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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The big box—BOOTS https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:36:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php RobinF on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2151333 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:43:07 +0000 RobinF 2151333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are all definitely worth keeping. #1 looks like a great fit, soft and snug. I do see the flowerpot of #2 but that doesn't bother me. I do think the sole might be a little dated but on a basic black bootie that doesn't really matter, in my opinion. #3 are fun and I bet will get a lot of wear. Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2151315 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:59:28 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2151315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Kathie! Berlin is all practical boots all fall & winter, so I expect the black ankle boots to come in handy when I’m tired of wearing boots at all. Kathie on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2151235 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:20:04 +0000 Kathie 2151235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #1- look like they fit really well through both the calf and the ankle. Definitely worth a trip to your cobbler to see if they can be spiffed up. #2- the heel looks dated to me. But, they do appear to be in good condition, and basic black booties can come in handy. #3- I really like these for your style. Practical, but the laces add some interest. Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150977 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:46:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Carla! The storage locker is supposed to be climate controlled, but in Florida summers, that means low 80s, and I’m sure there is humidity there. That gives me a warning about other items there. Fortunately, I know who to go to for shoe repair in this town—think he’s better than the guy in my hometown who my family has used for years. Carla on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150972 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:43:02 +0000 Carla 2150972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The ‘dents’ come from getting the leather wet (as in soaked through) and age. There is some breakdown of the material and unequal shrinkage after getting saturated.  There could also be some wearing down of the interior structure where the foot or toes rub the inside of the boot or shoe.   Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150970 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:41:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jessikams, now you’ve got me laughing, picturing my boots stomping around the storage locker by themselves, kicking @$$, and maybe the noisy neighbors in adjacent storage lockers! Jessikams on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150969 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:36:40 +0000 Jessikams 2150969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ FashIntern, good question! I don’t think I go around kicking things...? Lynne on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150951 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:09:59 +0000 Lynne 2150951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely! Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150934 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:10:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jessikam, good point about polishing them up. Where do those dents even come from? Jessikams on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150932 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:52:00 +0000 Jessikams 2150932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the lace up boots- I could do with a pair like that myself! The plainer brown ones look like they could use a shine and some reshaping at the toe - my boots often get dented like that too. But they do look super versatile and useful. It’s nice to have a few pairs of boots so you can rotate between them and keep your feet happy. Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150862 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:27:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I take comparison to Brooklyn as a compliment! The “flowerpot effect” if there is one with those shoes, doesn’t bother me. My calves are not overly thin, so the fit of the boots is related to the style. Jenni, agreed—styling is key Brooklyn on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150837 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:37:50 +0000 Brooklyn 2150837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awe, thanks Jenni :) And of course I love no 3! They look the most wearable for life right now. Liesbeth on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150809 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:57:21 +0000 Liesbeth 2150809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beg to differ with Carla, love 2! I find a wider shaft in booties flattering and architectural :). Jenni NZ on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150808 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:57:03 +0000 Jenni NZ 2150808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love 3! They look like some boots Brooklyn has. That is high praise because Brooklyn always looks amazing in my eyes. I like the booties a lot too and don’t see “flowerpot” as an issue the way Carla does. Personally I’m not quite so keen on the brown tall boots, but I don’t know why. Sort of look old-fashioned to me, even although I know the square toe is back? I think it would very much depend on the styling. Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150791 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:53:48 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Carla—3 are what I thought of when I read your suggestion for that dress. Thanks Sal! It’s funny how much happier I am to have them back than at the thought of buying new. Gotta say, I’m impressed at how picky I must’ve been about fit when I got these. Sal on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150788 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:45:12 +0000 Sal 2150788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love 1 and 3. Great to have them back! Carla on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150783 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:35:21 +0000 Carla 2150783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #1 are ‘okay’ and #3 are fab.  Wear #3 with the granny dress from your skirts and dress post.   Pass on #2 - due to ‘flower pot’ effect. Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150781 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:28:37 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Angie! 3 were bought in Berlin, on Mehringdamm right near my son’s old school, in the 90s. I think they’re glad to be back home. Angie on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150779 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:21:31 +0000 Angie 2150779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #3 are KILLER. Amazing fit!  The other two pairs will stand you good stead.  Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150749 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:04:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Kellygirl! I always think of the brown/square toes as my super high heels, but they are also super comfortable. I’m sending back the Reikers I tried earlier today—these are so much comfier! Rachylou, you’ll have to look further, hahaha. rachylou on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150746 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:57:27 +0000 rachylou 2150746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ya, these boots are fab! ... I’m looking for the broom and dustpan and can’t see them ! Lol kellygirl on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150739 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:45:21 +0000 kellygirl 2150739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love them. The square toe and and the lace ups are my fave but the bootie looks super versatile. I can see why you are happy to have them back! They all look like they are in great shape! Stagiaire Fash on "The big box—BOOTS" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94boots#post-2150736 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:33:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Only 3 pairs, but I’m so happy to see them, and they all fit perfectly. What do you think? I had hoped to get back to our storage locker in Tampa long ago. My sister and a friend of mine recently hit it up to send us kitchen things, my son’s Lego, boots for me, and a bunch of clothes that mostly fit now. Yaaaaaaay Now I get to sort it all out to see what parts I actually want. Some items are clearly too dressy for this moment, but might be appropriate by the end of winter—I hope to get back to a life where I can wear the dressy dresses by then. Some items fit better than others. I don’t need to sort for that—as long as they’re in the ballpark, I’d ratherassess that in the morning as I’m getting dressed instead of assuming that my bod won’t change again—I’m sure it will. Going through the clothes, even more than the kitchen stuff, was a walk down memory lane. But I don’t need to be that for people I pass on the street. Even in an era of DYOT, some items just might not work. For the pants, especially, please help me decide whether they are something that fits in this year, and possibly make suggestions for items that seem particularly difficult. Note: halfway through taking the pix, I realized the dustpan and brush were in the background. Please ignore them. Also, I’m wearing the same base layer in all of these—my sparkly Uniqlo Heat Tech tights and a cami with built-in shelf bra. If it bothers you to see such things, it’s best you click on through to the next post. PS. I broke this into several posts, because it’s just too many pix otherwise. They all have the same text before the picture lists.