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Now that we're all talking about booties (yay Suz!), can I just ask a question about online shoe retailers -- why oh why do so few of them show the view of the shoe from above? That is the view we look at 99% of the time when we're wearing the shoe, and yet even fantastic retailers like Nordstrom and Zappos omit that view.
Particularly with booties, so many times I have gotten a pair delivered and THEN realized just how round- or pointy-toed they were, or something else that was not apparent on the website because they didn't show the view from above.
I love them on you and I am sorely tempted but am still trying to hold out for a slightly higher shaft bootie that I can wear all my cropped jeans with. I have skinny ankles and calves which limits me. So happy that you are happy with them
Suz: they look great on you! Of course there should be a tiny gap, after all you need to move around And thanks for the compliment--I do have tiny wrists, though I don't think of my ankles as being particularly small especially given my small foot size. One of the fascinating things about YLF has been learning about the wide variety of human bodies--not just the obvious, but even between two people of similar height and weight like you and me.
I also had swollen feet from the heat here and was fairly eager to try them on so tried them on with bare feet--perhaps that was my mistake, but I could see wearing them with bare legs in early fall. So bizarre that mine were so scratchy. I have a pair of La Canadienne tall boots in suede, I prefer the softer suede of that brand (and narrower ankle fit--that's the only pair of tall boots I own that doesn't slouch in the ankle).
The perfect fit on these is visible, Suz--as funny as they look with your white shorts! I know just what you mean about boots gripping your instep, the difference it makes in walking, and how difficult it is to find that fit when your feet are narrow and/or low volume. Wish I'd thought of ordering them--love the blocky heel & slate color, too.
That's terrific Suz! They look so good on you and I'm happy for you! I've been clicking on the find since Angie posted about them and they only were showing in a 7 all week and came back in my size about 40 minutes ago and I ordered immediately! Then I saw you here! I went up a size so I hope that works for me.
Okay, so I had to look these up, and they're completely sold out! I had ordered the silver oxfords which did not work on my feet (at all!), and then stalked the AGL oxfords which came up in my size finally, but when I realized these booties were grey (!) I'm a little sad that I missed out. Particularly since booties are probably more practical in my climate than oxfords. However, I'm glad YOU have them because you have real weather up there at the North Pole and my winter is only considered real by people in the SF Bay Area.
Oh -- I am sorry you missed out, JAileen. But you never know. They do keep floating back into stock, I think. So keep your eye on things. And yes, I definitely need for my winter. Actually, I can't wear them in my winter because the conditions are too rough -- these are a fall and spring (or indoor) bootie for me.
Now for the snow boots, hehehehe.
Sorry the oxfords did not work for you...that is frustrating. We will have to search for the silvery shoes together. I definitely want a pair of silver or pewter booties as well.
Alas, they do not deliver to Canada. Ditto for 6 pm. It's a shame.
I did see the Yasmines. They are very cool. I think all Aquatalias are weather proof whether they say so explicitly or not.
I wish I could wear shoes (understood as oxfords, loafers, etc. -- anything that shows the foot a bit) for longer in my climate. The window for wearing them is super short. We go from boots to booties to sandals almost instantly. No joke.
I have one pair of oxfords that I love but I wore them 3 times year before last and not even once last year.
Shoes v booties: that's how I feel, too. It feels like 4 1/2 months of sandals, 4 1/2 months of boots, and the just 1 1/2 months of shoes in spring and fall.
Jealous. But happy someone can love these beauties. I went to the store intending to grab these as Aquatalia usually fit my high volume feet and wide ankles well. Nope. The AGLs proved a reasonable alternative, but just don't have this amazing look. Lucky you, Suz!
Cerinda, I am sorry these didn't work for you. I was also tempted by the AGL but went with waterproof instead. I agree with you that these are cut quite a bit narrower than the other Aquatalia boots I have; mind you, those are moto boots, so a totally different style.
I loved the AGLs also, though, so hopefully you'll be happy with them!
