Can a middle aged woman wear these?

[SpottyShoeBow]

What say you?

[JollyGiraffe12]

I don’t like them but I don’t think your age should have anything to do with your choice in footwear. If you like them, wear them!

[GinAndNightnurse]

Not unless you want to look like Minnie Mouse, no.

[TheReluctantCountess]

Yes, they are great!

[AdoptedBumpkin]

Kudos to you for going for it.

[EngagedAgain]

I always notice people's shoes, but mostly it's because where women are concerned, I am looking for ideas. The other thing is I can't abide is dirty, scruffy shoes, especially leather ones that look like they are crying out for polish, and if the wearer is otherwise smart, like they think it doesn't matter about the shoes. In fact at one time it would have been a deal breaker!

[Haggisfish]

No the Velcro on dr martens is superior, it really is!

[DownToTheSeaAgain]

Wear. What. You.Want.

It is a free country.

[SmellyBeard]

But the fastening is velcro. Won't it go all curly and crap?

[MrsDoylesTeaBags]

There's a reason they're in the clearance sale

[Mummiepig]

Do they fit?
Do you like them?
Are you comfortable in them?
If you answered yes, then you can wear them

[okiedokieme]

I would wear them without the bow in black or red. I'm middle aged

[Bluewavescrashing]

I want them! But they are kids shoes so can't.

Yes you can! Why not? Most of my shoes are from the children's section--much cheaper as you don't pay VAT. Some are ditsy and cute, others look like 'normal' shoes eg trainers and boots. It's a nice perk if you have small feet!

[SpottyShoeBow]

I did remove the whimsical bow, but only because it was pouring rain and I didn't want to ruin it. If its dry tomorrow it will be back on!

[itsbetterthanabox]

I want them!
But they are kids shoes so can't.

[Clackyheels]

Haha, good hopefully they made you smile and enjoy your day a little more. If you like them wear them.

[TheNavigator]

Well I wore them today.

Did you remove the whimsical bow?

[Iamthewombat]

(I wouldn’t really, but I would very much like to know the reasons of each individual hideous shoe-wearer)

[Iamthewombat]

You should reserve the right to wear what you like and I will reserve my right to think, “My eyes! My eyes!”

Actually I often have bad thoughts about other people’s footwear. I only think the thoughts, though. Do I comply with the ‘be kind’ directive? When I retire and no longer have to do a morning commute (current estimate puts this at age 70 so not any time soon!), on my last morning I will ask each and every one of the women on the platform who habitually wear shoes I consider to be hideous, “why would you make your own feet and legs look so ugly WHY WHY WHY????”

[Lordfrontpaw]

I bet at at least one person compliments you on them

[SpottyShoeBow]

Well I wore them today. I can confirm that the sun is still shining, the stars have not fallen from the sky, civilization has not collapsed and I did not leave a trail of traumatised members of the public strewn atop the pavements, frothing at the mouth in my wake.

[Bluewavescrashing]

They are horrendous. You can wear them if you're a children's TV presenter dressed as a clown. Otherwise fuck no.

I'm an infant school teacher so not far off the mark 🙂 the children love funky shoes!

[Bluewavescrashing]

Thank you @SecretWitch! I'll probably wear them with pinafores and long sleeve tees. Or skirts.

[SecretWitch]

@Bluewavescrashing, those look fab on you❤️

[namechange8765455]

Oh em gee, I love these shoes. Where did you get them from?

[LoisWilkersonsLastNerve]

Not my taste but I'm from the wear what you want camp. I do like DM boots but they don't suit me unfortunately. You need to have a whole 'look'.