Luxury Isn’t Luxury Anymore. The Sad Truth About Today’s Luxury Brands’ Product Quality

[@TemplePriestess]

Once upon a time we could count of the phrase “ You get what you pay for!” Meaning if you pay a good price then it’s because the quality is there and it could last you a lifetime, and the same applied in other direction-if it’s a cheap price then it may fall apart. Sadly, these days price /quality means nothing. And the phrase, “They don’t make things like they used to!” is true now more than ever, sadly. 😔

[@SuperDacob]

Hear hear. Well said. Its tragic.

[@ceciliabrown3301]

Totally agree.

[@chicnoir29]

100% correct SMH.

[@samiraismail2180]

As someone who works in a luxury department store on the shoes department, the amount of faulty returns of designer shoes has definitely increased and so have the prices. Every week i have crates full of shoes to write off, prada, gucci, balenciaga etc. Hope the return process goes smoothly for you!

[@SuperDacob]

Wow! That makes me sad to read but thank you for letting me know and for sharing the information us. This seems to be a big issue for what it seems all luxury brands at the moment. So the price increases are maybe also done to compensate for all the loss due to returns which are due to low quality standards.

[@careyhuff357]

Egregious!!!

[@careyhuff357]

My doc martens recently purchased definitely seem less quality than the pair I have from early 2000s I still have em no damage! These new Docs are flimsy.

[@kateef8441]

@@careyhuff357 the current doc martins are so cheaply made in comparison to the ones I wore in the 90s and 00s. I completely agree.

[@HashtagAPI8]

I got nice Chloe sandals last summer and wore them a few times. One night I was going to a fancy hotel party and as I step in the lobby the heal just falls apart. The receptionist glued it for me and gave me hotel slippers while the glue hardened. I got a refund. It’s such a mess because I have really cheap target shoes that I have had for over a decade

[@SuperDacob]

I hope you did not wrist an ankle when the heel broke off. Heels breaking off can be very dangerous for our ankles and feet. I also hear more and more reports about non luxury footwear wearing much better and longer than luxury footwear. Its just really disheartening.

[@ryanscottlogan8459]

Heel

[@Debbie709]

You don't know whether to laugh or cry. Only comfortable as they were falling apart. A tragedy nonetheless!😢

[@SuperDacob]

Super tragic. I was speechless.

[@qtaromar1970]

I have compared Coach with Louis Vuitton quality with some of their bags and Coach always has better stitching while the coach bag is 300 dollars the LV is 3000 to me these products have become so overrated that I think the company knows it and they think people will continue to overlook quality because of who they are , the brand name..😊

[@idgybaby3480]

I agree with your comment so much!! I have many Coach bags and the quality is better than any of my designer bags.

[@Chunkyshoesuk]

Im getting more & more convinced ‘Luxury’ is just a marketing term to justify the price. Nothing lux about most of this stuff. Ive never had to return anything to Zara because it’s broken after only a few uses. Its all designed to keep us re-purchasing & spending more & more. Sooo sorry about those boots 😮They were lovely!!

[@antoa5825]

This is poor design. You can see that the platform extends too far back into where the shoe would need to naturally bend for the person to walk. Since the sole is so thick there's no give, the shoe needs to "bend" somewhere, hence the sole just detaching in order to accommodate the flexion. These shoes are not wearable, unless you walk like Herman Munster (throwback for us old people).

[@SuperDacob]

Although we do love our Herman Munster 🖤 but yes, we cannot walk like that.

[@ceciliabrown3301]

Totally agree. I think I'm done with luxury brands. Although I am not sure where to go next as I don't like fast fashion. I've been trying to buy a bag for my special big birthday this year since September last year. I think I've returned five or six bags in total due to quality issues, all from luxury brands. I gave up and I've decided instead to treat myself to Hermes sneakers, hoping that at least these would be tip top quality. Guess what? I'm in the process of returning these. Worse quality than my cheap Adidas sneakers - glue all over, off stitching etc. Looks like everyone tries to cut corners on quality but at the same time milk as much profit from us as possible. Not happy 🙄😞

[@SuperDacob]

Wow! Hermes sneakers with glue residue visible? Is anything peeling off?

