Payless experiment shows people will pay more for brand name

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  • @Phlegethon
    @Phlegethon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4506

    Payless refunded their money but can never refund the “fashion experts” dignity

    • @lovelyMissInna
      @lovelyMissInna 6 ปีที่แล้ว +182

      Phlegethon I was thinking this too. I almost want to feel bad for them - but if they had any real taste they would know better. Sorry not sorry; credibility is earned. And marketing is calculated!

    • @jorgemadrid645
      @jorgemadrid645 6 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Phlegethon I wouldn’t have refunded shit

    • @yoboihtowndon
      @yoboihtowndon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@lovelyMissInna Nobody knows better. You can't know better there's not a single shoe on earth actually worth 1000 dollars but that doesn't stop hundreds of people from spending that. Nobody is credible in the world of fashion because it's a bunch of sheep following trends leading other sheep following trends (that's what payless proved here)

    • @lovelyMissInna
      @lovelyMissInna 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Jrobhard v fair - fashion is completely subjective. I just thought it was really ironic and stupid that people who claim to champion quality and luxury have proven themselves to be just as much of a sheep as anyone else.

    • @velvetice100
      @velvetice100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂😂👩‍💻

  • @Followwherethetruthleads
    @Followwherethetruthleads 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4569

    Apple did this too, but the prank hasn't ended yet

  • @tranvo1846
    @tranvo1846 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2830

    Payless needs to promote the marketer behind this

    • @jnels2007
      @jnels2007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      I'm saying! This was a GENIUS marketing experiment

    • @mabrurh
      @mabrurh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      They hired an ad agency

    • @aptopowerup
      @aptopowerup 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      no they don't. they paid for it.

    • @mattcox31
      @mattcox31 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The marketer shot himself/herself in the foot because this is the crux of marketing, developing a brand. Soon the slippery slope will prove brands useless to the consumer eye and all the hard work the brand took into developing products will be imitated by knock offs. The term brand is more than a company, it is a reflection of an entity (e,g. Country)

    • @Billicyhot
      @Billicyhot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did ad agency just redo an old Folgers coffee commercial th-cam.com/video/CxigbiEEOkk/w-d-xo.html

  • @alvarovilla7309
    @alvarovilla7309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1365

    I think Payless should just change their advertising strategy and aesthetic. They should rebrand themselves because the store is so old that people just forget about it.

    • @GApeech08
      @GApeech08 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      No, they need to fire their buyers! Payless consistantly has UGLY shoes!

    • @celestekoluria2695
      @celestekoluria2695 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I remember Payless. An employee there stole my mama's card ID. Luckily her bank caught it when there was an out of state purchase. Lol

    • @lorenzovonmatterhorn4756
      @lorenzovonmatterhorn4756 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@celestekoluria2695 can't blame an entire store for what some asshole did. People do that everywhere

    • @danielpeters9125
      @danielpeters9125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      whoops

    • @ElComandanteR7
      @ElComandanteR7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wouldn't mind going to payless I'm not so high and mighty that 20$ shoes offend me. It's just it really does smell like feet so badly their I cant stay in the store for too long. And it's always messy and dirty

  • @nancyhicksgribble9799
    @nancyhicksgribble9799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4508

    They may have just saved their business. Genius move.

    • @A.N.A_youtube
      @A.N.A_youtube 6 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      Indeed. I'm waiting to see how well this move pays off for them.

    • @kaylawilliams1085
      @kaylawilliams1085 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Payless is not going anyplace if u need cute shoes for less

    • @desroywhite
      @desroywhite 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A.N.A no pun intended 😂😂

    • @genevievemarie9427
      @genevievemarie9427 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      It mostly shows how superficial people are and only care about brand names!

    • @jennterry6977
      @jennterry6977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I saw another video where a guy said he may check out payless now. They may expand their customer base.

  • @jawsephan
    @jawsephan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +920

    Shpuldve just opened up palessi as a legitimate luxury brand

    • @isaiahmoses7670
      @isaiahmoses7670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

    • @anniedotson1165
      @anniedotson1165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Then they be just like every other "high end" brand who sells shit products for more than what the quality is worth.

    • @rasengan771
      @rasengan771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@anniedotson1165 but they are making money so why does it matter

    • @IvanPlayStation4LiFe
      @IvanPlayStation4LiFe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i agree

    • @salixbaby
      @salixbaby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      supreme

  • @Dizkover
    @Dizkover 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2317

    What??? People are surprised that rich people buy BRANDS and not the actual product???

    • @joeyharper1
      @joeyharper1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Dizkover Fr 😂😂

    • @kevinseveneleven
      @kevinseveneleven 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah except it's not a real brand, nobody has heard of it and no rich people bought a pair that day.

    • @Shewas-kathybates
      @Shewas-kathybates 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

    • @sickid41
      @sickid41 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Rich people don't buy brand names. It's the poor people who buy brand name stuff to look rich.

    • @JellyFlshJoshua
      @JellyFlshJoshua 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its the same thing with beats by dre,

  • @davidtorres718
    @davidtorres718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Water from sink: free
    Le aQua di le montané: 500$

    • @knightarnaud
      @knightarnaud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Oooh sounds European! I must buy it right now!

