https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:12:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430710 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:52:01 +0000 kerry 1430710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the input, DEB. I agree with you on the look of the Blundstones - that's probably why my husband likes them! </p> <p>Thanks for the thumbs up on the gladiators. It's hard to buy something so far in advance of the season but they're such a good price for what I think is a quality brand and they're a great neutral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430698 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:17:00 +0000 Deb 1430698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally I like the Frye's as they look edgy, they are a very nice quality and shape and I prefer the single tab. Have you read the reviews? I'm not feeling the love for the Blundstones. Sorry, but they look like a tradesmen boot and a bit too masculine and heavy. In fact, here in Australia, where they are made, they are largely worn as a work or rural boot.<br /> I buy a lot of Italian shoes, but have never bought Gidigio's, so can't comment on that brand. Regardless, the sandals are really appealing... they're a good colour, shape, price...I imagine you'll get a few good years out of them. This short gladiator style sandal doesn't seem to go out of style and they look good with dresses, shorts and jeans alike </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430694 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:10:07 +0000 kerry 1430694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Diana!</p> <p>Ladies, how do you wear your gladiators? Can we even think about this while we're in deep winter? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430691 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:57:40 +0000 kerry 1430691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kkards, I agree, the Fryes are sleeker - me, I'm not so sleek but I still love them and really have to think about how I want to wear chelsea boots and what I'm going for.</p> <p>Yay for the gladiator love, thanks Jjsloane! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430690 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:54:31 +0000 Diana 1430690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be wearing my gladiators next summer for sure. I love the look and my fussy feet like them. </p> <p>I like both pairs of boots. I think the blundstones read like docs so you could look at outfits with short docs as inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430687 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:48:28 +0000 Jjsloane 1430687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my gladiators and hope they are still wearable this year. I'm still seeing them everywhere for sale so hopefully since they are quite wearable. I do agree that the amount of buckling involved will sway my decision on many pair.&nbsp;<br />I have worn out my black ones and pewter and will be replacing them.&nbsp;<br />Una has gidigio boots I recall maybe she'll chime in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430681 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:42:34 +0000 kkards 1430681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kerry, love those&nbsp;gladiators. i'm still seeing that style and cut out booties also seem to be everywhere, so i think that you will be very current in that sandal. i don't have any experience with that brand, but as long as they are returnable, i would give them a try. i prefer the frye's over the blundstones, because for me the frye's are sleeker, less rugged, but that's my style and and may not be yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430677 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:37:16 +0000 kerry 1430677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zibbets, yes, I had thought the double tabs might bug me - good point! Thanks for the thumbs up on the Fryes and gladiators. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430674 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:34:59 +0000 Zibbets 1430674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are the double tabs on the Blundstones going to bug you? I think they would bother me and limit their wearability, but maybe not for everyone. LOVE the Fryes and the gladiators. I say go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-buying-shoes#post-1430666 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:15:37 +0000 kerry 1430666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last year I bought some cheapy gladiator sandals in black and nude to see if I liked the style on me. I did! I have heavier legs and feel like the less dainty gladiator works well for balancing lighter summer looks. A summer "boot" if you will.</p> <p>Is this style still going strong or have I completely missed the boat? What do you Fabbers think of these? And does anyone have any experience with this Italian brand? I can't find any reviews online.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/22821-gidigio-b818-ele-b818" rel="nofollow">http://www.gravitypope.com/sho.....8-ele-b818</a></p> <p>I'm also thinking of adding a Chelsea boot in black. My husband likes the Blundstones and they are very comfy on my high volume foot. I also like the rugged casual look of them - I'd mostly wear them with jeans rolled. But maybe they're too clunky? What about the Frye Erin Chelsea?</p> <p>Can't do Finds on my iPad so will provide links ...</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/blundstone-bl566-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/blundstone-bl566-black</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-erin-chelsea" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-erin-chelsea</a> </p>