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.

I like boots where the bit that goes around the ankle dips into a v shape - I think they are less mumsy than the ones which cut straight across the ankle. The straight cut ones need long legs to avoid the mumsy look imo. I also think if the toe is too rounded it can look mumsy. It is really hard to define though because it only takes a little detail to ruin an otherwise perfectly lovely pair of boots. Maybe it's wearing something that is just a little bit out of fashion or where comfort is the only consideration.

I have these on order and also these. I am getting them in large part for the school run so yes I am a mum and yes they are in a sense mum boots. I want warm and sturdy and I don't really care what anyone else thinks!

Mine must be "mum" boots I suspect they are also footglove similar to the earlier ones shown with the triple back straps but mine have the buckle at the side and across the ankle at front,they are fab to wear and they where middle of Road price about £70ish which is enough to pay for everyday boots I think,I have a pair of old favourites which are black leather kensingtons made by that "common" boot maker but they have been exceptionally good as to wear and tear I have had them many years and love them to death even if they are now chavvy as my DD says.I do love those Timberland boots and if money was no object would have them in a flash they are amazing.

Inspired by (or rather in spite of) Mumsnet, I am going out tonight wearing Aldo mum boots, opaques and a very short denim skirt, plus a slim-fitting polo-neck jumper. I have long, slim legs (compared to the rest of me) and I think it looks nice. :)

I am very much in love with those Timberlands. Has anybody got £200 they don't want?

I agree with Remus - who cares if they're "mum boots" so long as they're comfortable, you like them and they achieve the purpose you want?

I have "mum boots" but also "dress boots" - not sure they're available in the UK though www.styletread.com.au/history-red.html

I do hate a rounded toe, or a squared off block toe that's wide though, because I have quite big feet, so the boots end up looking huge. I like a nice pointy toe, or a narrow squared toe. Winklepicker toes are my ideal, but hard to find without a stiletto heel - which I can't wear! I saw some in Carnaby St. years ago and didn't buy them - should have.

The Toast ones are gorgeous and such a bargain, although almost all sold out. But not quite what I need for going with jeans. The tucked in look doesn't work on me (legs too short). They would look fab with a skirt.

John Lewis.

I have these, but in brown. Actually mine are a year old and very slightly different. Love them so much, and I certainly don't think they are mum boots! Have worn them with my skinny jeans when I didn't have an option, but are better with bootcuts.

I'm the proud owner of absolutely no mum boots!
Cowboy boots are always a hit imo if you're not looking for anything too outrageous. I buy nearly all my footwear from Irregular Choice, my latest boots being fluffy moon boots with glittery bits and flashing lights, but I appreciate these aren't for everyone. I also upcycle boots and shoes. Its simple to do. I charge about £100 for the ones i do, but if youre quite crafty you can make yourself something really unique x

To me,mum boots are ugly boots,usually with a squared toe,sometimes a pointy/pointy squared toe and often look like comfort and sensibility without any attempt to actually look nice.

Oops, I poste
These are the boots I posted wrong pic there!
These are the boots I upcycle, as I said, if youre crafty you can do yourself.
Go great with jeans or dresses.
I'ma big shoe collector. All my favourites are displayed on a shelf in my living room!

Apologies for the typo's, as I said, I'm a newbie. Forgot to read it through before I posted!
I meant to say that in my first post, I accidentally posted the wrong picture!

This thread has been great for opening my eyes to brands that now go up to a size 9 :-) After 30 years of struggling to get footwear. I'm a 9.5 but depending on the fit I can sometimes wear a 9 :-)

Fly

What about these?

Outfit sounds good Remus- I wore Joseph siebel (v old lady!) ankle boots today (tkmaxx) with thick tights and an above knee dress and I think it looked good!

Oh God, I knew i shouldn't have clicked on this thread - I really love the Timberland ones!

OP, how about White Stuff? They do lovely suede ankle boots with a wedge heel. I bought a navy pair a few years ago but they come in other colours too.

I love Dune boots have also got nice ones in the past from Faith at Debenhams
I have found acceptable knee length boots at Clarks even fairly good biker boots but somehow their ankle boots just don't cut it for me
I don't like any wedge boots and agree that heels are the trickiest bit to get right

Ahh, it's difficult as a lot of things considered, for want of a better term 'mumsy'/ frumpy, are now actually very cool, eg, Clarks brogues are super cool now.

So a lot of the boots posted I would not have been seen dead in a few years ago are now quite cool.

I've got something like these which are great in the winter with jeans;
www.uggaustralia.co.uk/amoret---leather/1003856.html?dwvar_1003856_color=BLK#start=40&cgid=women-fashion-boots.

I think I need to a get more smart looking pair of boots now so off to do some mumsnet inspired shopping!

Thanks, Tanaqui. I was pleased with it, and it was just right for a casual trip to the pub.

Sorry, not keen on most of those, definitely mumsy.

Cowboy boots, anything polished, neat looking just reminds me of vicars wives / teachers / middle aged women

My new boots

But to be fair I've always hated polished shoes

I'm also an irregular choice / fly fan - like rocket dog style but they never last and quality is poor.

What type of woman (mum) judges other women (mums) for looking like....A MUM?!

It is the most ridiculous thing.

Anyone calling a person "mumsy" as a put-down is a bit mysoginist surely?!

Why MUSTN't women look like mums?

I love Pikolinos boits (wear their Brujas a fair bit, with skinnies)

And bought the Ash boots linked on previous page in the sale (£50), lovely bargainous comfort

Following this thread with interest as finding the perfect boot to wear with comfort - mostly school run has become my new obsession
Have decided Office 'uncanny' fit the bill perfectly - low enough heel but not dead flat , however I seem to recall an older thread on here saying they came up small and to order up a size - can anybody confirm ?
What will I do when I have no boots to search for ;)

I'm currently waiting for these. They only really work with skinnies though as the shaft is too wide for straights.