[@ceciliabrown3301]

@@SuperDacob no leather peeling off but stitching is off and also leather used is of poor quality, with marks and wrinking in places. None of my Adidas look that bad. I have photos if you want to see.

[@laurakojima5076]

Happy birthday!

[@ceciliabrown3301]

​@@laurakojima5076 thank you ❤

[@carolnatural]

Hermes shoes are not comfortable despite the price tag, one mule with the corner of H sticking out scratched my feet until it bled, H allowed me to return it, their sneakers are also no for me, despite I’m already in socks it still scratched and much less comfortable than my adidas lol my friends who bought Chanel boots and sandals had a fair share of terrible scratching and bleeding as well lol any shoes that scratched and bled you are not fashionable anymore lol

[@jip230]

Consider taking the shoe to a cobbler to see if they can repair it. They also may be able to give you a straight answer whether the shoe is just garbage or it's a defect in an ordinarily good shoe and worth the cost/effort to repair. When buying luxury, it seems wise to keep all receipts - you never know when you'll need to show proof of purchase if you need a repair or refund several years forward

[@talya1877]

The decline of quality material and functional durability in luxury fashion is so disappointing 😢, it’s almost like you have to look at it like fast fashion that will start falling apart quickly.

[@rajjie100]

I worked in Visual Presentation for a luxury department store . I was shocked how things like buttons would just fall off, seams falling apart as we would be dressing the mannequins, it was terrible.

[@itsjuliescottyay]

That’s very poor construction, and the fact that they are real leather is neither here nor there. I have bought boots and shoes at Macy’s or Nordstrom for $150-$250 just to wear to work, and they have lasted for years without breaking like that because they were well constructed. Please take those to the store and demand that they replace it or refund it.

[@SuperDacob]

Thanks Julie 🙏🏻 I will try to get them refunded somehow… cuz this is unacceptable… seriously… after only six wears? Shocked…

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

When Dacob pulled out his broken heel 👀😳😤🫣🤦‍♀️😩

[@asirf.3634]

I noticed Gucci shoes, their sneakers are usually immaculate in quality. Surprisingly, gucci is hated by many yet their quality is still one of the best. However my brother got a pair of jimmy choo espadrilles and it fell apart after 3 times using it 💀

[@SuperDacob]

And Jimmy is firstly a shoe brand too so for Jimmys to fall apart like that after only three times wearing them is really bad.

[@asirf.3634]

@@SuperDacob im actually quite sad seeing the quality decline of luxury brands. To make things even worse , im fairly new to the game as i started buying these items only in 2019 (my final year of college).

[@chicnoir29]

What about Gucci loafers? I’ve thinking of purchasing a pair.

[@seabreeze4559]

i heard some companies are outsourcing to india because china is involved with russia ......

[@ThePatBrs]

1- I can see my apartment behind you! 2- If stilettos shoes are wearable, that’s not the design of your boot! 3- I’m always in awe of how well you do live! Bravo! xoxo from downtown LA 😘

[@DaniOchannel]

I WAS NOT READY FOR THAT 😱😱🫣🫣 so sorry this happened, Dacob! After 6 wears???!!!

[@erikalatanya8478]

Luxury has definitely changed. Small brands owned by regular people now have access to “made in Italy” leather bags now for much cheaper and better quality. Unless there is some special untouched by human hands kind of material out there…. It’s no longer special/exclusive. I’ve been in love with Tory Burch and Demellier lately. No looking back. The Eleanor bags by Tory Burch with the big medallion are Chef’s Kiss.

