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Help put me off these boots :-)

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mosschops30 · 12/11/2012 10:02

I don't 'need' boots but I would like them. Love them both but if I bought one pair they would have to go on the card (no financial advice please).

So tell me you hate them Grin or the ones you like best Grin

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PerryCombover · 12/11/2012 10:04

They are the same

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Annianni · 12/11/2012 10:06

Ok, but I don't love them.

Which are the 2nd pair?

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mosschops30 · 12/11/2012 10:10
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MrsWolowitz · 12/11/2012 10:13

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mosschops30 · 12/11/2012 10:15

I already have a pair of adorable Uggs Grin

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noddyholder · 12/11/2012 10:15

First pair. I have the clarks old version of those from a few years ago and they are so comfy and go with many things. Mine are pretty worn out but I can't get rid and am in fact wearing today!

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pictish · 12/11/2012 10:16

Honestly? If you don't need boots, and you can't afford any more without putting them on credit, then don't buy any. That's my advice.

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pictish · 12/11/2012 10:18

Oh sorry - I just saw the 'no financial advice' bit in your OP.

So yeah - get into debt over boots you don't need. That's my advice. Pick either. They're both ok.

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nellyjelly · 12/11/2012 10:19

Much prefer the Fly boots. The Clarks ones look too wide. Fly ones reduced too so a bit of a bargain.

I like these. www.fatface.com/footwear/erin-tall-boot/invt/36167/?colour=Chestnut

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MagiMingeWassailsAgain · 12/11/2012 10:19

www.josefseibelbypost.co.uk/Ladies--/Ladies-Boots/Josef-Seibel-Sandra-02-TabakBark-SuedeLeather/p-1061-1072-3095/

These are similar - I have the same but in the knee high version and they are so so comfy.

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chaosandcupcakes · 12/11/2012 10:21

They are both a bit boring for boots that you don't NEED. Plus suede is not practical in the wet and boots are for wet days really aren't they?

I mean I always think if shoes have to go on credit card they should be completely gorgeous.

Sorry!

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strumpetpumpkin · 12/11/2012 10:21

I have the fly ones, and theyre gorgeous. Very slim calves though. Theyre also shit in bad weather. My last pair got water damaged within weeks. Flys response were that they were only fashion boots! I struggle to find boots that dont look like wellies on my slim calves though so i still got another pair even though they do let in the rain. I just wear different ones if its raining. Its a common problem with them. The cobbler told me that he'd had loads of pairs in of those boots.

I really like the look the clarks one, but i hate wearing non fitted boots that flap around and slip on and off.

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Annianni · 12/11/2012 10:22

The second ones are ok, but I agree, don't buy them if you don't need them.
The best thing I ever did was get rid of my cards. (sorry)

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Pinkforever · 12/11/2012 10:28

They are both minging and definately "mum" boots-sorry but save your cash.

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mosschops30 · 12/11/2012 10:29

The Clarks boots are not flappy, they're quite difficult to pull on and you could wear them zipped or not because they fit the feet. Also the bottoms are leather, not suede.

I'd heard that About fly boots, all the reviews let water in, which isn't great for winter boots really is it?

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mosschops30 · 12/11/2012 10:29

Thanks pink that's the advice I need Grin deffo don't wanna be looking mumsy

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permaquandry · 12/11/2012 10:31

I m not that keen on either (sorry Blush) but at a push, the first are ok. The thing with me is that I buy these exhilaratingly, heartstopping, 'feckitwhynot?' buys and I go off them v quickly want something else straight after.

I get much more satisfaction from a purchase that I have waited/saved for and not used credit.

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strumpetpumpkin · 12/11/2012 10:34

i dont think either are mumsy

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pictish · 12/11/2012 10:47

I agree perma - that's so often the problem with buying needless treats on credit. As soon as the boots are a week old, OP will want another 'treat'.

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MsElleTow · 12/11/2012 10:51

Neither pair are really, really special IMVHO. The Clarks ones will probably be in the sale after Christmas. You don't need them, Christmas is just round the corner and, although you said no financial advice, you can't afford them!

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noddyholder · 12/11/2012 10:56

Fly ones are mumsy

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mosschops30 · 12/11/2012 11:00

God some people just don't listen do they?

How do you know I can't afford them?
How do you know I haven't got a massive tax rebate coming in two weeks?
How do you know I'm not working extra shifts and expecting that money?

Fact is that you don't, you just assumed I am struggling and buying everything on credit recklessly, despite me asking for no financial comment some of you just couldn't help it

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pictish · 12/11/2012 11:06

You said they would have to go on the card, so therefore it is fairly safe to assume that at this moment in time, you can't afford them.
Personally, I would wait until you can. Especially if, as you say, you don't need them.

Sorry if that spoils your me spree.

Buy them if you want. It's not my needless debt born of no patience. It's all yours.

I prefer the first pair.

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permaquandry · 12/11/2012 11:07

I wasn't giving you financial advice, or suggesting you cant afford them. You did say they'd need to go on a card, which I took to assume they were a 'cheeky' buy, rather than an essential.

I was just saying what I do and that I end up regretting it.

No offence intended.

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