Rick Owens Wedge Boots with Asymmetrical Flap
VS
Jil Sander Beak Toe d’Orsay
I’m facing a dilemma which I’m sure many people are familiar with: which shoes do I buy? I’m torn between the avant-garde Rick Owens and the classy Jil Sander.
Price (shipping included, less VAT)
Rick Owens: £386.70
Jil Sander: US$315
Aesthetics
Rick Owens never offers anything that is ordinary, and the same goes for these boots. His designs transcends all trends and fads so no worries about the boots going out of fashion. I am loving the pebble-grained leather and especially the asymmetrical flap.
Jil Sander’s d’orsay is a minimalist piece of art. Unfortunately when worn most of the curves can only be seen from the back (but what an amazing view it is!). They also expose much of the wearer’s feet, something which I’m still not quite used to. I quite prefer the sides of my pumps to be visible from the front.
Mileage
Comfort-wise, Rick Owens boots would win hands down, so I know I would wear them to school (or elsewhere) very often, plus they would keep me warm during winter.
The Jil Sander d’orsay, however, is a pair of classic black pumps which is almost a must for every female, and I have never been able to find a pair that does not look like every other pair of black pumps (especially the ones that imitate Louboutins). So I was thinking that if I get this pair I would keep them pretty in my closet, only to take them out for occasions that call for some serious power-dressing such as job interviews or business presentations, or whenever I feel like I could last a day walking in five-inch heels.
You see, I would get them both one at a time, but unfortunately they are both on sale and running out fast.