Okay, I LOVE my Sperry's. They're perfect for trips to the library, running errands, and– obviously– regattas and practices.
A little Henley throwback
Well, I'm disappointed, and honestly a little horrified, at some of the shoes on the Sperry website right now.
Seriously, EW. Sperry's are what they are today because they're CLASSIC. Soccer Dad wore the same style of Sperry's that I have when HE was in college. The current shoes.... shouldn't be worn at all, especially not next season, let alone 30 years from now.
I get the whole "let's expand the product line" marketing concept, but College Prepster is NOT a fan.
xoxo
So many companies these days are trying to re-invent themselves to gain more consumers. Unfortunately, this is the outcome.
ReplyDeleteEqually horrified honey!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Sweetie. Those are just nasty and I completely agree!!!
ReplyDeletethat is the worst thing I have ever seen. STUDDED BOOTS???? horrified as well.
ReplyDeletethose are seriously awful! i do kind of like the light gold metallic sperrys that j.crew has.
ReplyDeleteThis is terrifying. It was weird enough when girls on campus would wear the sneaker hybrid versions with sweats and socks, but ughhhh.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I've been wearing the same style of sperry's that my dad has had as well. They're classic! And go with absolutely anything.
ReplyDeleteBut their purpose is to be CLASSIC, and timeless. I don't get it!! All I know is I'm perfectly content with my plain brown leather ones! :)
Agreeeeed. My dad wears the same ones he has worn (new pairs through the years) for like 25 years at least!!! They are the same style as the ones I wear, I have a tan pair and a blue pair.
ReplyDeleteDitto on the seriously awful. Have you seen the sequin ones? Hideous, simply awful. Those two words should never be used together: Sperry & sequins.
ReplyDeleteSending you a smile,
tp
You are oh so correct!
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Love,
Mrs. Kindergarten
totally agree- if it's not broken, why fix it?
ReplyDeleteUgh! I saw ones once that had black bottoms with black sequins. Vomtastic.
ReplyDeleteWell said, CP. VERY well said.
ReplyDeleteLapse in taste on their part while they tried (and failed) for a new demographic.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you. Unfortunately, sometimes when preppy hidden treasures become too mainstream, they lose their extra glamour.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm a fan of your blog! I just started my own, so please spread the word..it would be much appreciated!!
xoxo,
class act
I was in the mall last weekend and saw a pair of HIGH TOP Sperrys. My jaw literally dropped and people had to walk around me due to my state of shock. Unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the comments, bur do want a pair of the platinum color- they are not completey off the mark like the ones you showed!
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the Hunter clogs? HIDEOUS! Not only are they ugly and impractical, but they cost MORE than the boots! http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/3099968?origin=category
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