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How many pairs of boots is too many?

50 replies

LackingCommonSense · 06/11/2014 10:50

How many do you have?

I reckon I have 10 pairs... but I still want more!

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Greengardenpixie · 06/11/2014 19:37

That was 14 pairs of boots!!

candykane25 · 06/11/2014 19:50

I have 12 pairs.

Black biker
Black flat patent knee high
Black heeled slouchy knee high
Black flat Chelsea
Black heeled ankle
Black sheepskin flats knee high
Brown flat suede knee high
Brown heeled ankle
Brown heeled knee high
Brown sheepskin flat knee high
Tan biker
Tan flat Chelsea

And two pairs hunter wellies for snow.

I think that covers all eventualities. Although I am desiring tartan doc martens.

Littlepumpkinpie · 06/11/2014 20:25

I have 9 pairs currently online shopping for another pair. Dam you MUMSNET lol

ThisBitchIsResting · 06/11/2014 20:58

Black riding boots - Kurt Geiger via Shoeaholics
Black leather heeled ankle boots - Carvela via Shoeaholics
Grey sparkly UGGs via Branch309
Black suede heeled ankle boots - Nine West via Shoeaholics
Black biker boots - Cat via TK Maxx

I think that's it. I'm a good bargain hunter, I just worked out I saved over £500 on them in total, I only spent 40-50 per pair.

BlueEyedWonder · 06/11/2014 21:08

I'm the same ThisBitch - Both pairs of Ash boots I have were well under £100 either in the sale or with a hefty discount code. I also buy from Clarks in the sale. Buying out of season os also good. I have a Moda in Pella pair that were reduced from £100 to £40 cos I bought them in June.

LackingCommonSense · 06/11/2014 21:25

Ok so I definitely need at least two more pairs, plus a pair of replacement black ankle boots. Yay! Grin

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peasandlove · 07/11/2014 07:40

Uggs don't count, they are slippers

LackingCommonSense · 07/11/2014 08:21

What about wellies? I don't think they count either as they're a practical buy and not at a fashion choice Hmm

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flowery · 07/11/2014 08:27

I have 11, and 5 of them seem to be navy ankle boots ConfusedBlush

But they are all different!

LackingCommonSense · 17/11/2014 14:53

Since I started this thread I've bought three more pairs.. Hmm but I have decided to wave goodbye to at least one pair!

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mowglik · 17/11/2014 14:57

Haha I've bought another 2 and have my eye on another - can't wait for the sales

AWholeLottaNosy · 17/11/2014 17:45

I LOVE boots! I used to have a fantastic pair of red suede lace up ankle boots I'd bought on the King's Road in the 80's. I wore them to death and kept them for about ten years until I had to throw them out. I've got about 12 pairs of boots. I like having lots of pairs as it means you don't wear out ones you love.

I love the n + 1 formula!

rollonthesummer · 17/11/2014 18:42

1 pair of tan Fly London calf length biker boots

3 pairs of DM zip wedges in brown/red and black

I pair of brown Fly knee high wedges (quite high)-lonely and soft!

2 pairs of brown ankle flat boots

Two paid of black spike heels-one ankle and one knee high. Very minky but not at all comfortable

One pair of black bikers

One pair of tan wedges

One pair of suede brown flats-calf length

That's not too many, is it?!

HalfSpamHalfBrisket · 17/11/2014 18:45

Oh God - I thought when you all said you had loads you meant 'loads' - not about 10...
I fear I have over 30 pairs. Now that is 'loads'
And I have already bought 2 pairs this year....

MrsPMT · 17/11/2014 18:46

Loads, like the n+1 Grin

I love boots and footwear in general, so when its birthday or christmas, I usually get something footwear related, its all I want tbh.

ThatBloodyWoman · 17/11/2014 18:52

You need knee and ankle (and poss mid calf) in black and brown,in flat and heeled.
So that's...erm...a dozen pairs...
The you need dm's,walking boots and another couple of pairs of roughty tuffty boots....
That's 16....
The wellies,snow boots and some random fashion boots....

Yep,I reckon over 20 would be too many....

I love boots ???

msfreud · 17/11/2014 19:03

I seem to be obsessed with buying boots recently...

Teal lace up ankle boots (Josef Seibel)
DM suede lace up ankle boots
Burgundy chelsea boots (Clarks)
DM black biker boots
DM classic purple ankle high
DM classic teal calf boots
DM purple zip up knee boots
DM tan high heel knee boots
Brown knee boots (Camper)
Black high heel knee boots (Clarks)
Vivobarefoot ugg style boots
Black ankle boots (Fly)
Magenta low wedge ankle boots (Ecco)

And I've just ordered DM Serenas in black suede. Must have boots for all occasions and outfits, and all that.

AWholeLottaNosy · 17/11/2014 19:20

I think we need to see some photos of these boots no I don't have a boot fetish, no not me

AWholeLottaNosy · 17/11/2014 19:20

Oh bollocks, the strike out thingy didn't work! Blush

twobambinos · 17/11/2014 20:21

I only have 5 pairs ?? but I wear them all, I had a big clear out of the shoes I no longer wear not so long ago. Must move on to the wardrobe next. So much stuff and nothing to wear. Sound familiar to anyone. Fit some new stuff in then

BestIsWest · 17/11/2014 20:26

Just counted and I have 13 at least. I'm shocked at myself.

MardyPants · 17/11/2014 20:38

Do shoe boots count? Without checking the shoeroom I think I have :

2x black patent shoe boot (high and super high heel)
1x pink suede shoe boot
1x purple suede shoe boot
1x purple glittery peep toe shoe boot
1x gold peep toe shoe boot with ridiculously high heel
1x black patent ankle boot
1x purple suede mid calf length boot with fringeing and ridiculously high heel
1x black chunky low heel knee high black boot
1x riding boot
1x kurt geiger thigh length suede boots with 6 inch wedge heel

StatisticallyChallenged · 17/11/2014 20:45

Two pairs more than whatever number I currently have - so one more pair wouldn't be excessive!

ShinySilver · 18/11/2014 09:30

This thread is just depressing. I have only three pairs of boots (one of which has a hole in the bottom) and really don't have the money/space to buy/store anymore Envy
I don't really know why I'm posting this, just feeling a bit miserable now, whereas before I was reasonably happy with my boots (note to self - must keep away from Style and Beauty, wanders off....)

Angelhairscruff · 18/11/2014 10:19

shiny I don't have very many pairs either. I wish I did but a bit too skinted at the moment, and I'm not a shoe person, at least not to the extent that lots of women are.

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