https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 18:56:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348899 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 02:01:15 +0000 Jaime 1348899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great creepers. This is tough - I like the Saint Laurent boots just as much but that is a big price tag. The Aquatalias won't make an outfit, but would&nbsp;support it well. The HL and the SLs are the stars, but won't do you any good if you can't wear them comfortably. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348874 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 01:27:03 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1348874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your new oxfords, Denise! I have been thinking about a platform style myself--I'm very drawn to it, and these look so cool on you. And to me, it's bonus that they are quite different from your usual looks. <br />Wow, the Helmut Lang boots are gorgeous. I like that they are more edgy looking. The Aquatalias are beautiful, too, for a different look--more modern classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348771 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:18:00 +0000 gryffin 1348771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cocolion - I don't know the finn, but I bought the aquatalia fetch from 6pm.com which look very similiar.&nbsp; They are very comfortable and I get a lot of compliments.&nbsp; Great traction of the sole and I bought them because I was sick of "ugly" rain shoes.&nbsp; But the pointy toe and low heel make them very versatile and I am partial to suede because I love texture!&nbsp; The famous bootie is also great, but slightly higher heel and more almond than pointy toe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348572 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 15:07:03 +0000 Janet 1348572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really hard to go wrong with Aquitalias -- they're so well made.&nbsp;</p> <p>Weird about how the HLs feel different from one day to the next, but I have totally had the same thing happen! Our feet must be extra sensitive some days, or something.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've stalked those Koris too. I passed on them&nbsp;when I found my black, pointy-toed&nbsp;Fluevog booties, but they're still on my radar. I'm trying not to indulge any more black bootie urges. ;-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348571 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 15:05:46 +0000 Angie 1348571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, I've tried the Alex W's on several clients, and somehow, the look and fit was always off. And a lot more hard edge than they look once on the foot.&nbsp;But they might work for you. (They were awful on my low volume feet, and did not suit my soft edge style).&nbsp;</p> <p>The Aquatalias are a good look for your style and lifestyle. The SL's look a little too dressy.&nbsp;And I LOVE you in the creeper oxfords. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348554 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:55:49 +0000 Eliza 1348554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aquatalias seem to wear very well. &nbsp;I have a pair of their black suede booties, which despite reviews induced skepticism in me. &nbsp;Waterproof? &nbsp;Keeping suede looking fresh in a cold, wet and snowy winter? &nbsp;They were absolute champs. Wipe/brush them off and they are perfect. &nbsp;They serve a real purpose. &nbsp;I sprung for the Sweeties this year at NAS&nbsp;as a compromise between a tall boot and a shorter bootie, as I rarely can feel comfortable all day in a tall boot, never mind find ones that fit me properly. They are much roomier than other Aquatalias that I have tried, so I amp up the insole size so I can wear them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348516 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 13:56:32 +0000 Suz 1348516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. Hang onto them and walk around in them some more.&nbsp;</p> <p>Would you enjoy the Aquatalias in a different colour if you kept the HLs? I really love the Aquatalias, too, and have had my eye on them for a while...I want them in a taupe, which they don't seem to have. There's a sort of similar colour but not what I am after.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348452 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 07:31:34 +0000 CocoLion 1348452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just to complicate things, I put the Helmut Langs on again in the afternoon for an hour in my hotel room. &nbsp;They felt like an (almost) different shoe from the morning experience. &nbsp;Not as stiff, and much more comfortable.</p> <p>I still love the way they look. &nbsp;But I also love the Aquatalias. &nbsp;How many booties does a girl need?</p> <p>Anyway I'm not going to be too hasty to return the HLs since they are completely pre-sold out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348314 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 01:08:20 +0000 Anonymous 1348314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's really too bad! But, sadly, probably wise not to get them, since stiff, uncomfortable&nbsp;leather just seems like too much of a risk for pricier shoes, especially for something like that which seems like it should ideally be a workhorse, not a once-in-a-while statement shoe.</p> <p>I really like the oxfords, and the Aquitalias sound great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348311 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 01:06:26 +0000 Suz 1348311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack!!! Ack!!!</p> <p>Denise, I am completely in love. With the HLs, of course. But also with the fun new oxfords. Do you remember wearing something similar to that but with a platform in high school? I did, with plaid stovepipe pants...and loved them!