    • @Supraboyes
      @Supraboyes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Technically it's not free.

    • @issabeganovic8822
      @issabeganovic8822 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmfao
      XD

  • @kc7159
    @kc7159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1843

    They should redesign the Payless stores to look like that

    • @beth8775
      @beth8775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Basic store designs equal less overhead. Less overhead helps keep prices lower.

    • @aaronnewell-tutu1723
      @aaronnewell-tutu1723 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      An upscale design like that may look great but it wouldn't exactly make sense with how much Payless charges for its products.

    • @Andres_Acosta
      @Andres_Acosta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Aaron Newell- Tutu clearly people buy products based on how boujiee the brand may seem so buy changing their appearance they may draw in a bigger crowd.

    • @balldalt
      @balldalt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They can't afford it. That's why they still haven't remodeled all their older-looking stores. I used to work there for many years.

    • @lolaoye
      @lolaoye 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fr!! Look high end and get more people

  • @thejournalist8091
    @thejournalist8091 6 ปีที่แล้ว +537

    It'd be so hilarious if they didn't get their refunds lol

    • @IvanPlayStation4LiFe
      @IvanPlayStation4LiFe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      they got s full refund plus free shoes

    • @mekomaxxing
      @mekomaxxing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      IvanPlayStation4LiFe we know that’s why they commented what they commented

  • @rarebreed9208
    @rarebreed9208 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1680

    The customers money was refunded, however their know it allness, taste, and credibility remains highly questionable.........

    • @bobbybaker5351
      @bobbybaker5351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      They should have kept these dumb asses 💰

    • @gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal
      @gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Lol this is why I don’t follow ‘fashion’. They’re more fun to laugh at whilst I do my own damn thing

    • @jalo7289
      @jalo7289 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rare Breed
      You can still have good taste and like expensive things.

    • @MindYourOwn777
      @MindYourOwn777 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂👏👍👌

    • @erinpilla
      @erinpilla 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could see their faces

  • @Charles-fo1js
    @Charles-fo1js 6 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Payless could be smart and use Palessi’s shoes at those low prices and establish themselves as an H&M or Zara for shoes

  • @bear2507
    @bear2507 6 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    Payless trolling fashion experts lol

  • @tee_savy100
    @tee_savy100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    LMFAOOO “Met Gala dinner” sis who are you????😂😂😂😂

  • @samfine5286
    @samfine5286 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1267

    Sad that the message is just going to go over soo many peoples heads

    • @jayj6855
      @jayj6855 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know. They’re just so caught up on what’s on the pretty display.

    • @woolfulrebellion
      @woolfulrebellion 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏👏👏

    • @kevinseveneleven
      @kevinseveneleven 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The message is to mindlessly buy overpriced made in China trash and go home thinking you got a good deal because it was cheap.

    • @rayjameson937
      @rayjameson937 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think people got the message, they jus don’t care.

    • @meganp8766
      @meganp8766 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam got kicks duuuhhh, welcome to Society if you never got the formal introduction😂

  • @DROW_GG
    @DROW_GG 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    "I could probably wear this to a met gala dinner" lol

  • @janikb3538
    @janikb3538 6 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    A true fashion designer would know good quality. These influencers don’t know shit

  • @bee5120
    @bee5120 6 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Says a lot about the credibility (or lack thereof) of these "online influencers" and self-titled "intenet gurus". 99% of them are just walking, talking salespeople - no different than the store attendants you'd find in a shopping mall.

    • @AllTrickss
      @AllTrickss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They just advertise those “luxury” products and get more people to buy them

  • @candiigurl7893
    @candiigurl7893 6 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Wow, this was pretentious, embarrassing yet hilarious. These so called fashion "experts" claim to know premium quality while flaunting their credentials to validate their knowledge and stroke their egos.
    The fact they thought Payless was high fashion only proves how little they know and how big a joke the fashion industry can be. The look on their faces after being told the truth was priceless. Good on Payless on changing perception.

  • @NotTheFBI_OFFICIAL
    @NotTheFBI_OFFICIAL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    0:39 “for me to experience this as an Italian Designer it’s amazing “ lmaoo

    • @mediocrates5233
      @mediocrates5233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      THE definition of "pompous"

    • @1purapericulo
      @1purapericulo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He looks like a Mexican

    • @Coresixth
      @Coresixth ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Designer from other countries: 😑
      Designer from Italy 😮😎✨

    • @jjyiz28
      @jjyiz28 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i wanna know what the hell he designs.

    • @t.m.5004
      @t.m.5004 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah he definitely not Italian he 🧢 in

  • @james3148
    @james3148 6 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    Payless shouldnt have given them a cent back and just said "see ya later suckers!"

    • @elijahojo2549
      @elijahojo2549 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      James Stewart I see what you mean, but it’s a legal issue. They can’t promote a fake store name and raise their margins to 1800%. Its illegal. But if they changed the name to Payless and charged that, they can charge whatever they want.

