https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:08:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1166664 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:04:40 +0000 Suz 1166664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup - it's totally subjective, and also probably depends on what else you have in your wardrobe. I own a different pair of shoes by Vince Camuto and can vouch for their comfort, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1166647 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:44:42 +0000 nancylee 1166647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>mtgrl, it certainly is. &nbsp;I can see why someone (you!)&nbsp;might choose the Triceras. &nbsp;The bright color makes more of a statement than the Pettys. &nbsp;And, having tried both, I have&nbsp;to say the Triceras have a slight advantage in the comfort department.&nbsp;</p> <p>To each their own! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1166641 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:40:56 +0000 Glory 1166641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried the petty's and do think they look good on everyone. I found them quite uncomfortable and ended up with a lookalike which I ended up buying in 2 colours I liked them so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1166635 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:31:34 +0000 Anonymous 1166635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so funny Nancylee &amp; Suz ~ I much prefer the look of the tricera because of the feel &amp; look of the bootie.<br />&nbsp;<br />Fashion is so subjective isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1166038 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:40:12 +0000 Marley 1166038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Petty's in cognac, black, putty, and snakeskin.&nbsp; Yep - 4 pairs.&nbsp; That pretty much answers your question, doesn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1166033 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:29:11 +0000 marianna 1166033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Pettys are super comfortable for me... I have a medium width foot. I have fussy feet and they are all-day shoes for me (took me one wear to break them in properly). I have them in black leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165952 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:17:13 +0000 nancylee 1165952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, Suz. &nbsp;When I compared them side by side there was no contest in my mind. &nbsp;The more subtle coloration and pattern of the Pettys won me over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165950 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:15:47 +0000 Suz 1165950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Nancy - that's so interesting!! It's great to see them side by side like that!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Pettys are more subtle looking to my eye. Also possibly more versatile colour-wise.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165943 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:09:32 +0000 nancylee 1165943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>abc, here's a photo of the Pettys and VC Triceras side by side. &nbsp;Pettys are on the left and Triceras are on the right. &nbsp;There is a definite difference in color and pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165265 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 02:50:50 +0000 nancylee 1165265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I actually have experienced BOTH the VC Triceras and the SE Pettys so I can give you an informed opinion.&nbsp; I bought the Triceras in December when I couldn't find Pettys in my size, but have&nbsp;since found a pair of Pettys.</p> <p>The Triceras are very, very nice. &nbsp;Super comfortable (even more comfy than Pettys IMO), and a little higher heel and shaft than that Pettys. &nbsp;The Triceras are also a little "brighter" in coloring with allover metallic flecks. They're quite attractive, but I decided to go with the Pettys. &nbsp;They're lower cut and lower heeled; they were just closer to my style.</p> <p>Both are good choices, though. :)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165242 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 02:34:40 +0000 Mellllls 1165242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well they look beautiful but I have no personal experience with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165239 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 02:31:34 +0000 Anonymous 1165239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought mine from Jeanne and I haven't really gotten to wear them yet! I put in an insole because I found them a bit hard but I need to get wearing them. I should bring them to my work stable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165236 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 02:30:02 +0000 Suz 1165236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's interesting how different people's experiences of these are! Mine are the snakeskin version. In&nbsp;the smallest of my two sizes, they are still on the long side for my foot. (In contrast, I also own the Sam Edelman Sutton sandals, which, in the <b>LARGER</b> of my two sizes are barely long enough. Go figure!) </p> <p>I have a high instep. Medium width forefoot and narrow heels. These are plenty wide enough for me. The instep (across the top) was a bit snug on first wear but broke in without any discomfort. On my second or third wear,&nbsp;I did get blisters on the tops of my toes!! I was rushing to teach a class and had to run about half a mile in them. (Yeah, I know. Not really what they are designed for. But.) I&nbsp;was wearing thin socks inside&nbsp;-- I guess&nbsp;the boots were loose enough to move around, which is what caused the blisters.&nbsp;I fixed that with thicker socks and they've caused me no problems since.&nbsp;</p> <p>The heel is a little on the low side for me but I can wear them all day comfortably. Or at least, I can, theoretically. Not this year in the weather we've been having! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>They are great for bookending the light hair, and also for wearing with light bottoms to provide a long leg line. What I find magical is that because of the darker bits, they <b>also</b> bookend a dark top or topper, especially charcoal or black. I like them with black, white, grey, taupe and navy.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165233 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 02:27:16 +0000 Anonymous 1165233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My SE Petty booties are all day comfortable. I have the python snake and putty suede. The snake is a bit heavier leather and took a little breaking in on my bigger foot. The putty suede was soft and comfortable right out of the box. I bought an inexpensive look-alike pair in leopard and am sorry. They are ok but just not the same quality and comfort. I don't need but want to add a black pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165216 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 02:12:56 +0000 Krista 1165216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have them in taupe and I'm not loving them as much as I thought I would. They are a little uncomfortable for me as well. I also seem to feel like I can only wear them with jeans, so I don't wear them as much as I thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165096 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 23:39:31 +0000 annagybe 1165096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sold mine after very little wear. Like I didn't even wear them enough to get the coating off the outsole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165076 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:53:20 +0000 Anonymous 1165076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pettys didn't work on my feet at all. I just bought the triceras so I am not sure how comfortable they will be, but they felt a lot better than the pettys. </p> <p>I have narrow feet that like some padding, but insoles rarely work in my shoes because of my high instep. AKA fussy feet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165073 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:51:25 +0000 AviaMariah 1165073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have problem feet; arthritis in my toes and high arches. &nbsp;I've found the Pettys to be amazing right out of the box. &nbsp;It's interesting how different everyone's experience is. I think all you can do is try them. &nbsp;Mine are all in my regular size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165066 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:44:52 +0000 Anonymous 1165066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They didn't work for me because of a bunion on my left foot. &nbsp;I love the way they look on others, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165062 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:37:45 +0000 JAileen 1165062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But they look good, and as Fernando Lamas said, it's better to look good than to feel good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165050 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:28:05 +0000 Thistle 1165050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have medium to slightly narrow feet. They fit well, but I needed a half size larger than my normal size. I also needed an insertto make them comfy.</p> <p>If you have even remotely wide feet, they will not be comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165048 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:25:35 +0000 kellygirl 1165048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They really look good on everyone. That being said, I ordered them in emerald and find them not that comfy. I think they need a little breaking in. I find them a tad snug in width for my average width feet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165046 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:19:58 +0000 Amy 1165046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well...They LOOK great. They were uncomfortable on my feet. Others have had a much different experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165043 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:16:16 +0000 Anonymous 1165043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are beautiful and look terrific. Unfortunately, I sent them back because I could tell the zipper would drive me crazy. It didn't glide smoothly at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165033 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:02:48 +0000 Susie 1165033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the higher heeled version of the Petty.&nbsp;&nbsp;I wear so much black and gray and, to me, the snakeskin looks brown, not black so I don't actually wear them very much. But I keep them as my brown or natural option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-pettys-really-that-great#post-1165015 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:40:33 +0000 abc 1165015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A coworker has the Vince Camuto tricera bootie which is much like the Sam Edelman Petty bootie.</p> <p>on this link they are called the&nbsp;color natural spark<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hsn.com/products/vince-camuto-tricera-zippered-ankle-bootie/7298934">http://www.hsn.com/products/vi.....ie/7298934</a></p> <p>Are they really THAT great? &nbsp;She has me wondering...and about to pull the trigger...</p> <p>I do have blonde hair so they could bookend nicely... </p>