First off, where to *actually* buy ’em? You’ve got options, mate. Lyst’s chucking around a load of figures and claiming they’ve got, like, a gazillion Prada shoes on sale – 1,619 to be precise, starting from £503. That’s a lotta shoes! And who knows, you might find a total steal there. I mean, who *doesn’t* love a good bargain, especially on designer gear?
Then there’s FARFETCH. They’re all about the “express shipping & free returns.” Which, let’s be honest, is kinda crucial. ‘Cause what if you order those swanky loafers and they just…don’t fit? The horror! Free returns are a godsend, seriously. Plus, they’re blabbing about “new pieces added daily,” so you gotta check in regularly, right? It’s almost a full-time job, this designer shoe shopping lark. *Almost*.
And don’t forget Mytheresa. They’re going for the “elegant sneakers” angle, which, yeah, Prada does sneakers pretty darn well. Plus, they’re dangling a 10% discount carrot if you spend over €500. Uh oh, sounds like you’re gonna have to buy somethin’ else, like, a belt or somethin’ *just* to get that sweet discount. Sneaky, Mytheresa, sneaky! I’m not gonna lie, I’ve totally fallen for that trap before.
Of course, there’s always the official Prada website. Going straight to the source, you know? They’re biggin’ up Miuccia Prada, and fair play, she’s an absolute legend. They talk about “forward-thinking style since 1913” which is just…wow. That’s a *long* time to be making shoes. You kind of feel like you’re buying into a whole legacy, a *vibe*, when you buy directly from them. Plus, you know it’s the real deal, no dodgy fakes sneaking in there.
Personally, I reckon hunting for a sale on Lyst or FARFETCH is a good shout to save some dollar. But, if you’ve got the readies to splash, going direct to Prada adds that certain *je ne sais quoi* (as they say in France, which is probably where some of the leather comes from anyway).
