Shoes : Yay or Nay? #4

[John_M.]

I guess some prefer rugged boots rather than anything chic. To that end, I'll give these boots in Post #71 a Yay! They somewhat remind me of when work boots were trendy in the '90s. Only that more of the camel-colored or honey-colored boots were popular. If you're eyeing these, don't let me stop you.

The two-tone wedge shoes in Post #73 has too much going on for me to approve them. Not a hot mess, but not lovely either. (Moderate) Nay! from me on these shoes. Just too much going on, but they aren't ugly enough to where I call for an Absolute Nay of them. On a positive note, the deep cranberry color (or whatever it is) is nice and appropriate for this style of shoes.


Confidence. Dress that way, shop with it. Have a great day!

 

[eternitygoddess]

Question on Boots

Hello fellow tfs-ers,

I bought a pair of Anne Klein riding boots online on Black Friday. I'm not a boots-lover, so this is my first pair of boots. I tried them on after they arrived and:

1) they're a bit snug on my calves (I was wearing only leggings)
2) I got a blister on both of my heels from the friction against the hard leather.

I was wondering if I should return the boots. I'm looking for boots that I can wear w/ both tights and jeans (my roommate says this is not doable since the boot will be a bigger size for the tights if jeans can fit in). She also mentioned that leather stretches after you wear it out, and that I have to break the boots in with a couple of blisters.

Your thoughts? Keep or return?

source: Amazon

 

[Legyviel]

Well, do they fit with jeans on? I wouldn't worry about the blisters, the leather does stretch with time. Can you wear them with thicker socks? That should protect feet from the friction.
Style-wise they're lovely!

 

[MissyJG]

H&M wedges? Are the pointy toes ugly (together with the wedges)?

not my pic.

billie rose

 

[ChrissyM]

i think yay for the h&m wedges... pointier toes are coming back, i don't think they look weird with the wedge

 

[Niusity]

yay to h&m's! i those wedges!!

 

[Kate_Moore]

I have them too! Go for them (they also very comfortable )

 

[MissyJG]

thanks girls!

 

[ChrissyM]

this pair of Ash studded boots?
neimanmarcus.com

 

[Kate_Moore]

^ I'd go for them

 

[saann]

^Yes!

 

[|BellaDonna|]

if they make you smile why not

 

[ChrissyM]

shoot! i stumbled upon them and on a whim have been entertaining the idea of getting them...

i think part of me was secretly hoping that you guys would hate them so that i could tell myself i was being crazy for wanting them

i'll let you know what the final decision turns out to be, but thanks for the opinions! very helpful

 

[John_M.]

Three pairs of boots show up since my last post here. Let's do it.

* I actually like riding boots, so for the ones in Post #82, I say Yay (keep)! These look perfectly fine to wear with tights or jeans. I would prefer pants/jeans rather than tights, but entirely up to you.

* I love wedges, but not those (Post #84). Sorry... I'm going to have to (Moderate) Nay! these. The overall shape and style of them just don't appeal to me as much to praise them. They just don't connect with me.

* If the studded boots in Post #89 make you smile and tickle your fancy, help yourself to them. Those studded boots... make me want to find a blow torch (or a flame thrower) and permanently remove their ugliness from my photographic memory. I see no charming quality to these thanks in due part to the studded details on the shaft of these boots. Big Nay! from me on those boots. Someone took an otherwise nice pair of mid-calf shoes and thought it was a great idea to stud them up. Well, BAD IDEA!!! Leave these boots in the box or inventory they came from.


Yay riding boots, moderate nay pointed-toe wedge booties, and big nay studded mid-calf boots.

 

[Ceciliee]

http://zappos.com

I'm not a fan of sparkly shoes (at all), but I thought these Steve Maddens would go with a grey pair of skinny jeans?

 

[|BellaDonna|]

sorry don't like em at all ^

 

[zzirvingj]

I'm looking for an over-the-knee boot that's got a flat or very low heel-something that's versatile that I can wear with tunics, skinny jeans, leggings and sweater dresses.

Here are the 3 I've narrowed it down to:

MIA brand:
*Least expensive of the 3. Like that it can be worn over the knee or under. Love the lace up back. Seems to be a little more casual though; not sure it would look as hot with sweater dresses??

Bakers brand:
*I think this one can be dressed up or down. Can be worn over the knee or under. Mid price range out of the 3.

Aldo brand:
*Most expensive of the 3. Seems a *little* bit better for dressy looks than casual. I think I like the look of this one the best. Unlike the other two, I don't think this one can be folded down, though, unfortunately.

^All of them are leather. I'm leaning towards the MIA one because it can be worn over the knee or under the knee (folded down), and it's the least expensive. I'm 5'1" by the way, and the last pair of over-the-knee boots I bought a few weeks ago I had to return because I have small legs and they bagged too much in the ankle. Plus they made my feet look way too long (bought them off Ebay), *and* they looked too much like "work boots":

 

[Yasmin]

Ceciliee, yay for something like new year's. I do think they would go well with any dark skinny jean. I find shoes like this odd when worn nowhere in particular though. Add a pink faux fur bag to complete a cringe-worthy look...

 

[á la Balenciaga]

Ceciliee, yay for new years.

 

[Legyviel]

Ceciliee, I agree with what other have said. Yay for new years, but nay for every day for me.
zz, my faves are the Bakers pair, they seem elegant and versatile.