Tell me honestly, are these "mum boots"?

[pigeononthegate]

And what would they be OK to wear with? Obviously jeans etc, but what about skirts/dresses/nice linen trousers? Would I look a twat?

[Charley50]

Why are they 'mum' boots? They're just walking boots. If you walk a lot wear whatever is comfortable for walking a lot in.

[Bluntness100]

They are hiking boots. They are not something you wear with a dress or skirt, and generally would only wear them with jeans if hiking or walking dogs etc.

You must know this? Have you ever seen anyone wearing hiking boots with a skirt or dress? Ever?

[Charley50]

I'd get some Nike or New Balance trainers as well, which are more fashionable.

[thetardis]

i walk a lot but never worn hiking boots.

running trainers, standard knee-high flat boots, or army boots for when it snows/Big Mud.

obvs if you have specific support needs wear what is comfy :)

[MrsPellegrinoPetrichor]

They're walking boots so perfect for someone who walks a lot. They're not what MN calls Mum Boots. Wear what you like OP and be comfy .

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Sorry but they are horrible. With jeans on a proper walk, maybe. With anything else, absolutely not.

[ToftheB]

To be fair, leather hiking style boots are 'in' at the moment, and a lot of people are wearing them with skirts etc www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/what-to-wear/g25786285/best-hiking-boots/

But, the ones in the OP are proper walking boots - a lot more practical, but less trendy with a skirt. I like them, but would still only wear them for actual walking in the countryside.

[motherheroic]

I like them. But I like them for their intended purpose which is hiking/walking.

[WTF99]

Ah....well if you're wearing them for walking then that's different. You might still look like a twat though but it doesn't really matter.
I have to admit I have worn this kind of thing with a skirt but I was on a Iong walk on a hot day and didn't want to wear shorts (god forbid) so who cares.
I think it's the intention that makes the difference here.

[ilovetofu]

Wear what you like!

[pigeononthegate]

You must know this? Have you ever seen anyone wearing hiking boots with a skirt or dress? Ever?

Lol

[EntropyRising]

I hate them, sorry.

I bought these last year and love them, but my children tell me they're horrible:

global.llbean.com/shop/Womens-8%22-L.L.Bean-Boots%2C-Tumbled-Leather-Chamois-Lined/119033.html#page=footwear-llbean-boots&start=1

[Moondancer73]

With a skirt or dress? Seriously???!

[thetardis]

sorry @entropy your kids are right :D

[fikel]

Not suitable except for woods, mountains etc.
Have a look at fit flop boots

[Whatsforu]

Entroy are they not for mucking out horses? Think they were called muckers!!

[PlasticPatty]

Those boots are fucking ace, and very similar to the ones I'm going to put on now, before I walk for ninety minutes. Well done on your weight loss. Wear what the fuck you like. With a dress with an underdress. Wear them with the dress slagged off on another current thread.

[DragonMamma]

Absolutely dreadful for anything other than hiking.

There’s no way they should be worn with jeans around Tesco. And never ever ever with a skirt or dress.

I’d find some actual trainers instead.

[MillicentMartha]

Fit flops shoes are so comfy!

[MillicentMartha]

//www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/bria-buckle-leather-chelsea-boots-p-N12#557

In the sale?

[millimollimandi]

If you are doing a lot of walking then wear what is comfortable - if you pair these with long flowing "hippy" skirts they will be fine, so think ultra casual. And to honest who cares what other people think? A wedding? not so much...

[Bluntness100]

Lol

I'm guessing that's a no then?

Op there is plenty of footwear available that would be suitable for you and dresses and skirts, why don't you ask for some suggestions?

[Orangecake123]

They wouldn't bother me as long as they were comfortable.

[Lessthanzero]

You could wear them with a dress if you wanted to look like Tubs from the league of gentlemen.

[SleepWarrior]

Plantar fascitis is hell, you just have to prioritise support and comfort over style. Hopefully you can find a happy medium though. Have you looked at Ecco? It's not exactly high fashion but that have some very comfy boots that might be a little less hiking.