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What shoes do you wear in the months between boots and sandals?

55 replies

whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 22:33

I struggle with this every year and usually revert to ballet pumps or Fly wedges.

I like something fairly chunky, interesting colours (don't really mind any colour) and a wedge heel

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AyeOopMoose · 16/03/2013 22:34

No idea but I have the same issue!

dingit · 16/03/2013 22:35

Marking place, I am rubbish with shoes, and matching them to outfits.

ananikifo · 16/03/2013 22:36

I wear flats or trainers, but in English weather I rarely see the need for boots or sandals!

MrsMcEnroe · 16/03/2013 22:38

I struggle with this every year too!

I'm currently wearing these www.clarks.co.uk/p/20353776 - I bought them in navy suede and natural patent (had a 20% discount voucher). With tights and dresses for work.

When walking the dogs I'm still wearing trainers, wellies or snow boots, depending on what's falling from the sky at the time!

whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 22:40

I've had the same pair of tan biker boots for months and really ready for some shoes. I've been looking at Fly Ying www.butyk.co.uk/prod/show/10566/Shoes_Pumps_Wedge_Heels_Platforms_FLY_London_Yellow_Ying_P500203010.html but quite pricey

Trainers/converse etc don't really suit me

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whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 22:42

I like these www.clarks.co.uk/p/20354436

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whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 22:43

MrsMcEnroe - I like those shoes but am useless in heels, I can only wear wedges

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SarkyPants · 16/03/2013 22:45

Am thinking of buying these:

www.next.co.uk/x513372s9#796698x51

threepiecesuite · 16/03/2013 22:46

I like the mint Clarks ones too, but I get very cold feet and still need to wear socks at the moment so need something trainer-y but not trainers, to go with skinny jeans and jeggings. I'm a bit old for Converse so I'm stuck really!

threepiecesuite · 16/03/2013 22:47

Like the Next ones (esp the gingham ones) but I have skinny legs and spindly ankles and all wedges seem to look clumpy on me!

whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 22:48

Are these nice or not?

www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-MATCH-Leather-Brogues/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2794727&WT.ac=rec_viewed

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MrsMcEnroe · 16/03/2013 22:55

Yes those Clarks flats look good. You wouldn't be able to wear tights with the Next wedges would you? - so could you wear them now, or would you have to wait until the weather gets warmer? If it ever does.

Those minty Asos brogues are gorgeous.

whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 23:02

I'm not sure about the cork on the Next ones. I love the colour of the brogues I linked to but again, unsure of the style on me although they would go with skinnies or leggings.

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whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 23:03

They also do the ASOS brogues on light grey patent

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polyhymnia · 16/03/2013 23:09

Ballet flats, brogues, loafers, Converse-style lace-ups but with thicker soles (by Boden or Geox).

41notTrendy · 16/03/2013 23:13

This is such a dilemma for me too. I end up going straight from
boots to sandals. I had a pair of wedges that gave me horrific blisters on the sides of my feet so I've avoided them since. Are they a good option for someone who needs good supportive shoes? I have recurring plantar faciatis. (don't know if that's how it's spelt, but it's stabby pains in my foot) and need thick soled shoes. Boots are ok but I wear Birks as soon as I can. I'm little so could do with the height wedges would give but I don't want to end up limping!

whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 23:14

It's probably ballet flats or brogues then I think.

I'm not keen on loafer or Converse style even with thicker sole.

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whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 23:16

I do always find wedges really comfortable and that is why I end up going back to Fly wedges. They are easy to walk in, not too high and comfy.

One option, depending on your shoe size, is to go for children's Fly wedges as they are the same styles but lower.

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hillyhilly · 16/03/2013 23:16

I think I go straight from boots to flip flops most at with occasional wears of my converses.
I keep buying ballet pumps but find I can't walk far without them rubbing (probably cos I go from boots to flip flops!), I've never really found a comfortable pair which is annoying.

whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 23:17

How about these Flatform shoes?

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Bertie+Mintie+Ballerina+Flatform+Shoes/181090306,default,pd.html

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whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 23:18

hillyhilly I get the same problem, the backs of my feet are not tough enough for most shoes!!

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Woofers · 16/03/2013 23:25

I like these closed toe slipper things

whatagreatname · 16/03/2013 23:29

Like them, but too flat for me

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