[@30itche]

I had to return a Tory Burch bag last year (a Mellier mini) after using it for a handful of times. The chain handle got detached. It was joined to the bag by a tiny thin nail. It’s a shame because I loved the bag and it was as a good price point, but didn’t want a replacement as I’m sure it would happen again. I’ve just bought an Eleanor in velvet, hoping I’m luckier this time.

[@masseiy]

The best value is found in up and coming brands that are midrange ($85-500) where they invest in craftsman ship because they’re still trying to impress buyers. Some houses are resting on their laurels because they save on not having to produce quality since the name sells

[@idgybaby3480]

I'm so sorry Dacob. They owe you a new pair of shoes. But even if they give you a new pair, I'd be afraid to wear them. They should give you your money back instead. Thank you for the video!

[@AndreasVibes]

Oh dear … that doesn’t look good. Let’s just quote Vivienne here: “Buy less, choose well, make it last.” I guess we forgot the first and third rule, but if it doesn’t last we might not have chosen well. It certainly makes it unlikely to go for brands that just don’t last.

[@SuperDacob]

I did buy less. Bought two leather boots in the last eight years or so. Choose well depends on standards. I did choose well as far as aesthetic goes. I could not have known the integral stability of the construction was bad and as for making it last… that way Rick’s job to make a shoe stable enough to last…

[@AndreasVibes]

@@SuperDacob I am sure you chose well … and yes, we need to trust designers to do their job and design products that are made to last, or can at least be repaired (isn’t that also a sign of luxury). It looks as if these shoes are beyond repair. I’m really sorry this happened to you.

[@CyberCoco_]

I’m so shocked that this happened with Rick Owens ! In my head Rick Owens is always on point with quality and I have so many of his shoes and they’re all in great condition and I beat them up 😅 but yeah it’s definitely a thing of luxury not being luxury quality anymore 😢

[@carriefernandez8705]

Willam has had this exact issue with Versace heels lately. multiple pairs that break right around there, almost like something shatters. I think you're right in that these brands just aren't testing these shapes on real people, but I also think quality standards have dropped off overall. I wonder if it's because these are mass produced, whereas back in the day when everything was either full bespoke or made to measure, there was intrinsically more accountability in the process because the designer and maker were working more directly with the final wearer. I'm almost at a point where I only want to buy thrifted/vintage/etc anything, because that weeds out the stuff that falls apart the first time you wash it.

[@kaunas88]

These expensive brands have realized a few years ago that they can cut the quality and increase the price, and their customers will buy even more, because the typical buyer of these items does not care about quality but only the perceived status of the logo, and the more expensive the brand the better. So, we get very high prices with mediocre quality, and they are laughing all the way to the bank, because of shallow status seeking buyers with more money than sense.

[@kaunas88]

The front part of the sole is very rigid, while the arch part is thin and delicate. This puts enormous tension of the arch of the sole. This is a case of looks over good engineering and combined with poor quality this is the result.

[@leouisegrech722]

You have finally convinced me that overpriced luxury is a joke. I will not invest my hard earned money on this garbage poor quality.

[@Chelseabee55]

Please keep us updated if you contact customer service in regards to these! Absolutely unacceptable quality

[@SuperDacob]

Will keep you posted on how this story progresses. I am still shocked really.

[@davidglodoski2525]

your actually spot on Dacob! lots off the issues in this topic is actually happening.

[@SuperDacob]

Thanks David

[@melissaorgeron9161]

What the hell????? I am shook! Very poor design elements added to poor construction equals quite a disappointing luxury purchase....uhhhhh...it is sad.

[@mikeantonio3163]

I can confirm it isn't. I've just come back from central Londion, and these "luxury" bags are extremely common. The prices, having looked at them, do not justify the price. The SA told me the part of Chanel being handmade is the threading of the strap!

[@THEHOUSEOFLUI]

I have a pair of forever 21 boots that cost me probably 20 dollars from 2018. I used them non stop and still look good, is that luxury now?

