how to avoid 'Mum boots'?

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Hoping to buy some brown leather ankle boots to wear with jeans.

Very wary of so-called 'Mum boots'. What are they and how do I avoid? Post pics please to help me.

www.kurtgeiger.com/sadie-brown-leather-37-kg-kurt-geiger-shoe.html these are nice irl

I like the Timberlands but a bit too ££££ for me.

Pass - I have the Dune boots on your first link. I use them for work. I also avoid M&S, next etc.

www.johnlewis.com/miss-kg-saint-ankle-boots/p1755605

Size 5 pettys - I quite like them myself but I'm poor. Lol

www.cavells.co.uk/shoes-c3/boots-c66/petty-ankle-boot-p26957/s76701?utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=sam-edelman-petty-ankle-boot-colour-honey-size-5-hw10592000003&utm_campaign=froogle

The Miss KG ones are plastic. Personally, I wouldn't buy synthetic boots - only leather.

I like the Timberlands but a bit too ££££ for me.

Ah didn't notice that didn't think they did plastic!

oops

I think KG stuff generally leather but Miss KG stuff often not - v sneaky.

Mint Velvet I think anything from here is fine, but quite £££.

Ash boots lovely, but again £££.

Next I live in a variation on these and don't think they are Mum boots (really hope not!!)

If I'm honest I tend to just wear uggs during the day, if I'm going out on a night out I high wear healed ankle boots or strappy sandles, as I'm a short arse and like to feel dressed up.

Sunny the dune boots are just sat in my wardrobe at the mo. Do you reckon they're suitable for a uni interview with a dress or smart trousers? I've only got high healed shoes/boots and thoes black dune ones, oh and some really flat shoes but don't think they're appropriate

I think mum boots are leather, mid heel, above the ankle worn with jeans that are a wee bit too short. And a fleece.

Love these too!

There's no such thing . If you like something , feel good, feel comfortable in it, in it then that's all that matters.
Everyone has their own personal style and it matters not a jot to anyone else.
We're all adults, nobody goes around pointing and laughing .

I have these pikolinos- don't care if they are mum boots, they are the most comfortable boots I have ever had. And if they make me look 50, that's a bonus, as I'm 58....

www.pikolinos.com/uk-en/verona-829-7247.html?cl=COGNAC&no_cache=1

Once we're all back in flares, we'll probably be wearing mum boots again too. Bring it on

Hmmm… I am thinking it is important that the boots should be quite short above the ankle, to avoid the Mum tag?
Don't really know what to wear with skinny jeans ...

Have I missed it or has anyone linked to these?
www.amazon.co.uk/Fly-London-Womens-Ankle-Boots/dp/B003JQL952

I know fly is also a love it or hate it brand!

Think it's the heal that can make them look a bit mumsy. the ones I hate with a passion are the ones with no toes. Really don't get those they're plain ugly

how bad do the fashionista rate these clarks boots?

I like the style but they don't suit me, I need a heal as I'm short

www.schuh.co.uk/womens/rocket-dog-louis-brown-boots/1470326060/

Addictedtosugar - I really like those.

Am not a fashionista though!

I really should stay off these threads - always end up buying something and am on a no spend January.

rusty I've got a pair of black Pikolino's and I love them too.

I hate the 'mumsy' label, it's so derogatory.