Designer Shoes
Prada is probably the most well known shoe company in the entire world. The well-established fashion brand retails its beautiful shoes, handbags and couture lines through their signature stores all over the world. Apart from classic styles, the company also makes beautifully unique high top trainers that are now seen on the feet of the hot and happening young stars in Hollywood and Europe.
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A little about Prada
Founder Mario Prada set up his company in 1913 with his brother to retail high quality footwear. Initially, the company just sold leather goods like imported English steamer trunks and leather accessories. However, Mario wanted to diversify and he quickly decided to set up a shoe section that became quite popular. However, the company actually became popular with women only after the founder's daughter Luisa Prada took over the company and ran it until her daughter Miuccia Prada did the same. However, Miuccia literally made the company an international brand. Her definitive black nylon tote became a hot favorite with local and an instant overnight sensation. After that, there was no looking back and the company quickly went international to create its signature shoes, clothes and fashion lines.
Where do you buy Prada shoes?
The internet is the best place to buy shoes as you can get very affordable rates. Take the time to check with large retailers, discount stores or from vintage stores and consignment stores to find affordable Prada shoes. However, do make sure that you buy authentic pairs to ensure that you are not being cheated.
Recognizing authentic Prada shoes
Good Prada shoes are covered with their own sleeper bags that are distinctively tagged with the Prada logo. The box will only have the logo on the side of the box and not on the top. The box will also be made from corrugated plastic and it should have a tag with the name of the company and the MADE IN ITALY tag. The inside tongue of the shoe will have distinctive printing and stitching on it along with a rubber stripe through it with the company name. The insole will also have the label PRADA on it along with the rubber strip stitched through it. Please note though that older models may have other distinctive patterns that are difficult to identify. Take the time to check the shoe you have purchased with the latest PRADA collection or the existing PRADA archives to ensure that you have an authentic model rather than a fake.
Why Prada Shoes Should Be Your First Choice?
Prada is well known for its quality footwear but the Prada buckle pumps are now a fashion classic. The company makes them in a range of colors, designs and shapes but the essential pattern has remained the same. For women, it forms the quintessential office shoe that can literally suit any outfit. Originally, a single pair of Prada buckle pumps retails for about 675 but you may be able to find discounted pairs during summer sales. Take the time to check with top retailers like Nordstrom and Overstock to find affordable pairs during peak discount season.