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Are these nice or hideous?

19 replies

KoalaDownUnder · 28/07/2017 09:20

Puma Basket Strap Exotic Skin suede sneakers. Leather upper. Extremely discounted so can't be returned. Last pair.

Will they look clunky and awful on a size 41 foot?

Are these nice or hideous?
Are these nice or hideous?
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FauxFox · 28/07/2017 09:23

Could go either way depending on the outfit they are worn with...the colour gives them the propensity to look a bit orthopaedic...

Are these nice or hideous?
KoalaDownUnder · 28/07/2017 09:25

Hmm. I think they're different ones, Faux...different sole colour and only 2 straps??

But yes, I see your point...

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BubblesBuddy · 28/07/2017 09:25

I don't think they are flattering.

polyhymnia · 28/07/2017 09:59

I quite like the style, but not the colour, which I don't think would be flattering.

polyhymnia · 28/07/2017 10:00

Btw, my feet are size 41 and tend to look huge in that sort of colour.

GodIsDead · 28/07/2017 10:00

They're fab if you're 97 years old Wink

NotAnotheChinHair · 28/07/2017 10:00

I think they'd look very nice with cropped jeans

KoalaDownUnder · 28/07/2017 10:01

Ugh, I think you are all right.

Thank you! Smile

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FauxFox · 28/07/2017 10:03

I know they are different Koala - they are actual orthopaedic shoes that the ones in your link reminded me of Grin

cushioncovers · 28/07/2017 10:04

They are shoes for the elderly. And the colour beige is 🤢. Sorry

KoalaDownUnder · 28/07/2017 10:07

Oh, I get you Faux. Grin

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KoalaDownUnder · 28/07/2017 10:08

I think they're actually for hyper-trendy twenty-somethings, which I'm not, so they'll end up looking like shoes for the elderly on me. Grin

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FauxFox · 28/07/2017 10:25

There are some fashions that are so dangerous for that - only look right on the young or the old - if you are in the middle the 'look' can go either way!

KoalaDownUnder · 28/07/2017 10:34

I think you're spot-on.

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taybert · 28/07/2017 10:40

I've got some very similar- grey suede Stan smiths with Velcro straps. I swing between thinking they look really nice to that they look like something you'd see in a magazine that sells portable urinals and jazzy walking aids. Mine were cheap in the sale and they are bloody comfy though. Also I was self conscious with them on at a toddler group and looked around at all the other footwear and realised I had nothing to worry about and that most people where I live don't notice these things....

silkpyjamasallday · 28/07/2017 11:40

I am 22 and like them, but I have a propensity to quite like orthopaedic footwear so I may not be the best judge.

KoalaDownUnder · 28/07/2017 11:44

silk, I'm old enough to be your mum, sadly SadGrin. And I have big feet.

I searched them on Pinterest and they look cool on young people with small feet.

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applesareredandgreen · 28/07/2017 22:23

Koala there is nothing wrong with the shoes you've linked to. I think some posters are commenting on the shoes faux has shown which as she's said are orthopaedic shoes for the elderly.

thebigbluedustbin · 28/07/2017 22:29

Nothing wrong with those. Either way I'm of the opinion that if you like it then wear it, f*ck what others think Smile

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