https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:09:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406946 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:52:53 +0000 Chris987 2406946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa </b>and<b> Dee</b>, agreed!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Suz </b>- yup, and yes so much more fun to shop for spring! (She says while eyeing the forecast of 12-18" of snow starting tonight, blizzard conditions, &nbsp;very likely power outages ... ) :- (&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406875 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:57:56 +0000 Suz 2406875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on team stop for this search -- because it is general enough that you are likely to find what you are after next year, with less bother, and you can manage with what. you have for the next few weeks. Much more fun to start shopping for spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406868 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:09:32 +0000 Dee 2406868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I hear you, trying to find comfortable, quality boots can be so exhausting. Its like a needle in haystack really. I agree, its probably best to take a break, you don't want to settle for just anything at this point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406854 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:52:47 +0000 Lisa 2406854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say keep an eye out but stop aggressively hunting. If the right pair crosses your path you can grab it. If not, you can wait until the larger selection is available when boots are back in season in the stores.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406825 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:09:42 +0000 Chris987 2406825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Kinnick.</b> I checked out comfort one shoes ... looks like a good resource but they do not have the type of boot style I'm looking for.</p> <p><b>cat2 </b>- EXACTLY. Team stop. &nbsp;:-) I'm joining!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406795 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:04:03 +0000 cat2 2406795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on team stop. I almost drove myself mad trying to find brown loafers this year. Instead I have been wearing some old drivers that aren’t great for walking but will get me out the door. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406793 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:52:27 +0000 kinnick 2406793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might try Hartjes shoes on sale at Comfort One shoes. &nbsp;They are very comfortable. &nbsp;They run large so if you are between 2 sizes then definitely take your smaller size or maybe just size down a half size. They fit is a little wider so if you have a narrow foot they might not work for you. &nbsp;They are a German brand I think.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406780 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:56:20 +0000 Chris987 2406780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b> - how great that you found those boots! If I had a specific style I wanted the idea of "setting an alert" would certainly be viable.</p> <p>Yes <b>RobinF </b>I tried various inserts. I actually just decided to try that again just to be absolutely sure. And yeah I was really surprised that Born had an issue like this - they are generally very good sole cushioning and great quality overall.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Val MN</b> - thanks, that's exactly the type of enabling I was hoping for :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406768 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:39:07 +0000 Val MN 2406768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m here to enable.</p> <p>Stop the hunt! Take a break, wear what you have, and prepare for spring. Let go of the FOMO about “but what if the perfect pair shows up in an end of season sale.” It’s okay. You will naturally remember to start searching for the boots again when fall approaches, since they are a wardrobe essential for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406767 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:26:04 +0000 RobinF 2406767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would sort of low key keep an eye open but not actively search. Maybe the right ones will magically appear when you least expect it!&nbsp;</p> <p>Bummer about the Borns, I have found that brand to be pretty good in general. I assume you have tried various inserts to try to help the cushioning? Painful feet are the worst.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406765 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:48:17 +0000 Janet 2406765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Angie on this one. I had stalked the Freda Salvador Emi lug sole boots for literally years even though they were no longer being made. I had ordered them once in my usual size and needed a half size up, which was no longer available. Those boots just spoke to me, and were a HEWI of a more refined pointed-toe shape in a lug sole, with a fitted lace-up shaft, so I kept them on an alert notification in case they came up on Poshmark. So last spring, when I was past boot-wearing season, they showed up in my alerts — a new pair with no wear but without tags in a 8.5 — and I pounced. They sat in my closet for months but this winter I have enjoyed them a lot, and I feel they are a specific enough style that I will wear them for years regardless of trend. </p> <p>It sounds to me like what you’re looking for would suit you the same way, so I’d say that even if you quit the active hunt, keep your eyes open even if it’s not boot season! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406764 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:38:41 +0000 Chris987 2406764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Star</b> you make a good point - discounts are available now (with the size limitations and final sale restrictions I mentioned), but style preferences might change by next fall. The retail offerings will change too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>karen23</b> I'll check out put Maryland Square.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sal,</b> right, exhausting! Not particularly expensive though :-)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LJP</b> interesting point that "nothing good comes of determining hunting"....but with my fussy feet I find that's the only thing that gets me footwear that works.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jaime </b>- since Nordstrom fired me I can't shop at NAS although I do look online at Nord for ideas. I wish the second hand market was more viable for me but there are very few stores and they mostly have pretty beat up stuff that was pretty low-end to begin with.</p> <p><b>Jaileen</b> I always do the whole insole/insert dance. .... but right now it's not the answer to finding what I want.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good advice <b>Angie</b>, and I do often buy end of season items that I know I'll wear a little and then bring out next season.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenni Z </b>yeah, I think I can do ok for the rest of the winter without the black boots I seek. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b>&nbsp;I already DID duplicate the ecco so I'll have a backup pair when these wear out. They are truly awesome! &nbsp;But that style is too chunky for me for spring.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Bijou</b> - interesting idea to shop at places that are opposite seasons from mine.