There are several reasons Prada is such a classic staple in the fashion world. Prada is sort of like Zeus in the hierarchy of gods, or at least the brand ranks up there as royalty. Because
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Now, the name itself suggests that this shoe is different. Scrunch sneakers? Huh? Patent leather sneakers? Come again, please? Naturally, the Prada logo is prominent. The sneakers lace up the front and they have a rubber sole for good traction. That’s all well and good, but it doesn’t really describe anything about the shoes themselves.
I actually passed over these the first time I glimpsed them. Do you know why? Because I just assumed they were ballet flats. They look like that, don’t they? The rounded, uplifted toe, the way the heel lifts off the ground in the picture. They have a
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Maybe it’s the quality and design of the patent leather that gives these sneakers their curve. Maybe it’s the “scrunch” in “Patent Scrunch Sneakers.” I’m not exactly sure – just like I’m not exactly sure whether or not I like these shoes. I mean, I am a huge fan of sneakers. Sometimes, I just don’t want to deal with high heels or boots, you know?
But I have to wonder how much stability these particular sneakers provide. I also wonder how they’d really look, because I’m just not sure if patent leather translates well to a sneaker style. What do you think? Does anyone else think this might possibly end up being a
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Heck, I might just find out for myself. Right now, these are on sale at Saks for a really stellar deal.
Prada Patent Leather Scrunch Sneakers, $117.99-$295.00 at Saks