https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:09:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1119587 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 18:28:36 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1119587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always wear my knee high riding boots to travel in if I'm going anywhere that the climate will allow me to wear them. Considering that I will wear boots with jeans, leggings, skirts, dresses, and even shorts and tights, they're super versatile for me. I don't own any one item that gets more wear than my boots. So my vote is bring them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1119532 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 17:00:25 +0000 JAileen 1119532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're going to the Bay Area for Christmas, so I was interested in what people had to say (we'll be driving). I just looked at the forecast. The forecast through the 30th is for sunny and highs in the 60s!!! So much for a white Christmas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1119480 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 15:49:25 +0000 L'Abeille 1119480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha I clicked on this thread because I am facing the same dilemma (I thought) but from the opposite direction! I will be spending just 4 days in the snow belt (near Sveta) and I had been hoping to get away with just wearing my booties on the plane, to double as outdoor wear and dressier public-gathering wear if needed, and taking ballet flats for indoors/dressup/packing along (more room for presents). But we've had so much snow here in the Maritimes that I'm in my knee high snow boots already. I feel like I'll have to decline if anyone suggests just going for a walk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1119217 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:57:13 +0000 MRL 1119217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always travel with my riding boots, I wear them on the plane. It's never been a problem taking them off for security (oh I wear comfy fuzzy socks underneath). I would take them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1119138 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:16:52 +0000 Mo 1119138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you do want them, wear them on the plane. &nbsp;I wore 3" heeled knee high boots when flying to FL, loaded down with a heavy carryon and a kitty cat! &nbsp;But that was the only way to get them here. &nbsp;And I'm glad I did.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1119129 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:56:50 +0000 Marillen 1119129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the replies; I'm leaning towards not bringing though it could come down to how I feel in the morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1118899 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:49:44 +0000 Anonymous 1118899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate to be without my tall boots, so I usually wear them to the airport. I've never found it too inconvenient to take them off for security or wear them on the plane, but perhaps I've just&nbsp;ignored&nbsp;any inconvenience I've experienced&nbsp;because I really, really love my boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1118890 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:41:16 +0000 Jacky 1118890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can't pack them, I wouldn't bring them. I've had this problem a couple of times, but usually I end up deciding to bring them because they're my only waterproof shoes and that's important where I'm going. SF has a lot of walking, so if you're not comfortable walking/standing in them all day, you're probably going to end up being sad. The other boots sound like a good compromise.</p> <p>Also, hi! Welcome to SF I hope you like our city! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1118687 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:01:25 +0000 Bianca 1118687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you sure you can't pack them?&nbsp; If you really want them on your trip I would pack them on the bottom, filled with socks, tanks, etc. and then tightly pack everything else around the boots.&nbsp; You might be surprised and able to fit them in your carry on bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1118658 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 08:58:49 +0000 Dee 1118658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you don't necessarily have a lot of need for them based on your schedule. If your San Francisco stuff involves a lot of walking, they might not be the best choice depending on the comfort level. It might also depend on what sorts of bottoms you're bringing.</p> <p>I'm flying home for Christmas tomorrow and having the same dilemma. I've packed Converse, a pair of&nbsp;black ballet flats (I can't wear heels), and l keep debating on the boots. I'll see how I feel in the morning, I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1118633 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 06:56:28 +0000 Gigi 1118633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would leave them home. It's a lot of work to bring them, I think, for little payoff. It would be one thing if you knew you definitely had an event where you could wear them, but since you don't, I would err on the side of practicality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1118630 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 06:49:04 +0000 Diana 1118630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since it sounds like you're going to SF, I would say no. &nbsp;Bring the midcalf boots instead. &nbsp;That's what I would do anyway. &nbsp;More comfy on plane, more versatile for different kinds of weather (if it's warm, midcalf boots with bare legs is great. &nbsp;Tall boots not so much.) </p> <p>ETA: That IS generally what I do when I go to CA in the winter, although I go to SoCal more than SF. &nbsp;Midcalf boots on the plane, and then either oxfords or sneakers in the carry on bag.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1118618 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 06:24:02 +0000 catgirl 1118618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have agonized over this kind of thing before. The Ugg Cortonas which convert from tall to short, have solved all my travel boot woes. I can't wear tall boots on a plane - too hard to cross legs and squirm in seat. If you don't need them style wise, I'd do without... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-light-should-i-bring-tall-boots#post-1118617 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 06:19:13 +0000 Marillen 1118617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a very subjective question and depends on all kinds of variables like trip activities and such, but I'm still vacillating on whether or not to take mine and wondered if any of you have done the same.</p> <p>Carry-on bag only so I'll have to wear them on the plane, take them off and back on and such.&nbsp; Probably will not wear them X-mas Eve or X-Mas Day and will be spending at least one entire day baking, so that leaves me with 3 days to wear them, maybe less. &nbsp;My family has planned stuff to do in San Francisco though they're kinda keeping it a secret...</p> <p>I do like them a lot and they are one of my few options if I want something more polished than a sneaker or sandal.&nbsp; As classic riding boots they go with everything and are comfortable, though constant standing and walking for most of the day makes my feet unhappy.&nbsp; The only other shoes I'll be packing are formal heels and Converse.&nbsp; (If I decide not to bring them I have lace-up calf boots as a compromise.) </p>