T'Mahk Too - Comments on Dust off those opinions, I'm calling them in! http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html Alright folks. I need your help. Especially if you have even a shred of fashion sense. But even if you don't. So I went out looking for cute, inexpensive shoes that were comfortable, had pointy toes, high heels, and looked... en-gb Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:01:58 -0500 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:52:11 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 kim@andfam.net 180 By Michelle deMoose *I* am not a fashion-conscious person. I only hope to narrowly escape the "Egads, she actually came out in public wearing *that*!?" types of comments. With that said, I like neither clogs nor mukluks. I like the boots I bought and showed to you. But now you can't buy them or you'd be just like Fashion Dork Michelle. Was this comment helpful to you? Please circle Yes/No http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13601 13601:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ *I* am not a fashion-conscious person. I only hope to narrowly escape the "Egads, she actually came out in public wearing *that*!?" types of comments.

With that said, I like neither clogs nor mukluks.

I like the boots I bought and showed to you.

But now you can't buy them or you'd be just like Fashion Dork Michelle.

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]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:43:17 -0500 By Christina I have the same problem with skirts. I like either ankle boots (like your first picture) or for a "chunkier" look, I like Uggs. Or an Ugg knockoff... Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Plus, I have to wear socks with skirts too, so I wear knee high socks that are a good thick texture to keep my legs warm. Knee socks + Long skirts = workable with ankle boots!!! :) http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13606 13606:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ I have the same problem with skirts. I like either ankle boots (like your first picture) or for a "chunkier" look, I like Uggs. Or an Ugg knockoff...

Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Plus, I have to wear socks with skirts too, so I wear knee high socks that are a good thick texture to keep my legs warm. Knee socks + Long skirts = workable with ankle boots!!! :)

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:22:53 -0500 By Rosanne I have zero fashion sense and even worse taste in footwear, so I won't even hazard an opinion. I just thought that now I could confess that the first time you posted a pic of those boots, my eyes popped out of my head and I thought, "She's going to wear heels like THAT? She's braver than I thought!". :-D http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13619 13619:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ I have zero fashion sense and even worse taste in footwear, so I won't even hazard an opinion. I just thought that now I could confess that the first time you posted a pic of those boots, my eyes popped out of my head and I thought, "She's going to wear heels like THAT? She's braver than I thought!".

:-D

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:10:28 -0500 By Coleen Well, I don't actually wear skirts, but if I did, I would go with boot choice #1 for "formal" attire. Then I would go with boot choice #2 for "casual" attire. And I wouldn't even do the clogs because they actually look more painful than boot choice #1. In the winter I wear a moccasin-type shoe, a "formal" black boot and my old standby-Doc Martin boots. So you can see I really don't have too much agony over what to wear with what. Since I don't wear skirts or dresses and all. I know I haven't helped you. I'm sorry. LOL. Coleen http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13620 13620:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ Well, I don't actually wear skirts, but if I did, I would go with boot choice #1 for "formal" attire. Then I would go with boot choice #2 for "casual" attire. And I wouldn't even do the clogs because they actually look more painful than boot choice #1.
In the winter I wear a moccasin-type shoe, a "formal" black boot and my old standby-Doc Martin boots. So you can see I really don't have too much agony over what to wear with what. Since I don't wear skirts or dresses and all.
I know I haven't helped you. I'm sorry. LOL.
Coleen

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:36:56 -0500 By Sombra mucklucks for sure! I have a pair of shoes that I wear with everything. They're similar to the natava on this pagehttp://www.donaldjpliner.com/store/category.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=87 but with a more traditional short heel. Mine are dark brown. Sorry, I haven't worn a heel in over 10 years, wouldn't want to go back. http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13630 13630:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ mucklucks for sure!

I have a pair of shoes that I wear with everything. They're similar to the natava on this pagehttp://www.donaldjpliner.com/store/category.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=87 but with a more traditional short heel. Mine are dark brown.