    • @GDMHificationranpitc
      @GDMHificationranpitc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elijahojo2549 was it illegal to have Negros be 3/5 of humans?

    • @elijahojo2549
      @elijahojo2549 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      GDMHification what does that have to do with me?? Lol I’m confused?? Do you think I am black??? Lol I’m certainly not. But it’s ok, why respond to ignorance when the next response will be even more ignorant?? But to answer your question, no, it wasn’t illegal. But eventually the passed a law stating that you can’t sell them for 3/5 a person. Considering your asking me, you’re either jumping to conclusions, don’t have google, are being sarcastic, or all 3. Good day!

    • @GDMHificationranpitc
      @GDMHificationranpitc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Elijah ojo none of the above just asking questions about the law shalom. ... somebody did jump to conclusions...

    • @elijahojo2549
      @elijahojo2549 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      GDMHification I definetly stated all of your faults..... and I clearly closed your mouth. And how is me asking a question jumping to conclusions?? Last time I checked, jumping to conclusions didn’t require questions.

  • @jasontoryk6603
    @jasontoryk6603 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They effectively destroyed the “careers” of multiple “fashion influencers”… well done Payless. Not all heroes wear capes.

  • @melodramatic7904
    @melodramatic7904 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It would have been better if they got actual fashion experts and not social media influencers. I once saw a piece on a canadian news channel where they had an expert evaluate luxury brands vs their outlet counterparts and the expert was able to spot the outlet version everytime by looking at the craftmanship. I would have loved to see payless fool someone like that.

  • @morenag.7769
    @morenag.7769 6 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    #Palessi costumer since the 1980s! & still going strong. 🙌🏽😉☺️👠👡👢👞🥾👟

    • @AndrewSuaste
      @AndrewSuaste 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Morena G. lol

    • @morenag.7769
      @morenag.7769 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      -Burger- -Angel- hahaha just keeping it real. 😬☺️😉

    • @jacquedenise86
      @jacquedenise86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @kellyrae4407
      @kellyrae4407 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Morena G.
      Right. They have nice shoe. Hopefully they won't get any higher do to this.

    • @morenag.7769
      @morenag.7769 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kelly Rae well if they stand firm behind the store name “Payless” they won’t. They better not! 😬 I was also thing the same thing as well. But I don’t think they will. 😉

  • @rakitipakiti
    @rakitipakiti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He who wishes to decieve will always find someone who will allow himself to be decieved.
    - Machiavelli

  • @fitnesswithsteve
    @fitnesswithsteve 6 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    They should have just kept Palessi and made that 1800% profit on the shoes they sold!

    • @codename9824
      @codename9824 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Stephen Mason That’s called “fraud” and it’s illegal. Also the marketing behind this Is genius, Payless is going to have such a big sales boost due to this campaign that the 1300% profit from one fake store is not comparable

    • @miriotogata5474
      @miriotogata5474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@codename9824 how the fuck is that fraud. They own the appereal. They own payless. They can remarket them as whatever they want.

    • @akzebraminer
      @akzebraminer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mirio Togata Yes, but then the sales would drop again. It’s better to use it as a PR stunt instead.

    • @RappingTreX
      @RappingTreX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@codename9824 they own and create the apparel, they can have any mark up price they want on it.. it isnt fraud... it is exactly the same as what Gucci, Louis Vuitton, balenciaga, burberry, nike and adidas do, it only costs them around $4 to make each product,yet they sell for thousands

    • @theresa8647
      @theresa8647 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Code Name thats not fraud, as someone said below certain products only cost a few dollars to make and get sold for thousands. If Payless brought up they prices and someone bought it like a dumbass thats they fault.

  • @MrNSup
    @MrNSup 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Who ever the person in the ad agency was that first pitched this idea should be recognized.

    • @kevinseveneleven
      @kevinseveneleven 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah recognized as a waste of money.

  • @bigdogpound1253
    @bigdogpound1253 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1115

    yeezys look like some payless shoes

    • @tinaloveseddie
      @tinaloveseddie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      C MACK people like to spend💰on shoes and clothes that look like shit😗

    • @lochnessamonster1912
      @lochnessamonster1912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yeezys look like prison slippers crossed with clown shoes.

    • @denisem35
      @denisem35 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That's an insult to payless!!

    • @tinaloveseddie
      @tinaloveseddie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vanessa Costa 😂😂

    • @ddoubleu170
      @ddoubleu170 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, Payless’ sneakers (1:30 mark) favor Louis Vuitton’s Archlight sneaker that retails for upwards of $1,090.00 (us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/lv-archlight-sneaker-nvprod1090066v?campaign=sem_GG-US-ENG-EC-SHOP-OTHE&campaign=sem_GG-US-ENG-EC-SHOP-OTHE-BRA-HOLIDAY-Mob-Tab&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoo7gBRDuARIsANeJKUaUo1gbZkUEAmUmHciIlWljGuGQ_wH_4aWI5F3iM25jXbnOk9A-1Z8aAkWeEALw_wcB).

