The "World's Most Comfortable" High-Heel Shoes Come with a 1,000-Year Guarantee
by Fawnia Soo Hoo
We've all been there. You invest (key word: invest) in a pair of shoes and the heel snaps, a strap breaks, or the quality isn't quite up to par--and guaranteed returns aren't as common as we'd like them to be.
Well, British shoe designer Chris Shellis has an interesting solution for you. Through his Birmingham-based label, the House of Borgezie, Chris created what he claims as the "world's most comfortable stiletto," and if you're not satisfied, don't worry, there's a 1,000-year guarantee. (Yes, one thousand with three zeros.)
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Now, first off, let's discuss the Borgezie Riviera Stainless Steel and Sterling Silver Stiletto, which is fashioned out of the same materials as your finest kitchen cutlery. The purported comfort comes from the slope of the shoe, plus silicone liners on the toe strap and rear heel. There's also a patented removable heart-shaped sole, which can be replaced with spares upon wear and tear. And a price tag for these creations? A cool £995 or $1,672.
Now, Chris does offer that 1,000-year warranty, which is kind of crazy considering the number surpasses well over 10 lifespans and a near-infinite amount of trend cycles. I mean, I know everything comes back into style, but four digits is pretty ambitious. Well, that's because he wants the shoes to be heirlooms.
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"'They're a good investment," he tells the Daily Mail. "Women could even hand them down to their granddaughters."
Hmm...I have to say that the stilettos aren't exactly my style, but I appreciate the thought that went into creating a comfortable, durable, and lifetime(s)-guaranteed heel.
Do you appreciate the concept of a 1,000-year guarantee? Do you like this specific stiletto? What type of warranty would you appreciate for your investment shoes?
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