https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 04:17:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please/page/2#post-777730 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:24:35 +0000 bj1111 777730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>fluevogs... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please/page/2#post-775992 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:17:47 +0000 Gaylene 775992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i just saw this thread, Parsley, and wanted to put a word in for those gorgeous Fluevogs. I've worn and loved Fluevogs for almost four decades; they are well-made and, if you get the right fit, so comfortable. I still have a pair that I bought in the 80s that I pull out and wear every now and then; the styles are so different that Fluevogs, like Frye boots, seem to just get better with age instead of looking dated.</p> <p>I hope those ones you order from Amazon work out! They are beautiful boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775990 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:08:23 +0000 Anonymous 775990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very late to the party....I have some Franco Sartos that are similar to the ones you posted. I can walk quite a bit in them even though I "don't do heels" as a rule. These are very walk-able low heels. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775986 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:51 +0000 keruchina 775986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775305 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:51:55 +0000 Parsley 775305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makrame, Do share your thoughts when you get them. I'm eager to see what you end up with.<br /> Carole, Well, thank goodness 9 1/2s are much easier to find now than they used to be- they used to be practically nonexistent!<br /> I'll be sure to post a review of mine when they arrive and I'd like to see yours if you find some good ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775254 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:50:16 +0000 Carole 775254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, this is timely because I'm looking for the same black boot, Parsley and I wear a 9 1/2 as well. I have a very painful bunion that that rules my world so ordering online seems like a big waste of time for me. I just bought the black SE's you have but am looking for something a little dressier like you. I have good luck with Franco Sarto's so might have to check them out. I'm staying tuned, but I like all three you ordered. The Fluevogs are quite unique and might be my favorite. Can't wait to see them all on your feet and get the verdict. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775243 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:30:42 +0000 Makrame 775243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley, I did not buy them because the store did not have the half size I was interested in. But I have 5 pairs of Clarks coming to me from Amazon (half sizes and wide sizes, just for fun) and two pairs of Everybody Galla from Planetshoes. :)</p> <p>I have the opposite problem from you - while my feet are not wide, I have a "bunionette" so I started going up half a size to avoid pain. I find that generally Clarks are supremely comfortable for me, although this time they all pressed a bit on my "problem toe". I just bought a shoe stretcher so perhaps I'll be able to deal with that issue.</p> <p>Good luck with your bootie search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775231 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:55:26 +0000 Parsley 775231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules, I'm chuckling at your response, because having my feet look too dainty has NEVER been a problem with my size 9 1/2s !! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775216 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:35:47 +0000 Jules 775216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I figured out why I don't personally like #2 - they're very dainty/small profile. Although the details are like Angie's pick, they don't have the chunky heel or much sole to them. I like to balance my figure and/or bulky winter wear with a chunkier shoe. This is probably not the case for you. I'm curious to see what works out for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775203 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:21:59 +0000 Transcona Shannon 775203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party, but I really REALLY like the Borns. They look comfortable and sturdy, have great masculine-inspired style and would work well for your purpose. But like Suz says, it comes down to comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775188 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:49:56 +0000 Parsley 775188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, opinions are really divided!<br /> Thank you all for your input.</p> <p>Sylvie, you are so right that shoes that look nice and are walkable are the unicorn of shoe shopping!! I'm constantly searching for shoes that fit that description!</p> <p>Makrame, I was hoping you'd chime in! Did you buy any of the ones you tried?<br /> I have had no luck at all with Clarks in the past, although I know they're great for a lot of people. They just do not seem to fit my feet at all!<br /> I have narrow feet, and while I often can make do with regular width in boots, it helps if they run narrow. The funny thing with Clarks is that even the narrows don't seem to fit me right.</p> <p>I do really like the ones from ASOS.<br /> In full disclosure, I must confess that I already own the Sam Edelman Petty in black, which are supremely comfortable, and those were my go-to travel walking shoes last winter.<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/sam-edelman-petty-black-suede" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/sam-edel.....lack-suede</a><br /> I like them with jeans, but I'm not as crazy about them with trousers.<br /> Also, I'd really like a non-suede bootie that's better for all weather.</p> <p>Well, we'll see when they get here! I will have them all by Saturday.</p> <p>Thanks again to everyone for your help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775164 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:59:48 +0000 Mochi 775164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just based on looks, for me it's the first one by a long shot. No contest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775157 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:47:24 +0000 Makrame 775157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all three but I am actually more partial to 1 and 2 than the Fleuvogs. With 2, they look like Chelsea-style booties that I have been intrigued by on Asos. <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-ATHENS-Leather-Chelsea-Ankle-Boots/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2229587&#038;SearchQuery=chesea%20boots&#038;Rf-700=1000&#038;Rf-200=4&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Black" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-.....;clr=Black</a> and <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-ABACUS-Leather-Chelsea-Ankle-Boots/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2139937&#038;SearchQuery=chesea%20boots&#038;Rf-700=1000&#038;Rf-200=4&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Blackleather" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-.....ackleather</a> and <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-ARTHUR-Leather-Chelsea-Ankle-Boots/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2359552&#038;SearchQuery=chesea%20boots&#038;Rf-700=1000&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Burgundyorange" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-.....undyorange</a> (not black).</p> <p>As far as comfort, I only have experience with Born, and they are usually excellent.</p> <p>I also tried on 3 styles of Clarks black booties yesterday: Leyden Candle, Dara 3, Ingalls Nile. They are slightly different in style from the ones you posted but all three were extremely comfortable in the store.