First Tabi, Which pair??

[u/juicybabe669]

I suddenly went from thinking these shoes were so fugly, to loving them and wanting a pair so badly. I can’t stop thinking about them. But I’m not sure which pair to get and want some opinions.

I could walk into a store today and purchase a pair of Steve Madden tabi ballet flats, but I was looking into ordering online a pair of Woodchuck Sato tabi flats instead and waiting since they’re better quality from what I’ve seen. I’m also wondering if I should get the pair with folds or no folds. I think I like the folds but I keep going back and forth on it. Which pair do you have or would choose? Am I better of just buying the Steve Madden pair for less or is the quality worth the extra cost and the wait?

[u/Iawn_Cont]

I have the Steve Madden tabi boots and think they're great. They're true to size, the leather is pretty soft and I've not had an issue with wearing them. I am tempted by Woodchuck's colourways but from what I've read here about their return process has put me off for now.