Cute shoes or "comfort goggles"

Thistle

I was eyeing these up and am wondering: Cute shoe, or does the fact they are supposed to be extremely comfortable overriding my fashion sense?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/va.....9;_wedge:6

12 years ago

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Debbie

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I like them. they do look comfortable but stylish.

12 years ago

Aquamarine

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It would depend on how you wear them, I think. Would they be for pants or for dresses? Would you wear matching or contrasting hosiery? I prefer the dark ones...the tan looks a bit orthopedic to me but I would have to see them styled to be sure.

12 years ago

unfrumped

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The photos look like a high frump risk to me. Perhaps if worn by a ballerina with a romantic swirly midi skirt? Or with the edgiest tapered ankle pants?
I don't think I could pull this off.
But, may need to see IRL to tell for sure.

12 years ago

AviaMariah

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"comfort goggles".... I have to remember this one. I think they'd have to be executed very carefully not to look frumpy. Maybe the dark ones with dark hosiery like Aquamarine said.

12 years ago

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With that toe box you could 'funk' them up some but, yeah, I'd tread carefully. Hee hee, tread, hee hee - I made a funny. (yikes, maybe I need to get something to eat after that 2 miles)

12 years ago

Suz

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Love that phrase -- comfort goggles. Brilliant.

I get a bit of a comfort vibe from them. I would see them as good shoes for travelling or something...when you had to have versatile and 18 hour walking shoes and wanted something that would just be acceptable. You know what I mean?

12 years ago

deb

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Comfort goggles, sorry.

12 years ago

Anonymous

comfort goggles

12 years ago

Von

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Comfort goggles for sure. I'm lumping those in the same categories as these, and I love mine to death...I accepted the full frump risk when I got them, and they have not disappointed. Mine just absolutely cannot be dressed up... There is no fixing the frump that they are (but they're soooooo comfortable!!)

12 years ago

Emily

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Comfort Goggles. I like the texture and colour, though. And the phrase "Comfort Goggles" - very apt.

12 years ago

catgirl

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Comfort Goggles. I have those on too, with regard to clothing.

12 years ago

D'Ellen

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Yep, Comfort Goggles...although I kind of like them in the black suede.

12 years ago

El Cee

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OK... this is coming from someone who has on a permanent pair of "comfort goggles" (a certified Dansko clog wearer -- shoot me now!), so please feel free to take this with a grain of salt: I think they are kind of cute. Yes... they do have a bit of a comfort/sensible shoe vibe, but is that always such a bad thing? I know that I, for one, look better when my feet are happy.

12 years ago

Amy

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You can find comfy shoes that aren't at risk of being frumpy... i vote keep looking.

12 years ago

Kristin L

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I think I'd have to see them styled before I can say on way or another.

12 years ago

Anonymous

My first impression is comfort goggles.

12 years ago

Sara L.

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I think the black ones are less frumpy than the tan ones, but they have frump potential. The styling will make a difference.

12 years ago

pil

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These may be just as goggle-esque or too casual but I tried a pair of Taos sandals on this summer and they were divine on my feet.

http://www.zappos.com/taos-footwear-porto-taupe

12 years ago

Angie

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I vote order and try them on your feet.

12 years ago

Parsley

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I think you can find something cuter that will still be comfortable. I vote keep on looking.

12 years ago

Traci

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I don't know. I bought a pair of this brand as an act of comfort desperation when dd and I were on a trip to Chicago and all the walking was killing my feet. I've worn them to work a few times since and get lots of compliments. Theyre actually probably my most complimented shoes. I find them very casual, like one step up from classic Tom's casual. I think I've mostly worn them with dressed and just below the knee leggings.

12 years ago

missvee

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Hmm, I don't see frumpy here at all. I think they could be very sharp with tights. I'd try them.

12 years ago

annagybe

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Actually they remind me of Arche shoes. It's French brand that has a certain look. I think they're fine, it's all in the styling.

12 years ago

catgirl

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They do look like Arche - an acquired taste, like Fluevogs.

12 years ago

Deborah

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They are workable and a nice looking shoe BUT around here it's women much older than myself who wear these and I'm afraid the overal look is one of frumpy ness? However I have seen arty looking women also wear this type of shoe and carry it off well. I am really not sure that this shoe will add to your wardrobe (aside from comfort):). I would keep looking.

12 years ago

JAileen

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Sorry, I'm not a fan. However, my 89 year old mother would probably like them.

12 years ago

Gigi

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I think it might help you to decide what you want to do with them. We all need some comfortable shoes in our closets for walking and lengthy errands, and to be honest, most comfortable shoes are not all that fashion forward. I would say that if you plan to work this into your wardrobe as kind of an everyday comfort shoe, as opposed to a shoe that will really add pop to an outfit, then I would buy them. But if what you really want is a fashion shoe, then I would keep looking.

12 years ago

anne

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Yes, I second what Gigi said. As someone who wears orthotics some of the time, it is a toss up I am most familiar with. I go with them in black too.

Sal at Already Pretty had a good recent post about dressing when you have comfort shoe needs - it was in the YLF Link Love but I can't find the link right now.

Pil - those shoes aren't sandals are they? I don't think them frumpy at all anyway!

12 years ago

Jeanie

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I think I like them in an artsy/modern way.

12 years ago

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