https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 08:57:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration/page/2#post-218764 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:38:15 +0000 Jonesy 218764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, these might be too rugged, but the gray ones are cute, the heel is low-ish, and the detailing in the back is cool (and they are synthetic):</p> <p><a href="http://www.endless.com/Wanted-Shoes-Womens-Tunnel-Ankle/dp/B003KH8H64/ref=sr_8_10/?cAsin=B003KH6F22&#038;fromPage=search&#038;qid=1284946392476&#038;sr=8-10&#038;asins=B003HIX8TC,B003T9W5CA,B003JB548A,B003NVVK48,B003JFKHD8,B003DKL0CG,B003HKD49Y,B003TV54G2,B003JKKK8K,B003KH6F22,B003JL33TW,B002KW59Z2,B003IHVKYC,B003U95V02,B003JQJZ4Y,B003M0NPQQ,B003JZC1UU,B003IHV7RC,B003PD39K2,B003KUJR92,B003M0NUSY,B00352L39M,B003JEPA3Q,B003TVQ9FW,B003KZKBSI,B003N6127I,B003VQLH66,B003JFKUPS,B003AU5RU0,B003M0NE0S,B003PPEM3I,B003KGPTXY,B003NCN83S,B002X78REY,B003SN79DW,B003KRQA0E,B003VQTNOY,B003M0NV1U,B003M0O0SS,B003N6ES0Q&#038;asinTitle=Wanted%20Shoes%20Tunnel%20Ankle%20Boot&#038;contextTitle=search%20results&#038;page=8&#038;size=40&#038;page=8&#038;node=242261011&#038;nodes=242262011&#038;sort=shoesbrowserel2&#038;colors=519119011&#038;sizes=519635011" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/Wanted-.....=519635011</a>|519637011 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217858 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:50:16 +0000 Louise 217858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love those La Canadienne ones they look victorian esque x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217850 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:18:51 +0000 Maya 217850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I already have these, which are pretty grannyish. So I'm trying the Cleeos first, in gray. </p> <p><a href="http://www.endless.com/Canadienne-Womens-Terry-Short-Boot/dp/B00263JXHA/ref=sr_1_1/?cAsin=B001KRYDBO&#038;fromPage=search&#038;qid=1284823052576&#038;sr=1-1&#038;asins=B001KRYDBO,B001KS3OYA&#038;asinTitle=La%20Canadienne%20Terry%20Short%20Boot&#038;contextTitle=search%20results&#038;page=1&#038;size=40&#038;node=242261011&#038;nodes=242261011&#038;keywords=terry&#038;sort=relevancerank" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/Canadie.....evancerank</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217837 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:16:27 +0000 Laura 217837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - Rieker? Those have a sweet, vintage feel - great for you, Maya! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217822 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:39:54 +0000 April 217822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They *are* "grannyish," but that's the style of them, right? They're grannyish but not at all dowdy -- vintage and retro. And they could never look truly grannyish with a Maya outfit, too much funk and spunk involved. Give them a try; I could really see these working with your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217805 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:14:10 +0000 Louise 217805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree Reiker are not usually know for being stylish but those are great I may be hunting them down myself if they prove comfy x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217767 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:53:27 +0000 Jenava 217767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look cute...but you'll never know for sure until you try them on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217765 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:47:49 +0000 Marley 217765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never heard of Rieker, so I don't have any preconceived notions about the brand. I think these booties are adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217764 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:37:43 +0000 Maya 217764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are these cute and not grannyish? I don't usually associate stylish footwear with Rieker so I'm just blinded by my dislike of the brand. I'm sure if these were made by Gabriella Rocha or another brand I associate with cute footwear I wouldn't have this sense of disbelief... </p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/product/7564198/color/208979?zfcTest=prodPage2a:1" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/product/.....odPage2a:1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217740 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:10:38 +0000 Maya 217740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will keep an open mind Angie. I didn't like the Giannes though I tried and tried for weeks before returning but just couldn't get into them. </p> <p>I will give the Cleeos a try, but might have to wait for a sale/promo to come along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217712 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:33:53 +0000 Angie 217712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally get it. TOTALLY. </p> <p>Have you tried the Nine West Cleeo's? I don't actually think you can pass judgment until you try them on with outfits. You have dismissed things too quickly in the past when they have ended up working! Also, we are back to the Nine West pair of booties from the NAS which you passed on - the ones I recommended. They look like the BC booties you posted and I'm willing to bet that they were more comfortable </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217652 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:53:43 +0000 Kate 217652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I have pictures of two here that have comfortable heels for me: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-booties?replies=1#post-217650" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ost-217650</a></p> <p>The tsubo's are available in black (but not on Zappos), and the Gabriella Rocha booties are available in black and gray. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217579 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:04:08 +0000 Reneeb 217579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel you pain Maya I can not find any I like with a low heel. I am about to throw in the towel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217575 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:57:01 +0000 yublocka 217575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you really set against flat ones Maya? I love the flat booties I got in HK last year. I have gotten a lot of wear out of them with both black and patterned tights. They are super comfy, and no sore feet even after a 15hr day on foot at work. Flat shoes rock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217524 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:31:34 +0000 April 217524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, how about these: <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Diba-Womens-Dos-n-Dat-Booties/5113656/product.html?rcmndsrc=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....rcmndsrc=2</a> Might be in the "too pretty" category -- but they're so pretty! ;)</p> <p>Some others:</p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/MIA-Womens-Toledo-Wedge-Ankle-Boots/5116553/product.html?rcmndsrc=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....rcmndsrc=2</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Unlisted-by-Kenneth-Cole-Womens-Sharp-Note-Flat-Booties/4433317/product.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....oduct.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Steve-Madden-Womens-Captane-Buckle-Booties/5241933/product.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....oduct.