[@SuperDacob]

At this point it seems like anything is game 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alexsnezh]

The sole is just glued, right? It's not sewn? Yeah I'd be so mad.

[@shikmabonfil286]

I’m shocked, it’s like we need to take a time off from luxury 😂😢 it’s like every company now days trying to cut costs with bad materials

[@eriq.q]

Two recent experience with LV: white shirt with stain!!! and the zipper of my city keepall leather bag has tarnished in less than a month and LV does not want to acknowledge the defect!!!

[@SuperDacob]

Oh wow! That sounds really bad Eriq. But if the bag was bought new from a LV shop then they should at least try to fix the situation fairly to your satisfaction.

[@caterinawilliams998]

So sorry Dacob, it should not happen! Personally, I have been wearing Tod's for many many years, occasionally Gucci and Prada, I m talking everyday shoes and I walk a lot everywhere. Never had an issue with these brands.

[@SuperDacob]

Thank you Caterina 🙏🏻💖

[@pattywilliams788]

That should NEVER happen to an expensive shoe. I am gobsmacked, Dacob. Those shoes should have been put through some kind of simulator like they do for cellphones, computers, cars, etc. All luxury brands should have quality control teams. I sincerely hope that you can get in touch with the design house and get your money back as well as an apology. I look forward to getting an update (a positive one). 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jonnywoo5962]

I think you hit the nail on the head re shoes: there is a certain level of construction needed to make the shoe serve its purpose. If it can't be worn then its totally style over function at unfortunately your expense. A lot of designer shoe brands don't have the same level of expertise lavished on them that classic or heritage brand shoes might have. Get a refund! All you did was do what you were supposed to do with them - wear them - they failed in their primary purpose good luck

[@SuperDacob]

Thank you Jonny 🙏🏻💖 Well said. I agree. I think many designs today pay more attention to looks than they actually do to functionality. If a shoe’s integral structure gets compromised after only six wears, there is something wrong with the entire structural design.

[@kateef8441]

❤💯💯💯

[@jifeak]

The benefit of the doubt for $1000 shoes?? You're generous, Dacob. I'll be screaming at their door. Poor construction.

[@SuperDacob]

Yeah you are right Janet. I should be more strict in this case but honestly… I am still in shock at how insanely the shoes disintegrated after six light wears! Something like this never happened to any luxury shoes of mine before.

[@jifeak]

@@SuperDacob I totally understand your shock and I'm sorry this happened to you. In the UK, the Sale of Goods Act requires that any item of clothing (including a pair of shoes) must be: of satisfactory quality, be fit for its purpose; and within 6 months you can opt for repair without charge or replacement. There should be some equivalent of this law in the US, if that's where you live. Maybe you can look into this.

[@bernitajenkins3180]

​@@jifeak In Australia, we have the '3 R' rule for faulty merch. OUR choice...Repair, Replace or Refund. I'd be getting a refund, for sure.

[@hollygrace6814]

I recently decided to only buy goods from which brands specialise/are know for and that mindset has served me well. but its a shame we even have to be careful in the first place. I got boots recently from Camper - the shoe from in the US. They are unreal, quality, style and fit. Even though I was tempted to get boots from Ferragamo or LV. side note - I am now also looking at getting perfume from Armani Prive - do you have any reviews on this?

[@CandleAshes]

I'm starting to make peace with the fact that you just can't have luxury anymore, it's sad. Luxury = quality, not a high price tag with a brand slapped on it

[@laurakojima5076]

Luxury to me was lasting quality. Instead of buying a bunch of different inexpensive bags through the years, spent the money on a few luxury bags and they still look good. Sorry about your shoes. I know you liked them.

[@KS-zd4ew]

Chanel patent bags in medium to light colors changes in color even when not used frequently 😢 basically anything in patent light colors changes like my Ysl strap Pg sandal in baby pink is not yellowish in color 😢

[@annied3315]

This is beyond ridiculous! I have been wearing a pair of $19.99 Baretraps black booties as my go-to with jeans and leggings for the last six months and they are still going strong . It’s not that hard to make a good pair of boots!!!

