Is there such a thing as dressed down/casual mid-high heels?

[upsidedown2017]

I'm thinking a black boot to see me through to spring, must be casual but I desperately want a heel (feeling short & grumpy & surrounded by tall leggy types at the school gates!) ... does a casual boot with a decent heel (at least 2.5 inches) exist? I don't want to look 'done up' but I do want to be taller. Quite frankly I'm sick of flat shoes which don't do me any favours.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

[NC4now]

What about a wedge?

[mrsmildred]

Have a look at Hudson, excellent quality leather boots for a decemt price and they have fantastic salesz. Also Ash.

My first thought was something akin to the Isabel Marant Dicker/Ash Jalouse or Acne Pistol boot. In S&B terms a little dated as flat chelsea boots seem to be more current (although you can get heeled chelsea boots, check out Russell and Bromley if you have some ££££). Also do not search this forum for any Acne Pistol reference as they or their tributes are much derided as the quintessential “mum boot”. Ignore.

[upsidedown2017]

@NC4now I'll have a google but can't really envisage a wedge boot. I'll see what's about.

[upsidedown2017]

@mrsmildred wow thanks will research these suggestions!

[mrsmildred]

Also this kind of 60s boot is everywhere (personally I find Zara shoes cripplingly painful but knew they would have an example). You’ll definitely get a great sale deal on this style soon.

m.zara.com/uk/en/leather-high-heel-ankle-boots-p12130301.html?v1=5323310&v2=288001

[OlennasWimple]

Knee high (not casual enough? Can definitely be worn with casual clothes)

Biker low boots

Chelsea boots with a mid heel

Laced ankle boots

Wedge ankle boots (dangerously close to Mum Boot territory, but might be OK in the flesh)

[NC4now]

How casual is casual to you? What kind of outfit would they be going with?

[upsidedown2017]

@NC4now - skinny jeans, wool coat or smart parka. My style is pretty minimal/classic

[NC4now]

I quite like these as an alternative to trainers for example:

fly london

[upsidedown2017]

@mrsmildred thanks for the suggestion but the Zara boot would be too dressy for me

[upsidedown2017]

@OlennasWimple - out of the ones you posted I'm wondering if biker boots might be the direction I need to look in. There seem to be quite a few with a decent heel, whilst still looking casual

[NC4now]

Or these Rocket Dog boots are pretty casual.

[Notmybag]

There are some nice heeled boots by carvella (see House of Fraser website)
https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/shoes-and-boots/ankle-boots/carvela/15.0.0025195.0033892.0.0.pl#brand-yes