I tried the Katy Perry shoe collection and there's only one drawback
Pop princess Katy Perry has translated her signature look into a shoe collection.
With prices starting in the $50-range and going up to almost $300, there's something for everyone — including Hillary Clinton, who has her own namesake shoe.
The designs are a total reflection of Perry's colorful, whimsical style, with a nod to designers like Charlotte Olympia and Sophia Webster. I ordered six pairs — from slip-ons to sky-high platforms — and spent $944 to give the Katy Perry Collection a whirl.
The Maggie Shoe's print mimicked snakeskin, so it definitely felt like L-U-X-U-R-Y.
These shoes are talllll but manageable ($149, Katy Perry Collections).
I loved the metal star details on the Stella shoes.
The metallic finish balances out the stars and adds the perfect amount of more-is-more shimmer ($139, Katy Perry Collection).
Meanwhile, the Margot was comfortable, but not matronly.
Criss-cross straps are an ongoing theme throughout this collection ($100, Katy Perry Collection).
I was nervous about whether the Perry shoe would look dated. I also worried it would cause my foot to slip around when I walked.
But they hugged my foot like a glove and really popped against my skin tone. ($149, Katy Perry Collections).
I was so glad to see a variety of sneaker options in the line. These Peace slip-ons are cute, but a little snug.
The toe design was a little awkward, too — like when you miss a high-five with your best friend ($99, Katy Perry Collections).
Next up, THE UNICORN HEELS OF YOUR DREAMS.
Meet the Sia shoe, an online exclusive that's only available on the Katy Perry Collections website. ($159, Katy Perry Collections).
Now for my personal favorite: The Thelma. Quirky and comfortable? I'm sold.
I saved the best for last ($149, Katy Perry Collections).
FINAL THOUGHTS: Original, quirky, and fun? All of the above. Worth the price? Debatable.
Look, I'm a shoe girl. However, I like to shop smart. The shoes were definitely well made, lightweight, AND all but the slip-ons fit well in my usual 9.5 size. I would buy everything (minus the metallic sneakers) because they're unique and cute and I like having shoes that stand out.
However, I'm not sure if the name alone justifies the majority of the shoes being over the $100 mark. But, hey, if you want to have a mini-splurge, then by all means, go for it!