Entrepreneur and former reality star, Laura Ikeji-Kanu has shared her disappointing experience with a pair of luxury shoes.
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In an Instagram video, she revealed that her white Louboutin Hot Chick shoes, purchased for $650 (N1.053m), has now turned yellow, losing its original color.
In contrast, she showed off another pair of shoes she bought for $59 (N95,580) in 2020, which still retained its original color.
Laura Ikeji called out expensive shoe vendors, accusing them of producing low-quality products that easily get damaged, with heels that often fall off quickly.
Her post generated a debate, with some netizens sharing similar experiences and others defending luxury brands.
Nkechi Blessing was among the netizens who reacted, saying that cheaper shoes have always been better.
See the video below:
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Netizens react;
@clothemebycally: “Sometimes the price doesn’t determine durability.”
@kynkies__place: “Na you dey look down on Aba na.”
@mummy_b3: “Price doesn’t determine quality.”
@nkechiblessingsunday: “I will keep saying it, cheap doesn’t mean fake, I rather spend less than spend millions on so-called big brands…na dem sell rubbish pass!”
@ismeuju: “It’s true color don come outside.”
@iambrowniehub: “Yup, that a reminder that designer is just a name, doesn’t determine durability most times.”
@becca_d_first: “The shoe is 2in1😂Came white but gave you cream later.”
@aka_ttb: “It’s about time ppl learn that high luxury brands are not luxury cos of quality. They’re luxury cos of name and hype. They r usually a waste of money except for a few Items.”
@keroyaa.bodyrox: “It’s a chameleon”
@iamtoke: “I bought a louboutin trainers that I regret buying, l’d pick my adidas night and day”