  • @anastasiac680
    @anastasiac680 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    😂😂😂...and that’s why I don’t care how much it cost. if I like it and it’s only 10 bucks, I consider it as a win win!
    this is hilarious and so genius of Payless to do

  • @peacheslove6496
    @peacheslove6496 6 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    They should keep the store like that

    • @BENYEET
      @BENYEET 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There are stores like this all around us

    • @user-bd1yv8gd5x
      @user-bd1yv8gd5x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      rcav Palos should upgrade their look. The design is still set in the 70s style.

    • @peacheslove6496
      @peacheslove6496 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      rcav if they making money that way with store looking like that they should kept it

    • @esmeraldacontreraslanuevad7779
      @esmeraldacontreraslanuevad7779 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BENYEET😂 girl you know you have a better option buying from some other store

  • @MeepMeep88
    @MeepMeep88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    After those "Fashion designers" took their instagram pictures, they planned to return it anyways lol

  • @RappingTreX
    @RappingTreX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    they could have just stuck with it and became an official "fashionable" brand and make big time money considering how big of a turn out the Fake shop had... like $20k in sales on the first hour of opening

    • @Themilkmanmilkermilkingmilkmen
      @Themilkmanmilkermilkingmilkmen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean if they want to stick to their niche then this doesnt matter

    • @Vs-hl7zq
      @Vs-hl7zq ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe they’re trying to prove a point instead of being greedy.

  • @w104ssc
    @w104ssc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this! People care about name brands too much and those "fashion influencers" are so fake! Glad they got called out for once! Go Payless!

  • @SilentiumCivis
    @SilentiumCivis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Privileged rich LA people that dont know what normal life is, in a closed bubble. These folks are lost and its sad, so damn sad

    • @jenniferbullett7254
      @jenniferbullett7254 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It seems like they don't appreciate the small things in life. I have no shame shopping at Payless.

  • @mansees
    @mansees 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Online influencers, as in people who were not skilled enough to get any other decent job.

    • @trainertaylor5396
      @trainertaylor5396 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They're really just glorified sales people. Nothing wrong with that

  • @GET2222
    @GET2222 6 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Perhaps PAYLESS should change their name to PALESSI?
    PAYLESS is a terrible name and brand.
    HERE is WHY...
    "Of the nearly 400 Payless ShoeSource stores that are closing in the U.S., the most -- 66-will be in Texas, according to a list released by the footwear retailer on Thursday. California is losing 49 stores, New York will have 22 store closures, and 17 Payless stores are closing in Florida, the company announced."
    SOURCE: MARKETWATCH
    "Reuters Payless ShoeSource said Tuesday that it has filed for bankruptcy and will immediately close 400 stores in the US and Puerto Rico. ... Payless has been in talks with its lenders for months over a restructuring plan that at one point included closing as many as 1,000 stores, or a quarter of the company's locations."
    SOURCE: RUETERS
    If Payless wants to become the SEARS of Shoes then they should carry on, but I can tell you their opportunities are limited with this model. Notice I didn't say they were going to "go out of business". Why not tap all of the market? High-end market with "paylessi deep discounts". This elevates the discount perception. Design is all about perceived value. "PAYLESS is a terrible brand." You can have a profitable business and a terrible brand. A terrible brand works against everything you're working to accomplish.

    • @Bonbon-C
      @Bonbon-C 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Exactly.... why name a big brand payless.... it has a very unsophisticated name

    • @cashclam1126
      @cashclam1126 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Bonbon C because you pay less for shoes?

    • @ishankumar4471
      @ishankumar4471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Bonbon C they named it that so that when people saw the name they would immediately know that they would pay less and could save money

    • @user-bd1yv8gd5x
      @user-bd1yv8gd5x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      GET2222 You’re obviously an idiot/child🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @user-bd1yv8gd5x
      @user-bd1yv8gd5x 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bonbon C R/whoosh.

  • @CloudDayLight
    @CloudDayLight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The quality of name brands becomes apparent after using it for 6 months

  • @PrecisionAcc
    @PrecisionAcc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +888

    How is this possible? Payless shoes are made like crap. Poor materials, poor craftsmenship. If you've ever held a shoe made by a luxury shoemaker, you can tell it's premium. Stitched, not glued. High quality leather, not plastic. These "influencers" clearly don't know what they're talking about.

    • @zevvalentine
      @zevvalentine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +174

      Its the same thing as when a few years ago these guys snuck in McDonald's to a food critic convention and everyone says some of the best food ever

    • @Jackson-uu2cm
      @Jackson-uu2cm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      PrecisionAcc my first pair of shoes from Payless lost the soles within the first day of wearing them

    • @samlung2724
      @samlung2724 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Yeah. I've been working in retail for about 3yrs now and omg you can really tell when something has been made high quality and the other with cheaper materials.
      For example cole haan shoes.
      Ive noticed 3 tiers of quality
      1) made with higher quality leather, nailed etcc priced over $120
      2) a look alike shoe but made with lower quality leather and glued on sole etc.. Priced under $80. Same exact look just made cheaper.
      3) the cheap shit Ross and Marshalls store sells that is laughable at first glance, don't even have to touch it to know its super cheaply made

