Are these Awful?

[polyhymnia]

Wanted some black ankle boots this year which are flat and quite short - ie don't come too far up beyond ankle. To wear mainly with (cuffed) skinnies.

Tried these on yesterday.

gb.geox.com/D-NEW-MOENA/D3460D00081C9999,default,pd.html?start=22&cgid=women-shoes-sneakers
They are very comfortable and I like buckle but wonder if they are too short and will look frumpy/ like pixie boots or worse on.

Honest opinions welcomed.

[AimlesslyPurposeful]

Well, they look very comfortable. I have a pair of Geox shoes and they are so soft and cushiony!

I probably wouldn't buy them myself but I wouldn't think "ick and yuck" if I saw them on someone else.

[Nancy66]

they're semi frumpy. I've seen a lot worse

[pinkfrocks]

They are a bit Pixie like TBH though might look nicer in the flesh.

[pinkfrocks]

what about the ones called Leslie- still pixie-ish but more stylish? though pointy so not sure if they would be comfy

gb.geox.com/D-LESLIE/D44X3B000AAC9999,default,pd.html?start=2&cgid=women-shoes-booties

[mymummademelistentoshitmusic]

Not for me but they could look good with the right outfit.

[polyhymnia]

Thanks.
Just bumping for any more views from the evening crowd.

[herecomesthsun]

They would Ithink look like boats on my size 8s, having said that I love Geox.

[Oly4]

I think they're awful, sorry. I'm looking for some short boots to wear with skirts. So far the shops have turned up nada!!

[ThatBloodyWoman]

I think they could be awful, but could be perfectly ok with the right clothes and attitude.

[BelindaAllWorkedOut]

I don't like them - they are that bit too frumpy IMO.

[Milmingebag]

They are grim.

[amy83firsttimer]

Try rocket dog for similar but less frumpy and also cheaper.

[polyhymnia]

I can probably do the attitude
but what clothes would go ? As said, I had skinnies in mind, with long tops and, often, parka. Will check out Rocket Dog.

[ThatBloodyWoman]

I think parkas, skinnies and the right tops would carry them -obviously not bling princess diva, but something a bit more grunge!

Soon as you put anything M&S anywhere near them -yer fucked

[theidsalright]

I think they've reasonably nice. I know the look you have in mind! They Remind me of those camper ones with the lace that criss crosses up the boot-do you know them? I agree that if you have big feet they might emphasise it though.

I feel your pain having just returned 400quid worth of flat boots to asos. Fail fail fail.

[theidsalright]

www.camper.com/en_GB/women/shoes/peu/camper-peu-46495-023
They used to make these in leather. These totally work with black tights or with jeans and a parka.

[ouryve]

They'd go with exactly what you have in mind. I'm looking for something similar to wear with similar! Those look too narrow for me and the sole is definitely too unstable, though. I need more support if I'm to avoid falling over at inopportune moments

[mooth]

Don't like them.

[amy83firsttimer]

www.rocketdog.co.uk/Products/MINTSD_BLACK/mint-boot-suede-in-black

[ThatBloodyWoman]

theids -like them a lot!

[Goldenlab]

The are a bit awful. But I have got some practically identical that I bought two years ago. I never worked out what to wear with them. So they sit in the wardrobe and wait.

[SarcyMare]

they look very comfortable, i would consider them for a job where i was standing up all day, or for city breaks where i knew i would be walking miles.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Christ on a bike. They are hideous. Sorry but they are some of the worst boots I've seen, in all of the many boots threads on here over the years!

[ouryve]

Those rocket dog ones look nice. Some of their stuff actually fits me and doesn't hurt!

I do need something semi-smart, so given that I have some of their stuff already, I will probably try some of these - not edgy, but there's nothing edgy about me not being able to walk
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0035VYJ76/ref=twister_B003U8X2XG?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

And, at £40, I'm rather tempted by these. Not leather, but I wouldn't want to wear them every day, anyhow.
www.amazon.co.uk/Rieker-Z8730-Schwarz-schwarz-beige-braun/dp/B00CJY8EPS/ref=sr_1_61?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1411071679&sr=1-61&keywords=rieker%20boots&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[CointreauVersial]

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