https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:16:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144492 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:11:25 +0000 nemosmom 2144492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div><i>"The plainer booties make me feel like someone who has their sh*t<br /> together and won't easily be thrown off balance (literally and<br /> figuratively)."</i><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>YAY! Never underestimate the power of a sturdy, stompy boot! :D<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Great choice, Liesbeth! <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144485 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:30:46 +0000 CocoLion 2144485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly I had to zoom in on them to really see the difference ... they are the same tool in outfit creation. &nbsp;Good job on going for greater comfort. &nbsp;The less comfortable pair would have become orphans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144481 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:06:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2144481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! Glad to hear the positive affirmation of your choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144363 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:35:10 +0000 Anonymous 2144363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go with comfort, especially for family outings and walking in ice and slush. I am glad that you are keeping that pair. Maybe you can keep looking for something with both glam and comfort as a fresher later in the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144346 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:07:38 +0000 Liesbeth 2144346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I needed that extra push to choose comfort over glam. I wore them around the house this morning (with my shorts and tank top lol) and the plain pair are really comfortable ... so they're keepers!!</p> <p>Also, I just remembered when I put cognac lace-up booties on my shopping list last winter it was with the intention to wear them on icy roads and in the slush... These will definitely make me feel secure under those conditions, however far away they may seem right now. So yes, wise <b>Shevia</b>, there is definitely emotional comfort in this too. The plainer booties make me feel like someone who has their sh*t together and won't easily&nbsp;be&nbsp;thrown off balance (literally and figuratively).</p> <p>To be clear, I also really like their style in its subtlety. Kind of like Timberlands but a tad sleeker. Another nineties throwback!</p> <p>So thanks <b>FashIntern </b>for looking into alternatives, but none of those pairs, though gorgeous, tickles me more than these do (for the stated purpose). That's also saying something right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144306 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:23:38 +0000 Jaime 2144306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the question is whether the comfort is all physical or perhaps also emotional. Because the plain ones look good and there is nothing wrong with preferring a less statement pair, which still looks good and stylish. Otherwise, order the larger size of the other ones and then decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144286 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 22:33:35 +0000 Brooklyn 2144286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfort for the win in shoes. Always. And they have a very similar vibe in any case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144282 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 22:23:33 +0000 Sal 2144282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They both look great but from your impressions the plainer ones are the better option unless you keep looking.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144271 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:37:04 +0000 PaulaF 2144271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They read almost identical! I too slightly prefer the look of the snakeskin, but as others have noted, you won’t even be able to see the snakeskin print at any distance, and they are so similar that it seems clear that comfort should triumph as you make your choice.</p> <p>Great boots!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144269 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:17:44 +0000 unfrumped 2144269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfort is key as long as you also<br /> like how they look! By that I mean only, I have tried in some footwear tgst felt marvelous but I could not stand how my feet or ankles looked- something about the shape and proportion. So I knew I just would not wear them. </p> <p>OTOH if the style is good looking on your feet, and the right color for your palette, and you just had been hoping to find something a little more jazzy, or different, you are likely to do well with the plainer ones, and make other outfit embellishments.<br /> If you are determined to have something more special, and not duplicate, you would need to try another size at least, AND not buy even those if they are not fully comfortable, but just keep looking. For what could really be a HEWI. </p> <p>I won’t say I’ve never had a slightly uncomfortable shoe, haha, but it would need to be for some specific event- reason - wedding party, gala, - and even so, now I’m thinking I would not make new purchasers. Certainly would not settle for daily- wear type shoes and laceup boots! These are the very items where we can get great foot comfort in the right amount of style for how it is expected to look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144267 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:05:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2144267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a third option—another round of orders. “More interesting” and “cozy and warm” can co-exist. </p> <p><a href="https://m-en.zalando.de/think-classic-ankle-boots-cognac-3010-th111n04z-o11.html" rel="nofollow">https://m-en.zalando.de/think-.....z-o11.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://m-en.zalando.de/tamaris-stiefelette-classic-ankle-boots-muscat-ta111n192-o11.html" rel="nofollow">https://m-en.zalando.de/tamari.....2-o11.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://m-en.zalando.de/tamaris-ankle-boots-nut-ta111a26w-o11.html" rel="nofollow">https://m-en.zalando.de/tamari.....w-o11.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://m-en.zalando.de/scholl-classic-ankle-boots-testa-di-moro-sc211n00k-o11.html" rel="nofollow">https://m-en.zalando.de/scholl.....k-o11.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://m-en.zalando.de/ecco-ankle-boots-honey-ec111n057-o11.html" rel="nofollow">https://m-en.zalando.de/ecco-a.....7-o11.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144250 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:38:32 +0000 Elle 2144250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the look of plain ones better on you.&nbsp; But even if I didn't, I'd choose comfort every time.&nbsp; You could always add some fun laces if you want to change them up a bit.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144245 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0000 JamC 2144245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is really important to choose shoes or boots that are comfortable. Of these two pairs, only one is comfortable. They also sound more practical (sturdy and warmer). They will get more wear and you won’t regret the choice. I think they look great with your work pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144234 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:06:22 +0000 Angie 2144234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the look of the textured snake, but you MUST prioritize comfort. Go with the solid.