<div><br />Okay, onto the stiff HLs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I despise stiff shoes. And I'm worried that these&nbsp;seem like a poor bet. The toe box looks snug, in addition to the stiffness.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not so concerned about the finger of space at your heel because, let's face it, for women with heels like ours that's pretty much a given. I'm actually amazed your foot doesn't slide up and down -- I think I only have two pairs of booties where that doesn't happen.&nbsp;</p> <p>And -- just to play devil's advocate for a moment,&nbsp;&nbsp;the Zara ink booties that Angie and Shevia and I have are so stiff I almost couldn't believe it when I got them. And they have a super rigid sole, also, which usually doesn't work for me. When I tried them on, I felt pressure at the tops of my toes and thought they would be horribly uncomfortable. But at the Zara&nbsp;price point I figured they were worth hanging onto just in case.&nbsp;</p> <p>Well, guess what? They have never "softened up" or stretched, yet they're my most worn booties. They just plain work. They were even comfortable&nbsp;enough for me to tag along after Angie for a day on Boston's city pavements, and you can imagine what that is like! We must have walked a good 8 miles for sure...no problemo for me and my booties.&nbsp;</p> <p>Still, it's a big risk at a higher price tag.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I really, really, really love the Aquatalias, too. And yes. Weatherproof.&nbsp;</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348217 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:38:55 +0000 CocoLion 1348217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just took this pic of me in my new creeper type oxfords! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348208 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:30:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 1348208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with the others. Looks are not enough &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348207 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:28:16 +0000 CocoLion 1348207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a bit heartbroken. &nbsp;I love the way these look! &nbsp;But you all are right. &nbsp;If there are fit issues, they will become home decor not footwear.</p> <p>I think if I had an office job these might work. &nbsp;They feel more like sitting shoes due to their inflexibility.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hopped over to Nordstrom and tried on a few other pairs (in SF for a few days). &nbsp;The Aquatalia bootie might just come home with me&nbsp;-- weatherproof is a big plus given my rugged terrain. &nbsp;Also there is a slip-resistant type material on the sole. &nbsp;They were super comfortable and I was shocked that they weren't too narrow. &nbsp;I always thought this brand ran too narrow for my wide feet but perhaps due to the flexible suede they accommodate. &nbsp;Just looking at the shoe you know the Aquatalia brand is a stickler for manufacturing quality.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also tried on the Alexander Wang Kori which I've been stalking on Shopbop for at least a year. &nbsp;More fashion forward than the Aqualtalias and almost as comfortable. &nbsp;But, not appearing as well made as the Aquatalias and $100 more. &nbsp; I'm not sure I would get a non-weatherproof suede shoe either. &nbsp;They also come in leather, but no longer sold at Nordstrom.</p> <p>Finally I tried on some Saint Laurent booties, the Johdpur. &nbsp;Beautiful but &nbsp;with a $1000 price point. &nbsp;I told the sales woman that it took me a long time to get to where I could spend $500-600 on a pair of shoes, but&nbsp;I'm not there with $1000 yet.</p> <p>I have been really "good" about trying things on but not buying. &nbsp;However I did make an impulse purchase at UO. &nbsp;These Vagabond oxfords! &nbsp;They feel really nice on, and I might even be able to rotate them into my work shoe capsule when it's slow and I can sit part of the day. &nbsp;They look more streamlined on than the clunky look in the picture.<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348128 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:50:36 +0000 Angie 1348128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What IK said. Stunning on the foot. But am worried they're too snug on the toe box.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348117 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:17:13 +0000 Eliza 1348117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous. &nbsp;Love these. &nbsp;However, can't imagine keeping shoes or booties with comfort issues out of the gate. &nbsp;Sure, I'll wear them around the house and see how it goes, but I have become brutal about sending back home decor items/closet orphans&nbsp;that I had originally intended to put on my feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348102 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:42:28 +0000 catgirl 1348102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So drool worthy but I can't stand stiff boots. They seem to be stiffer at higher price points too. Maybe more durable? But not comfortable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348098 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:36:18 +0000 SandyG 1348098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get dazzled&nbsp;by top designers but believe shoes have to be excellent for the money. If you evaluate them cheerfully without the HL nametag, do you like the fit and feel&nbsp;enough to keep and wear them often?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348088 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:17:21 +0000 Tanya 1348088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are stunning boots for sure.