<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/clarks-leyden-candle-black-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/clarks-l.....ck-leather</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/clarks-ingalls-nile-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/clarks-ingalls-nile-black</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/clarks-dara-iii-black-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/clarks-d.....ck-leather</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775129 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:10:19 +0000 Suz 775129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm no help. I like them all!! </p> <p>I think the proof will be in the try-ons. Honestly, you just can't tell until you do that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775122 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:53:23 +0000 Raisin 775122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of #2 and I think it would be great for walking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775110 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:49:20 +0000 kkards 775110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i like 1 or 3 because i feel the heels on them are the most comfortable for walking </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775106 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:43:49 +0000 Anonymous 775106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fluevogs, I love them. Also, I've had a couple issues with Franco sarto shoes. I have had to replace two pair of boots, after one season. I am tired of buying disposable shoes. I think it might be an isolated incident. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775077 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:30:39 +0000 Sylvie 775077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you find a pair that works for you! Dressy walkable shoes are the "unicorn" of shoe shopping. I've never found a suitable pair that I could wear multiple days in a row, so I'm willing to compromise and wear more casual styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775029 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:10:06 +0000 Parsley 775029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, they do look a lot like those. The one thing I don't like about the Melins and the Borns is that they don't have a zipper. I'm not crazy about pull-ons.</p> <p>Well, since it's really impossible to know without trying them, I ordered all three!<br /> I ordered the Fluevogs from Amazon in a size that I'm pretty sure will be too big, but then I'll at least have an idea of whether I like them or not on me.</p> <p>I'll post a K/R when I get them!<br /> Thanks for your opinions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775011 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:52:51 +0000 Sveta 775011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Born gets my vote! They had that man-inspired look which I find quite appealing lately. I don't think they are boring at all - look at all that detailing. They remind me a bit of this pick of Angie:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/melin-ankle-boot/3325803?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Bordo&#038;resultback=0&#038;cm_ven=Linkshare&#038;cm_cat=partner&#038;cm_pla=10&#038;cm_ite=1&#038;siteId=fV7QgDWUWe0-CPhzXoc6UTNHinmwvoGmZQ" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/me.....inmwvoGmZQ</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775009 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:50:14 +0000 catgirl 775009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a major problem with Fluevog. I've never ordered from their site for that reason... $35 to Alaska! Yipes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775008 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:49:06 +0000 Parsley 775008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aack! I want to try them so badly, but shipping is expensive, and then expensive to send them back, too, if they don't work out. Why can't everybody be like Zappos?</p> <p>Actually they do have them on Amazon with free shipping and returns, but not in my size. I'm really tempted to order the size that's too big from Amazon just to get a feel for them, and then return them. I feel like that's sort of unethical, but on the other hand, that size could turn out to fit, after all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775006 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:42:45 +0000 catgirl 775006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have other Fluevogs? How they look in a picture and how they look on is a transformative difference. They are like that makeup that changes to suit your skin color. They will look ravishing on you. At least *I* think so! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775004 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:40:08 +0000 Parsley 775004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But Una, would they look stupid on me? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775003 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:38:54 +0000 catgirl 775003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Er, of course I'm going to say the Fluevogs. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-775002 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:38:49 +0000 Parsley 775002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Kelly, Jules, and Sylvie!<br /> Kelly, I do like the wingtip detailing on the second ones. They remind me a little of Angie's picks- the patent Melin booties that Rae got, but I think returned. I liked those, too, but they were sold out in my size.</p> <p>Jules, you're probably right about the Fluevogs not being my usual style, but I'm just drawn to them, for some reason, even though usually Fluevogs don't appeal to me. I really like the pointed toes and the buckle detail.</p> <p>Sylvie, I do like those Fryes, but I think they're too casual for what I'm looking for. I can see them being great for you, and I like your Bond girl ones, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-774995 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:24:56 +0000 Sylvie 774995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How dressy do you need them to be Parsley?</p> <p>I have the red version of these with a slightly different studding detail and I can wear them for a day of walking.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/frye-phillip-studded-harness-boot/3377422?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fr.....n=wishlist</a></p> <p>I can also recommend any Fluevog shoe on the F-sole and Amanda lasts for all day walking, particularly the first. If you call any store, they will be more than happy to help you with sizing.</p> <p>If you want funky, you might like Fidji's.</p> <p>I'm packing for a weeklong trip with at least 3 days of heavy walking and I am either going to bring my Fluevog Bondgirl boots or the red Frye Philip Boots. I am bringing my Frye Melissa's as well but I don't know yet how they'll hold up for more than a few hours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-774988 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:22:28 +0000 Jules 774988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find the three pairs quite different in feel actually...<br /> #2 seem most casual<br /> #3 are giving me a slight 80s creeper vibe ie/ punk/new wave and that doesn't seem like your style. Edit, I am not thinking of thick-soled creepers but the kind of shoes The Cure wore, kinda goth I guess<br /> #1 have some edge and are a little less casual, these are my pick </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-774980 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:07:06 +0000 kellygirl 774980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the first two are boring in the least. I love the detailing on 2 and they look very walkable. I haven't had good luck with FS but they sure are cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-black-ankle-boots-please#post-774975 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:05:02 +0000 Parsley 774975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, JR.<br /> I'm really kind of in love with the Fluevogs, myself, but they're the most expensive by quite a bit. Also, I've never worn that brand before, and I guess the sizing's all over the place. Unfortunately their shipping costs are really high, so it could get really expensive to find out that they don't work for me.</p> <p>The first two are from Zappos, so I could easily try them. I have a feeling that the second ones would be the most comfortable for all day walking, but they're also the most boring. </p>