On 4 December your shoe is ready and you're still looking for a shoe gift that's small, fun and doesn't eat half your monthly budget. Sinterklaas is a Dutch tradition where little surprises end up in your shoe, think of it as a stocking filler. A fake piercing fits right in. In the gifts under €10 collection you'll find them at €7.95 and €9.95, and nobody needs a piercing to wear them.
Why a fake piercing is a smart shoe gift
A shoe doesn't have much room. A fake piercing is flat, light and comes in a white NONPIERCED box, so it fits neatly between the chocolate letter and the pepernoten. You don't have to guess whether they have holes: you clip it around the side of the nose, the edge of the ear, the septum or the lip. Nothing goes through the skin.
It's also a gift they get to try out for themselves. If it suits them, they'll wear it more often. Not their thing? Then they didn't get a hole for it. Easy peasy.
What costs what?
Everything below is sold individually. Here's how it fits your budget:
- €7.95: nose clips, nose rings, smooth and twisted rings, septum clips, septum spikes and septum tribal.
- €9.95: the double lip piercing, the double ear cuff and the magnetic septum.
Shipping in the Netherlands costs €4.95, but from €20 it's free. Three times €7.95 is €23.85, so three small gifts for three shoes sorts that out straight away.
Five ideas for the shoe
- The classic: the nose clip with stone in gold. One round 3.55 mm zirconia stone, just like a real nose stud.
- The sweet one: the heart nose ring in gold. An open ring that also looks great at the top of the ear, as a helix.
- The bold one: the septum with spikes in silver. Horseshoe shape with three spikes, only in silver.
- The all-rounder: the smooth ring in silver. It's held in place by a little spring and fits around the nose, ear or lip. Choose 8 mm for a snug nose ring, 10 mm for the classic look or 13 mm for an eye-catching ring.
- The double: the double ear cuff in gold. Two rings in one, as if you have two piercings side by side.
Don't know which spot suits the person you're buying for? Then go for the smooth ring. It works in four places, so it always fits somewhere.
Gold or silver: how to choose when you're not sure
Look at what they already wear. A watch, rings or earrings usually give the color away straight away. Do they wear both? Then you can't go wrong with a smooth ring: it comes in gold and silver. Read more about color and style in fake piercing in gold or silver: how to choose.
Please note: most designs come in both colors, but the spikes and the tribal septum only come in silver. The pavé, wave, flower, tiny stones and leaf vine are only available in gold.
Tip: Order in time. Sinterklaas is a busy period, and a gift that's still on its way won't fill your shoe.
How to make it a gift
The white box already looks neat. Wrap a bit of paper around it, add a short rhyme (a classic Sinterklaas touch) and you're done. Want more in the shoe? Give two matching piercings, one gold and one silver, to two friends. The idea is worked out in matching fake piercings as a set.
Two things to know. A magnetic septum is not suitable for people with a pacemaker or other medical implant, so choose a clip instead. And always take a fake piercing off before sleeping and working out, also on the first night after Sinterklaas.
Frequently asked questions
What's a fun shoe gift for a friend?
A fake piercing in her color, like the smooth ring or a heart nose ring. Look at what jewelry she wears herself and choose gold or silver.
How far in advance should I order a shoe gift?
In the Netherlands, your order usually arrives within 1 to 3 working days. We don't promise a date, so feel free to order well in advance.
Can I return a shoe gift if it's not right?
You have 14 days to change your mind from the day you receive it. Returns are only possible unused and in the original box, at your own cost. Read the details on shipping and returns.
Ready to fill your shoe? Pick one from the gifts under €10.
