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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Bad Boots, and New Darlings! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:58:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398853 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:44:23 +0000 Angie 2398853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, ;) Brooklyn, thank you! I've been waiting for the Aussie Fabbers to comment. You are the first! Frankie4 is an awesome brand! NZ Jennie and Sal are familiar with the brand too. Your neighbours ;)  Brooklyn on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398822 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:56:42 +0000 Brooklyn 2398822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How did I miss this post? I’m sorry about the tall boots, but glad you found a fab (Aussie!) replacement. They look terrific on you. Lisa on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398777 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:24:07 +0000 Lisa 2398777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *high five for cowgirl boots* Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398705 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:47:00 +0000 Angie 2398705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you!  Debbie, YES! Try them. I love them, and you'll get a 15% discount on your first purchase. I think they will work beautifully for your style! Lisa, I am soooo with you. The happiness of our feet comes first! And now I can join Team Cowgirl Boots :)  Lisa on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398684 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:10:38 +0000 Lisa 2398684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bummer about the taller boots but yay for the western inspired new boots! They are lovely! I've had boots that have fit well then suddenly the sole wears out or something and out of the blue they simply will no longer work. Even though the outside of the boot will still look ok. I guess sometimes the inside structure of a boot just wears out. I have no idea. But if a shoe is uncomfortable then away it goes. I have zero tolerance for uncomfortable footwear regardless of how much it cost or how many times I've worn it. Debbie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398683 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:07:50 +0000 Debbie 2398683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those shoes may be actually what I am looking for too. <div>I am so happy you found some comfortable shoes. </div> Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398557 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:44:05 +0000 Angie 2398557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ cat2, URGH! That's so annoying! In my experience, most brands have inconsistent quality these days, despite acquisition. Carol, thank you! I'm drawn to the unique colour and subtle nod to cowgirl boots. You'll enjoy a pair of Chelsea boots! Carol on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398546 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:31:35 +0000 Carol 2398546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie--killer adorbs, especially the heart sweater. I love those short boots, and if you are not going to get Western boots... I really enjoy the Chelsea vibe of these. I have yet to get any Chelsea boots.  cat2 on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398455 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:37:17 +0000 cat2 2398455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ On the shoe thing, I keep getting burned when a reliable for decades brand gets acquired. The most recent was Rockport. I ordered final sale loafers because since the 90s I have been able to rely on them. The new loafers were appalling quality and not cut to the same last. Is there a place where I can check for these fashion corporate bankruptcy, acquisitions, etc. Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398452 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:59:10 +0000 Angie 2398452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sharan, I know, right? Excellent point! Perfect brown-for-me boots. Lucky find ;)  ChristelJ, waving at my jeans triplet! (Kate has them too). Humbled to have inspired you, and thanks for the hair love.  ChristelJ on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398441 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:54:13 +0000 ChristelJ 2398441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The lovely new boots suit you so well. It’s fun to see how good they look with the Arc jeans. I still adore my Arc jeans and might try them with lighter booties after seeing this! I also want to say your hair looks just amazing.  Firecracker (Sharan) on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398432 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:58:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2398432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The new boots are gorgeous, Angie, and I don't know if you could have come up with a better color and style had you designed them yourself. I'm sad for your Aquatalia boots' failure. It's really strange, as well as disheartening, that two pairs have now let you down after working fine for a while.  Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398428 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:08:35 +0000 Angie 2398428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cookie, thanks for the sympathy and kind compliments! The tall whiskey boots were fabulous with skirts and dresses. At least I have my tall cream boots for that ;) LJP, HAH! Interesting. Aloha Emily, thank you! The brown component of my wardrobe has quietly exploded ;)  aloha emily on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398426 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:42:06 +0000 aloha emily 2398426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are beautiful!  It’s so fun to watch your cognac/toffee/brown capsule develop over time. I’m learning a lot! LJP on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings/page/2#post-2398421 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:10:06 +0000 LJP 2398421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you want to hear something weird?  My eye did not even see the huge heart on the front of the sweater when I looked at it earlier.  I think it blended into the door behind you somehow....some optical illusion or another .  And funny it's a Carys sweater - glad you found the quality up to standard! Cookie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398420 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:03:16 +0000 Cookie 2398420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I feel your pain about the boots that hurt! So frustrating because they are beautiful, but you cannot have a good day when your feet hurt. Love the new boots with the sculptural-looking jeans. Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398416 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:48:21 +0000 Angie 2398416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joyce, possibly! Suz, thank you! The new boots are a unique shade of brown. Not tan. Not toffee. Not cinnamon. Somewhere in-between. So lucky! As for the boots - it's a quality issue too. You can feel how thin the footbed has become. URGH! Onward :)  Chris, wise words, and I bet you'll like the Frankie4 brand!  