    • @omekgaming3926
      @omekgaming3926 6 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      You seem like the kind of person that would pay $600 for some shoes

    • @maryk7272
      @maryk7272 6 ปีที่แล้ว +187

      Thing is that the "influencers" may actually recognize they're cheap. But they also know brands won't want to work with them and they won't get invited anywhere if they actually tell the truth. You'll be hard pressed to find any "influencer" that doesn't do anything but sing a brand's praises. I used to run a fashion blog and initially worked with several brands but they started dropping when they realized I was giving very honest reviews. Brands won't work with people who will point out anything negative. Similarly with Payless, I seriously doubt they'd show anyone who potentially pointed out just how crappy the shoes are. Assuming they even put out crappy shoes...I'd be willing to bet Payless had higher quality one-offs made just for this experiment, which is another thing brands tend to do (you really think Walmart has that perfectly marbled steak at their stores that they show in the ads??). Basically put, so much deception all around.

  • @maddieziegler6983
    @maddieziegler6983 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I would go to Payless daily if it looked like that fake store. It’s time for a new design and that one is the way to go. Make everyone feel like they’re in a classy store, getting cheap shoes. I LOVE IT

  • @jaeshasway
    @jaeshasway 6 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    Key word here is influencers. They're not fashion designers, or even stylists. These people shouldn't be in the fashion industry if they couldn't tell a top designer shoe from a Payless shoe. Payless shoes are not well made. I tried shopping there, but the shoes looked smelled like plastic. Maybe they've changed these days, but I'm sure they stepped up the quality and look of their shoes for this experiment. You can't compare a real life walk into Payless vs. a walk into a high end shoe store.

    • @davida6146
      @davida6146 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Define "quality"

    • @HypeLemonade
      @HypeLemonade 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It really depends on the shoe, but when it comes to sneakers you should know off the bat they are cheap

    • @MrThe1234guy
      @MrThe1234guy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Did we watch the same video question the guy said he was an Italian designer

    • @faded2145
      @faded2145 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      David Argenal welted vs cemented soles, last quality/use of a last, stitching quality, finishing quality, leather quality (genuine vs full grain, different staining processes). There's definitely super high over-the-top markups on designer shoes, but they are of a higher quality. If you like the style, though, and don't care about the quality, go to somewhere like shoeless by all means. I like the message that this 'social experiment' was sending, in that cheap things can be stylish too. However, that doesn't change the fact that the way brands are perceived, as well as the actual quality of the shoes, do play into the market price.

    • @justifano7046
      @justifano7046 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MrThe1234guy
      Italian according to his 23 and me
      And designer because he has a certificate from Groupon.

  • @annearly3200
    @annearly3200 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is what De Beers did to make you pay more money for a diamond.

  • @byfaithwalking1529
    @byfaithwalking1529 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Christian Siriano has items at PAYLESS, Nordstrom, & NEIMAN MARCUS

  • @ourcreativebeehive
    @ourcreativebeehive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This cracks me up because my wedding shoes were bought at Payless.

  • @emiskills
    @emiskills 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve been a Payless shopper since I was little it was all my parents could afford. they were cheap l, they got smelly. as I got older I became embarrassed and refused to shop here but now I’m back and been shopping here without shame for 7 years. the quality has def improved when I tell people where I got my knee high boots and how much I paid they are shocked and speechless

  • @Zee-hk5bt
    @Zee-hk5bt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing. Payless had to do this. Quality doesn't come with quantity

  • @joeydurr7866
    @joeydurr7866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Why give these wealthy people free shoes and not the people who shop their regularly

    • @HellBrat
      @HellBrat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because they participated? Also, that's not how keeping up a business works. Of course they're not going to always give people free items...

    • @victorym744
      @victorym744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To avoid lawsuits most likely.

  • @starrynightsleep
    @starrynightsleep 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow. genius. they were dying off and now they’re back in the media, ppl will be talking about them. not just the news, but my peers and i! and ppl are going to want to shop at payless again after hearing about this. GENIUS. the business major jumped out

  • @jaicbacote3494
    @jaicbacote3494 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Us broke and cheap ppl been knowing this 😂😂 Payless is one of the 1st stores that pop in my mind when I am shopping for shoes/boots 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @w9906
    @w9906 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look where they did the experiment. Many everyday workers, on a budget, would NEVER have been convinced to buy at those prices.

  • @My-Pal-Hal
    @My-Pal-Hal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Time to start re-branding Dollar Store stuff !!!
    ...oh, payless already does 😂...

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You feed that mutt ol'roy? 50lbs bag for 8.99

    • @My-Pal-Hal
      @My-Pal-Hal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TommyTomTompkins
      WHATEVER.
      Neighbor kids are Free. And come with lunch money 🤣...

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@My-Pal-Hal lolz

    • @seanellison5921
      @seanellison5921 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, the point is that's what high end fashion designers do!

  • @pfog
    @pfog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how they’re absolutely shocked…Omg!!! Are you telling me that I love spending money so as to represent my socioeconomic status? That’s crazy!!! I seriously had no idea!