&nbsp;</p> <p>And cute shorter hair too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144221 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:54:22 +0000 kellygirl 2144221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the textured one but I'd go with whatever is more comfortable because they are so similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144219 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:52:25 +0000 slim cat 2144219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only comfort reigns supreme - vote for the shorter, plainer ones.<br />If it's available - try 1/2 size up in the snake printed ones ( they do look interesting ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144214 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:30:27 +0000 JAileen 2144214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not buy hiking boots that weren’t comfortable. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144213 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:27:21 +0000 Liesbeth 2144213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I hadn't expected so many of you to consider them so very similar! That does put things in perspective. And Anchie, I love that you prefer the plainer pair :).<br /> I'm grappling with my intention to buy more interesting footwear when in this case I do also really like the plainer style and yes (Janet, Sarah) they are THAT much morecomfortable.<br /> FashIntern, good point about things organically fitting in.<br /> Nemosmom, hard to imagine winter time now but I do get cold feet easily.<br /> I'll try them on again tomorrow after a good nights sleep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144206 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:44:36 +0000 Carla 2144206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a dilemma! &nbsp;The textured booties definitely get my vote for their looks - texture&nbsp;<i>and&nbsp;</i>shine. I also like the higher shaft. They are elevated neutrals. &nbsp;On the other hand, comfort trumps looks - every time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144205 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:43:57 +0000 anchie 2144205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the look of more comfortable pair, so to me it is simple decision </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144201 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:27:27 +0000 Minaminu 2144201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another vote for comfort! both boots look great </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144200 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:23:46 +0000 nemosmom 2144200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I think both LOOK great, but comfort and warmth are the biggest deciding factors <u>for me</u> when it comes to cold weather footwear.&nbsp; I cannot tolerate cold feet, and if the boot is thin or feels like it will fall apart in slushy or salty weather, I would have to pass on it.</div><div><br /></div><div>The plain boots seem like they would work fine for office wear, too, no? But, if your goal was to find a boot for casual wear for family walks and outings, I would go with the most comfortable.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144182 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:53:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2144182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I like the snake skin ones, but I’m not the one who has to live with your choice. It sounds clear to me that you prefer the others, so that’s what you should go with. </p> <p>If you go with the less-comfortable ones that your spreadsheet says to pick, then you’ll not only be slightly less comfortable—you’ll have to do the math every time you think about them. Much better to get the ones that organically appeal to you, because they are much more likely to organically fit in your evolving wardrobe. </p> <p>But thinking about the “math”, I think the plainer ones might be the better choice anyway. They are an easy resting spot for the eye, when you are jazzing up colors and shapes in the rest of your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144181 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:52:49 +0000 Vildy 2144181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I expected a radical difference between the two from your description but I'm with the others who find them quite similar.&nbsp; Lots of items we look at in closeup aren't usually seen or noticed in the same way by others. If you think about false plain fabric, in the hand at reading distance, you can enjoy the pattern but from across a room or down the block, they blend to a plain shade.&nbsp; Like that with the boot pairs.&nbsp; The smaller is a tad more refined in shape - possibly accounting for the too constricted feel - but how noticeable from down the block and worn with similar relaxed clothing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144177 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:48:00 +0000 SarahD8 2144177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Janet said! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144172 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:32:32 +0000 Janet 2144172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Based on looks alone, I like the snake textured ones better -- a little more refined, a little more personality. However, comfort is queen, for the use you're talking about. Do you think you should try the larger size for a more realistic comparison? Or is the comfort of the plainer ones so superior that you don't even need to try another size in the others?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144170 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:23:06 +0000 Amber Winters 2144170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a fan of the smaller ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144163 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:10:51 +0000 RobinF 2144163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree they look very similar on your feet, comfort is the most important factor.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144162 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:47:58 +0000 Star (Lise) 2144162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye they are quite similar so I would prioritise comfort and quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-booties#post-2144158 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:21:24 +0000 Liesbeth 2144158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My order of fall booties arrived. I tried them on with the trousers I’ll most often wear them with (did not change my top; it’s super hot today). I was biased towards the textured booties because they’re quite special, not just the texture but the shaft height too. Now that I’ve tried them on, I’m actually leaning towards the ‘plain’ hiking style booties. What makes the comparison difficult, is that the snake booties are a bit too small and I should really try a size up. Which may still not work because the toe box is also more narrow than the other style. The same size plain booties fit perfectly.</p> <p>I intend to wear these booties mainly in a casual way, going on walks and family outings. Since Covid I’m trying for more overlap between casual and office wear, in which case the snake booties obviously win. But to be honest I have plenty of options in good shape to wear to the office so it wouldn’t hurt to have a strictly casual pair.</p> <p>Btw the plain booties feel sturdier in the quality of the leather and finish, have a more comfortable footbed and a warmer lining. Am I crazy leaning towards these? What do you think? </p>