So, I am in need of upgrading my shoe capsule pretty badly.

I have only a handful of pairs that I wear, so I have been donating a great deal of barely used shoes. As part of this, I have learned
1. If shoes are not comfortable, I will not wear them.
2. There are no such thing as "sitting" events for a mother of a toddler
3. If they require too much maintenance, I will not wear them.
4. If they are difficult to get on, I will not wear them.

Pics 1-3 are the Sam Edelman Alvin shoes in Snow Leopard that Angie recommended. I wear a size 9 in shoes and have relatively narrow feet. These are still a bit snug, but I think they will mold to my feet and be super comfortable after a few wears. These are the first pair of print/patterned shoes that have ever made their way into my house, so I am a bit nervous. The bottoms are a bit slippery.

Pics 4-6 Pair of Rockport Walkability shoes. I am dipping my toe into the capped toe shoe arena. The shoe itself it suede with a leather toe cap. I have heard really good things about the comfort factor of this brand. I just want to make sure the style lives up to it.

Pics 7-10 Pair of Tayrn Rose ankle boots. I missed out on the Stuart Weitzman ones, and bought these as a substitue. They are almost identical in looks, except for the shape of the side goring. They are like my last pair of Tayrn Roses - sorta comfortable but will be really comfortable after a wear or two. The leather on these is so nice! I have tried to get some pics around the ankle. So embarressed admission: I do not own a single pair of ankle boots. These would be my first. As such, I am not really sure how boots should fit around the ankle.

Comments and critques welcome! If something looks bad, please, please tell me. You will not hurt my feelings. I would rather send them back than keep something less than flattering.