a neon green sole? I need pictures! (And maybe a sale. A big one.)
Then you see mentions of “City Sport” and “Urban Street” models. Sounds cool, sounds…urban, I guess. I picture strutting down a city street, all stylish and Givenchy-fied. But are they comfy? That’s the million-dollar question. Because what’s the point of looking fabulous if your feet are screaming bloody murder?
Okay, and this “certificado de autenticidade” thing I saw? That’s actually pretty cool. Especially if you’re buying from somewhere that isn’t a super-official retailer. Like, you wanna make SURE you’re not getting some knock-off that’s gonna fall apart the minute you step outside. Nobody wants to be *that* person.
Honestly, after all this research (aka, online window shopping), I’m still not entirely sure what the *defining* characteristic of a “high-precision” Givenchy shoe is. Is it the stitching? The materials? The way they make you feel when you wear them? Maybe it’s all of the above. Maybe it’s just the feeling that you’re wearing something that’s, well, kinda special.