https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:20:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-744158 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:02:19 +0000 catgirl 744158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is eluxe? Probably something I need to stay far far away from, I'm sure. In the meantime, I am coveting a pair of Ash sneakers myself, so I can't help out here. Good thinking to blab to your husband, instead of hiding boxes under the bed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-744125 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:20:04 +0000 Ariadne 744125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*sits on hands to prevent looking up Smythe jackets* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-744120 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:14:40 +0000 Suz 744120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay - now you are in trouble. You may have held firm on your resolve not to buy those shoes, but you've introduced me to eluxe. Can you believe it, I did not know there was such a convenient way for us to spend money we don't have for things we really want but probably don't need? </p> <p>Wow. I think one of those Smythe jackets would be a perfect splurge... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-744081 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:25:32 +0000 Ariadne 744081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cathy, thanks for chiming in, even though you're not helping! ;P Time to start checking under those couch cushions (or consigning some baby stuff we don't need anymore)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-743754 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:45:10 +0000 cciele 743754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my dear, I'm not sure I can talk you out of these The only drawback for me would be the price; I was lucky and got mine at half price. However, I think wedge sneakers are definitely becoming mainstream and we're seeing more knock-offs at lower price points, so keep your eyes out for those. Also, that means I'm sure we'll be seeing them around for one or two more seasons, at least. Heeled sneakers in some incarnation have always been around.</p> <p>These are not 3"; more like 2.5". They feel a bit lower than my Doc Marcies. I have bad knees (from two knee surgeries) and have been purging all my heels over 2.5" because they hurt too much for extended wear (goodbye Report Marks booties!). Not these! I wore these all night to dinner and karaoke (including dancing), and then the other night to dinner (involved public transportation and walking around the Mission). And then this morning to drop the kids off to school :)</p> <p>Of course, my flat boots are always going to be more comfortable to me than any type of heel, but these shoes have pleasantly surprised me with their comfort level :)</p> <p>Hope that helps!</p> <p>ETA: Nordstrom has them at 2.5", which jibes more with my practical wearing experience :)<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ash-bowie-sneaker/3388286?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Rubis+Suede&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/as.....sultback=0</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-743641 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:54:03 +0000 Mochi 743641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't look at me. I've already gone well over the $200 demarcation line for shoes. (whistles innocently). Though I'm going to return the $350 Fryes--that was a bit much!</p> <p>I was just about to seriously enable, but I reread and saw that you can't walk in them too far. Unless that turned out to not be the case, I'd advise you to pass. They're not elegant sitting shoes; they're meant to be fun but practical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-743619 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:32:35 +0000 Ariadne 743619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cathy has them but she hasn't written about their comfort specifically; I think Anna has some different ones. I have one pair of wedge sandals that I do love but they're not *as* comfy for me as flats or 0.5-1.5" heels I'd really have to try these on to see. eluxe.ca has them with free shipping and returns, so if I find that $270 under the couch cushions, that's the route I'd go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-743305 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:24:55 +0000 Suz 743305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cathy (cciele) has them in green, right? Check her posts. She loves them. Doesn't Anna have a pair, too? Or similar. </p> <p>I love them. </p> <p>As for comfort, it totally depends on your foot. I am 300 times more comfortable in a 3 inch wedge than I am in flats, unless the shoe's last is completely wrong for me, that is. </p> <p>Okay, that's a slight exaggeration. I can wear flat (or 1 inch heeled) BOOTs very comfortably. But when it comes to a shoe or sandal, a flat falls off my foot and offers zero arch support, whereas a wedge supports me perfectly (assuming it fits right) and offers stability and cushioning (assuming it's well made.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-743297 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:20:42 +0000 deb 743297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They only have a three star rating. Not good enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-743289 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:15:54 +0000 Ariadne 743289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Scarlet. Thanks for trying!</p> <p>I wonder if they really are comfortable. How could that be possible? A 3" heel, comfortable? Hmmm. Cathy, if you see this, please chime in.</p> <p>I did manage to thoroughly dissuade myself from this purchase via my foolproof method: I showed them to DH (he didn't like) AND told him how much they cost. Now there's no way I can try to sneak them in because he KNOWS. If I magically find $270 in a coat pocket or something, though, all bets are off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-743106 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:49:03 +0000 Scarlet 743106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have really been wanting that style of shoe for myself.<br /> 1.) Can't help you there, but I have boots from Ash that are nice quality, so I would expect these to be good.<br /> 2.) I actually think this trend is going to continue to grow. I think there is a movement now to more walkable footwear, but these still have the advantages of a heel, so I don't think they are going away quickly.<br /> 3.) So are my Ash boots and plenty of other shoes too. Just spray them often with waterproof spray and it's a non-issue. (unless you do serious puddle stomping)<br /> 4.) This would be the knock-out criteria, but you have got to try them to know. Everyone says this kind of shoe is really comfortable. They are only a good idea for you if you are going to wear them often and enjoy them.</p> <p>Okay, so I didn't try to talk you out of it, but I am being honest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-out-of-these-shoes#post-743067 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:23:16 +0000 Ariadne 743067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm badly in love with the Ash Bowie wedge sneakers in burgundy suede:</p> <p><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25072125&#038;parentid=WOMENS_SHOES" rel="nofollow">http://www.urbanoutfitters.com.....MENS_SHOES</a></p> <p>I need you guys to TALK ME OUT OF THEM. They're gorgeous and I adore them and they would elevate so many of my outfits. BUT.</p> <p>1) They're over $200<br /> 2) They're super trendy so they may well be a one-season piece<br /> 3) They're suede--impractical in my rainy climate<br /> 4) Most importantly, they have a 3" heel which means I probably couldn't walk in them for more than a few blocks at a time, so they'd be relegated to date and sitting shoes; almost useless for MOTG me</p> <p>Did I miss anything? </p>