[@la4243]

The reason that the quality is down is because of the production increase. 10-12 years ago there were ony 3-4 customersat a time in Rodeo Drive stores now it's a log line. All of a sudden everyone became a luxury item buyers. How this happened?

[@sarah2576]

Omg, that damage reveal was a LITERAL jump scare.

[@quietattitude]

Have we fallen for the modern era of "The Emperor's New Clothes" with these luxury brands?

[@MC-kl5mp]

The boot strap on the back of my right Valentino boot ($1450) broke the first time I pulled it up on my foot. That was the last pair of designer shoes I bought.

[@evaw.5314]

It is sad but true. I like that you are truthful about it. I also like your style and love make up that you have on today.

[@SuperDacob]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻💖🌅

[@RosesRawReality]

OMG 😱 I thought I had it bad with my Alexander McQueen Sandals! I would be sick to my stomach if any of my luxury shoes fell apart like yours and there was nothing I could do about! Luckily I was able to exchange the 4 separate pairs I received where the leather was separating, both the footbed and the sole! You would think all these shoes for over $1K would at least be wearable! I finally got a pair that looks okay but I’m afraid to wear them for the exact reason you made this video! I don’t want to get stuck with a defective pair! 🤦🏼‍♀️ I hope you figure out a solution! It’d be great to know there is something that can be done when luxury fails us!

[@dariodomenicomartino]

Anyone with a little knowledge of the high fashion world is completely aware that the whole "luxury" system is a complete scam. We all know these absurdly high prices charged for items (most of them outsourced in countries with extremely low labour cost such as India, Moldavia, Portugal) just contribute to insane wages and salaries for a very strict group of people: creative directors and first line of senior designers / assistants, PRs, execs and suits, celebs relations and such. Not to mention the whole fashion editors pack: stylists, editors in chief. High fashion is literally exploiting rich people dumbness and naiveness who think they are purchasing something exclusive and manufactured with the highest quality standards, while the reality is the complete opposite. I portraited a kinda dramatized situation, but we all aware that most of the 10k from a CHANEL timeless classic goes right into Virginie Viard's and the Wertheimer's bros pockets 😅

[@jessicam807]

omg 8:10 what a sad situation! I love Rick Owens, shocking stuff!

[@SuperDacob]

Its very sad and shocking indeed. I love his stuff too.

[@reginabelton7932]

And you slivered ,right out of them boots😅😅😅

[@kaunas88]

The sole of the shoe should have been stitched to the upper, and not just glued.

[@dvdmtz79]

I bought a Keepall 55 in Damier Graphite nine years ago and the leather strap that wraps around it cracked from one thread hole to the opposite one. My SA told me it’s normal wear and tear with treated leather but now I’m not sure.

[@ericflorentino6952]

The outsole was just glued in. Should have been stitched in.

[@catnip4587]

Do they have a website you could send a picture of the shoe to customer service? Because the shoe didn’t bend that puts a lot of stress on the shoe and pain on your feet when you walk

[@seabreeze4559]

it's the designs the middle part must FLEX as foot rolls in step

[@VickiMackLataillade]

I think I watch you more to see what you are wearing more than what you are saying. I like what you are saying too…….but when you serve us some great fashion I just start screaming with joy!🎉🎉🎉

[@OlesyaBagStory]

I am shooooocked! First time in my life I see this. There is always some room bellow the bottom….

[@loveshates8049]

I'm starting to believe that only bespoke and made to measure from small local artisans is luxury and brand name products have all become an expensive scam

[@AlexHider]

You no longer get what you pay for, full stop. I have target boots that have survived half a decade of intense wear, and I have expensive heels that had to go to the cobbler after one use.

