Palladium — 'Baggy Leather Heel' in Black
March 30, 2016Palladium has recently became a very trendy and popular brand for boots. In fact, I often see people with the black 'Pampa' model and the 'Baggy Leather Heel' was on sale at Little Burgundy. I ceased the opportunity and purchased my first pair of Palladiums! Here is a detailed review of the boot with several close up pictures if you are hesitating whether you should or shouldn't buy the boot that retails for 160 CAD.
When I purchased it, it was on sale for 80 CAD + I had aa 15% off promotion code. The boot ended up costing 68 CAD + taxes. Since it is made of leather and the sole is made of rubber, I thought it was worth the buck. In fact, rubber soles are probably what last the longest for my type of wear. Aesthetic wise, the Palladium's Baggy Leather Heal is a very nice and beautiful boot. I purchased it in black, which makes it easy to match all outfits and very versatile. I definitely love the style when the flaps are lifted up. The heel isn't very high, which makes it easy to walk in and remains super comfortable. Nevertheless there sole isn't padded, it is a orthodontic sole which prevents fungus, which is interesting! They have great adherence to wooden floors, but I haven't tried to wear them outside in the rain/snow/ice.
Price wise, these boots are quite expensive for their worth. They are made in China and the leather quality is mediocre. In fact, as seen in the pictures, there are glue marks where the sole joins the boot which I don't appreciate for boots which retail for 160 CAD. I am not satisfied with the overall quality of the product, which is why I am returning it even though I love the style.
There were also some scratches on the leather -- maybe it was just my boot since I got it on clearance, I do not know.
If this boot is in your budget and it come in an impeccable state, I would most definitely recommend to keep it. However, make sure you examine your product thoroughly because products tend to be obsolete these days. Quality isn't what companies strive for since they want you to break them and consume more.
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