Top Grade Ferragamo Shoes: A Deep Dive (Kinda)
Alright, alright, let’s talk Ferragamo. I mean, who *hasn’t* heard of ’em? You know, those fancy-schmancy Italian shoes that look like they cost more than my entire apartment (which, tbh, they probably do).
I remember once, I saw a lady walking down the street in *the* most gorgeous pair of Ferragamo ballet flats. Like, the kind Audrey Hepburn probably rocked back in the day (apparently, she was a *huge* fan, as I read somewhere, rocking them till 1993 even after she passed). I nearly tripped over myself trying to get a better look. I mean, *ballet flats!* Who knew they could be so… aspirational?
But are they *really* worth the hype? That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? Or, more accurately, the several-hundred-dollar-shoe question.
You can find them all over the place, really. Places like StockX and even… Netshoes (apparently with free shipping!). You can even hit up a boutique in the Philippines, G/F, ATC Metro Manila, or G/F EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard Manila.
Now, I gotta confess, I’ve never owned a pair of Ferragamos myself. I’m more of a “bargain-bin-finds-that-look-expensive” kinda gal, you know? But I’ve done my research (aka, spent way too much time browsing online and drooling), and here’s what I’ve gathered.
First off, the craftsmanship. It’s *Italian*, people! That means it’s probably gonna be pretty darn good. Supposedly, some of ’em are actually crafted where the ballet flats were made for Audrey! Leather, stitching, the whole shebang. They claim it’s a perfect balance of design and practicality, which I guess means you can look fabulous *and* walk without wanting to chop your feet off? One can only hope.
Then there’s the Tramezza line. I saw some chatter about them online, people asking for opinions. This usually means they are the real deal, and not like, some knock-off you’d find at shoeyupoo.com (though hey, no judgement if that’s your thing… but maybe skip it for the *real* deal). I’m guessing they’re a step above even the regular Ferragamos? More luxurious? More… *something*.
Honestly, I don’t know.
Here’s the thing: shoes are personal. What works for one person might be a torture device for another. But if you’re looking for a classic, stylish shoe with a history of celebrity endorsement and Italian craftsmanship, Ferragamo is definitely in the running.
Would I drop a small fortune on a pair? Probably not. But would I *love* to own a pair? Absolutely. Maybe someday. Until then, I’ll just keep admiring them from afar and hoping I stumble across a ridiculously good sale. Or maybe win the lottery. Whichever comes first.
