How to Shop for Quality Shoes | Slow Fashion | Minimalism

Ciao everyone! This week I share some characteristics of high quality shoes and some shoe shopping tips so that you can shop smart to create your curated capsule closet. Shoes are such an investment piece, so it's important to buy quality over quantity.

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[BubblyViolin]

idk how this doesn't have more views. The tips you gave in this vid are GOLD.

[lisbetsoda]

I am going through your old videos and enjoying them so much. How ironic that so few women watched this episode. It is gold.
So many don't care about quality, yet in footwear that is necessary for it to be slow fashion.

[DARjessedana]

Great tips! Especially love the tip about the heel placement on pumps...never thought of that one, thanks! 😘

[kathleenwest]

A brand recommendation : I'm in my 50s and have never had shoes as well made and incredibly lovely inside (for the price point) as Jady Rose shoes. They are a United Nudes clone, but at about 1/3 the price. They are super well crafted, butter smooth leather lined, and are holding up beautifully. I just ordered my fourth pair. I have no affiliation, just am in love with the quality.

[annaklaus]

Hi Alyssa, how nice to delve into your archive! I'd love a video about how to shop footwear responsibly. Sustainable brands, but alternatively brands that produce quality shoes that are made to last, e.g. your cobbler can replace the sole etc. Love your work, thanks!

[jeannettemann]

Another very helpful video Alyssa! Thank you! Of all the different components of style, footwear is my favorite. The first thing I did was to invest in comfortable and aesthetically pleasing footwear. I worked across the Charles Jordan boutique back in 1975. I still own two pairs from that time. A burgundy leather wing tip Mary Janes and an Art Deco inspired black woven lace up evening wedged shoes that I still wear. They went from San Francisco toTokyo, back to San Francisco to NewYork City back to Tokyo, then to San Francisco and to LA where I am today. The right footwear makes the outfit. The wrong one... well...

[msrefined]

Completely agree about the flats. I don’t understand how people wear flats.... I need a bit of a heel/padding to protect my feet. Also, I see those Manolos!!!! 😋

[Ivymoon]

good advise! I usually wear flat shoes and I have to use a maxi pads to to avioid my shoes to loose the back of my foot.... that trick avoid that disconfort of my thin feet...

[nyeemajohnson]

Thank you for sharing these excellent tips! Never knew what the stitching methods were called and what differentiates them.

[Communicationstutor]

Great job. Thank you for the tips. I also heard that it is helpful to make an investment in good quality inserts so that if the shoe you buy lacks support you have a solution. You are delightful.

[ufosrus]

Thanks for the advice. Nice red flats!

[TheMichelleCopley]

Great video and relevant topic. I run the gambit from Jimmy Choo to Zara, and amazing enough Zara and Mango shoes some fit as well and hold up - go figure? Here again, my husbands Ferragamos and other high-end brands are made so much better than the same women’s offerings - ( oh and the price is almost always less than the women’s for a larger shoe) it’s just maddening.

[heathercosh]

Another great video - and thanks for all the great tips on looking for quality shoes, greatly appreciated! Have a super week!

[MonsterMechelle]

Thank you for making this video. I was very aware about fast fashion and avoid it now. Usually I thrift clothing but I never thought about shoes. I buy vegan shoes now but I never actually checked to see where they were made. I will in the future though :)

[nelsonm.]

I will pay more attention to those details next time I'll buy a pair of shoes, very interesting

[donnaregan]

I have bought a few pairs from a company called M Gemi on line, and they are amazing. They are hand made in Italy, and they are expensive, but as soon as you put a pair on your feet, you can tell they are the best quality. And, they have really beautiful flat pointy toe loafers like yours. Highly recommend!

[SlowFashionMom]

Really great tips, thank you! I had no idea about the different stitches to put the shoes together. I will be paying more attention to detail in the future!

[daphneroberts]

I have been anxiously waiting for your Sunday video and you did not disappoint! Some awesome tips I never knew, especially determining good quality leather! Thank you once again. You make Sunday’s even sweeter 💕 Have a lovely week, see you next Sunday 💕

[moniquemorris]

Thank you and full of detailed advice💜..Would rather invest in a few staple classic shoes than a closet full of poor quality poor fitting trend ones...From one Canadian girl to another...thanks again😁

[giovannavissa]

I really appreciated your tips for buying shoes. Although I look for comfort, leather shoes and leather insoles, there is so much more to look for. Thanks for sharing.