  • @keribell74
    @keribell74 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Payless, been wearing shoes from there since I was born 😊
    Their flex ballet flats are my favorites! I own 5 pairs in different colors.

  • @edthelazyboy
    @edthelazyboy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Palessi is a good name to start with. How about:
    Pay More -> Pamori, Palamore
    Pay Extra -> Pex Ta, Piexta
    Pay Too Much -> Palomucci, Patomu

    • @kingklaus2115
      @kingklaus2115 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love how all these look French but they’re all just gibberish

  • @BingBingBongBong
    @BingBingBongBong 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Credibility out the window for these “fashion influencers”

  • @GoddardEmpire
    @GoddardEmpire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Decided to wear cheap but well made and good looking things last year. Still getting good complements and my bank balance stays healthy!

  • @huerotown5616
    @huerotown5616 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I use to work for Payless those shoes are made with cheap materials after 2 days your feet would smell

    • @rociorafael97
      @rociorafael97 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is true because my parents use to buy me shoes there as a kid and I hated them for that reason

    • @darahderoly1443
      @darahderoly1443 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I have Payless heels that have lasted me 5 years and are still going strong.

    • @nickrodriguez2180
      @nickrodriguez2180 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Lol y'all dumb no matter wat material of shoe u buy its ur stanky ass feet that's causing the smell😂😂😂#facereality don't blame the shoe...

    • @epoch1174
      @epoch1174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nick Rodriguez LOL

    • @nickrodriguez2180
      @nickrodriguez2180 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@epoch1174 lol ik im not trying to be mean its the truth i have payless shoes for yrs and they harldy smell and its not the material cause i have jordans also and they the same i take care of my feet and shoes but at the end of the day everyones feet stink no matter the material

  • @Henry-jq9hc
    @Henry-jq9hc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Payless is genius. I remember when I used to shop there as a kid. I don’t know how the quality of their shoes are now, but back then a shoe from Payless would last me an entire year before I went back to Payless to buy another pair.

  • @odd1876
    @odd1876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    People are paying for the trust that a name brand will be at a certain Quality that keeps them from having to test out a number of random shoes and waste time in a shoe store that could be spent just about anywhere other than a damn shoe store.

  • @consciouscollector
    @consciouscollector 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    They just proved that the words "Fashion" and "expert" cannot belong in the same sentence.

  • @instylered1875
    @instylered1875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is brilliant! Show’s you how stupid these social media bloggers and influencers really are.

  • @malenadenaranjo
    @malenadenaranjo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart move Payless!!! 👌👠🥿👟👡👢 that experiment proves that not always you have to pay more to get nice things!

  • @Epic-hs7kl
    @Epic-hs7kl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Honestly i'm not surprised that these fashion people got fooled, they think with their money and not their mind

  • @RJKaur
    @RJKaur 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love genius marketing strategies!!

  • @vahanplus
    @vahanplus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Starbucks did this in coffee industry. Kudos to Michel Shults 🙌

  • @Athanlive
    @Athanlive 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are the social media fashion influencers of 2019! Great job people! Keep following them... 🙈🙈🙈

  • @kellyb3138
    @kellyb3138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I have some payless shoes and they are still all together and look good. Those high-end shoes are probably all made in sweatshops anyways. Just bc something is expensive does not make it any better.

    • @ayyy3606
      @ayyy3606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Kelly B Yes, just because something is expensive doesn’t mean it will be better. However, if something is better it will be more expensive because it would require more effort and better materials compared to cheaper shoes which is very easily noticeable.

    • @devilred1971
      @devilred1971 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kelly B yes exactly what I was thinking Payless or Versace probably made by a 10 year old in a sweatshop somewhere in a poor third world country with no child labor laws

    • @pmwaffle9348
      @pmwaffle9348 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      devilred1971 designer brand products are made in European countries and workers have livable wages lol dumbass

    • @Music_Lover0612
      @Music_Lover0612 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pmwaffle9348 lol not all.

    • @ayyy3606
      @ayyy3606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AWizardMummyandMartian ImUnique It’s actually true. Gucci products and Acne and etc are all made in Europe and the workers are paid fair wages. That’s why they are known for their quality.

  • @lars2675
    @lars2675 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever came up with this idea needs a promotion

  • @kericougar7002
    @kericougar7002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I buy name brand name shoes at thrift stores. I spent $7 for a $150 pair of Keens that had never been worn and still had the tags.

  • @ambermedellin6832
    @ambermedellin6832 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Mr. Strahan! I'm Amber. Where I live, Payless was on 4th Street that had to be demolished in 2003 by construction workers. As for the one in front of Walmart in the 289 getto, it is the last one to go by May.