[@mwedzi]

I think the saying goes: what doesn't bend, breaks. Maybe if it had some flexibility, it would not have broken?

[@L-K-Jellyfish]

I'm sorry about your shoes! I was lusting after these with the plexiglass heel recently. I couldn't find any locally so I tried on some other Rick Owens shoes and found them to be super uncomfortable across my instep. I've never had this problem with any other shoes.

[@SummerofKittyLove]

I had that happen to the heel area of a pair of Chanel sandals. I mixed together a Gorilla epoxy glue, and clamped together with a hairbinder overnight.

[@cecil3c]

Omggg not Even My H&M shoes after 5 years of wear had this issue 😮😮😂

[@SuperDacob]

Its a mess. Lol. I know

[@cecil3c]

@@SuperDacob i'm a big fan of You, keep giving US this great content ❤️

[@GrammarSplaining]

omg that MUST be a bizarre one-off. It's insane for a luxury shoe to do that when all my Jessica Simpson ballet flats refuse to die!

[@ledhceb]

I can put on $30 Sketcher loafers and walk 10 miles with zero discomfort, they last about a year of 5+ mile a day walking. Those luxury shoes are pure leisure class Veblen Goods.

[@MC-kl5mp]

For shoes, axel arigato. They are great quality and long lasting.

[@carrino15]

I think 3D print give many possibilities, but not sure about the mechanical technology regarding physics of how the designed material would hold up being used.

[@classychictipz]

This is absolutely terrible! So sorry! Horror stories like yours is why I never made the plunge into designer shoes. I would be absolutely livid! 😠 Hopefully customer service can fix this for you. Definitely keep us updated.

[@Lucretciela]

Wow... A Rick Owens boot, and he doesn't even nail the soles onto the upper leather ? He just uses GLUE? That's what quality is, you put in the best work with the best materials. I love Rick Owens line. I have his boots, sweaters, pants, blouses, skirts, etc... and all that I have purchased has been great quality & fit, so this bums me out to hear this.

[@SuperDacob]

I love Ricky too 💖 but these boots almost made me break an ankle 😫

[@JasonLuxLover]

I was just looking at these boots Friday night I was going to buy a pair in the future❤

[@SuperDacob]

I would not recommend getting them 😬

[@MsNinjes]

Shoes nowadays are simply glued together, no stitching anymore 😢

[@annajovanoski4145]

Hi Dacob❤ omg that is terrible… I’ve always bought Italian made shoes and I swear I’ve given them away just because they’re gone out off style have never completely worn them out… I still have a few pair off Missoni from 2000’s can’t part with does for sentimental value but the shoes are made beautifully..what the hell is going on…my granddaughter buys high street brands as she’s young I have never seen this happen to her $100 shoes…Unbelievable 😢

[@bimblaq]

my mom had similar issue with Hogan shoes, the sole started to fall off & chipping. It’s really shocking how so called designer shoes are made🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SuperDacob]

Wow! From all the comments here I feel like this is massively happening to many people with newly purchased luxury shoes

[@bimblaq]

@@SuperDacob oh i just remembered my Marc Jacobs sandals broke first time i wore them. Entire sole fell off on one of the shoes🫠 There’s massive issues with how shoes are being made these days

[@warningshoes8986]

I love your make up, so 80's!!!🤩Anyways, my only luxury good quality pieces in my collection are those that I purshased like, 10 years ago, or even earlier, except, my YSL bags win so far.

[@skyejones4787]

That is shocking!! Can I just say your eye make-up though! I'm mesmerised, it is gorgeous. Re fashion - these days i can honestly say that in my opinion mid level "contemporary" fashion is better quality than the higher level stuff. Coach has better quality than most brands that cost three times as much. Vintage fashion or contemporary I think for me going forward.

