Ipanema or Birkenstock
I bought a pair of this in August'07 : But then, just last week, it was on the verge of breaking. (not the straps, but the soles). My heart almost broke too. I liked the pair a-lot. That explains why I wear them practically everywhere I go. :) And being in Singapore, I walk a lot... the pair is very comfy. Sigh. I guessed I walked too much. I sent them to my dad for "repair" if it can be done. He said that might just have to put another layer of soles underneath it. It'll be ugly, but then, it'll be wasted cause the other parts are still good. One thing, the color doesn't fade. Cool, huh? I got this pair for about RM60. (It's selling about S$33.90 here). Now, I'm torn apart. Should I get another ipanema (without back-strap - cheaper , about S$17.90 or RM39?) .. and test it again? Jason said if it breaks again, then we're not going to get any of these anymore. Something like the pic below:
Or, after talking to Jason's friend the other day, she said, why not get a Birkenstock? Hmmm.. I had a few imitation Birkenstock too (bought it from Jonker Walk, which costs an average about RM25 per pair), and they pretty last me rather long, more than half a year? Hahaha. But she told me hers lasted for about 2 years already, and she went back-packing to Spain & Italy with it. I was like.. Wow. Tough pair. She has something like this:
I checked hers out online, it's about S$113.08. *jaw dropped*. Haha.. Buying online is cheaper, or so, she said. If I can get friends who wants to share in buying, then it'll be better, because for purchases above S$199, free shipping costs. Else, will have to pay additional S$29.90. I kinda like these... But it's about S$84.30. Sheesh... But if it can last for 5 years, why not?
I guess I might just settle for the ipanema ones first... *wink*
Posted in: chit chat, me, shopping on 9 January 2008 at at 10:39 am
But ipanema is soooooooooo different from the other leh. ipanema's soooooo much better looking hahaha.
yeah.. that's why lah.. sigh..nice.. but not sure why it can break so easily. the other one birkenstock is also comfy as the soles follows the shape of your feet. but there's a huge price difference lor.
BUY BIRKIS!!!! I have 5-6 pairs of them and I cant get enough. Seriously, they last ages, and I am not sure about Spore, but in OZ, when the sole is thinning, you can get it resoled in their shop. So logically, if the soles are changed when they wear out, they will last you forever... ;D. Ipanemas are not in the same class as Birkis man! These German made footwear (I have both the sandals and the more shoe-likes ones...) are the best thing in life... :) But if you are heading to HK anytime soon, I advice you to get it then. I just returned from there, and they are way cheaper...
sophh.... i know it's way much better than ipanemas.. and so are the prices! hehehe.. hey, didn't know the soles can be changed when thinning... hmm... now, u've got me thinking... if not coz of the price difference, i'd grab a birki anytime... :) hey, so u're going to HK again? how much cheaper are they? mebbe can get one for me. I still prefer those thongs with straps at the back. make it easier for me to walk. :) see u during CNY?
No, i just came back from Hk.. not sure when will be the next trip, either in July or end of the year. Maybe it will be too late by then! I wont be home for cny, cant get leave that soon after a long leave just past! hehehehe.... hmm. birki's for the same model that I get here in OZ, it cost about AUD120 but in HK, you can get them for around AUD80-90.... :P