I gotta say, sometimes Chanel shoes can be a bit… extra. We’re talkin’ pistol-shaped heels! Like, whoa there, are we going to a fashion show or a shootout? I mean, I get it, they’re trying to be edgy and different, but sometimes less is more, y’know? Like, a classic Chanel slingback is *chef’s kiss*, timeless. But a gun heel? Ehhhh…
And speaking of slingbacks, sizing! Don’t even get me started. Apparently, Chanel sizing is a *nightmare*. You gotta do your research, read reviews, maybe even sacrifice a goat to the shoe gods to figure out what size actually fits. Seriously, it’s all over the place. I saw someone on Reddit (shoutout to r/chanel!) complaining about it. This is exactly why I am not comfortable purchasing shoes online, like what do I do if I bought a size 6, but it actually fits like a size 8.
Then you gotta worry about fakes! Ugh. Apparently, there’s a whole guide to spotting fake Chanel handbags, and a lot of those tips apply to shoes too. Like, seriously, are we just buying the name at this point? It’s kinda messed up. I’d rather spend my money on, I don’t know, something *actually* handmade by someone who cares about the craft, not just the brand.
But then again, there’s something undeniably cool about owning a pair of Chanel boots. Like, you just feel… powerful, right? And if you can find a place that does custom Chanel-esque shoes, like Kow Hoo Shoe Company in Hong Kong (est. 1928! OG!), that’s the dream. Imagine getting a pair of shoes perfectly tailored to your feet, with all the Chanel vibes, but without the crazy price tag and sizing headaches.
