For Christmas, the mister and I decided to just buy ourselves one thing we've really been wanting for awhile as our main "gift". So, my Christmas present was to finally get a pair of the Loeffler Randall Rain Booties I had been coveting for months on end. And you know what? I think I've worn them everyday since!
Small confession: This is the first time I've spent over $100 on any pair of shoes. I didn't even for my wedding! I have been living so thrifty for so many years, building up an ever rotating wardrobe full of cute and cheap second-hand things, that I just couldn't even consider spending that much on any ONE thing. But now that I have them, I think they're worth every penny!
I can wear them with my funny 90's peg leg jeans or skinny pants or big wide leggers and they look great with it all- worth it! And I love how they fit! Typical rainboots are just too wide for my skinny ankles and calves and make my feet feel like they're floating around in aerospace- these hug my feet and keep them warm with wooly socks and they don't even look like rainboots- worth it! Plus they're comfy to walk around in for hours and I can jump in puddles and splash the mister- so worth it!
So, the moral of the story is, sometimes quality is worth a little (affordable for you) splurge. I think I'm definitely going to be incorporating more quality staples into my wardrobe this year to complement my thrifted finds because it's nice to have a little of both worlds!
And you know what else is worth it?
Pedicures in the middle of winter! (ok, maybe not- but look, I have little flowers on my toes! :)
Those booties are the best! They look so cute on you and really do look great with everything. And you know I agree with the moral of your story.
Pedicures in the middle of winter are the best! Especially with flowers (or little hearts;))
Posted by: Sweet Ronit | Feb 16, 2011 at 09:03 AM
oooh! love them. i'm glad to know they're comfy. most affordable rain boots are so rigid + painful anyway. great investment for portland weather too.
Posted by: sarah | Feb 16, 2011 at 09:34 AM
oh so sweet!!! well, i really understand that! from time to time, i think we actually deserve something nicer. not that thrifted things are not nice, they are (though here in portugal i have a tremendous difficulty in finding something worth having), but a new thing just for you... and of course, i totally hear you on the price. i also am a saver! but when i offer one thing to myself... well, is like being 5 again and getting a doll! :) twiggs
Posted by: Twiggs | Feb 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Love the boots! The black boots I got in October were the most expensive pair of shoes I ever bought too- well, my hubby bought them for my anniversary gift lol. And I love the pedi- too cute! If you get a chance, get a shellac manicure- I just got one the other day and it's amazing!!!
Posted by: Violet | Feb 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM
cute!
Posted by: Jessica | Feb 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM
oh this is bad news bears for me. now i want them. better start saving my pennies!
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | Feb 16, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Hey! cute boots, and cute toes :) nice work! It's usually worth it to spend extra on essential shoes. When i bought my pair of fancy rain boots last year I was so pumped that I could jump into puddles instead of avoiding them, and go outside in the pouring East Coast rain without getting wet! Even though they were pricey, i appreciate them every time i put em on, which makes me happy!
PS jumping in puddles greatly increases happiness and rain boot appreciation! you should try it :)
Posted by: Alyssa | Feb 17, 2011 at 06:59 AM
Thank you for posting about these! I've seen them online for a while now & wasn't sure if they would be worth the money. I got mine in the mail lastweek & it's been thunderstorm central in Nashville & they're terrific! Plus i get compliments on them every day :) my first ever rain boots, what a lovely decision I'm so happy about. Thanks again!!
Posted by: Alicia | Feb 28, 2011 at 01:59 PM
All right, it was last winter that my eyes first laid their gaze upon LF's rain booties, but they were kinda pricey and winter was almost over so I let the urge pass. But now, it's winter all over again and - oh yeah! I live in the PNW. Just found your blog post on a Google search for these shoes and you've convinced me that I need them. Thanks. :) Can't wait to buy a pair!
Posted by: Kim | Oct 28, 2011 at 07:05 PM