[@ceciliabrown3301]

Dacob, you just gave me an idea for a new KZbin channel : Crap LUXURY 😂😂😂

[@SuperDacob]

Hahaha! Might as well just rename my channel to that name at this point. Cuz at this point it has become seriously insane. So many sad stories of people saying their new luxury pieces are falling apart…

[@ATELIER_PAOLPAOL]

the live was hilarious, still looking for the spot with a mirror 🤪

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

I usually don’t have problems with Hermès shoes comfort wise. But I’ve had a heel break

[@demonvictim]

dont really care about clothing but ive been seeing this happen to premium products breaking quickly and nothing feeling sturdy anymore sooner or later you are going to see diamond rings breaking after 2 years

[@katcankan7129]

Hopefully they will rectify this issue for you. Maybe you got the pair made on "Friday afternoon" 💜

[@PJHLR]

It is called QVE: Quality Value Engineering. In plain English it is twisted into a cost cutting strategy. They are trying to make these as cheap as possible. However, luxury items are supposed to be made with the priority to quality design, durability, and cost being the least factor. After all, these are the factors that separate luxury from mainstream consumer goods. You don't suppose these products are targeted to the main stream consumer to fulfill the consumer need for PERCEPTION of wealth instead of the elite consumer who truly knows quality and elegance. Folks, you are being played. Truly wealthy people do not have a need to impress. True luxury is understated! Get your money back and quit buying overpriced consumer goods that the truly wealthy would embarrassed to be seen wearing.

[@skye3730]

Luxury has given up on quality for quantity. Impossible to keep up quality when the demand for luxury goods is so big…linking to your psychological influences of luxury brands on customers, great video by the way. Also makes us wonder, what kind of impact has this poor quality on the environment?

[@ceciliabrown3301]

Omg, can't believe what happened to your shoes. Just ridiculous for the price you paid. 😢 Dacob, it's not a design issue but cheap production. I've been wearing cowboy boots and Chelsea boots for years and my old pairs are still perfect but the ones I bought in recent years either are breaking or broke already. I will also advise you to contact the shop if your shoes are no older than 12 months, you have a right to complain. I had a similar issue with similar boots after two wears only. I've contacted the shop and they refunded me the money.

[@SuperDacob]

I made me quite sad. I was shocked

[@ceciliabrown3301]

Contact the shop if they're no older than 12 months.

[@latinaboricua6987]

The Shein experience at a luxury price! 😬

[@nancyprivate6774]

I gasped when I saw it - looks like something from Payless Shoes

[@liborplistak]

So sad to hear that.. I saw, how exited you were, when you got them 😢 Since that I'm hunting them down..😅 Got similar once at Asos (not the cheapest one, but faaar away from Rick Owens price..) worn them in rain, enjoyed them, destroying my feets, because of the heel I'm not used to.. But they keep intact, the leather got buttery smooth.. and I love them.. so sad that fast fashion brand can do better than a luxury brand 😢 For me it all depends if the wil react appropriately and exchange or refund.. even I know refund is not making one happy..😢

[@denise94]

Wait whattttt?? No not the Rick Owen boots! Come on now.. This is so sad... 😢😢

[@kingoogie23rd16]

One tell tell you should look out at the quality is the warranty, like with coach they only have a one year warranty because that’s it’s expected life time…

[@vivyrox7202]

I have a pair of Prada lace up leather loafers that I love. One day walking in them - they were new - I tripped and almost fell down. I thought the cobble stones caused me to trip. Took one look down and saw the soles of the shoes had started to separate from the leather part 😱Took them to Prada for repair.... they GLUED the bottoms and gave them back to me .... I could have done that myself. Totally shoddy of them Also had many problems with Gucci bags and the paint coming off the bamboo handles after 1-2 uses or the color of the leather turning an odd hue on wallets / bags .... But Gucci always replaced or gave store credit for the faulty items.... But yeah luxury is not what it used to be....or else how would the monster companies that own them make a profit for their shareholders?

