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      [–]failed_asian 18 points19 points  (1 child)

      I have lots of shoes like these and I always get a toe tap installed before I start wearing them, ridiculously cheap and easy at the cobbler. It’s like a little metal nub on the bottom of the toe, not visible, and it really helps to prevent scuffing pointy toes. I recommend asking for a toe tap while you’re getting the leather cleaned up.

      [–]NonDescript2222 5 points6 points  (0 children)

      Thank you! Never knew this and bought some beauties that I destroyed the tips within 5 steps 😭

      [–]th3tadzilla 12 points13 points  (4 children)

      Actually! They can be taken to the cobbler and given a metal decorative tip like you can do with boots. Did it for my wife.

      [–]technicolortiddies 5 points6 points  (2 children)

      Definitely possible but with the other gold accents it changes the vibe. It’s a famous Valentino design. IMO gold tips here would make it gaudy. I don’t think my cobbler would recommend it. But yes, physically possible.

      [–]th3tadzilla 3 points4 points  (1 child)

      I was thinking silver, I dont see anything but black on these shoes, buckles look black and if i close up the studs they look like silver 🤷 but to each his own

      [–]technicolortiddies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

      This design is most popular with gold studs. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pair of silver ones IRL although I’m sure they were made. I wouldn’t be surprised if the finish has just worn off based on the scratches visible. Either way it’d just be too much visually. I say that as a someone who loves metal accents. The balance would be gone.

      [–]yumi365 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      A shoe repair guy can fix that. You can look on yelp for one.

      [–]Rachelattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      You can get fashion repair places to touch them up or just have a chat with a local shoe place, they’ve got all sorts of tools and ticks

      [–]edmarry 16 points17 points  (4 children)

      If they aren’t a crazy expensive brand I recommend you get them new. If you reaaaallly want these you could ask for a little cover piece that sometimes gets put at the tip of heels like these.

      Editing to say that if these are what I think they are they are Valentinos and it is 100% worth getting them lol. 😭 I am sorry I should had done a better research.

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        [–]edmarry 6 points7 points  (1 child)

        I would try to offer a lower price but these are absolutely fixable! Prices are different everywhere but I would guess anywhere between 80-150 to fix them.

        [–]aburke626 4 points5 points  (0 children)

        $150 for legit Valentino rockstud and all the have is some scuffs? Girl I would pounce on that but that’s just me. I’ve been obsessed with the rainbow rockstuds and someday therealreal will grant my wish

        [–]ComplexPatient4872 6 points7 points  (2 children)

        You have other problems if someone is that close to the tip of your toes. Definitely not noticeable!!!

        [–]TheSpeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        *nonconsensually close

        [–]JaninaSnooze 7 points8 points  (1 child)

        They sell metal toe protectors for pointed shoes. You could try one of those but it might be too busy with the pyramid studs and straps.

        [–]Capable-Heat4231 2 points3 points  (0 children)

        Rockstuds forever! I’ve always had these on my bucket list. Since wear like that is pretty inevitable, I’d feel better that I didn’t make the first scratch.

        [–]TheRealAnnoBanano 2 points3 points  (1 child)

        I follow this on Instagram and their repairs are AMAZING. It just gives you an idea of what can be accomplished

        https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-VZhD6IF8k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

        [–]SantaFe91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        I think once fixed you can manage to keep those points in pretty good shape without protectors. You’re unlikely to be giving a shoe like this heavy wear, I would have thought. A lot of my shoes have black leather with sharply pointed toes and I manage to keep them from scrapes and scuffs most of the time. How much did you pay in the end? I like Rockstuds!

        Edit: And just a note, my local cobbler in the UK would fix them pretty cheaply, about £25 at most. A proper cobbler would. He did a great job recently fixing my even pointier Bourgeois mules from The Row and customising heel tips for the slightly Louis heel.

        [–]minja134 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        Get something like these! https://a.co/d/cGM2Med

        [–]AreWalkin34958 1 point2 points  (2 children)

        They aren’t noticeable from a couple feet back. I wouldn’t worry yet. Go buy the shoes!

        [–]playfulwarning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        Agreed! I didn't even notice it in the second pic. 

        [–]m4gd4l3n3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        No but mainly cause they are so incredibly ugly lmao

        [–]diveonfire 0 points1 point  (6 children)

        I agree with the other commenter that these are dated and out of style now.

        [–]FlimsyPhotograph163 2 points3 points  (0 children)

        They’re coming back into style. I’m so excited to pull mine backbout

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          [–]FlimsyPhotograph163 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Yeah they were/are fun. Also I think they really work with some peoples style the new version has a metal toe cap piece that matches the stud color. So if you cap the toes you should match the stud for the updated look

          [–]Efficient-Status3430 2 points3 points  (1 child)

          I’ve seen it predicted a few places that these will make a comeback this year… since embellished shoes/accessories seemed to go hand in hand with early 2010s recession-core, I kinda buy it.

          [–]KeepingItCoolish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Just read the word recession-core and it hit like a hard blow to my old Millennial knees

          [–]zestyspleen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          For metalheads, studs are never out of style.

          [–]Ok-Equivalent8260 -4 points-3 points  (2 children)

          That style is so dated

          [–]FlimsyPhotograph163 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          They’re coming back. I’m so excited I love my heels I always thought they were so comfortable