Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Don't know where to start - footwear, coat

10 replies

MalcolmsBrokenWalrusMoneybox · 11/03/2018 16:22

Hello, I've been "making do" with about 15 year old trainers and newer slip on trainers that are starting to fall apart.
Ideally I am after several "pieces" of footwear, preferably that will not need replacing too quickly, and if possible, ethical, although these tend to be out of my price range I think:
Flat or very slight heel boots
Trainers (pref dark)
Smarter slip on or ballet pumps

I'm 40 and short, either a 4.5 (clarks) or closer to a 5 elsewhere.
Please help, big TIA

OP posts:
MalcolmsBrokenWalrusMoneybox · 11/03/2018 16:25

Oh, I'm also after a cosy coat please.
I'm not used to spending money on myself but it needs doing, I'm sloshing about in a spare coat of my dh.
I need to look like I look after myself a bit more Blush, I'm an embarrassment.

OP posts:
MalcolmsBrokenWalrusMoneybox · 11/03/2018 16:27

Oh heck, sandals or summery shoes also required.

OP posts:
PinglePongle · 11/03/2018 16:29

Clarks outlet online for some bargain shoes at the moment?

I always get my coats from TK Maxx and pay between £60 and £90 for a designer one but they last years

CountFosco · 11/03/2018 16:32

I think Veja trainers are ethical. Check out enbrogue.com, Hannah is a complete sneakerhead and features lots of small ethical companies.

BikeRunSki · 11/03/2018 16:47

Rocket Dog do a lot of vegan shoes; not sure what their wider ethical policy is like.

ChishandFips33 · 11/03/2018 17:13

Once you've found a couple of pairs to set you away, Visit several shops and get a feel for what suits and fits then keep an eye on eBay - you'd be amazed how many shoes are sold that are only tried on or new with tags

MalcolmsBrokenWalrusMoneybox · 11/03/2018 20:38

Thank you all, I am online window shopping your suggestions

OP posts:
Ollivander84 · 11/03/2018 21:14

Oh they come in different styles too. I have those (cleo sincere) but they do cleo sass/bewitch too. Google should show you other styles, I got them off the Skechers site

pickingdaisies · 13/03/2018 23:23

Hobbs, jigsaw, John Lewis all have sales now, good luck!

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread