https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:03:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset#post-535183 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:08:47 +0000 Jjsloane 535183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had the same thoughts in my search for booties that don't have ankle gaps so I can wear with dresses and skirts. I don't think they're less dressy, but I"m just not sure I want to show exposed elastic even though I know those are the only ones that will not gap for me. Sorry no help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset#post-535154 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:32:18 +0000 Mander 535154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the fence. I've seen several boots with this feature that I liked, and I was thinking that the elastic meant that it was more likely to fit my leg without being either too tight or too gappy. But I haven't been able to decide whether the elastic makes it look orthopaedic.</p> <p>Of course, I'd probably end up wearing something like that with a pair of pants anyway, so it might be a moot point because you'd only see the toes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset#post-535152 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:13 +0000 jayne 535152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Una, these are a variant of the standard riding boot (horses) and that's what I think when I see it. I keep those boots for riding! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset#post-534556 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:06:12 +0000 cinnamon fern 534556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I associate these with mod so much that it overcomes the gear connotations of the elastic. These would be adorable with a little shift dress - boy mod meets girl mod. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset#post-534535 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:55:31 +0000 Kappy 534535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, I don't see those as gear or ortho Granny at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset#post-534532 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:53:32 +0000 Queen Mum 534532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's never bothered me and I think Anna is right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset#post-534530 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:51:41 +0000 annagybe 534530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's necessary, otherwise it would be hard to walk in. That boot probably goes above the ankle, you need flex somewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-with-elastic-gusset#post-534507 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:35:49 +0000 catgirl 534507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something about this look always looks too casual to me, or maybe frumpy - like a sports gear kind of thing, or maybe too much like a comfort shoe. But I know a lot of you wear boots like this and that they can be quite dressy. Is my eye the problem?</p> <p>Here's an example of what I mean:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Me-Too-Womens-Orianna-Ankle/dp/B004XH1YEW" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Me-Too-W.....B004XH1YEW</a></p> <p>What do you all think? Does the elastic keep it from being dressy? </p>