I saw a Bradford Shoes outlet at the SM Mall of Asia a few weeks ago, and the shoes on display immediately caught my eye. What was so special about Bradford shoes?
They promise height increase of up to four inches.
Now that’s a unique selling proposition in the Philippines, if ever I heard one, that could skyrocket these guys to profits in the millions, if marketed properly and driven by good word-of-mouth.
I’d never heard of Bradford shoes prior to seeing them on display at the SM Mall of Asia, and I’ll admit that many of the shoes on display looked pretty darn good. More importantly, they did not look like elevator or platform shoes, which is great for shorter guys like me, looking to avoid the stigma of being shorter than average (I’m 5″6 barefoot).
I was itching to buy myself a pair, save for the rather prohibitive prices (upwards of P3,000 for the average pair). The Wally, pictured on the left, goes for upwards of P4,000, which is well out of reach of my grubby fingers, plus apparently, they don’t have shoes in my size (I’m a 10 1/2, which makes me feel like a short and stubby Ronald McDonald).
Based on what I can tell from the Bradford Shoes website, Bradford shoes are locally manufactured (can you imagine?), so strike up another plus for local shoemakers, because the quality of these shoes looked awesome.
If any of you out there buy a pair of Bradford Shoes, do let me know if they’re good, so I’ll buy myself a pair too.
Update 1: PHOTOS! I bought the Adrian model. I love it!
Photo 1: Beside the fridge. You can compare based on the top of my head. In the left pic, I’m well below the fridge’s line. In the second pic, my head actually exceeds it.
Photo 2: Closeup.
Ā Update 2: I have a new pair of Bradford shoes!
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July 17, 2006 at 9:08 pm
Phisch
Looking at them, I can’t tell how they get 4″. Do they mean 2″ on right plust 2″ on left? Or do they really go 4″ on one side? That’s amazing. I wonder if they’re comfortable to wear.
July 18, 2006 at 8:18 am
ganns
It’s 2 inches from the heel itself, and hidden platforms within the shoe! Isn’t that spectacular?
November 23, 2006 at 5:10 pm
bradford fan
i’ve tried it! it really made me look 3 inches taller! it’s a miracle! i’ll buy one this Xmas for myself. at first it is a bit uncomfortable to use because it has high heels (imagine you’re a girl who always complain about wearin high heels). but i think i can get used to it.
December 28, 2006 at 1:37 pm
joe
Im 5’5 tall…now im 5’9 taller hehehe I really love this shoes…its a miracle.When the time i wore this shoes i earned a respect,and i feel confident,some of my friends are wondering and asking,they asked me what vitamins do i take…i sees d i do streatching everyday hehehe
February 15, 2007 at 10:36 pm
marano
go get one! they’re really cool and i really like them… after buying a pair just to try it out i’ve told myself i’m not buying any other shoes. Bradford shoes look very stylish, are very comfortable to wear, and it makes me taller!!! what other shoe have these features? only Bradford! i have two pairs already one i use everyday and one for my weekends. btw, the sales staff there told me Bradford is imported some made in USA and some from China..
February 16, 2007 at 2:28 pm
ganns
I already have, like, almost a year ago! I really should post the picture. š It really does make a difference. It’s great for when I sing onstage; I look significantly taller than the ladies, which is important for a short guy like me, hahaha.
August 16, 2007 at 8:20 am
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March 14, 2008 at 6:55 pm
azure_ardz
Haha nice! I saw a Bradford stall at SM North (The Block). I tried on some, hehe wonderful! Next in my wish list for the upcoming payday! š
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April 24, 2008 at 7:03 pm
icer
bradford shoes are not locally manufactured. they are made in china. i think bradford shoe company buys shoes wholesale from a company in the US and markets them here under their own label. go to tallmenshoes.com and check their products. if you want to buy these same shoes, go to tallmenshoes.com. they are cheaper but you have to add international shipping with that.
April 24, 2008 at 7:05 pm
icer
bradford shoes are not locally manufactured. they are made in china. i think bradford shoe company buys shoes wholesale from a company in the US and markets them here under their own label. go to tallmenshoes.com and check their products. if you want to buy these same shoes, go to tallmenshoes.com. they are cheaper but you have to add international shipping with that.
May 16, 2008 at 1:04 am
Blankenfeld
The leather on the $87.00 shoes I bought from TALLMENSHOES.COM in March 2007 ripped like cheap paper after only two LIGHT wearings (i.e. Job interviews). I contacted the company for advice on my return/refund/replacement options and was flat out denied because the date of my original order was over 1 yr old. For supposedly high end shoes, these shoes wore more like extremely cheap pieces of garbage with a “Tough cookies” response from the company on requests for reparation. I cannot stress emphatically enough how far away potential customers should steer from this company’s products.
May 16, 2008 at 6:23 am
ganns
My goodness! I’m sorry you’ve had that experience, but I haven’t had a similar situation. My shoes are still in great shape. š¦
October 18, 2008 at 12:32 am
Felipe Mas
Nathaniel (the direct-selling company), under their Nathaniel brand, offers their own version of elevator shoes branded as the Fregus. It’s a lace-up dress/office shoe and comes only in black. it offers 2-3 inches of height increase. What’s interesting is a pair costs less than Php 1,500. Largest size is a 10.
October 18, 2008 at 12:37 am
Felipe Mas
Here’s the link – correction, it’s Fergus.
October 18, 2008 at 12:47 am
Felipemas
Here is the link – correction, it’s Fergus.
http://www.natasha.ph
Itti also has it’s own line of elevator shoes at essentially the same price as bradfords. Quality though does not seem to be that good and larger sizes are not available.
November 17, 2008 at 5:33 pm
edward
Hello.. this is a nice post.. I immediately wanted to get one when i actually read your blog.. is it possible for me to repost this (and link your site as well)? I just wanted to share it with small people like me.. thanks
November 20, 2008 at 6:14 pm
ganns
Go ahead, Edward. š
November 26, 2008 at 6:17 pm
bry
Wow. blogger’ s story really made me want one.
The ironic part is, if everybody wears these kinds of shoes, I’d be 3 inches shorter again. Hope they already got +6 inches by that time. Kidding.
Cheers
November 24, 2011 at 7:35 am
SizMD
Bradford shoes are awesome.. If only theyd make better designs… š And a “Sanuk” like design..
I got mysefl the “Luigi” for formal occasions, and, confidence levels sky rocketed š
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