https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:50:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295252 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:47:31 +0000 rachylou 2295252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love really love the cream. But back to the original topic: the suede hands down. I feel the lines are a little off on the sock bootie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295216 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:54:58 +0000 kkards 2295216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>well, i don't think you can go wrong with either, but i personally like the higher shaft on the "sock" boot.&nbsp;<br />re the zara, make sure you do a walk test, i love a kitten heel but find that in a kitten heel the pitch is really important, so make sure that its comfortable for more that the instore try on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295180 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:28:35 +0000 Lesley 2295180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the suede. The sock booties look identical until side view. I do love the luxury of real suede, although, yes, spray the hell out of them. Two coats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295149 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:11:45 +0000 Anonymous 2295149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the suede ones more. The ribbing on the sock boots and the vibe of shoe plus sock with them is throwing me a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295144 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:51:43 +0000 Janet 2295144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! It seems that public opinion is nearly as split over the grey booties as my mind is! </p> <p>I am however leaning towards keeping the suede ones. They look more luxe and refined especially in person. I have rugged/more casual grey boots for other uses. They will be fine with midi skirts and dresses — the shaft is not terribly wide, it’s just not as snug as the sock boots. Comfort is a winning factor too. I’ll just be using the protectant spray liberally on them! </p> <p>I need to try on the Zara booties with insoles today to test for comfort. The heel is quite low so they’re easy on the feet in that regard. They are cream, not white. I just bought a cream sweater with a boatneck and batwing sleeves, that really makes them work when I tried them on together last night. </p> <p>Yeah, I had a little shopping fun. I finished two client projects and we also got some sticky home renovation decisions made so I felt a little retail break was in order, LOL. I even found this pair of trousers in Anthro that came home with me. They’re navy jacquard and fit so nicely I couldn’t resist, in the spirit of picking up those perfect dressier pieces when you find them! They need a small bit of hemming, maybe 1/2-3/4” and I have enough time to do that so I can wear them for Christmas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295112 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:51:51 +0000 Bijou 2295112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are only going to buy one, the grey suede gets my vote. The Zara boot looks fab too, but with your wardrobe, grey will be a slam dunk. I like having a few higher heeled boots as I find boots the easiest and most comfortable way to wear heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295110 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:24:22 +0000 DonnaF 2295110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are the Zaras cream or white? I would find the cream easier to wear.</p> <p>Seems to me a sock bootie and a suede bootie would be equally delicate. FWIW, I am one to scrape a covered heel almost instantly, but that probably has to do with my very shallow 1920s era concrete steps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295094 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 01:46:44 +0000 Jaime 2295094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too many good options! Suede grey plus white seems right! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295074 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:46:17 +0000 Irina 2295074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all the boots, especially sock boots but I’m partial to any sock boots I love the look of them over the suede pair.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295045 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:45:26 +0000 Jessikams 2295045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live a sock bootie! Suede is delicate but so is fabric… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295044 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:45:15 +0000 LJP 2295044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the side profile of the gray suedes ( the sock ones look slightly off in profile ) but I like the higher shaft . Suede is far more luxe looking , so there’s that . I don’t know what I’d do either . The cream Zara’s are cute - get them! The black ones are on my radar and in my shopping cart ;). Not sure I’ll pull the trigger tho - I really have nowhere to wear them , lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295041 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:23:01 +0000 Sal 2295041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the white on you!!&nbsp; Super fun and easy to incorporate too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295037 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:53:46 +0000 Angie 2295037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get the cream boots too!&nbsp;</p> <p>I think you are liking cream/white shoes more because your hair is lighter these days....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295028 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:38:29 +0000 Jonesy 2295028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them all :)! Gray booties are a slam dunk with your hair, and your wardrobe, and the white ones look super fun! I wouldn't call it a "weak" moment, but a "let's have some fun with fashion!" moment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295026 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:35:00 +0000 RobinF 2295026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the grey boots have a very similar vibe. I do like the higher shaft with the jeans you are wearing but I'm not sure that is what you intend to wear with them. If they both work with the intended outfits then I'd go for comfort.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the white ones!