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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:49:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php jennifer on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler/page/2#post-1267432 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:21:27 +0000 jennifer 1267432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they do Not look toddlerish ,but they Do look a bit mixed message stylistically at least with some of the looks. The Danskos look like the Chucks as mentioned previously. As such they read Sporty and/or Rocker Chic . So color blocking,athletic vibe pieces work beautifully with them. Some of the outfits pictured have a more Bohemian or Feminine Romantic look ( blue Ikat print shirt, floppy sun hat , soft feminine beige sweater) so in picture 1. the top half is boho/ fem and the bottom sporty rocker. My solution? You NEED a pair of boho / feminine shoes ( Oh ! The TRAGEDY! A woman being told she has to get MORE Shoes! ) I'd suggest since you like and can successfully wear chunky shoes ,getting a Birkenstock or lookalike to wear with the boho looks. Or a sandal from Softwalk,Walking Cradles,b.o.c.,Born etc. Angie on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler/page/2#post-1267299 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:48:01 +0000 Angie 1267299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the shoes MG, and have clients wearing them too. They are very comfortable and supportive.  FWIW, I do think though, that they will look more grown-up and fashionable with hidden socks and tucked away laces.  pirates77777 on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler/page/2#post-1267245 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:01:45 +0000 pirates77777 1267245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm a fan, and agree with Jules about matching the white on white, then I goes from a pair of shoes that you're worried about to part of a complex outfit. Jules on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler/page/2#post-1267188 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:03:04 +0000 Jules 1267188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the last 3 looks best because they are sport/casual so the shoes look more intentional. Love #5 in particular because both the blue and white are picked up in the outfit.  I generally think matchy-matchy/picking up colours helps elevate casual, simple (2-piece), light fabrication outfits like these. I love to wear white trimmed cons with white striped tees (like breton) myself. unfrumped on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1267135 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:15:28 +0000 unfrumped 1267135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with, don't fight the white, echo or bookend it--and balancing the chunky look with the bright colors a nd more balanced volume. It is not a go with everything shoe as noted, but pick your several best " looks" for these and have some great casual outfits. Caro on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1267102 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:13:40 +0000 Caro 1267102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see what you mean but I would have never thought you looked like a toddler if I saw you on the street! I think I had a pair like that in the 90s, but I never wore them because I felt like I had clown feet. They are ok, but they only go with certain things. They might go well with some bootcut jeans too. But not with a dress or shorts (IMHO)! Deborah on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1267093 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 08:55:28 +0000 Deborah 1267093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them and I think they are a cool and practical shoe. The thought of a giant toddler does make me giggle! You look fab. T on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1267090 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 08:52:38 +0000 T 1267090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They look fab on you! And I agree with opinions above - with cropped / rolled pants they look stylish. And I also agree with Suz & Liz that the outfits need to be more purposeful.  Debra on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1267043 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:57:49 +0000 Debra 1267043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them with the jeans Firecracker (Sharan) on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1267038 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:45:50 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1267038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No toddler vibe at all to me. I flipped through the photos and thought they look very cool in a funky way. I love them with the rolled jeans. They look like an over-the-top take on the sneaker trend. I'd echo others' idea of trying them with no-show socks. I also think with the shorter pants, they look best with the ones that are closer to the knee, rolled just below the knee, rather than capris. (I like them in 5 better than 6. ) Hope you'll wear them with more confidence now. Mo on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1267035 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:16:28 +0000 Mo 1267035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Heh, I do have them - guilty as charged!  I see them as a wedge Converse mutation in my mind lol.  And, yes, I bought them for work and they did/do a great job of keeping my feet in good shape after hours of being on them.  To me they are my version of a more fashionable uniform option than straight up clogs.  To answer your question, no you do not look like a big toddler LOL!   catgirl on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1267005 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:24:17 +0000 catgirl 1267005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mo has them. I think they are cute and perfectly fine, although I prefer other sneaker looks. They really work with your outfits here. rachylou on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266996 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:11:40 +0000 rachylou 1266996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Super fan. I thought I'd be seeing saltwaters. MuseumGal on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266988 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:03:42 +0000 MuseumGal 1266988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the feedback everyone.  It would never ever would have occurred to me to use that big white sole as styling element.  Tomorrow I will play around and see if I can come up with some outfits that incorporate it as several of you suggested.  I don't have any striped breton tops, so I'll have to see what I can manage. Suz on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266947 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:01:48 +0000 Suz 1266947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they're fun and work especially well if you use them to colour block. I agree that they don't work as well with the floaty tops. Go graphic!  Jaime on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266925 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:36:44 +0000 Jaime 1266925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are the most intelligent looking toddler I remember seeing. I love the big white sole! Kristin L on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266921 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:34:26 +0000 Kristin L 1266921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I thin they looks great on you. I don't see toddler at all. DonnaF on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266825 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:59:18 +0000 DonnaF 1266825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have the Vedas in both black and taupe so I'm biased.  I find the black Vedas work best in tomboyish outfits that somewhat repeat the lacing pattern (like stripes).  I wear SmartWool low cut socks with them since they don't show and my tennie socks show. Liz on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266810 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:49:08 +0000 Liz 1266810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wonder if the outfits needs to be a little more purposeful? The shoes are so striking it seems like they don't quite work as a "go with everything" shoe. Peri on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266799 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:34:36 +0000 Peri 1266799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have them in black. I thought they would look like Chucks too, as many have said. I find them too hard to use for much, but when I don't have to walk a lot I think they are cute. Adelfa on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266797 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:30:56 +0000 Adelfa 1266797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had trouble with my Chucks until I learned to repeat the white a little in my outfits. Then I loved them. Thistle on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266794 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:26:39 +0000 Thistle 1266794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Having a toddler, I can promise they do not look toddlerish. They do drape the eye, however, perhaps that is what you are noticing. Honestly, they remind me a bit of my Chucks. LoriFLA on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266790 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:22:19 +0000 LoriFLA 1266790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll echo danskogirl and vote to wear with no-show socks.  I think they are cute, not toddler-ish, and like them best with the darker pants and blue denim.   danskogirl on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266780 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:02:01 +0000 danskogirl 1266780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm biased because I have a pair of Vedas (in black) and like them. They don't make you look toddlerish at all. I like them best with your rolled jeans and with your sportier tops. Not sure they quite match the vibe of your floatier watercolor tops. Maybe try them with no-show socks? Anonymous on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266776 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:56:57 +0000 Anonymous 1266776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think Mo has a pair of these too. I don't think they look bad. Caro in Oz on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266762 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:44:38 +0000 Caro in Oz 1266762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them with the jeans not so much with the shorter pants. ironkurtin on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266729 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:07:43 +0000 ironkurtin 1266729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE!  Rock them! crutcher on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266725 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:03:26 +0000 crutcher 1266725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I looked at some very close at the mall today...Since I have bought 3 new pair of run about summer shoes this spring, I made my sorry self leave the cute sneakers alone...But...they look super cute on you...No toddler vibe...What don't you like about them?...Maybe the outfits are not framing the shoes?... You have to be happy with them but for me, they are cute... rabbit on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266722 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 21:59:31 +0000 rabbit 1266722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them!  I like them better with the bold color blocked outfits (especially ones with black, navy and/or white) than the outfits with more subtle colors and patterns where there is more of a vibe contrast.     annagybe on "do these shoes make me look like a giant toddler?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-shoes-make-me-look-like-a-giant-toddler#post-1266671 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:49:31 +0000 annagybe 1266671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Eh, not a fan. I think Mo bought them, but for work.