![]() This happens almost every time I wear my Dr. But what doesn’t bother me, apparently, is when that confusion happens naturally - when people compliment a relatively inexpensive thing I’m wearing because their naked eyes confuse it for a much fancier cousin. Plus: I have a conscience! I couldn’t sleep at night if I was knowingly wearing a blatant knockoff and tricking people into thinking it was actually a designer piece. That’s a big reason why I splurge on finer brands of shoes and sneakers - because this craftsmanship generally makes them good investments that will age to perfection and not need to be replaced. The real (and usually more expensive) version of anything is, in turn, usually better made, crafted using age-old technics by people who care. The same is true for shoes.īut, as column readers likely also know, I am not a fan of fakes. Readers of my column know that I am generally drawn to simple, well-made things that, if properly cared for, will last forever. And as I have grown and (sort of) matured, shoes, sneakers, and the like are what I feel most comfortable spending a lot of money on - or at least are what I’ve convinced myself are the most practical when it comes to splurging. ![]() In high school, I had to have all four colors of the canvas Vans Authentic (coke white, classic white, blue, and black). Since I was a teenager, footwear has been of the utmost importance. ![]()
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