Can a shoe be so ugly it’s cute?

Moda Slingbacks More than once I’ve seen a dog that is so ugly it’s cute. I feel this way about every Brussels Griffon I’ve ever seen and I still contemplated buying one from an overpriced luxury puppy store (for those of you in Manhattan – Le Petit Puppy – I bet you’ve already been there). But can a shoe illicit the same response? Lately I’ve been craving this season’s hybrid mule-slingback. Clunky, peep toe, reminiscent of the 70s; this is a shoe I would have made fun of 4 years ago. But here I am one month later and at the end of an exhaustive search. I couldn’t reconcile myself with Frye’s $200 price tag and ended up with a pair from a local boutique that is more sandal than slingback. Instead of being pleased with my purchase I keep eyeing a pair of suede beauties. If I can love this trend that much then perhaps I may need to rethink my stance on Brussels Griffons…

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3 Responses to “Can a shoe be so ugly it’s cute?”

dressingmyself Says:
September 7, 2009 at 1:58 am

I think these have a certain elegance. Not pretty, but there is something attractive about them.

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DML Says:
September 7, 2009 at 4:45 am

Those shoes are so cute I must have a pair. Do you know what sizes they come in?

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- stylesparkler Says:
  September 7, 2009 at 5:15 am
  
  Full and half sizes. They also run true to size.
  
  I found them here: http://www.zappos.com/product/7549403/color/20. With a little digging you may be able to find a better price. Mine were half off at a local boutique.
  
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