A great pair of shoes is a major investment and a huge wardrobe staple. You should not rent shoes, no matter how much you may want to. And trust me I want to! But, since I have gotten opininons on the matter and here’s what one doctor has to say:
According to Houston podiatrist Dr. Andrew Schneider, Renting shoes seems like a good idea and a way to save money, but you have to realize that everyone’s feet function differently and that effects their shoes. Shoes will wear differently each time someone new walks in them which will lead to an unstable feeling and will increase the risk of tripping or falling if you wear a pair that’s been on someone else’s feet.
Not renting shoes is painful for a rental expert, but I am not the most graceful individual, and anything that increases my already high rate of accidents is just not for me. That means if I want those amazing shoes, I’ll have to buy them. But if they break, it’s almost as painful as a bad fall.
Fixing shoes is a better option than spending thousands to invest in a new pair. Luckily, as long as you know where to go, shoe repair is a real and valid option.
The best place on earth to fix shoes is the Leather Spa on 55th In NYC. Don’t live in the area? No big deal! They are so good, they have a mail-in shoe repair service so you can take advantage of their expertise from almost anywhere.
It’s super-simple. Go to their website, Leather Spa Repairs and fill out a form for the item you want fixedthey do wallets, belts and bags too (You might even be able to get out of a sticky situation with their help if you’ve damaged a rented bag!)
Once you agree to their proposed repair price, you pay for the fee and return shipping using PayPal. Next, send them your item using the carrier of your choice; you can expect to get your repaired piece back in 1-4 weeks.
They saved my Valentino’s after the heel broke off when I was in Argentina. Can’t say enough good things about this place. When you buy instead of renting, you want your purchases to last, and Leather Spa can help that happen.