I bought fake Havaianas!
The chic and colorful Havaianas boutique was next to a restaurant, next to a bar, tables spilling to the sidewalk, and across the road was the beach. A group of kids was drumming on the street. I saw on the wall of the shop a beautiful and vibrant pair of flip flops, among many. I bought them. The store woman was attentive and kind, and she gave me a wrist bracelet after the purchase. It was a wonderful store experience.
I was scammed. Me.
A few weeks after the purchase, the the colorful imprint on the sole disintegrated and wore off. This does not happen to original Havaianas.
Buy original Havaianas at
Amazon (familiar, fast shipping), or
Havaianas (official U.S.A. site, promos, and sales).
I now sadly report that the pinned “Havianas” labels have dropped off.
What did I do?
- Return to the store and complain to the clerk?
- Report and file a complaint with the company of Havaianas. Get a refund?
- I didn’t do anything. I didn’t return to the store or request a refund. I did nothing. I will do nothing. I mention it here, that is all. I do not have the heart to return to the little store and complain to the store woman. She didn’t know they were fake. Whatever, it was 70 brazilian reis ($12 US dollars). Anway, I enjoyed the sales experience at the point of purchase. The flip flops are comfortable and entirely useable. Nobody sees the faded color print on the sole anyway, when I wear them. Only at the door step, or the beach, when I take them off. Scam!!!!
I still wear the fake flip flops. Buy originals at
Amazon (familiar, fast shipping), or
Havaianas (official U.S.A. site, promos, and sales).