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217493 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:24:33 +0000 Jenava 217493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or, what about these?</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3049359" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3049359</a></p> <p>I think Angie recommends these. There is no way they could be anything but comfy, either... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217478 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:03:32 +0000 Goldie 217478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not much help here, but I sympathize. I haven't started the search yet myself, but I'll be looking for the same thing -- no more than 1 1/2 inches if they're going to be a regular feature for me. In my case my feet are totally fine with higher, but my knees hurt and feel weak after a while with higher. I'll be watching this thread closely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217470 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:46:09 +0000 Jenava 217470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I like Kate's suggestion as well. Maybe it's the color that makes them less frumpy looking than if they were black? Just a thought... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217469 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:43:49 +0000 Jenava 217469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you mind a peep toe with a small platform? My boss has these and they are aweseom on:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3109329" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3109329</a></p> <p>Oh, and there are these:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3133699" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3133699</a></p> <p>I tried them on but the toe was just too round for my taste. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217468 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:42:00 +0000 Jenava 217468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, what about a desert bootie with a small heel? My co-worker came in with a pair of Indigo by clarks and I am now lusting after them for myself.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3119588" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3119588</a></p> <p>The heel says it's over 2 inches, though, but they are a comfort brand. Or, maybe you can find a different but similar pair with a smaller heel? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217466 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:35:49 +0000 Anonymous 217466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, you've put your finger on why I'm not getting booties to work...the ones that look good have too high a heel for comfort. I suspect I need the heel because I'm too short for flat booties to look right with skirts. If you don't love it, don't settle. Either what you really want will turn up and you've already spent the money or it will sit in the closet because it doesn't feel fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217428 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:16:49 +0000 Lisa 217428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Madden best out of the choices posted. Do you sit at work all day? I know it’s common for people to have a shoe rack at their desk for shoes and wear comfy one’s for commuting purposes. This way they don't have to carry shoes back and forth everyday. </p> <p>Otherwise, I say to keep searching until a comfortable, low heel pair catches your eye. If you buy something you don’t love or aren’t comfy in, you won’t wear them. Too often I’ve purchased shoes for the “in a pinch because I can’t find what I really want-need-is really comfy” moments and it is always wasted money for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217421 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:33:43 +0000 Kim 217421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might want to try some Naturalizer booties. I don't wear heels very often because of the ball of the foot thing you described. Most shoes and boots place you squarely on the ball of your foot and you have to walk around like that and of course you start to feel like you foot is on fire...</p> <p>I find the Naturalizer boots and shbooties have a heel that seems better placed (for some unknown reason, could it be the type of foot I have? I have very high arches) and therefore are extremely comfortable and stable feeling to me. I can wear them for hours, with about a 2.5 inch heel.</p> <p>Keep trying Maya, the right fit is out there...</p> <p>And I like the 2nd last option you posted the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217375 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:58:09 +0000 Louise 217375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya I literally feel your pain on the burning feet issue mine are feeling the same today!!! I was also having the same thoughts about boots I'll watch this thread with interest x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217367 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 05:24:46 +0000 Scarlet 217367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with all your assessments, Maya. The first ones are really the best but the heel looks to be at least 2 inches. Having said that, some heels put a lot more pressure on the balls of your feet than others. Aerosoles for me is good at avoiding this but spoil it by making their heels so darn loud. I had great luck with their wedges though. Actually, I like the ones Kate linked to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217363 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 05:02:34 +0000 Kate 217363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to see some below 2" heel booties! I agree that booties look better with a heel, but if I'm going to get any regular use out of them mine need to have a low heel I've ordered these ones to try on: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/gabriella-rocha-amber-tan?zfcTest=prodPage2a:0" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/gabriell.....odPage2a:0</a> but I'm not wild about them yet (and they have a 1.5" hidden heel). </p> <p>I looked at the impulze too, but this review turned me off: <a href="http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_8676699_women_madden_girl_impulze_reviews" rel="nofollow">http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_.....ze_reviews</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217350 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:31:34 +0000 taylor 217350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the madden girls!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217348 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:26:27 +0000 MNsara 217348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second (shorter) Aldos have the snap and I think that adds interest that may make up for the low heels. . .</p> <p>I think the Madden ones have the most interesting look, and their heel is only 1.5". </p> <p>I haven't liked the fit of BC shoes that I have tried on (option #4).</p> <p>Chewy is right in buying what you are interested in and trying them in person to see how they feel. The smallest thing can make a world of difference in fit and confirt :-\ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217341 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:01:32 +0000 chewyspaghetti 217341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Aldo ones- they don't look dumpy to me. i think you should order as many as you can and try them all on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-frustration#post-217333 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:33:36 +0000 annagybe 217333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last two links are the same. I agree the first ones are over 2 inches. </p>