https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:38:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-668377 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:57:15 +0000 Scarlet 668377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very sleek knee-high boots. Winters be cold here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667844 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:31:48 +0000 jayne 667844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lots of good links here! And those oxfords Mo posted, TDF!</p> <p>MaryK, you are no help at all! my littlest toes envy yours that can put up with those! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667841 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:24:48 +0000 Sylvie 667841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like mary janes with round toes and shooties. However, I wear flat boots most days of the week anyway and have switched to flat oxfords for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667804 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:18:45 +0000 rachylou 667804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do believe in the low, square-heeled court shoe. Here is a super plain example:</p> <p><a href="http://lynoakes.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&#038;product_id=230" rel="nofollow">http://lynoakes.co.uk/index.ph.....uct_id=230</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667743 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:30:48 +0000 goldenpig 667743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that most of my pumps have some sort of strap--T strap or ankle strap or twisty straps or Mary Jane straps. I only have a couple pairs of true pumps like the Kate Spade turquoise pumps and my Missoni for Target chevron stripe pumps. Straps make pumps feel much more secure on my feet. Try Clarks or Indigo by Clarks low heel pumps. I have three pairs (red T strap, brown twisty strap and black Mary Jane strap), all bought pre-YLF, and they are hands down the most comfortable pumps in my closet. I also have a pair of nude Easy spirit Mary Jane pumps that are super comfy too. They're getting a little worn and scuffed but I haven't found a suitable replacement yet. All of these are about 2-2.5 inch heels which is much more manageable for a full work day than 3-3.5 inches. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667731 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:20:14 +0000 rae 667731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate pumps. They hurt me more and more these days. I like Mo's heeled oxfords, and I have a pair of loafers. Definitely do try more ankle boots, though; I find them way more comfy since the shaft helps keep your toes from sliding forward and jamming into the toe box. For wide ankles, go for low-contrast as Manidipa said, no crazy embellishments in that area (buckles, laces, etc.). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667699 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:54:34 +0000 Aziraphale 667699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own two pairs of pumps, but I also wear heeled ankle booties and heeled maryjanes as alternatives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667689 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:49:07 +0000 MsMary 667689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, my alternative to pumps is... more pumps! <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/average-woman-owns-17-pairs-of-shoes/page/2">At last count I had 29 pair</a>, and I suspect it's over 30 now.</p> <p>Not much help, am I? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667600 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:16:01 +0000 Anonymous 667600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, booties are an excellent alternative to pumps. I have several pairs of them, and wear them with trousers. I don't wear them with dresses or skirts for fear they'll make my short legs look even shorter. I do think that for the long legged among us, they look great with dresses and skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667578 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:55:34 +0000 Amy 667578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667573 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:53:04 +0000 Mo 667573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My alternative to pumps over the last year has been my Pilar Abril shooties, and alternately my Harajuku Lovers oxfords. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667558 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:28:45 +0000 Anonymous 667558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a size 7.5W (D width), so my choices are rather limited. Here's what I have:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/S%C3%B6fft-Sofft-Olinda/dp/B004LY3CLK" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/S%C3%B6f.....B004LY3CLK</a></p> <p>plus a pair very similar to these but in charcoal grey suede:</p> <p><a href="http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/br053/229532_366_45.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s.onlineshoes.com/image.....366_45.jpg</a></p> <p>I have fussy feet, with a high instep in addition to the bunions. Both of the shoes mentioned in this post are comfortable enough to wear for special occasions. I wouldn't want to walk around in them all day, though, and I'm glad I don't have to wear them to the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667503 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:52:48 +0000 ManidipaM 667503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I've seen both those kinds around here, so I'm sure they should be possible to get in Europe as well. Probably not the most common thing, but possible. Doesn't Shannon have a pair of heeled oxfords too?</p> <p>As a cankle owner, I just want to suggest you don't give up on ankle boots or booties either --- a low-contrast pair could be just the ticket.</p> <p>Thing about mary janes, I find the ankle strap lets me size up a little to give myself a little extra wiggle room, without shedding my shoe with every step. Worth a shot too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667500 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:47:27 +0000 Loves Tea 667500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, let me qualify this by telling you I am a chemist and therefore must wear long pants and shoes that cover my whole foot (no ballet flats) to work. Every. Single. Day. I can also get away with dressing somewhat casual because I work in a lab, so I have no idea if this will work for anyone with a job where they have to dress up. My go-to shoes are a clog-style pair of Clarks. I bought them in black and in brown. They work with khakis, jeans, and even dress pants. Here's a link to something similar <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/clarks+ashland+lela+slip-on?prodId=249052&#038;productRef=SEARCH" rel="nofollow">http://www.dsw.com/shoe/clarks.....Ref=SEARCH</a> I also love casual city boots for fall and winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-alternatives-to-pumps#post-667494 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:37:15 +0000 jayne 667494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading all the replies to the <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-every-woman-need-a-pair-of-pumps-in-her-life" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....n-her-life</a> thread, I recognize this problem. </p> <p>I noted that Cole Haan Air wedges were mentioned as a great alternative and would love to try them, if I lived in the States. </p> <p>Then I also saw kitten heel sandals, but these do not suit my cold climate</p> <p>and then there is Mary Janes, but I find they have the same toe pinching problem as pumps do (although the strape keeps them on better).</p> <p>So is there a pretty alternative for a chubby legged (thus not able to use ankle boots with any success) slightly classic kind of gal?</p> <p>What is your ideal shoe?</p> <p>Mine:<br /> I am wearing Earthies now and they are heaven in comfort (as a sandal)<br /> if they made a sleek oxford with a pretty little chunky heel, I would be gold.<br /> Or the same in the pretty slipper loafers in a little heel in patent leather.</p> <p>Am I dreamin? </p>