web page hit counter
Browse by:
Get daily news round-up

Yay or Nay: Would you queue for Jimmy Choo?

jimmychoo_hm_shoes.jpgChances are we've all suffered for our footwear at some point in our lives - whether that means pinching our toes in stilettos, going into the red to finance a must-have style or just sacrificing a day searching for that perfect pair. But would you stay up on a cold November night waiting to pounce on a style you really wanted, away from home as the worst storm of the year rages above?

Basingstoke Gazette reported last week that 24-year-old Kate Smith from South Ham did just this to get her hands on a pair of sandals from Jimmy Choo's wallet-friendly range for H&M. Along with her long-suffering fiancé, Kate stayed up for 12 hours to be first in the queue when the Jimmy Choo range went on sale at the chain's regent street branch in London, and eventually left with the sandals pictured top right.

Does this behaviour seem a little extreme to you - or would you cheerfully take drastic measures to land a pair of shoes you loved if you knew it was in high demand?

Don't want to queue? You can get the real deal here: a pair of 'discount' Jimmy Choos for £148.

Find the perfect shoes with our sister site OSOYOU.com

Want to watch Fashion TV? Click here for the latest videos

Came straight to this page? Visit www.shoewawa.com for loads more stories!

Posted by Abi Silvester on November 25, 2009 7:03 AM | Comments (8) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

Comments

What I don't get is that she still spent £500. For that price she could have had a pair of Choo's anyway, perhaps even 2 in the Christmas sales!

Posted by: Emmaj414 | November 25, 2009 2:47 PM

Emma, that was exactly what I was thinking! Why go through all that hassle when the 'real thing' can be effortlessly purchased online for LESS?

Posted by: Abi | November 25, 2009 4:24 PM

yes i queued as well. Where did you get the notion she spent £500? None of the shoes were that expensive that was the point. It was well worth it!!

Posted by: njy | November 25, 2009 6:48 PM

njy> the actual figure quoted was £400 - it's in the linked article!

Odd, I know. Maybe she also bought 200 H&M vests or something...

Posted by: Abi | November 25, 2009 8:01 PM

Catch up latest designer shoes only at
http://www.smartpunk.com/clothing/shoes.html

Posted by: jacob | November 26, 2009 7:52 AM

I queued at the Oxford Circus branch - I got there about 3am! I also bought the shoes on the right as well as another pair of heels, some flats, two bags, a jumpsuit, a dress & a belt!! That all came to the price of a "real" pair of Jimmy Choos - bargain I say!

Posted by: TMH | November 27, 2009 12:45 PM

I queued at the Oxford Circus branch - I got there about 3am! I also bought the shoes on the right as well as another pair of heels, some flats, two bags, a jumpsuit, a dress & a belt!! That all came to the price of a "real" pair of Jimmy Choos - bargain I say!

Posted by: TMH | November 27, 2009 12:46 PM

Sorry for the double post!

Posted by: TMH | November 27, 2009 12:49 PM

Post a comment

Required fields marked by *