https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:03:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2284020 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:13:28 +0000 Jenn 2284020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reminder, SF. As I said, this is a low-stakes decision (just a two-eyelet difference!) and, between sandals and boots, my fourth pair of shoes from this brand over the past five-or-so years, so I have high hopes they'll work for my feet. You can bet I'll be trying them on with multiple outfits to run them through their paces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283943 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 08:22:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2283943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to your report back. I was just thinking how we all knocked you over with unprecedented unanimity. If they work, great, but really, you’ve got to go with your gut when you’ve got them there with you. And with your feet, of course. You’re good at imposing that “I’ve gotta love it” mandate on yourself when you try things on. Possibly going against popular opinion is a different kind of test for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283868 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 23:03:22 +0000 Jenn 2283868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The forum has spoken. I ordered the taller pair. Here's a Find. I'll report back when they arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283434 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:44:20 +0000 Anonymous 2283434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get the new version of the boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283418 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:00:12 +0000 celia 2283418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote new , slighlty taller ones also . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283386 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:38:38 +0000 Echo 2283386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, prefer the slightly taller option. For some reason, slightly higher ankle boots are feeling more versatile and current to me right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283303 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:17:32 +0000 JP 2283303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your Bonnies are beautiful, but, I love combat boots, so I also vote for the taller version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283293 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:50:53 +0000 Angie 2283293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New version!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283290 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:39:57 +0000 Jaime 2283290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everyone. A slightly updated version of a beloved essential sounds perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283283 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:54:48 +0000 Jenn 2283283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, when is the forum ever unanimous?!</p> <p><b>indigoprint,&nbsp;</b>the Bonnies don't have the buckle or the punching detail, but they do have more topstitching and a toe cap.</p> <p><b>suntiger,&nbsp;</b>no zip would have been a dealbreaker! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283269 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:19:32 +0000 Anonymous 2283269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the taller version! Good thing they have a zip for easy on-off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283260 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:59:41 +0000 Indigoprint 2283260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the taller version as well. That little detail above the heel is pretty sweet. Do the Bonnies have that too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283257 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:56:18 +0000 rachylou 2283257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you’re right about juxtaposition, so I say give them a whirl </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283255 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:46:00 +0000 LaPed 2283255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the taller version, looks very versatile! Go with your gut -- if the new model caught your eye, there's probably a reason. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283254 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:38:59 +0000 Janet 2283254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I like that slightly higher shaft of the 8-hole version — I think it’s a good bet they’ll be new favorites for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283252 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:27:07 +0000 Jonesy 2283252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with everyone else that the 8-eyelet version looks like a gorgeous, slight update to your beloved boot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283248 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:16:30 +0000 Carla 2283248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>8 hole version. &nbsp;Higher shaft for the win! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283241 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:56:19 +0000 CarolS 2283241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Provided they are comfortable, I would also lean toward the higher shaft. Is there any role the lower shaft boot fills that the higher shaft wouldn't? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283239 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:51:59 +0000 Style Fan 2283239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a sugar eye for combat boots, and the 8 -hole ones are drawing me in.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; They look like they would be a great way to toughen up your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283235 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:44:27 +0000 Sal 2283235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with StagF - I often find a tweak for a replacement works better....&nbsp;</p> <p>They are both great boots, and as you have a couple of pairs of lower shaft ones I think you are covered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283232 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:40:54 +0000 Kathie 2283232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My eye is tending towards booties with a slightly higher shaft. I'd try them, and see what you think, as long as you can return the 8-hole ones for the 6, if you decide you want the exact replacement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283231 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:40:38 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2283231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go with the slightly taller version. Tiny update! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283230 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:40:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2283230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say go for the new ones. Our tastes/wardrobes evolve over time; a hankering for something different is likely a sign of changing interests. I bet they'll look great toughening up the floral and lace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-decision#post-2283229 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:36:22 +0000 Jenn 2283229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need help with a low-stakes footwear decision.&nbsp;</p> <p>My beloved Bed Stu Bonnie boots (first find, black lace-ups) need to be retired after three years and 212 wears. I have the option of replacing them directly, and that's what I intended to do, until I saw that Bed Stu has a very similar pair available with 8 eyes instead of 6 (Photo 1). I think they look a bit tougher than the Bonnies and may provide more juxtaposition with my floral-and-lace heavy wardrobe, but I'm torn because I LOVED my Bonnies, as evidenced by the fact that I wore them into the ground.</p> <p>I've put the rest of my boot/bootie collection (save the one pair of snow boots) in Finds here, just for reference, but what do y'all think? </p>