I mean, I’ve been eyeing those things for ages. Those bright, flashy red Gucci slides. They’re basically the “I’m rich, but also comfy” uniform of the summer. And I’m neither of those things, sadly. Hence, the constant search for the elusive “cheap” version.
See, I’ve seen ads all over the place. “Gucci Slides for sale!” “Up to 90% off!” But then you click the link and it’s like, 90% off… the *retail* price. So it’s still like, what, three hundred bucks? Which, let’s be honest, is NOT cheap for a pair of rubber slides. (And sometimes, you get that sinking feeling it might just be a really, REALLY good fake.)
The RealReal comes up a lot, saying they authenticate them. Okay, cool, authentication is good. Less chance of ending up with some dodgy Chinatown knock-off. But again, the price tag. It’s still a commitment. Like, “skip grocery shopping for a month” kind of commitment.
And then you’ve got eBay. eBay’s a gamble, right? You can find some legit steals, or you can end up with something that looks like it was chewed on by a dog and then left in the sun for a year. The description will say “worn, but in good condition!” and the picture will tell a *very* different story. You know how it goes.
Plus, there’s always the whole “Gucci Slides Original no Brasil em 10X Sem Juros 7 Dias para devolver” thing. Which, okay, I don’t even speak Portuguese, but I’m assuming it’s about buying them in Brazil on some kind of payment plan. Tempting? Maybe. Practical? Probably not. Especially since figuring out shipping and potential customs charges would probably negate any savings anyway.
Honestly, I think the “cheap red Gucci slides” dream is just that – a dream. Maybe I should just buy a pair of plain red slides and Sharpie on the Gucci logo. Just kidding! (Kind of.)