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Autumn 2013 Ankle boots

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Imscarlet · 11/08/2013 17:25

Ok, wise women of Style and beauty. Autumn ankle boots to see me through winter. I am a teacher so something to go with skirts, dresses and skinny jeans that have a bit of a heel but are comfy. Are the same styles in again this year or something new? Kinda thinking of something like this
Clarks Moonlit Cool I know, what a cliche, Clarks for a teacher, but they are so comfy..... Open to any ideas and thoughts!

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Mrsrobertduvall · 11/08/2013 18:05

I like those.
A shame they don't do them in my size...their size 9 is too small for me.

foxysocks · 11/08/2013 19:04

i quite like those, but would probs prefer something a bit more edgy. i don't know your style though! and they do look comfortable and versatile.

I have two pairs of ankle boots so don't plan to buy more this year. mine are these and these

Loveleopardprint · 11/08/2013 19:53

What age children do you teach. I work with a Reception child and would avoid suede as I think it would rub as I crawl around the floor! Also you can wipe paint, snot etc off leather.

If you teach older children please ignore the above Wink

rootypig · 11/08/2013 20:03

I think brown suede feels a bit dated suddenly. But if you're not a fashion slave, ignore me! Those ones are nice and will go with everything. And I do love Clarks.

If choosing I would go for leather, black, and totally flat - something like the COS Chelsea boot or Boden Urban Biker, which I'm about to order squeee Grin. To be paired with woolly socks in warm colours.

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Imscarlet · 11/08/2013 20:49

I teach 8-9 year olds, so hopefully a little less snot etc. Foxysocks, love both of the boots - I have a biker boot so I'm looking for something a little tidier IYKWIM, love the Ash jalouse.
See, with my Clarks boot, the black is a shiny black. If it were a suede black I'd be buying them hot off the marks. I do like the camel colour boots too, but they don't fit my purpose so that leaves me with the brown suede.

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trippleM · 11/08/2013 20:55

I bought these last year and they are so comfy, even though I'm not really a heels person. They are still in great condition after having been worn nearly every day in all weathers www.vivaladiva.com/shop/red-or-dead-mountain/hb283/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7515#colour:Tan,size:

primallass · 11/08/2013 21:01

I managed to find another pair of these. I already have a semi-battered pair. They are from a couple of years ago.

www.amazon.co.uk/KG-Kurt-Geiger-Womens-0578720109/dp/B002LE7IA8/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

I also have mini Bailey Uggs (shoot me now) and a pair of Kensington Uggs that will be getting Ebayed as they are too small.

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Imscarlet · 11/08/2013 21:29

I have Kensington Uggs as well, they have gotten great use, though I did have to size up, so they look like boats on my feet - nothing dainty about them but they are a real utility boot!!

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Twinklestein · 11/08/2013 22:20

You know what OP I actually prefer your Clarks boots to the Ash boots linked. I also prefer them to the Cos Chelsea & the Boden biker... I'd never have thought they were Clarks they look like Vic Matie'..

finlaysmum12 · 11/08/2013 22:40

www.clarks.eu/p/20356804

MoreThanWords · 11/08/2013 22:50

TK Maxx have got some lovely ankle boots in at the mo (online).

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Imscarlet · 11/08/2013 22:51

Thanks Twinklestein. I got the Mascarpone knee high boots a few years back and lived in them, they were so comfortable and these seem to be the same shape/height heel. I'm very tempted....
finlaysmum12, I saw those and did consider them, but I don't like the sole being a different colour. Not fussy at all then.

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Imscarlet · 11/08/2013 23:02

Morethanwords, gosh they do have some nice boots in at the mo....I could be tempted for a second pair there....the SixtySeven black boots look like a steal for £30, leather too....hmmmm....

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MoreThanWords · 11/08/2013 23:48

Yes, wish I had bought those when I first saw them - now out of stock in my size I think Hmm

ZaraW · 12/08/2013 01:06

My Acne Pistol boots are great, expensive but have had them for three years and still going strong.

ShoeWhore · 12/08/2013 05:36

I've got these ones from office and I love them.

snowlie · 12/08/2013 08:40

I like them - no idea about suede feeling dated. Boots like this are pretty standard in styling - the important thing is the cut of the shoe and it's impossible to tell what that's like from a pic.

snowlie · 12/08/2013 08:44

I like them - no idea about suede feeling dated. Boots like these are pretty classic now - the important thing is the cut of the shoe and it's impossible to tell what that's like from a pic.

snowlie · 12/08/2013 08:45

Oops! Grin

primallass · 12/08/2013 10:30

I stalked these all last year waiting for them to be reduced. I think I'll have to give in and try them on. Maybe in the tan however. Can't decide.

www.clarks.eu/p/20352485

QueenQueenie · 12/08/2013 11:02

FOXYSOCKS, (or anyone else who has them), are the "wood ash" colour Jalousie boots grey? or are the "blue / brown" as the Ash site describes them... They look grey, I want them to be grey!

dirtyface · 12/08/2013 11:08

i bought these beauties yesterday

think they might be a bit marmite though tbh :o

missmartha · 12/08/2013 11:32

I like Clarks Morgan Carla boots at the mo. The haven't got a heel though.

The brown are particularly nice.

www.clarks.co.uk/p/20355462

windowkey · 12/08/2013 12:00

OP, are you me?

Also Y4 teacher, also looking for ankle boots, but to no avail!

In addition, I would really like some "shoe boot" type things, but my overriding problem is that the heels are always mega high. Not only am I 5'11 (so don't want to look like a drag queen) but I've also got a 'runner' in next year's class, so I need to be able to move quickly!

I'm watching this thread very attentively Smile