  • @bbbt8090
    @bbbt8090 6 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Rich or not I'm not buying a $100 jacket hahah. Old Navy 4 life haha

    • @ayyy3606
      @ayyy3606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Bobby T $100 jacket? If it’s leather or denim and you’re not paying that price then you’re getting trash quality

    • @evanperilstein5308
      @evanperilstein5308 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Outerwear is one of the few clothing items worth splurging on because it can last you for years. It’s better to spend a little extra on a well-made jacket that you can wear for years than buy a cheap jacket that will fall apart on you within a year or two. T-shirts and pants, on the other hand, it’s generally not worth spending a lot of money on because no matter the quality they’ll get worn out, you’ll spill something on them or what’s in style can change drastically.

    • @TigerTT
      @TigerTT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Old Navy is for old people lol and I mean that literally because I used to work at one and only old people shopped there everyday.

    • @Music_Lover0612
      @Music_Lover0612 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Old Navy falls apart fast.

    • @kaitlyn8593
      @kaitlyn8593 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      trash quality tho

  • @GamersHaven
    @GamersHaven 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that I can still quote this for my class research.

  • @cordcutterlifestyleandtech
    @cordcutterlifestyleandtech 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the funniest most rewarding video I've seen in 2019. Even better than Soulja Boy👍

  • @dommelendez1675
    @dommelendez1675 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hate or like the store, you’ve got to admit that was a good business move.

  • @ianyan2775
    @ianyan2775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They should make it a permanent brand

  • @hikegardentravel6546
    @hikegardentravel6546 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    People don’t see quality as value, they see a name as a value no ,after the cost. I had my kids watch this to show it doesn’t matter where you shop. Be you!

  • @nastypupp
    @nastypupp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I've been experimenting with Payless for years. I always wear cute outfits & top them off with Payless booties or knee high boots. I enjoy all my compliments!

    • @lordgeoffrey78
      @lordgeoffrey78 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      enjoy getting foot pain loser !

    • @bigdaddy9334
      @bigdaddy9334 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      lord geoffrey shut the fuck up.

    • @Epic-hs7kl
      @Epic-hs7kl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@bigdaddy9334 that girl aint gonna date you calm down

    • @BENYEET
      @BENYEET 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lordgeoffrey78 true, but no need to be a dick

    • @rgdssd
      @rgdssd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      nastypupp I've been buying shoes at Payless for years too and do always get complimented on them- people are always shocked I found them there.
      You do have to be extra careful to make sure they are comfortable though....

  • @letusbeatthemeat9805
    @letusbeatthemeat9805 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    PH Payless is honestly pretty good, I bought business shoes there for like 2000 Php(about 40 bucks) and it lasted me 2 years...

    • @undrtakr900
      @undrtakr900 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here, they have some quality shoes at affordable prices. I'll be damned if I pay hundreds of $$$ dollars for a shoes because it has a name-brand logo on it.

    • @trina001
      @trina001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      we bought our sons' shoes from payless. and it looks pretty good!

    • @sashapearsall4098
      @sashapearsall4098 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anytime I've gotten shoes from there they've fallen apart after only a couple months but I'll admit that the prices are pretty good.

    • @esmeraldacontreraslanuevad7779
      @esmeraldacontreraslanuevad7779 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Violet Verdict true 😂 some of this comments look fishy like if they were paying their workers to comment positive comments of there stuff

    • @stanbalo
      @stanbalo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It all boils down to the actual product and not the label. There are gucci shoes that are poorly made as well

  • @JoseFlores-ip5el
    @JoseFlores-ip5el 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This tells you how many superficial people are just caring for the look,

  • @ianyan2775
    @ianyan2775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So if you put walmart shirts in a gucci store rich people will actually buy it??........interesting 😐

    • @itsbritneybyotch7471
      @itsbritneybyotch7471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Walmart shirts are better gucci shirts nowadays we got anyway, it looks like something a fun fair clown would wear

  • @Lizathla
    @Lizathla ปีที่แล้ว +1

    35 dollars for sneakers is still too much for me 😂

  • @JasonBryantGreen
    @JasonBryantGreen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Duh. It’s not their fault they were conned. Plus being on camera asking what their thoughts are would give them more pressure to be kind in front of a lens to a “new designer” that invited them to an event.

    • @sazoy1
      @sazoy1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If they knew theyre material and designs theybwouldnof caught on to it

  • @omgitsme435
    @omgitsme435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo Payless, don't care for your shoes but thanks for exposing these frauds

  • @marlonrodillas2364
    @marlonrodillas2364 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    But the real question is... are these so called “influencers” REAL??!
    They could be artists hired by Payless itself, but hey what do I know..

    • @cetriyasArtnComicsChannel
      @cetriyasArtnComicsChannel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My thought is they have to sign a release form in order to show this as a commercial no? That's what makes me wonder if this is for real or not and if it is real why would these people sign off to show how much of a non-expert they are?

    • @user-bd1yv8gd5x
      @user-bd1yv8gd5x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      cetriya's Art n Comics Channel it’s not a commercial.

    • @Bodybypt
      @Bodybypt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sneaky! I bet you're right.

    • @sashapearsall4098
      @sashapearsall4098 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel They could have filmed it and asked them afterwards if they wanted to be in the final commercial. I have no idea why they would choose to though.

    • @panashe8478
      @panashe8478 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel Easy, just get them to sign the contract before the shoot that way they cannot refuse aftewards. It's' not like payless needs to preserve relationhips with these influencers.

