Prada Creeper Brogues
I knew I wanted them the moment I blogged about them way back in December 2010. It was a no-brainer really, gorgeous multi-layered brogues that came with platform soles. The bigger question was, which colour combination would I get, since many different types would be made available for retail.
Very soon it became clear that everyone else on Earth wanted a pair for themselves too. Though initially criticised for being an eyesore, they were featured in magazines, newspapers and blogs (like the snapshot above from Stockholm StreetStyle) across the world. Wait lists began to form, and I couldn’t get the multi-coloured ones in Singapore, London or Paris.
Then hope came in the form of Neiman Marcus, where I spotted a pair in Tan/Dark Brown/Black, which really wasn’t too bad either. I just wasn’t sure about the sizing, which made me make a trip down to Prada Paragon today. Before I knew it, the SA produced a pair in the Yellow/Blue/Tan combo that was on my original wish list; they had one pair in my size (42) and the rest, as they say, is history.
For those of you hoping to try your luck tomorrow, they should still have the ones in sizes 43 and 44, with each pair retailing for SGD1360 a pop. Or check out the ones at Neiman Marcus, where they retail for USD795 a pair.
Images: Prada & Stockholm StreetStyle
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So glad you’ve got it! None of the sizes fit me. Boo!
Honestly, I think I walked in on the right day at the right one. And they were there just waiting for me.
I couldn’t say no.
Thank you very much for info on the NM website… I was able to get a pair in my size!!! They only had four sizes left… it’s amazing how quickly these shoes are selling out – up until now I couldn’t find a pair anywhere.
Congrats again dude! Always happy to help and I’m glad you got yourself a coveted pair!
A big congrats! Hoping so badly to get one but my bank account does not approve… I think I might need to wait for a while more…
Fabulous! Nice score. I love the yellow, it really makes these pop.
Congrats again, Alvin! Wear them in splendid health!
Thanks Mark! And look, we’re twins again!
Hey bro! Got mine at prada mbs! Same design and I love them to bits!! Fabulous!
i love it since i saw it during the SS11 show!
Love love love your new shoes! Beautiful colours!
welcome to the club BB! im thinking of getting another pair. hmm…
Thanks Mr Duck! Which one are you eyeing next? The ones in Black? Did you see the ones in NM?
just ordered the ones on NM. i think these are better than all black.
Interesting… my only concern, the fashion will not last more than 6 months and you will look tacky wearing it when others have move on with the fashion. hehehe.
LOL! I thought of that too, but put this way. As long as you are able to own the look and make it your own, it should last more than a season.
like it so much!!
They’re available again here in SG and I can’t decide if I should get one or not!
I’m just a bit skeptical with the investment given that it’s such a seasonal piece! Should I or should I not?
Well to each his own I guess, but I will keep wearing mine till the day they fall apart. Trend or otherwise.
Touche! I shall drop by tomorrow to check ‘em out. Eeep!
The brogues are now being offered as part of a customisation service on their website, so I think they are now considered permanent, not seasonal. But also bear in mind there has been issues with the shoe surfacing, i.e. the rubber soles detaching from the espadrilles. So approach with caution given the $$$$$.
Bagaholicboy, can you tell me if you sized down from your regular shoe size? If so, how much?
Or if anyone else has purchased them, maybe you can answer my question? Thanks!
I’m a 42, which is Prada’s 8 and it fits just fine for me. Best you try it out for yourself to be 100% sure.