Joyce on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398408 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:52:45 +0000 Joyce 2398408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aquatalia went through a restructuring over the past few years with new ownership. I'm wondering if your tall boots came during their "down turn".  Chris987 on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398407 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:26:28 +0000 Chris987 2398407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "walking on nails" is definitely NOT a thing to repeat, unless you are going for the meditative practice that is supposed to be beneficial You  tried solutions that did not work, it's definitely time to pass them on. Footwear does wear out eventually, and we have to learn to pass them on when that happens.  Glad you found the new ones, looking forward to hearing more about the brand.  Suz on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398404 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:04:37 +0000 Suz 2398404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love those boots and the Arc jeans are sensational! Really great on you. The colour is amazing for your style. Almost a nude substitute but also bookends..... So sad about the tall boots. But so it goes with footwear, right? We can never tell, and sometimes even when a pair works well for one year, something happens in the in-between season....our feet ar always changing, I guess.  Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398402 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:52:23 +0000 Angie 2398402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kyle, thanks for the kind words! :)  Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398401 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:50:42 +0000 Angie 2398401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Irina, I'm big on cushioning insoles too. Unfortunately, the tall boots are beyond redemption. Excited to see your new boots! We seem to like similar simple and clean footwear. Hope our boots work out! Pirouette, thanks for the hair love! It's a great cut, and I'm thoroughly enjoying the "shortness but not too short" aspect of it - (I tend to be a fast adopter of new bottom silhouettes).  Kate, YES! The Arcs are my favourite barrels too! Excellent quality denim. Good idea to see your podiatrist. Kyle on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398400 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:48:40 +0000 Kyle 2398400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those new boots are beautiful. So sleek and clean. You wear and style them very well! Angie on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398398 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:35:39 +0000 Angie 2398398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the kind words - (and commiseration) - Star, Dee, Bella, RobinF, Olive Green and Suntiger!  Sal, WOOOHOOO!! Thrilled to hear you have and love Frankie4 shoes too. It's a phenomenal brand. HIGH FIVE :) Jenni and UmmLila, brand quality is unfortunately inconsistent! I didn't expect that from Aquatalia given the price point - but there you go. They've moved down on my reliability list too. Love my short boots though. Onward!  Jaime, go Team Pointy Boots! That's our '80s gene - and thanks for the generous compliments.  LJP, the sweater is the "Carys" from Anthropologie! The fabric feels heavenly, and hubs commented on how fab it looked yesterday. It has pretty little heart embroideries on the sleeve and back. I've had no quality issues with it. A clean and gorgeous garment:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hybrid/the-carys-mock-neck-sweater-by-maeve?color=526&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&creative=&device=c&g_acctid=619-693-8226&g_adgroupid=&g_adid=&g_adtype=none&g_campaign=US+-+Shopping+-+PMAX+-+Apparel+-+Maeve+-+LIAs&g_campaignid=22865305877&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=&g_network=x&g_type=shopping&matchtype=&network=x&utm_campaign=US+-+Shopping+-+PMAX+-+Apparel+-+Maeve+-+LIAs&utm_content=&utm_kxconfid=vx6rd81ts&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22865332757&gbraid=0AAAAADnwqi6DHQUD6eeWEkxP5wstSpUil&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0--82dbgkAMVSSWtBh0NJQe5EAQYBiABEgIHU_D_BwE&type=STANDARD&quantity=1">https://www.anthropologie.com/.....38;invento</a>  Kate on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398394 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:52:41 +0000 Kate 2398394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful boots! I hear you on foot problems. I’ve always had bony feet, but recently I think I’ve lost what minimal fat padding I had. Boy do I feel the loss. I’m going to have to make an appointment with a podiatrist asap. Lovely to see your Arc jeans. I have 2 pairs of them and they are some of my favorite barrel jeans. I wish Everlane still offered them. Olive Green on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398391 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:35:18 +0000 Olive Green 2398391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The cowgirl vibe is great, unusual colour.  pirouette on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398389 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:12:22 +0000 pirouette 2398389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the neat streamlined boots with your barrel jeans. You are so fashion forward barrel jeans are only becoming popular this year in Dublin and you bought yours ages ago. I love your hair in the short bob it really suits you. I know your pixie cut is very popular with lots of fabbers  but this is my favourite length on you.  Irina on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398388 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:57:53 +0000 Irina 2398388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Too bad about Aquatalia boots. I wear some kind of a heel gel pads in most of my shoes these days. <div>Love your new addition, such a pretty color. I also appreciate neat and streamlined footwear. After a few years of searching, I just bought a pair of boots that fit and look nice. High hopes for yours and mine, fingers crossed they will meet our expectations. </div> Suntiger on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398387 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:48:45 +0000 Suntiger 2398387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry about the foot issues and having to pass on the nice Aquatalias :/ New boots are great tho! LJP on "Bad Boots, and New Darlings!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bad-boots-and-new-darlings#post-2398386 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:43:36 +0000 LJP 2398386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's a shame about the Aquatalia's , but maybe that's just their lifespan?  These new ones are certainly perfect for you - but tell me about the checkered top in pic 6!!??  Doesn't seem that Frankie4 ships to Canada, which is too bad as it's a nice looking non-American brand.  A little outside of my comfort zone price-wise  (in Cdn $) though, so maybe not a big deal ;).