Sorry, I haven't worn a heel in over 10 years, wouldn't want to go back.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:01:30 -0500 By melissa loved them all. i have the same problem with my daughter who wants to wear skirts all the time. what about winter, i ask her. and hiking? i'm more of a jeans and tennis shoe gal but i like the pretty shoes and skirts for church. for everyday wear though, high heels don't work for me. http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13633 13633:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ loved them all.
i have the same problem with my daughter who wants to wear skirts all the time. what about winter, i ask her. and hiking? i'm more of a jeans and tennis shoe gal but i like the pretty shoes and skirts for church.

for everyday wear though, high heels don't work for me.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:56:11 -0500 By Tess (my own personal opinion) I wear skirts all the time, and do not like ankle boots. Thankfully, I'm quite sure that they will go out of style again soon. AND - most of my skirts in the winter are well below half calf, so my calf high boots will APPEAR as ankle boots. I don't personally like the clogs for the sock reason. If I were wearing them though, I would wear tights. http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13647 13647:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ (my own personal opinion) I wear skirts all the time, and do not like ankle boots. Thankfully, I'm quite sure that they will go out of style again soon. AND - most of my skirts in the winter are well below half calf, so my calf high boots will APPEAR as ankle boots.

I don't personally like the clogs for the sock reason. If I were wearing them though, I would wear tights.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2006 06:16:41 -0500 By Leigh I can be of absolutely no help to you, but I am reading with interest what others have to say because I am admitedly shoe challenged. I own two pair....my tennis shoes that I wear most everywhere, and a pair of black flats that I wear to church. That is it. I have not a clue about stylish footwear. But! I do have to say that all of the pictures that you posted? They all look like shoes/boots that I would buy if I were not so settled in my tennis shoe ways. There. That is as helpy as I can possibly be. http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13650 13650:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ I can be of absolutely no help to you, but I am reading with interest what others have to say because I am admitedly shoe challenged. I own two pair....my tennis shoes that I wear most everywhere, and a pair of black flats that I wear to church. That is it. I have not a clue about stylish footwear. But! I do have to say that all of the pictures that you posted? They all look like shoes/boots that I would buy if I were not so settled in my tennis shoe ways. There. That is as helpy as I can possibly be.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2006 08:04:37 -0500 By BusyHSmom Mucklucks make me feel fat and dumpy (for the most part, although the ones you show are much more streamlined.) I am not tall or long legged and I hate shoes that make me feel dumpy! I have no clogs like the one you pictured...but it is my strong opinion too much heel = not so comfortable. I once had a similar pair and although they did not hurt my feet, because clogs do not have any leather around your heel and ankles, I would occasionally "twist" my ankle wearing them. OUCH! Perhaps you have more grace than I and that would not be a problem. All my clogs are more the style you would find in Land's End or L.L. Bean. Knee socks or cute tights work well with clogs and skirts. HOWEVER, I must confess, when I lived in Michigan, I wore only skirts and dresses, and I wore leggings or long underwear (the silk ones that are like stirrup leggings from Land's End or L.L.Bean) under all my skirts. Like you, I just put a pair of socks over the leggings and the shoe of my choice. At that time, I had two pairs of ankle boots that were my favorites...the black pair were what I call "prairie boots" and had the laces with the hooks at the top--they really did look like shoes from a bygone era. The others were brown leather and little more like hiking boots, but not that clunky. And then of course, I wore the old standby--clogs! Best wishes on your search for the perfect shoe. Let us know when you find it! http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13652 13652:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ Mucklucks make me feel fat and dumpy (for the most part, although the ones you show are much more streamlined.) I am not tall or long legged and I hate shoes that make me feel dumpy! I have no clogs like the one you pictured...but it is my strong opinion too much heel = not so comfortable. I once had a similar pair and although they did not hurt my feet, because clogs do not have any leather around your heel and ankles, I would occasionally "twist" my ankle wearing them. OUCH! Perhaps you have more grace than I and that would not be a problem. All my clogs are more the style you would find in Land's End or L.L. Bean. Knee socks or cute tights work well with clogs and skirts.

HOWEVER, I must confess, when I lived in Michigan, I wore only skirts and dresses, and I wore leggings or long underwear (the silk ones that are like stirrup leggings from Land's End or L.L.Bean) under all my skirts. Like you, I just put a pair of socks over the leggings and the shoe of my choice. At that time, I had two pairs of ankle boots that were my favorites...the black pair were what I call "prairie boots" and had the laces with the hooks at the top--they really did look like shoes from a bygone era. The others were brown leather and little more like hiking boots, but not that clunky. And then of course, I wore the old standby--clogs!

