K/R: Rieker boot-off! - YouLookFab Forum

I've been searching for some lower heeled ankle boots--here is the original thread:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ck-booties

I wasn't quite happy with the original two (one too loud, one too plain), so I ordered a few more options to try on. Found some boots on Zappos made by Rieker and ordered four pairs (two styles--Annemarie and Annegret--and two colors each). I was planning on getting one black and one brown pair, but I kind of prefer the graphite version of the Annegret over the brown ones. So I'm wondering if I should keep both the black and graphite (which is brownish enough that it might work with my brown outfits), or stick with one of the brown versions. And is the black one too similar to the one I already have? The heel is definitely lower, but not exactly flat (1.75 inches, vs. 2.75 on the Mia Nanette that I have). The Annegret is 1.5 inches and does feel lower than the Annemarie so it's a little more comfy. I asked DH and DD and they prefer the Annemarie because they didn't like the slouchy wrinkled look of the Annegret. DH said it looks like the boot melted onto my foot. LOL.

Which of these four do you like the best (or should I keep looking)? If I kept more than one, it would likely be the black Annemarie, plus one of the other three (graphite or brown). Although the graphite could go with some of my black outfits, I think I'd still want a true black pair as well. Of note, the two brown ones have some defects (one of the shoes is slightly larger than the other on the Annemarie, and the Annegret has glue stuck to the front of one boot) so I'd have to exchange the brown ones if I kept them.

Thanks so much for your help!

1. Rieker Annegret, Rieker Annemarie, and (already own) Mia Nanette
2. Annemarie vs. Annegret
3. Annemarie vs. Nanette
4-6. Mia Nanette--my current pair (#6 is my WIW for today)
7-9. Rieker Annemarie in black
10-12. Rieker Annegret in graphite
13-15. Rieker Annemarie in brown
16-18. Rieker Annegret in brown

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13 years ago

Raisin

Veteran

If I were keeping just one I love the Rieker Annemarie! Love the buckle detail, and I don't love the ruching, bagging so much on the other one. I do think the boot is different enough from what you already own, the boot itself is much lower, and the heel is a great height, it could be useful in many outfits!

Mirp

Active Member

I' too distracted by your skirt to look at the boots.

Where did you get the skirt?

Thistle

I like the Nanette best but I think the heel is too high for third trimester comfort. For me, it would be too high for anytime comfort!

Of the two remaining, I like the Annegret the best.

missvee

I love the Annemarie - the styling is a little tougher than the other. Didn't you want to add a few elements to your wardrobe that were more Urban Warrior ?

modgrl

(website)

What can I say I am not digging any of these on your skinny ankles. It would be nice to have a more tapered look around your ankle and a sleeker shoe in general to go with your ladylike persona.

Something like this would be more tapered around your ankle:
http://www.colehaan.com/coleha.....oup=726843

I like the boots in 4, I see that they are your current boots but they don't address your desire for a lower heel...

Janet

I much prefer the Annemarie over the Annegret for your style.

goldenpig

Thistle, Yes, the Nanettes are getting to be too high for all day comfort esp. in third trimester so that is why I'm looking for an alternative with a lower heel.

Mirp, the skirt is Bobeau and is on sale at Nordstrom:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bo.....sultback=0
I liked it so much I bought both colors. Stretchy waist so I can use it during pregnancy and beyond.

Rita, I know, I was worried about my skinny ankles too and the flowerpot effect. I may have to keep looking, thanks for the suggestion.

Sounds like people are preferring the Annemarie mostly? Which color do you like better?

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Annemarie!

Parsley

I really like the Annemarie in black.

Black.

Isis

Black; I like the slight motorcycle effect. I"m concerned they are too high though as you are only going to get bigger. Maybe the Nine West Sosies in black from the other post are better? They are sleeker and less embelleshed but I liked them, and if they are more a more comfy heel, I'd go for those.

DonnaF

For you, I like the ladylike moto vibe of the black Annemarie. The Annegret has an artsy alternative vibe that I don't get from you. Seems to me I owned super comfy Riekers years ago. Those styles and heel heights look like they would give my fussy feet a fit. . .

Beth Ann

AnneMarie!

Thank you. I'm ordering the skirt.

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I ended up keeping the Annemarie style in black. I have another pair of the brown Annemarie on order (the right one was too big for my foot) so I may keep it in brown if it fits (I often like to duplicate my boots in brown and black). Even though the heel is a touch higher than I wanted (1.75 inch, I was aiming for 1.5 inches or less), they are pretty comfy and a lot lower than my Mia booties. So I think it was worth it! I like the buckle detail too, which was lacking in the Nine West Sosies. DH liked these ones over the Nine West ones (which he said had too chunky of a heel) so I kept the Rieker.

Mirp, I hope you like the skirt. Which color did you get? I actually have both colors! Can't wait to see it on you.

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