Do you buy local made or branded shoes?

@achinthya (1216)
India
February 28, 2009 2:15am CST
Local made shoes are available everywhere so do the branded shoes like woodland, nike, reebok, red tape, addidas etc...though they are generally higher price than locals but still for what type you go and own it?
10 responses
@Amarrra (79)
• United States
10 Mar 09
For sneakers I like Nike, Jordan, and Reebok is okay...for high heels I like Steve Madden:].
• Philippines
5 Mar 09
local, but for sporty shoes, i like Sketchers, Nike, Adidas or Reebok if I see some style I like. but i am not really particular with the brands of shoes I buy. as long as i like it and i can afford it, i will buy it
• Philippines
2 Mar 09
I am not really concerned with the brand as long as they have the same quality. I typically check the price and the design more than the brand. Men's shoes are more expensive, in general, that ladies' shoes. So, I need not consider the brand since it may not add value to my money. I just bought a pair yesterday. A good buy indeed. Good day!
@tudors (1556)
• China
3 Mar 09
I don't buy local brand because the style is so ugly, i only buy those national brand, no matter which city i go, i can always find its store in each city, the color and design are trendy.
• Canada
1 Mar 09
I'll buy and wear any pair of shoes as long as I like them. However, if I have all the money in the world, I'd definitely be wearing Blahniks, Louboutins and the likes.
• Canada
2 Mar 09
You have to watch out of what you are buying. If you don't really care what shoes you're buying and let's say you need them only for one night or something, then just buy local made shoes. But if you want quality shoes go for the branded. It is so much better and will satisfy you more than local made shoes. Also, branded shoes are made with better materials that will be good for your feet. And if you are looking at sports shoes like nike, adidas, etc. then better go for them other then the local made one's because they will last longer and they cost more because they are guaranteed to not make your feet ache. Hope I helped! Have a good day, cheers :)
@carrine (2743)
• Philippines
1 Mar 09
anything, as long as i like the style it might be local or branded..
• United States
1 Mar 09
I think I'd care how much I am paying for the shoes for sure, you'd know how long the lifespan of it for the price and the brand. And of course, taking care of them is also something to do. I do prefer buying pretty ones with a name that I recognize.
• India
28 Feb 09
Well, I don't give much importance to the brand. I just check whether the pair of shoes are comfortable or not and are they looking good. That may be branded or may be local made. I just don't keep in mind that i should buy only branded ones. I just go for shopping thinking that i should buy a good pair of shoes.
@Archie0 (5636)
28 Feb 09
I dont pay much attention towards branded and non branded because sometimes i get stuffs really wonderfull that are not even branded and sometimes i do buy brands like i buy osho slippons whic are ofcourse not branded which come in just 50 bucks as cheaper i think as well as i got converse from all stars which costs me nearly 2500 which are branded for me it depends on what looks good on what and sometimes its just fun to buy too many unbranded things in just the cost of one branded item isnt it??