[sold} Marni Patent Platform Heel Scrunch Boots New sz 37

Hi all,

I listed these on eBay and decided that I would rather list them here and ask for $250 less than I was asking for on eBay -- to avoid the hassle of selling on eBay mostly. And then it occurred to me that this would be a perfect item for trading.

Here they are -- they are authentic, from a Marni boutique in Japan (there are several.) It was a vacation + sale purchase, which meant, invariably, that I bought shoes that were too high for me, too expensive and too small. They are brand new, never worn.

Expensive lesson.

I paid something like $550 and on sale from $950 but am recently editing my closet to reflect the reality that I can't wear any heels above 3". I am asking $285 including shipping though I originally asked $495 to recoup my expense on eBay (both a bargain, really, for brand new Marni.) Another reason why I am asking for so little is simply that the box is big and is taking up and has been taking up a lot of space and I've been moving this box around my office for so long (and I have even more books than clothes) I'm okay with selling it for such a reduced amount so long as someone will have a chance to enjoy it!

Color in picture #1 is most accurate.

I've attached the ad:

MARNI
$925
Patent Platform Mid-Calf Booties
Gathered at Opening
Pull-on
Characteristic Marni Almond Shaped Toe
Brand New in Box

Styling notes: wear these with skinny jeans, baggy khakis tucked into the boots, or a mini-dress!

condition: Brand New in Box -- never worn.
style: platform boot, hits at mid-calf
material: patent leather, heel covered in patent leather, leather sole
color: a steel grey anthracite -- a color I very much think of as "Marni Grey"!
size: Italian 37, US 6.5 (Runs true to size for Marni)
Comes in original box
Made in Italy

These boots would best fit someone who wears a US 6.5. They are comparable in size to a Christian Louboutin 37, Lanvin 37, YSL 37, Marc Jacobs 36.5 (have other questions about sizing? Feel free to msg me.) I wear 37.5 in Lanvin, YSL, Louboutin, Acne, Opening Ceremony and I think they are half a size too small for me.

Measurements
opening of boot: 14"
Calf (measured where boot gathers): 13" -- to determine if these will fit, measure your calf 6.5" from the base of the heel, since they are meant to loose around the calf, you do not need a very narrow calf for these boots to fit, but it would narrow is better than wide when it comes to this style.
Insole length (measured from bottom of shoe): 10" (insole is appx 9 5/8")
heel height: 4" including 1/4" platform
total height of boot: 13"

Paid: something like $550
Asking: $285 including shipping. A little more to Canada, a little more to Australia. I would
prefer to ship without the box, but if you would like the box, add $8 for shipping costs.

I will definitely accept trades for this item. (Golden Goose, Isabel Marant, Opening Ceremony, LD Tuttle, APC anything, Marni, Chloe and MJ, especially ballet flats. Just ask.)

Listing end: December 8, 2009. Leave email in comments. Email me with questions!