https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:48:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467858 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:58:14 +0000 Cilleena 467858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my first, ok second (but I don't count Target shoes because they are never comfy for me) try at a low heel bootie. I have a pair of dark grey Rieker booties that are super comfy, but the look is really understated. If you can believe it, I was looking for something with a little more wow factor and a bit of a heel. I'll give Frye, Clarks and some other brands a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467837 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:42:04 +0000 Scarlet 467837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet the heel would be okay if the sole were a bit thicker and more cushioning. Have you checked Clarks? I saw really cute boots in the store earlier in the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467813 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:21:21 +0000 missvee 467813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, send them back. Whatever you get has to work with your lifestyle - there's lots of choice out there, so you might as well get something just right for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467741 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:20:14 +0000 rae 467741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a pretty popular look right now - I feel really confident that you should be able to find someting that looks very similar and is still comfy. Maybe try Born or Indigo/Clarks. Some shoe sites also have a "visually similar" feature, where you can search for one style, and it will show you lots of other options in the same look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467737 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:17:35 +0000 catgirl 467737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are cute, but no cute shoes are worth the pain when you're a hard-working mom. There are similar styles out there that are probably more comfy. Fryes are pricey but will last you forever - have you tried them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467702 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:26:50 +0000 JennyAnne 467702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer. If you won't wear them, they aren't worth keeping, But I feel your pain at returning seriously cute shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467697 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:23:10 +0000 Anonymous 467697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But there are lots of stylish flat sleek boots riding boot-style available now. Like Angie's Stuart Weizmann? Perhaps look for something in that range. If you feel you can't take heels and a baby, don't feel obliged to. There are stylish flat options there ( especially boots) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467652 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:08:35 +0000 morethanbeige 467652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't give up! You can find something you love that also feels fab! I also refuse to wear shoes/boots that are not comfortable, because I know I won't wear them. You deserve both - comfort and style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467648 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:01:38 +0000 Queen Mum 467648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cileena... don't keep them if your feet aren't 100% happy. There are plenty of options out there for stylish and comfortable boots.<br /> One option though that you may want to consider is to have the heel shortened by 3/8 of an inch. It will relieve that pressure on the ball of your foot and makes a huge difference, but of course is a gamble on a pair of brand new pricey shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467624 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:44:39 +0000 Carole 467624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Cilleena! I love those boots, too. In fact I had been eyeing them for a long while and tried them on at Nordstroms. They are very uncomfortable on my feet, too. And I said goodbye. I cant and won't wear anything that is uncomfortable. It's a waste of money and my feet rule. </p> <p>I have been eyeing these, which sports a lower heel </p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/multiview/7431153/2586" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/multiview/7431153/2586</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sigh-practical-vs-stylish#post-467613 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:36:51 +0000 Cilleena 467613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got some adorable booties in the mail today. These Steve Madden booties in Taupe.<br /> <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=51758&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=901956&#038;scid=901956002" rel="nofollow">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=901956002</a><br /> They are exactly what I was looking for...but, the heel is too high. I feel like I'm walking on the ball of my foot, my arch is stretched out too much. It's not an "uncomfortable" shoe, but I know they will probably get passed over when I get dressed in the morning because of the heel height. I can't walk around in heels with my baby on my hip. I feel ridiculous and uncomfortable. Annoying, but I unless it's a platform or lug sole, I can't do any heel. It doesn't even look all that high of a heel, but feels like it is. </p> <p>I want to keep them because they look so cute, but I know I shouldn't. Not to mention that the snow is going to start flying next month and these won't be warm at all.</p> <p>It's so tough to strike a balance between practical and stylish. Just last week I bought lug sole, leather Uggs...they are warm, comfy and better than the regular UGGS that look like slippers, but they aren't very cute. I had decided to return them and shop for something better, but now I'm wondering if they are actually what I need. </p>