So, the first thing that pops into my head when I think Prada and leather is, like, *expensive*. Seriously. We’re not talking your run-of-the-mill pleather here. The sources I’ve been, uh, “researching” (aka, skimming through online stores), keep mentioning full-grain leather. Which, yeah, that’s the good stuff. The stuff that like…lasts. And presumably costs a small fortune because, well, sourcing. I’m guessing it involves happy cows grazing on Italian pastures and being serenaded by opera singers before, uh… you know. Just a thought, don’t quote me.
Then there’s the whole calfskin versus suede thing. Calfskin, I gather, is your classic smooth, durable leather. Reliable, like your favorite pair of jeans that still fit (miracle!). Suede, on the other hand, is… well, softer. More *luxe*. The kind of leather you’d probably be terrified of spilling your morning coffee on. Speaking of which, I really need one.
But see, here’s where it gets interesting. Because Prada isn’t JUST about the fancy leather, is it? I mean, they slap that little triangle logo on everything. That’s part of the appeal, right? Like, you’re not just buying *shoes*, you’re buying *Prada*. A status symbol. A ticket to the fancy club (the one I’m definitely not a member of, lol).
And honestly, sometimes I wonder if the leather really *is* worth the price tag. I mean, sure, it’s probably amazing quality. But is it, like, *ten times* better than a really good pair of non-Prada leather shoes? That’s the real question.
Plus, they do the whole sneaker thing too. Which, to be honest, I’m a bit confused by. Like, leather *sneakers*? Isn’t that a bit… overkill? I mean, I get it, high fashion, blah blah blah. But still. Seems a little much. I bet they’re comfy though. Probably.
