Are these the dreaded mum boot??

[QueenSpartacusOfTheAndals]

Honestly can't decide myself! I might return them anyway as they are a bit wide at the ankle but I thought I'd see what the MN jury thinks too.

[Fuzzypeggy]

I don't like them but if you decide that you do then you should keep them

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I don't love them, but if you are a mum and wearing boots, then, inevitably, they will be mum boots. Otherwise the phrase is completely meaningless. They look like sensible boots that you could wear to work and feel comfortable in. If that's what you want, and you like these, then you should buy them regardless of what people on here decree.

[faffingturtle]

I think you could find a nicer pair.

[Toffeelatteplease]

I think they are gorgeous and so much nicer than many of the Chelsea boots mentioned around here

how high is the heel?

[QueenSpartacusOfTheAndals]

Not very high, maybe 2 inches. Unfortunately my big feet and skinny ankle strike again as I've now tried them with a few outfits and it looks like I'm wearing boats on my feet!

[Nettletheelf]

Ha ha. Yes.

[DameXanaduBramble]

Mumaroony boots

[megletthesecond]

This is the problem with this season. Zara has the window dummies in heeled boots (verging on the mum-ish ) but with tailored skinny trousers, which seems to dilute the mum vibe.

If you wore those boots with boot cut trousers they would be totally mum, but maybe not with skinnies.

[burnishedsilver]

Yes. They define the genre

[QueenSpartacusOfTheAndals]

Right, the search for a pair of non-mum ankle boots that aren't too wide shall continue!

[dementedma]

Doesn't matter what label people on MN use. If you like them, buy them and wear them.

[BigApple11]

What are mum boots???

[badtasteflump]

They are probably mum boots but I like them

If you're not sure you could just keep them for Halloween & wear them with too-short bootcut jeans & a nice fleece jacket

[missmayup]

I actually think with the right clothing these would look great. Personally I'd pair them with sheer black tights, one of those "slip" style dresses with the pretty lace at the neckline and a nice camel duster style coat. :)

[starsinyourpies]

Sorry I hate them! What about something like this?

http://m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-shoes-boots/boots/az233/womens-zip-low-heel-boot

[dementedma]

£119 for those stars!! And ugly!
Good job we all have different tastes I suppose

[nooddsocksforme]

really like those stars -we all go for different things. Not keen on the m & s ones

[starsinyourpies]

I said something like these, they don't have to cost £120! Yes absolutely each to their own.

[RoganJosh]

I love the Boden ones actually.

[FutureFoxglove]

I do hunk these could be the archetypal Mum boot

The heel is just a bit too low and chunky / sensible.

What about these:
www.dunelondon.com/mobile/en-fr/pager-ruched-detail-block-heel-ankle-boot-0092501020021164/

[Givememorewine]

Oh I love those ones Future 😍

[QueenSpartacusOfTheAndals]

These are the ones I really like but they're way too wide around my calves

http://www.dunelondon.com/mobile/en-fr/rocking-buckle-detail-leather-calf-boot-0073508560007484/

[everythingis]

If you team them with bootbut jeans and a hoodie then yes they are mum boots.
If you wear them with a dress and tights or skinny jeans (not blue!) then no they arnt.
I think they could look really good or really grumpy depends how you wear them

[mummarichardson]

They are a bit 'mumsy' however I feel your struggle, I can't find anything either which tick the box of comfy, stylish and that suit my shape/height. The flat Chelsea boots look ridiculous on me

[RebelandaStunner]

I have been boot shopping today and seen loads of much lovelier and less boring styles.
If you want them fine otherwise keep looking.