Lifestyle

I tried the Katy Perry shoe collection and there's only one drawback

LifestylePublished May 15, 2017
By Mary Anderson
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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.

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No boring shoe boxes here!

I was definitely feeling the geometric designs that kept the packaging from looking #basic.

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Inside was a card with a note from the songstress herself.

OK, fine, everyone gets the note, but it still made the shoes feel extra special.

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If you look closely, the glittery tissue paper has "Katy Perry" all over it.

I felt like I was opening a birthday gift.

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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).

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Thanks to a thick strap and a stacked heel, the Maggie's FIVE-INCH heel isn't too much of a struggle to walk in.

They're sturdy, but not so much that they weigh you down — they're actually quite lightweight.

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Would I drop $149 on these? Probably not.

Would I buy them on sale, for say, 30% off? Probably so.

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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).

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These are 3.5 inches tall, but the heel is slim. I thought they would feel like stilts, but again, pretty sturdy.

P.S. They're currently on sale for $98, run!

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AND THE BACK HAS ZIPPERS. YESSSSS.

There's nothing I hate more than spending 20 minutes fastening my shoes. Nobody has time for that.

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Meanwhile, the Margot was comfortable, but not matronly.

Criss-cross straps are an ongoing theme throughout this collection ($100, Katy Perry Collection).

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The Rubik's cube design wraps around the entire heel.

I appreciate this attention to detail!

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Suede ankle straps kept my foot from sliding around in the shoe. Thanks, Katy.

With shorter heels like these, there's not usually a lot of bend in the sole. However, these were bendable and super easy to walk in.

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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).

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I was channelling my inner '70s disco queen à la Diana Ross.

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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).

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Also, I wish it was available in a range of skin tones.

BECAUSE THAT'S NOT MY SKIN TONE.

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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).

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The thick heel made for easy walking and the unicorn horns are actually pretty subtle.

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Without a strap, I thought my foot would slip out, but the shoes gripped my feet and everything was copacetic.

Personally, though, I'd be afraid to spend $159 on these and get them stained the instant I set foot on the NYC streets.

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Now for my personal favorite: The Thelma. Quirky and comfortable? I'm sold.

I saved the best for last ($149, Katy Perry Collections).

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The front of the shoe is supposed to resemble a windshield, while the silver circles look like tires.

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I was in LOVE with these Lucite heels. They made the shoe even more unique and also felt sturdy.

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The "KTYPRY" tag resembled a license plate.

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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!

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Just don't max out your cards Katycats.

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