https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:48:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615708 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 03:47:14 +0000 Anonymous 1615708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shoes take my breath away. &nbsp;THOSE are the shoes I want. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615423 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 17:31:16 +0000 rabbit 1615423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding on to the question of matching navies, one thing that works really well with my oxfords is that they have two navies on the same shoe, a more dusty/gray denim matching suede, and a shiny beetle bright midnight blue. &nbsp;Now if only I could find something similar in terms of two materials in a bootie... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615412 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:51:39 +0000 rabbit 1615412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>rachylou</b> and <b>MrsK</b> :)</p> <p><b>Joy</b> yeah, I think sized down the Serenes might fit better overall, but the large ankle opening is intentional to the design.</p> <p><b>JAileen &nbsp;</b>I need to try on some Pettys so if I find them on steep sale sometime I'll know if they work for me and can jump. &nbsp;I like their colors and animal prints a lot.</p> <p><b>Bijou </b>good point about the heels, that's what I'm testing out this morning, although I have some Clarks with the same heel that I can walk around in for half a day or so.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Chouette22</b> I'm glad you found your HEWI flats! Yes I love my blue oxfords and they are still going strong and in heavy rotation, that's why I wanted the same color with more ankle protection.</p> <p><b>Sterling</b> yeah I have the same problem with 'matching' navies in bright sunlight. &nbsp;The closest work around is to try to get items of a lot of different textures, as I would for an all-black outfit. &nbsp;Also darker inks/navies are a little easier to match (for example in tights and leggings). &nbsp; Jeans with their multiple tiny thread color variations help, and I have a navy skirt with tiny varigated black threads in it. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Unfrumped </b>and <b>Sterling</b> navy and black together is a slam dunk to my eye and &nbsp;having bridge items that combine both is a great solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615404 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:24:20 +0000 Anonymous 1615404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped. &nbsp;I would love to find some key pieces that combine black and ink navy (or midnight). &nbsp;That seems like such a great solution. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615364 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 15:06:16 +0000 unfrumped 1615364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great review!<br /> I appreciated now how important if is to try different brands to find that " it gets me" fit instead of settling. And even learning more about what aspects of fit stand the test of time with wear.<br /> Sterling's question about inks is mind, too. I actually fel more successful combining navy and black than multiple navies.<br /> My new love is handbags, prints and tweeds that have both navy and black together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615347 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 13:47:50 +0000 Anonymous 1615347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit!!! &nbsp;This is a <u>fabulous</u> review. &nbsp;It was helpful because you stated upfront your specific criteria so that I could frame your situation relative to mine. &nbsp;I was especially grateful for how you described the colors. &nbsp;I was able to immediately "see" what you were talking about. &nbsp;</p> <p>Based on your review, I am going to try some of these booties. &nbsp;I am checking now for availability. &nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, and I am buying navy booties for the exact same reason you are. &nbsp;Because navy is a new-to-me color. &nbsp;How closely matching do people try for? &nbsp;In years gone by, I would have tried for an exact match. &nbsp;That was why I originally gave up on navy altogether. &nbsp;Every single navy I found was different from the others I had in my wardrobe. &nbsp;I eventually ended up with navy that could not be worn together. &nbsp;Perhaps I have moved beyond that need to match exactly? &nbsp;</p> <p>Again, thank you. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615339 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 12:51:14 +0000 chouette22 1615339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember your love for navy! :)<div>I bought a pair of navy booties about 3 years ago and wore them very, very often (they were from Aldo). I still do, but since then I have added quite a few pairs of short boots that work with my clothes. However, the navy booties are in regular rotation and complete many an outfit perfectly. I will never be without navy booties, if possible, as they are essential to my wardrobe. Just last fall I finally found a pair of stylish, blue flats, a real HEWI for me. Are your blue oxfords still holding up?</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615331 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 12:06:45 +0000 MrsK 1615331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great reviews, and those Restricted boots are gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615311 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:33:20 +0000 rachylou 1615311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, good reviews! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615292 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 05:52:16 +0000 Bijou 1615292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this review and the beautiful selection. &nbsp;I am another person on the hunt for navy boots to wear mainly with denim, so this is much appreciated. &nbsp;Whilst I love the look of the higher heeled boots, I think I am going to get more wear from a lower heeled pair.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615282 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 04:40:25 +0000 JAileen 1615282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sam Edelman Petty comes in a "inky navy" suede. Initially I thought the Pettys didn't fit me, but when I changed socks, I liked them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615280 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 04:27:27 +0000 Anonymous 1615280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thank you, Rabbit. I want either navy or burgundy booties for my next pair. I really appreciate your notes on how these fit a small ankle. Too bad the Serene booties is big in the ankle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/several-navy-booties-reviewed#post-1615271 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 03:19:55 +0000 rabbit 1615271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been hunting for navy booties for two years, I like to wear navy/ink as a neutral with brights or pastels and columns of navy and my only ankle covering shoes (I get really cold ankles in winter) are black. </p> <p>I've continually struck out at brick and mortar stores at finding even one pair of navy booties. &nbsp;It may change in the spring but this is what I ordered and tried online for now that was in my price range. &nbsp;I'm a true size 8 with low volume feet and narrow ankles. &nbsp;I wasn't really interested in classic dress booties, nor did I want something RATE. &nbsp;I like silver hardware.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Crown Vintage Larin Boot</b> -- out of my size in navy, I'd tried these on in black before at the store and found them comfortable and I think true to size, flattering with skinny jeans (the ankle opening seems to work well with the ankle bone.</p> <p><b>Bandolino Asabi Boot</b> -- a dusty navy, slightly grayed, worked well with all denim, didn't look as dark/saturated as a navy wool peacoat color. &nbsp;Comfortable, slight ankle gap but not a flower pot. &nbsp;Good ankle coverage</p> <p><b>Restricted Jet Set Bootie</b> -- slightly brighter than a navy wool peacoat, but still a dark midnight color that works well with denim. Darker than the Asabi's. &nbsp;A higher heel than the Asabi's but it really wasn't that noticeable to me, I thought it was a 1/4" difference even though it's listed as more. &nbsp;A narrower shoe but my feet are narrower so they fit. &nbsp;A closer fit at the ankle, looked great with skirts and tights as well as jeans. -- My fav. &nbsp;I'll check the color in daylight and walk around some more to make sure. &nbsp;Oops I just noticed that I ordered an 8.5, so I guess maybe try a half size up too, since they fit like an 8. Also for some reason the Rack page says they are manmade but they are real suede.</p> <p><b>Seychelles Serene</b> -- beautiful color -- sort of mottled almost slightly metallic (but not shiny) blue that went with a variety of navies. &nbsp;Flexible leather. &nbsp;Wasn't super padded inside and had little arch support and seemed very big for the size, flowerpot-y even when I added a thick insole. &nbsp;The ankle opening was a little low to provide the coverage I wanted. Still for a higher volume foot or sized down this might be good. &nbsp;I bought at amazon but you can see the color better on the L&amp;T find.</p> <p><b>Nine West Whynot</b> -- I liked the 60's boot shape, high ankle coverage and any ankle gaping seemed proportional. &nbsp;Color a midnight blue similar to the Restricted booties (slightly brighter than a navy wool peacoat). &nbsp;Just too high a heel for me to be comfortable and I wanted a more intentional toe shape and blockier heel if I was going to go this direction.</p> <p>Next up, a hunt for white or pale booties....</p>