Someone once said that I demand lots from things I own that they wear out easily. I told him that things deteriorate, they wear out, and if I bought something that can rise up to my demands, then I will be loyal to that brand.
When it comes to shoes, Figlia definitely rise above the challenge.
I have been known to use rubber shoes because they are durable and can handle my feet pressures of going to places. I walk lots and fast and I need shoes that are comfy and durable. Most of my girly girl shoes of the past have either too high heels (I can only tolerate 1-2 inches) and easily wear out. In malls, I am used to finding shoes that have heels higher than I can comfortably tolerate, wear out easily, or are too heavy.
Here are the things I like about Figlia Shoes.
1. Style
I like Figlia's funky yet professional style. Whenever I visit the shoe store at SM, I check out Figlia shoes and it is like the shoes are dressed up.
Take a look at my brown shoes bought early 2011
Imagine shoes having belts. Sexy.
Before this, the first pair I bought from Figlia is a silver pair which I call my bling bling shoes. Since that is my only pair, the demands of my feet wore it out 6months after purchase. This one was purchased early 2011 with another pair and a pair of rubber shoes which I bring to work (I work as a real estate broker and sometimes work requires me to go to construction sites) --> Looking for properties in Manila and nearby Locations? Check us out (click) Manilasunrealty blogger and on Facebook
2. Comfort
Just like any other shoes, initially my brown shoes gave me foot blisters. However, i found ultra comfort with my cream heels (see below)
This pair is airy, gave me NO blisters at all, and the height of the heels is just right. I am not fond of wearing shoes with heels but the stable heel design, coupled with the comfort, makes me feel good whenever I wear this one. I have used this only on 3 occasions and I love wearing it everytime.
3. Price
Tip for shoes investor, Figlia shoes designs are good at any season, at least for me and I am not a shoe fashionista, and to get the best price possible, wait for the shoes to stay on the rack for at least 6 months and see the price go down.
I once bought a Figlia pair (my first) late 2010 at 1,000+. It was really nice looking, really durable, but I saw the same pair by middle of 2011 and the price was less 25%.
I bought the shoes in the pictures together in early to middle of 2011. Each cost around 300 - 400 pesos. I bought them together for around 800 pesos. I think these are the last of the stock in SM so they lowered the price or maybe Figlia is replenishing their inventory so the old stocks need to go out fast. Nonetheless, I bought these 2 pairs at bargain price and they are my best shoes.
4. Shoes picture on the box makes organizing easy.
I used to buy shoes put in a box which I never tend to organize properly since I have to open and reopen the box to check out which shoes are in it. Figlia packaging solved my problem.
See how their boxes look like:
See. Each box has the picture of the shoes in it. Easy to get the shoes I need specially when pressed for time.
5. Spare for worn out heels.
I just changed my worn out heels today with the heels provided by Figlia.
Here is my worn out heel take out of the brown shoes
I replaced it by taking out the worn out heel using a screw driver. Then put the new on in its place.
The cream shoes do not need heels replacement but I am showing you the shoe and the replacements provided by Figlia
If there is one con though, I find Figlia heels to be sometimes heavy. Specially their flats. However, overall, I think Figlia deserves 4 and a half stars out of 5.
