Chelsea - Do I NEED a pair - YouLookFab Forum

I seem to be having a bit of an issue with boots/booties/oxfords. I want them - all of them.

I have quite a few pairs of booties already. I have red tsubo (not sure I am loving them though), soft grey born sculpture 65, black patent zodiacs, and the new forest green earth. They are all in the 2.25-2.75" heel height range.

In addition to the booties, I have an assortment of tall boots but mostly black with a red patent pair of flat boots.

I purchased a red patent oxford and a distressed pewter oxford (the pewter are on their way).

I am lusting after this pair of chelsea boots now but am not sure I need them. My rationale is that all of my ankle booties are higher heels and even though they are not high, the ball of my foot does get a bit sore at times and I need a flatter shoe for a day or two.

What do you think? Do I need another boot/shoe? Are these ones a good choice? Black/brown? Has anyone seen them IRL?

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Isolá 'Abril' Chelsea Boot (Women)

$129.94

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Zibbets

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Those are gorgeous and it sounds to me like you don't have anything similar in your closet.

Do you have experience with boots with a non-leather panel like these? I have resisted buying them because I'm worried it won't wear as well as the weather, could become discolored with salt, etc.

bj1111

I don't know if you need any more bookies but You need THIS one as long as it is comfy.

Look at that heel trim and the practical ridged bottom and the sleek upper. You might want to hold out if you are planning to wear more boot cuts for a pointier or more almond shaped toe. O/w these at beeeauuuutiful.

Glory

These are lovely. It doesn't sound like you have anything for run around town in your current boot farm. I am concerned that you have to do the cross border shopping ordeal which is tricky and expensive. Is there somewhere locally you can try them - or at least try one with the same style?
And to play devils advocate...how many wears would you get out of them before the snow flies? Would you still love them in the spring?

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Very good point Glory. I have an attached garage and park in an indoor heated lot so I usually wear lighter weight boots or change at the office if it is particularly snowy so I would likely wear them all winter.

I am also within an hour of the border so can drive over, try them on, and if they fit bring them home. If not, I can leave them until my next trip and ship them back.

I do wish I could find more reviews but the ones I did find were positive.

Diana

Yes, you need them. I say this as someone who had exactly the same question and decided that yes I need a bootie that is both sleek and flat. The truth is my feet can't deal with heels every day, they need a break in between.

The ones you've chosen look great. I love the gold details! I think I looked at them but did not order because the ankle looked too large, which is a big issue for me. I know you've mentioned FPE being an issue for you too so I'd probably contact nordies and get the ankle circumference.

jackiec

I am becoming a self-confessed bootie addict so you're asking the wrong person....there is a bootie for every occasion

mirrorlight

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I feel like you can't go wrong with these - love the shape, + that they are flat. Never hurts to have variety

thimblelina

I personally think the Chelsea is iconic enough that it belongs in a well rounded shoe wardrobe. (But I worship at the altar of the original shoe whore...LOL)

Thanks for the enabling. I ordered them in brown. I called Nordstrom about the opening size but they said they only have that information for tall boots. I looked at a few pics and some looked narrower than others and I figure with the elasticized inset on both sides, it should be okay.

Sveta

I just bought a pair of Chelsea UGG boots myself so I may be biased here. I think it is a wise thing to get a pair of comfortable low heel booties you can miles in. Fingers crossed they work!

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