The ill-treated shoes syndrome I imagine myself in a world of care-bear shoes, where everyone polishes their shoes, pampers them, carefully places them in tidy cupboards, safe from reality and light. If I were to go further, I'd even say a world where the cobbler would take care of our shoes... But, alas ( !), reality is quite different, and the fall can sometimes be brutal. Let's talk here about a few disappointments that hinder our dreams of perfect and perfectly pampered shoes. Published on 3/13/25 - Read more
Cobblers have luxury tastes "The shoemaker's son always goes barefoot," as the proverb says. What it doesn't tell us, however, is that shoemakers love having (very well) shod customers. Luxury pairs or very good quality shoes are a godsend for artisans, not because of the repair price, which will be the same from one pair to another, but rather because beautiful materials are very pleasant to work with. Published on 2/28/25 - Read more
Our pre-owned luxury shoes My Pretty French Shoes is indeed a second-hand luxury shoe website, but it certainly has its own unique touch! Here, shoes are not only sourced for their prestigious brands and their unique, timeless characteristics, but they are also reconditioned. What does that mean? How does it differ from other vintage shoe websites or boutiques? We will detail the differences from other points of sale and our added value. Published on 2/23/25 - Read more
My insole gets dirty Who hasn't had the unpleasant sensation of having their sandal soles blackened, or with small grey lumps embedded? Yes, ladies, those are indeed dirt! Wearing our shoes barefoot while being so close to the ground creates small clumps of dust agglomerated with the sebum secreted by our little feet... and yes, it sticks under our toes, damaging our shoes while being a bit embarrassing... so what do we do? Published on 2/3/25 - Read more
Adventures of a Shoemaker When the My Pretty French Shoes project began, it came with the absolute prerequisite of working with an artisan. The demands for quality craftsmanship were high. To work and be able to confidently request luxury shoemaking services, I knew I would have to train and pass my CAP (vocational qualification). Here are some pitfalls I gradually learned to avoid, where there's absolutely no room for error! NEVER! Published on 1/30/25 - Read more