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295024 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:25:24 +0000 Janet 2295024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a weak moment and got the Zara booties. We’ll see if I can figure out how to style them, haha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295023 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:19:39 +0000 Carla 2295023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m on the hunt for higher bootie shafts myself, but haven’t found&nbsp;<b>the&nbsp;</b>boot yet. &nbsp;I like&nbsp;<i>everything&nbsp;</i>you’re showing, but the white ones the best.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295020 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:01:14 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2295020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Suz. I like both the white and the grey suede. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295019 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:00:32 +0000 Joyce 2295019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the grey suede and the white. I don't think you would regret either purchase, they are so flexible for your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295014 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:43:53 +0000 Suz 2295014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love those!! Fab!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Get them plus the grey ones. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, please pick up a pair for me while you are at it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2295002 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:34:56 +0000 Janet 2295002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the input so far, all!</p> <p>The heel height isn’t a problem for a 2-mile day. It wouldn’t work for a 4-mile day, but on those days I would opt for one of my more super comfortable pairs.</p> <p>Here’s a wild card. I’m not really a white footwear person, but I like this little pointed toe, kitten heel number at Zara. They would need insoles, and I’d have to style them with something that incorporates white/cream on top. I’m liking them, oddly enough. Or maybe I’m just succumbing to how I’m seeing white boots everywhere and they’re starting to look a little more rock n roll to me. </p> <p>Feel free to smack me upside the head and tell me to stop shopping. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2294993 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:50:39 +0000 Dee 2294993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tough call, but for me comfort beats style,and as <b>Jenni NZ &nbsp;</b>says I’d probably opted out of wearing them when given the chance.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2294992 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:47:24 +0000 April 2294992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing wiser to add to what's already been said, just echoing Angie's advice about the suede. Spray-protect the hell out of it, then repeat periodically. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2294990 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:36:41 +0000 Sal 2294990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lean to the first pair because I like the longer shaft snd closer fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2294989 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:34:23 +0000 Suz 2294989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, those are both lovely greys -- the cooler grey you need and want.&nbsp;</p> <p>Secondly, that heel! Can you manage it? Evidently you can!&nbsp;</p> <p>You do have a dilemma, though. I agree with you about the nice fit of the sock boot and I don't think you need to worry about them dating since they are inexpensive anyway.&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe try a bit later with the type of outfit you'd actually wear them with so you can judge just how "flower pot" the suede ones area and also how comfortable they are as compared to the others?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2294988 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:32:57 +0000 Angie 2294988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sock boots are not dating. Not at all :)</p> <p>Both pairs are quite high. Are you sure you can manage the heel heights, <b>Janet</b>?</p> <p>I prefer the look of the suede - (spray them with suede protectant!). Happy to hear they are the more comfy pair too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2294987 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:30:07 +0000 Jenni NZ 2294987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both look good on you. Neither look very comfortable to me though- both too high? But you’re all good with those heights?<br /> I like the look of the sock boot slightly better but otherwise would always advise get the more comfortable one.<br /> Otherwise in my own experience I just pass over the less comfortable and wear something else :)<br /> So sorry I am no help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2294986 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:28:30 +0000 Star (Lise) 2294986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh I love the suede ones.&nbsp; I have suede taupe booties and they have held up well.&nbsp; I do only wear them if the weather is dry though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/grey-boots-conundrum#post-2294983 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:19:33 +0000 Janet 2294983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve had it my mind to get a refined heeled pair of grey booties to reduce my addiction to black footwear. Neutral but lighter, you know? I’ve also thought about chocolate brown, but haven’t dug into that one yet. Grey is a bit more seamless with my wardrobe. I have grey lug sole boots which I love but sometimes would like a more streamlined, slightly dressier profile.</p> <p>Both of these pairs are Calvin Klein, both from the Rack so very reasonably priced. </p> <p>Pics 1-4 are a stretchy knit material sock boot kind of construction. Pull on with no zips but easy enough. I love the ankle fit of these. </p> <p>Pics 5-8 are a suede bootie with zippers. Same heel height as others, but the shaft is a good 1.5” shorter. Not exactly a flower pot effect, but not that really slim fit on the ankle that a sock boot gives. </p> <p>The dilemma is that I like the sock boot fit and aesthetic. A little more casual (but will it date quicker? Is it already dating??). But…the suede for some reason is a bit more comfortable. The downside of suede of course is that it’s more delicate. That covered heel makes me a little nervous. </p> <p>Any thoughts or impressions? I’m leaning towards spraying the suede ones with protectant and hoping for the best, but I welcome your opinions. </p> <p>(Trying on with my outfit for the day before I head out the door — wearing the grey lug sole boots to go out.) </p>