&nbsp; I would try the gel insert only at ball of the feet as Ummlila suggests.&nbsp; But if they end up being not comfortable enough I would return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348081 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:02:01 +0000 texstyle 1348081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know sometimes it is really hard to find the style/color you want that is comfortable. I have at least 4 pair of shoes in this category that mostly sit in my closet right now. So for me, I wouldn't go for them from what you've told us. Patience pays off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348072 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:53:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1348072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes if you put a gel-type ball of foot pad only, it prevents the rest of your foot from sliding forward. The toe of the boot does not look like it will ever have a lot of give. They do look great, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348045 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:18:06 +0000 Anonymous 1348045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are phenomenal boots, no doubt about it, but my new mantra with shoes and boots is: &nbsp;if it doesn't feel perfect right away, I am not taking the chance. (especially at the price of your HL's) . &nbsp;The comfort of the toe box would be my worry.....</p> <p>Sorry to rain on your parade - they look great on you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348040 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:06:48 +0000 viva 1348040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I really wanted these to be a slam-dunk. Too many caveats for me to endorse whole-heartedly. I foresee frustrations ahead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348037 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:57:24 +0000 annagybe 1348037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Proceed with caution. Not all high-end shoes break in. My Lanvin flats have never gotten comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348029 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:44:03 +0000 Janet 1348029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them, but they need to be wearable! Only you can know whether they will endure the comfort test. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348016 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:33:59 +0000 Ingunn 1348016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are gorgeous, but I don't sense that you love them. Do they make your stomach flutter even just a little? I have started looking for a thrill.&nbsp;If it's not there, I don't think it's worth it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348011 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:31:12 +0000 April 1348011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"The leather is stiff." &nbsp;I kept my JC cut-out Everly booties in spite of this problem, and it hasn't really gotten better with time. &nbsp;I still wear them because I love their bad-assed-ness, but I take them off as soon as I can.</p> <p>That doesn't really help you, does it? &nbsp;</p> <p>I guess at a high price point, I wouldn't do it. &nbsp;Expensive shoes are only worth it if they're perfect.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348009 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:29:39 +0000 Anonymous 1348009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with IK. They look great. Could it just be the slippy base under your toe area causing the forward slippage? What about a thin non-slip insole? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348005 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:26:39 +0000 ironkurtin 1348005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are gorgeous but if your spider sense is telling you they may not be comfortable, I'd send them back unless you can endure pain for beauty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-helmut-lang-schist-envelope-bootie#post-1348001 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:23:20 +0000 CocoLion 1348001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They arrived 10 days earlier than expected. &nbsp;</p> <p>Fit: &nbsp;width and arch area are ok but I can squeeze a finger in the heel area. &nbsp;I have really narrow, low volume heels as opposed to the rest of my foot which is high volume, although not fleshy. &nbsp;I inserted some insoles -- both a cushy gel type (shoe became too tight with socks on) and a Superfeet half insole, the kind Nordstrom sells for high heels. &nbsp;The booties fit ok with the Superfeet although right now, they feel best without anything except a thicker pair of socks. &nbsp;My heel does not slip when walking but there is a feeling of my foot sliding further to the front of the boot where it's very pointy.</p> <p>Feel: &nbsp;The boot is stiff. &nbsp;Without socks, it kind of rubs at the top when I walk&nbsp;but this isn't a deal breaker as I usually wear socks with booties. &nbsp;Some creases might start to form where my foot bends due to the stiff construction. &nbsp;I don't have a ton of experience with pricey stiff shoes, although they do tend to last! &nbsp;They usually take some time to mold to the foot.</p> <p>Look: &nbsp;Well, they look great -- this is their strongest selling point!</p> <p>What do you think? &nbsp;It's a hefty price so they have to be 9s. &nbsp;I can take a few minor shortcomings at this price point but not many. &nbsp;I have stopped expecting perfection.</p> <p>Thanks for looking and opining.<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p> <p><b>ETA -- See my new comment further down this page with additional finds. &nbsp;If you have any thoughts or experience with&nbsp;these other booties let me know!</b></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a></p> <p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p>