Alternative to mum boots

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spammertime · 04/08/2012 22:14

Ok I'm about to go back to work after mat leave and would like to get some shoes / boots. I have always just worn mum boots on the basis they're comfy and practical (I know, I know) and also warm (I have a polar bear like boss who likes the window open, even in mid winter). I am rubbish at wearing heels - does anyone have any reasonably priced suggestions of something to get? I'd usually wear trousers rather than skirts. Thanks in advance!

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Charliefox · 04/08/2012 22:25

Blimey, where to start! There's literally hundreds to choose from. How about these as a starter for ten? direct.asda.com/george/womens-shoes/quilted-block-heel-shoes/GEM258803,default,pd.html

What's the job?

Windsock · 04/08/2012 22:26

I'm so proud of mum boots.
And nice ham. And dad jeans.
Abd twigs and pebbly shit.

pats self

savoycabbage · 04/08/2012 22:27

Yes there are millions of non mum-boots footwear! What shop do you want to go to? We have to narrow it down somehow.

Cremolavelodrome · 04/08/2012 22:29

Lovely loafers: m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com/Timeless/Timeless-Fringe-Loafers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2453473&SearchQuery=Loafer&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=12&sort=-1&clr=Black

Charliefox · 04/08/2012 22:31

These are great for work www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0112-B90B-015H650&productvarid=0112-B90B-015H650-CHERRY-39_5&refpage=shoes-boots/low-heel-shoes

Cremolavelodrome · 04/08/2012 22:35

I'm getting these as I have to wear black for my job and need a bit of colour
www.clarks.co.uk/p/20351621

LynetteScavo · 04/08/2012 22:38

What will you be wearing them with? Trouser suits?

Chelsea boots are not mum boots. Fact

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spammertime · 04/08/2012 22:41

These are all along the right sort of lines. Job is accountancy firm but no need to wear suits every day - smart casual sort of thing.

I know there are so many things to choose from but I live in the sticks and feel like I've been out of it for so long... I just need a bit of inspiration. Thank you so much, any more ideas will honestly be very gratefully received.

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ToujoursPur · 05/08/2012 08:56

What are mum boots? I feel like I may be missing out.

Windsock · 05/08/2012 10:49

For with work things I had some ace suede black ones from Clark's. Under work trousers. Occasionally with opaquea and floppy skirts

Vicky08 · 05/08/2012 10:52

Can someone please link to mum boots?

cahu · 05/08/2012 12:23

mum boot especially if seen with mid to light blue boot cut jeans a tad too short...........

Vicky08 · 05/08/2012 14:15

Thanks cahu, pleased to say I don't have any boots like that or jeans that colour . I actually prefer long boots but I was thinking of getting a pair of ankle boots for this A/W so I'll be watching this thread with interest.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 05/08/2012 15:25

I've got M&S boots (no link as they are about 2 years old)
They have a blockier heel, rounder toes and are brown
And yes I wear them with booy cuts of varying shades (dark to faded) but the are definately not too short.