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sisi</b> - I don't think a cobbler could add additional sole cushioning without making the boot too snug. And I've already tried the general idea by adding insoles - same problem.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406761 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:36:55 +0000 Sisi 2406761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Firecracker's answer! This has happened to me sometimes. I also suggest to wait for the next season. Do you have a cobbler? He could fix the issue with the Borne booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406756 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:49:59 +0000 Bijou 2406756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Angie's advice - some of my best purchases have been end of season purchases. However, these are generally not drastically reduced sales stock, but rather from stores that stock northern hemisphere clothing and are new arrivals. Knowing your style and essentials helps to minimise errors.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406755 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:13:48 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2406755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>If you stop looking, you'll find it. Haha!</div><div>Maybe next fall you could duplicate the Ecco.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406754 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:40:09 +0000 Jenni NZ 2406754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course I am the opposite season, but my thoughts are now turning to autumn rather than summer, I edited out one pair old summer pants and one top. It helps for us that late summer has had some rain and cold so I look for something warmer in my wardrobe!<br /> I was really happy with my small number of summer purchases, have worn the brand new white top many times, the tops from the swap a few times, the brand new cobalt block buster pants 27 times! And my sparkly red sandals.<br /> It looks like you have enough boots there to go on with for the rest of your winter? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406737 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:25:00 +0000 Angie 2406737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you find a HEWI at the end of the season, or off-season - I vote get it! In my experience,<i> if it's the right item</i> -<i> it will get worn eventually. </i>It's WONDERFUL to have just the right item waiting in the wings :)&nbsp;<i></i><i></i></p> <p>If it's not exactly the right item - pass. Wait till next season.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406733 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:46:07 +0000 JAileen 2406733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have any particular boot suggestions. &nbsp;When I developed my foot problem last year, we were about to go on a trip. &nbsp;I madly ordered all kinds of insoles, and metatarsal pads. &nbsp;I was able to get through the trip relatively comfortably, but my insulated boots are a full size larger than normal. I hope you don’t have to do that, but you might think about it.<div><br /></div><div>&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406732 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:24:49 +0000 Jaime 2406732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad about the Born boots - they look just like what you want. I agree in principle with the advice to wait for next season (NAS is not that far off!), although it is a very good time to look at the second hand market as people will start clearing out their unused winter items soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406727 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:10:52 +0000 LJP 2406727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Star in that not buying any winter related at this time of year unless it's the most fabulous thing you'll always wanted and it's half price in your size ;). I also firmly believe that nothing good comes of determined hunting - or obsessive hunting in my case. I'd let it go for now and focus on easier- to -find loafers. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406724 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:56:18 +0000 Sal 2406724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree - maybe the perfect thing will fall into your lap but it sounds exhausting and expensive to keep looking.</p> <p>Chance for mix and match with your other comfortable boots.</p> <p>It's not easy finding good footwear with changing feet.&nbsp; I have a pair of walking sneakers that work, hiking shoes and pickleball shoes - it's a relief!!&nbsp; I plan to look for black smart boots this winter and not looking forward to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406722 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:58:32 +0000 karen23 2406722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Maryland Square might be worth a try.&nbsp; If I have to do any shoe shopping online, this is the first place I look.&nbsp; I'm sure my feet are different from yours, but they have lots of selection, including small, large and widths.&nbsp; <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.marylandsquare.com">http://www.marylandsquare.com</a>&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I got some nice black leather Easy Spirit ankle boots there.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406719 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:53:56 +0000 Star (Lise) 2406719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually do not buy anything winter related as this time of year and I make do with what I have. On one hand it is a good time for discounts, but my style preferences may change by next winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-its-time-to-stop-the-hewi-hunt#post-2406716 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:33:55 +0000 Chris987 2406716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black ankle boots are a wardrobe essential for me. I have the ecco one below for winter, and the wedge one which is only good for shortish wears.  I also have the coach lace up ones, and I've been wearing the Merrell hiking boots when it's particularly icy/slippery/nasty out. I bought the Born Cichy (5th find) last October and they were good, but after about a half-dozen wears the sole cushioning seemed to disappear around the ball of my foot and they hurt to wear. I still don't understand what happened but ouch! </p> <p>I've been looking for the last few months for another black bootie that is not chunky, has a toe that is not super-round etc, e.g. a more "polished" style. My feet demand very thick sole cushioning and I also usually add superfeet insoles for stability (they don't add much cushioning). I've spent many hours without finding any. At this point in the winter there is not much available in my size, a lot is final sale etc. I am shopping exclusively online because there are so few shoe stores anywhere near me, and I have to confirm fit/comfort for a few hours at home, so shopping at B&amp;M stores involve a 45 minute round trip to buy and another to return. </p> <p>So I'm thinking it's best to stop, wait until next fall, wear what I have. I do have booties in other colors.  It's getting a little warmer here but we'll have snow/ice on the ground for several more weeks (2 more snowfalls of 3" + in the next 5 days) but after that I can gradually start wearing sneakers. I have some loafers but they ALL need to be replaced Maybe I'll start shopping for loafers instead.</p> <p>I guess I'm looking for "stop the hunt"  and "wear what I have" enabling.   </p>