Best wishes on your search for the perfect shoe. Let us know when you find it!

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2006 09:55:44 -0500 By staci I really enjoyed reading all of the comments posted. =) Another suggestion for comfty and hip shoes would be Crocs. http://shop.crocs.com/c-4-Footwear.aspx?reqid=4&reqProdTypeId=4&subsectionname=footwear These are really popular here in Pennsylvania and I can say they are extremely comfortable because my aunt gave me a pair. I've seen them worn with socks, pantyhose, tights, or bare feet and I've seen them worn with casual skirts as well as jeans, etc. Happy shopping! http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13656 13656:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ I really enjoyed reading all of the comments posted. =) Another suggestion for comfty and hip shoes would be Crocs.
http://shop.crocs.com/c-4-Footwear.aspx?reqid=4&reqProdTypeId=4&subsectionname=footwear


These are really popular here in Pennsylvania and I can say they are extremely comfortable because my aunt gave me a pair.

I've seen them worn with socks, pantyhose, tights, or bare feet and I've seen them worn with casual skirts as well as jeans, etc.

Happy shopping!

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:56:09 -0500 By karen I have the same questions as you Kim. I eagerly read all these comments. I would gladly wear tights but where do you get adult tights that are warmer than hose? Anyone know? I think I saw some "old fashioned" ankle boots in Sears the other day. Have you tried there? Karen http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13664 13664:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ I have the same questions as you Kim. I eagerly read all these comments. I would gladly wear tights but where do you get adult tights that are warmer than hose? Anyone know?

I think I saw some "old fashioned" ankle boots in Sears the other day. Have you tried there?

Karen

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:29:53 -0500 By Valeri Ok, I grew up in Michigan and attended a school that required the girls to wear dresses all year round. None of us liked to bring boots for recess so I have tried out all kinds of shoes. Leather ballet style or slip ons work good with every thing and are comfortable. The lace up victorian boots are adorable but slippery and not good for standing all the time. Clogs are good for indoors but soak your socks and tights in back during slushy season. I like scrunch boots that are not at the ankle but go part way up when it is really cold. The most practical, but not as girlie looking is the fold down lace up shoe-boot, bonus is that they usually have a rubber grip sole. All of these shoes/boots can be found at www.roamans.com I also love crocs but they are hideously ugly....haven't tried the prima ballet slipper yet, but the beach ones are too wide to look "cute" with a dress. http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13665 13665:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ Ok, I grew up in Michigan and attended a school that required the girls to wear dresses all year round. None of us liked to bring boots for recess so I have tried out all kinds of shoes. Leather ballet style or slip ons work good with every thing and are comfortable. The lace up victorian boots are adorable but slippery and not good for standing all the time. Clogs are good for indoors but soak your socks and tights in back during slushy season. I like scrunch boots that are not at the ankle but go part way up when it is really cold. The most practical, but not as girlie looking is the fold down lace up shoe-boot, bonus is that they usually have a rubber grip sole. All of these shoes/boots can be found at www.roamans.com

I also love crocs but they are hideously ugly....haven't tried the prima ballet slipper yet, but the beach ones are too wide to look "cute" with a dress.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:40:31 -0500 By shurleen Well, you could move to Oregon and wear neat boots like these for formal dress http://www.whitesoutdoor.com/store/product.php?category=Boots&id=696 And these for every day http://www.whitesoutdoor.com/store/product.php?category=Boots&id=691 That's what I wear. And then we can be twins. Well, a Mutt and Jeff kind of twin set thing. You know. Never mind. I don't want a cute twin that would make me look bad. I have enough trouble as it is. LOL http://andfam.net/kimblog/archives/000497.html#c13724 13724:497@http://andfam.net/kimblog/ Well, you could move to Oregon and wear neat boots like these for formal dress

http://www.whitesoutdoor.com/store/product.php?category=Boots&id=696

And these for every day

http://www.whitesoutdoor.com/store/product.php?category=Boots&id=691

That's what I wear. And then we can be twins. Well, a Mutt and Jeff kind of twin set thing. You know.

Never mind. I don't want a cute twin that would make me look bad. I have enough trouble as it is.

LOL

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