https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 13:22:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727797 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:51:36 +0000 catgirl 727797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Fryes, and while not weatherproof if you get the sole winterized (because it's leather) it will be pretty durable. Otherwise I vote #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727729 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:30:57 +0000 kellygirl 727729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the helpful comments, Glory, Suz, sarah, deb, san, Sylvie, Rae, Susie Scarlet and christy! Right now I’m leaning toward the Frye oxford and the Doc pictured in #4. I really like 2 and 3 but I’m worried they are going to look too masculine and “heavy” when I wear the BF or straight leg jeans. I really like the cheetah print but keeping the sole and heel clean on the sides is going to drive me batty. I probably wouldn’t wear them because I would be afraid they would get dirty (ask me how I know:P)<br /> @Glory: Thanks for confirming the problem of the pink soles!<br /> @Suz: Lol about the “delicate” and the scientific research.<br /> @san: Thanks for the heads up about the breaking in process.<br /> @Rae: Thanks! You bring up a great point about the two tone coloring working like leopard. That’s my hesitation with 2--perhaps too “heavy” in color.</p> <p>ETA: Thanks, Andrea! I'm surprised coming from a Doc fan like you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727709 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:20:50 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 727709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fryes! I love Docs but for this style shoe, the Fryes are just so much nicer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727687 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:07:47 +0000 christy 727687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooohhh...I love #1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727672 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:01:02 +0000 Scarlet 727672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 the best, but I am really anti-clunky, so that's a factor with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727625 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:57:18 +0000 Susie 727625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is my favorite by far. I love both the style and the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727622 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:45:34 +0000 rae 727622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both the Fryes and the Docs. The posy color in #4 is calling out to me loudly - I love the way the two-tone coloring will be able to bookend your hair as well as lighter colors up top like leopard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727559 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:01:37 +0000 Sylvie 727559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am pro-Fryes. I have had good experiences with my pair - sturdy, beautiful, etc. I think the Docs will feel like big clunky boats on your feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727557 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:00:11 +0000 san 727557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have #1 and they are pretty hard to break in because they are hard leather. Well at least mine are. My advice would be to order your regular size. I sized down a half size and regret it because with leather that doesn't give you need the extra room. I'm not saying that they are aweful, they are just made of harder leather like men's dress shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727538 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:33:48 +0000 deb 727538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 gets my vote. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727479 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:23:31 +0000 sarah 727479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>EXACTLY what Suz said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727454 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:04:45 +0000 Suz 727454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try the Fryes and the Docs. Love the idea of animal print but those ones look too flat to my poisoned eye that can't comfortably wear completely flat shoes! The Posy's are a bit more like the Fryes in appearance. The truth will be in the telling with the Docs. They would not look too clunky on everyone, but might on you with your delicate legs. Tell your husband you are conducting important scientific research and need to check all options! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727453 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:04:02 +0000 Glory 727453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can sympathize with the returns - my trunk has a number of shoes going back. My top choice is number 1 - I just love them. Then 3, Then 4. I tried 5 on in winners this week and you are right that the pink gets dirty and is hard to clean. The ones I tried on had that issue. Good luck and let us know what you decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-showdown#post-727447 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:58:27 +0000 kellygirl 727447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my last post until I do a K/R on the actual shoes, I promise! Help me narrow down the field so DH doesn't have a heart attack when he sees the Zappos bill! Here are the options and some initial thoughts:<br /> 1. Frye: Streamlined, good heel height, not really weather resistant.<br /> 2,3,4. Dr. Marten Amory (black, cherry) and Posy: More streamlined aesthetic than the standard styled oxford, good heel height, weather resistant.<br /> 5.) DV Mini: Fun print. Lower heel but I read reviews that said the pink sole/heel gets dirty. </p> <p>Do you have a preference in terms of style or color? Do you think these more refined Docs look too clunky? Too masculine? Thoughts about versatility overall? </p> <p>Thanks again! </p>