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Are these shoes hideous or not?

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clary · 23/12/2015 21:17

I lusted after a similar pair a year ago from Clarks (same style but oxblood patent leather with tweed insets!) and now these ones are in the sale at a mega discount.

DS1 says they look like clown's shoes and DS2 says they are weird. What do you think oh wise ones? I am thinking for work with tapered smart trousers or a short straight skirt and opaques?

Are these shoes hideous or not?
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MabelFurball · 23/12/2015 21:20

I think they look cool - very sharp.

WanderingTrolley1 · 23/12/2015 21:22

Maybe, in one tone. As they are, they are hideous.

UninventiveUsername · 23/12/2015 21:23

I don't think they are hideous, they are in a style I like and would wear, but they do come across as a bit clunky and something about the laces puts me off. Not sure if it's the photo not doing them justice though.

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clary · 23/12/2015 21:23

Ah, the one-colour ones are not in the sale, still £60. These ones and the black and white ones are £24 :)

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Didiusfalco · 23/12/2015 21:45

They are totally not my style but i could see them looking good with some tailored trousers for work. Given that you lusted after something similar a year a go and still like them i think you should get them, plus theyre a bargain!

NashvilleQueen · 23/12/2015 21:51

I think they'd look better with round rather than flat laces IYSWIM

IHaveBrilloHair · 23/12/2015 21:53

With trousers yes, skirts no.

Bananasandchocolatecustard · 23/12/2015 21:55

I don't like them, look like tap dancing shoes.

megletthesecond · 23/12/2015 21:55

If you can pull them off Alexa Chung style then yes.

Jw35 · 23/12/2015 22:01

I thought you were male until you said skirts! Sorry I thought they were (very nice) men's shoes.

Nettletheelf · 23/12/2015 22:16

They are terrible. Don't buy them. Your son is right with the clown shoe comparison.

They look like they might have been worn by Fat Sam in Bugsy Malone. Don't be Fat Sam, be Tallulah!

SwedishEdith · 23/12/2015 22:20

Well, things are usually in the sale for a reason.

blueshoes · 23/12/2015 22:27

No. You will look like a cross dresser.

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clary · 24/12/2015 00:37

:D at Fat Sam. DS2 played that role a couple of years ago, shame I didn't have the shoes.

DH saw them on the 'puter later on and said something uncomplimentary which I won't repeat :).

I've ordered them anyway along with two pairs of boots. Will probably send the whole lot back but discounts are excellent and sometimes things look better on than you think they might.

Don't agree btw about things being in sale for a reason ie they are horrid - I once got a gorgeous pair of suede ballet pumps in the Clarks sale, £14 from £40 and I wore them until they fell apart. Wish I'd bought two pairs.

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GhettoFabulous · 24/12/2015 12:40

I've seen them in real life and they're hideous - and I love that style.

amarmai · 24/12/2015 20:37

hard to see the colors , but brogues go well with straight leg trous. I like the b/w better tho/

UninventiveUsername · 24/12/2015 21:36

I had a look at the black and white pair and much prefer those.

BeaufortBelle · 24/12/2015 21:48

Not my style, sorry. I know the style has been popular but they are still men's shoes. As much chance of my DH wearing pink ballet flats as me wearing that style x

Chinesealan · 24/12/2015 21:51

It really depends what you look like. I'm short and freckly so I'd look rather humorous in them. They need to be a counterpoints you, so if you were tall and olive skinned, for example,they might look good.

areyoubeingserviced · 24/12/2015 21:51

Horrid- Sorry

museumum · 24/12/2015 21:52

Oxblood and tweed sound great.

These not so much.

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clary · 24/12/2015 21:55

Lol thanks ladies! I reckon you are mostly going to be right. :( Maybe the boots will be good...

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clary · 24/12/2015 22:07

These are the oxblood tweed ones btw, still really like 'em...

Are these shoes hideous or not?
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Lurkedforever1 · 24/12/2015 22:12

Sorry, but just no, no and no. They are hideous, and I can't imagine them being complimentary to any clothing/ style. Unless you're Barbara woodhouse

museumum · 24/12/2015 22:31

I like the red ones.