  • @donr.wetter186
    @donr.wetter186 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how everyone acts like they never got fooled and are just ranting about these people’s “stupidity”

  • @kenyap101
    @kenyap101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Payless might have pretty shoes however, they make your feet stink and they only last 3 months

    • @Music_Lover0612
      @Music_Lover0612 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not always.

    • @ih8angel
      @ih8angel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty shoes? Are you on crack they are god awful

    • @esmeraldacontreraslanuevad7779
      @esmeraldacontreraslanuevad7779 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ih8angel 😂

    • @andraclark9488
      @andraclark9488 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      kenyap101. your feet stink because you don't wash them, don't blame payless for that.

    • @retro9173
      @retro9173 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh so when a dude is licking and sucking them toes after 3 months, he passed the test regardless if they were Payless or Debbie Wingham's diamond-studded heels?

  • @djroyd
    @djroyd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The creditability of these "online fashion experts" just went down the drain. 😂😂😂

  • @cwnash71
    @cwnash71 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It all depends on the shoe, the materials used and the craftsmanship. If you know shoes you can tell if a shoe has leather uppers and soles. Many are handmade. If I pay a lot of money for a pair of shoes it’s going to be a pair that will last with quality craftsmanship.A shoe made like that will last for years because you can bring them to a cobbler and have it re soled and repaired/refurbished for next to nothing. My ex sister in law worked for a cobbler and this is the only worthwhile thing I learned from her lol. They obviously didn’t know the difference between the materials and the craftsmanship. I have shoes from Payless and shoes made by Gucci and Christian Louboutin. If I buy high end then it’s going to be a classic shoe or boot I can wear for the next 20 years with the proper care. Classic leather goods aren’t frumpy either. If it’s a trendy shoe that may be in style for a year or two I visit Payless, Shoe World or even Walmart for that matter. Dillard’s and Macy’s also carry shoes with leather uppers and soles that you can buy for 75%+ off during their end of season sales. I’m not brand loyal but materials and craftsmanship I am. I also shop upscale consignment stores for shoes that can last 20+ years. People don’t take the time to have quality shoes re soled or repaired-even the ones that can be so their loss is my found. Same with handbags. You can’t go by where the shoe is made either. It may say Made in Italy but Asian manufacturers have gotten crafty-they purchase warehouses in Italy, staff it with their own workers and their own materials then stamp the Made in Italy on the shoe or handbag. There’s quality leather goods made by Asian manufacturers as well I just typically don’t spend much on those because it is hard for me to tell the quality of the leather. Anyway, they could have learned a lesson the hard way luckily they got their money back.

  • @PetePuebla
    @PetePuebla 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most brilliant marketing campaign ever. Now I want some $600 designer shoes.

  • @kevinseveneleven
    @kevinseveneleven 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The whole thing was fake, including the "customers" who bought the shoes.

    • @kevinseveneleven
      @kevinseveneleven 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Jeremy Dailey Irony, nice touch. Gimme your address so I can send you a yellow ribbon.

    • @nikhil261
      @nikhil261 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kevinseveneleven oooh can it be purple instead

    • @yawarakai3003
      @yawarakai3003 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn how did you know? Any evidence?

  • @tejaspatil9061
    @tejaspatil9061 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Apple also did the same prank but haven’t end yet

  • @SteezyKane
    @SteezyKane 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Genius

  • @nicolestevenson7193
    @nicolestevenson7193 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s crazy is fashion is about the item it’s how you wear and work the item. The secret to being fashionable? Confidence!

  • @chico4638
    @chico4638 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Since this store doesn’t really exist does that mean someone can take the name?

    • @miguelcastro5754
      @miguelcastro5754 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blank Space I’m sure Payless trademarked it

  • @TheGoalisSublime
    @TheGoalisSublime 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The power of marketing and advertising! Wow!

  • @crystalglopez91623
    @crystalglopez91623 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I buy heels and sandals from Payless very cute and good quality

  • @troncistres
    @troncistres 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a very factual expirement that has been done in the past. Look at what kids are wearing to school with expensive shoes and clothing. However you can get similar styles at stores that aren't as costly. Payless should stick with Palesse in some areas to pick up their brand. Look at Champion clothing it was popping in 1992 with the dream team. It then went out and it's made a pricy comeback today that teens are buying.

  • @Daniel-jz5yp
    @Daniel-jz5yp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “very european very upscale”
    “I might wear these to a met gala”
    “for me to experience this as an italian fashion designer is amazing”
    at least write some better lines for your paid actors lol @dietprada where are u

  • @InvisiMan2006
    @InvisiMan2006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is this some kind of surprise? "Brand name" means they built a reputation with customers. That's worth something, even if the quality isn't the best, the name is the selling point.

  • @violetbowie4567
    @violetbowie4567 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Expensive sneakers: 645 dollars
    Inexpensive sneakers: 35 **bucks**

  • @zee2470
    @zee2470 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some parts of the world is going hungry and the other part's getting greedy. Totally love this experiment.