Okay, So Ferragamo Shoes. What’s the Fuss?
So, Ferragamo shoes, right? You see ’em, you hear ’em mentioned in hushed tones, like they’re some kinda secret society handshake. And honestly? Part of me gets it. Like, *really* gets it. And part of me is like, “Seriously? Shoes?” But lemme explain.
First off, that whole “handcrafted” thing? It’s not just marketing fluff. We’re talking *days* for *one* pair. Apparently, shaping the leather for the *upper* takes four days. Four. Freakin’. Days. And that’s apparently like an £80 investment. Now, I’m no financial whiz, but that sounds… kinda… intense? I mean, I could buy, like, a small mountain of ramen for that, but I guess that’s not the point, is it?
I saw somewhere that Salvatore Ferragamo, the dude himself, made his first pair of shoes by *hand* when he was nine. NINE! I was still trying to master tying my shoelaces at nine, and this kid was already a shoe-making prodigy. Makes you feel kinda inadequate, y’know?
And look, I’m not gonna lie. I’m a sucker for Italian leather. It just *feels* different. It smells different. It *is* different. Maybe it’s all in my head, but when I see “Made in Italy” stamped on something, I automatically assume it’s gonna be fancy, and probably last longer than my last relationship. Which, admittedly, isn’t saying much.
Then there’s the whole “boardroom” thing. Supposedly, the details on Ferragamo shoes are “appreciated in boardrooms.” Okay, first of all, what *aren’t* appreciated in boardrooms these days? I feel like you could wear socks with sandals (okay, maybe not that) and as long as you exuded confidence, people would be like, “Wow, that’s a *bold* choice.” But I guess the point is, Ferragamo shoes are supposed to be a signal. A subtle “I’ve got this” kind of vibe. It’s like a peacock displaying its feathers, but, you know, on your feet.
But here’s the thing that gets me: the *price*. Good grief. You can find ’em on FARFETCH (which, by the way, I always mispronounce), and Netshoes, and all these places, but brace yourself. We’re talking serious cash. Are they worth it? I dunno. Maybe? It depends on your perspective, I guess.
I mean, if you’re gonna wear ’em every day, and they’re gonna last you a decade, and they make you feel like a million bucks every time you slip ’em on, then… maybe. But if you’re just buying ’em to impress people? Probably better off investing in a good therapist. Just sayin’.
Oh, and the Gancini motif? I always thought that was kinda cool. Even if I can never remember what it’s called. It’s just… Ferragamo-y. You see it, you know.
