There is a fashion sales and distribution agency about a block from our apartment, in a huge glass building on the water
Twice a year they have sample sales, which is a great time to find bargains from brands I normally could not afford. I have some favourites from True Religion, Keds, Caterpillar, Camper, Evisu, Emu, and even Buffalo.
Their Camper shoes are amazing. Normal price is up to $250 but you pay $20 here. There is normally only one pair in each style, although some styles can have a few. You can find some pairs in larger sizes but they are generally EU sizes 37/38 for women (that is US size 6 to 6.5 and UK 3.5 to 4) and EU size 41/42 for men (US Men’s 8.5 to 9 (UK 7.5 to 8)
Camper shoes, boots and sandals can be quite delicate leather-wise, depending on the model. I always have to feel them in real life because I walk a lot in bad weather so I need tough leather that is also comfortable. I bought one pair of the pumps to see how they handle wear, and they wore very well. The detailing held up perfectly and you can hardly see any wear on the soles or uppers apart from slight creasing.
This time I bought six pairs – three for me and three for a friend who has the same size feet as I do (37). She lives outside of Stockholm and sends me money with an instruction to surprise her.
I love Camper’s square toed flat pumps. They are so comfortable and look really good. The ones to the left with pink flowers on are my older ones. The other two I bought this week. I just missed some white ones with black polka dots on them but I think three is enough! I just know they will discontinue this style and I want to be prepared!
I am keeping the white pumps and the white sneakers below. I love wearing sneakers in the autumn when the weather is not quite cold enough for boots but is too cold for my Converse High Tops. The ones on the left are for my friend because she loves barefoot shoes.
The left and right ones are for my friend but if she does not like the ones on the left I will keep them because they are so nice.