[@tonyabillings201]

You should be able to walk in shoes!! Including bending your foot- that is a shoe function- to allow regular basic walking. That is not a super high platform or crazy shoe design- it is a beautiful design it should be an elevated basic shoe. Cant wait to see if they do anything…WOW

[@l.q.1253]

I call those boots a refund.

[@carcasses5131]

This is pretty alarming Dacob, Rick is a brand I've always found to be nigh indestructible in the past. I have a few pieces from Rick that are over a decade old and still in pristine condition, I'm very sorry this happened to your boots. If we can't rely on a luxury brand like Rick Owens to still maintain their quality, who can we?

[@SuperDacob]

Thank you. Yes, this made me very sad and I will not be purchasing anymore new Rick shoes but I still love his leather bags and clothes. 💖

[@caterinawilliams998]

However, had issues with Stella McCartney shoes.

[@SuperDacob]

Sorry to hear that Caterina 💖

[@catcoffee7958]

Let's thank God you didn't get injured,,, that was dangerous

[@lesmisperson]

God this is just so sad. Just seeing this and all the stuff with Chanel makes me so sad. Dacob, have you done a video on brands that you still think are worth it? I'm a huge Loewe fan and I feel like their products are excellent quality for the price. I'd love to see your opinions on what brands are still doing a good job. Feel free to ignore me if you've already done this video, I just didn't see it when I looked through your history. Thank you!

[@renatocastiglione6676]

Dacob those boots are so gorgeous, sorry to see they’re poorly constructed and sorry to hear that they were uncomfortable/unwearable til they lasted. I love shoes and been through this a lot with many many brands. Anyhow one manufacturer has never disappointed me and that is Rodolfo Zengarini, they manufacture a large number of designer shoes under licenses including John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli just to name a couple of their brands, never a blister, never a quality problem AND most of their products are repairable so they last years and years, i usually get them at Neiman’s or Saks. NOT A PAID ENDORSEMENT 😂 just a happy customer of decades. Gucci and Dior shoes been holding up for me as well but of course being selective on sourcing your footwear also often comes with compromises, but I’m no longer willing to waste my money on brands that clearly don’t give a damn about quality. I remember in the 90’s and early 2000’s when designer brands boomed and diffusion labels were a big thing for designers that luxury fashion was about exclusivity and about taking pride in the quality of materials, craftsmanship and unique design elements, nowadays luxury fashion is a business model that fakes inclusivity, fakes sustainability and lies about quality by creating an illusion of “heritage and tradition” on non existing values to trick consumers paying exuberant prices for the most pedestrian pieces of clothing, accessories that are literally falling off of machines by the 100’s an hour. So no luxury isn’t luxury anymore… it’s been replaced by vulgarity and luxury was turned into “over priced”. Again sorry about your beautiful boots and hope customer service will make it right ❤

[@la4243]

No quality at all. I have shoes and bags purchased 10-12 years ago and the quality is incomparable

[@theuniversalmastermind]

Wow ! I wear only Rick Owens fir a decade and still have shoes that look solid . Such a fluke imo.. but I used to own 30 year old pieces from dolce , Versace and Gucci when Tom ford designed and every piece is still immaculate. I agree with many quality has gotten worse when I see many new pieces don’t survive a hand wash in the sink. Rick Owens is still one of the best designers out there and you are right when you point out his bags .. incredible quality and very well made.. also get your money back !! Lol

[@SuperDacob]

Thank you dear. I have since been doing more research and seems as though online there are quite a few reviews stating that current Rick shoes have quite a few issues. I haVe wuite a few of his sneaker collaborations with adidas from 2015 and later and they are almost all still pristine and I wear them a lot. Only one pair broke due to poor construction once but the other shoes are still fine. Now this new model of shoe… the sliver boot… it just was not designed properly apparently… I am working on a refund.

[@rolaun2053]

They should use a Goodyear welt or a Blake Stitch for their shoes instead of just cheaply gluing it!