Okala fun, ankle straps, and a Q

I never wear heels, but decided to buy the Okalas because you all rave about them and they didn't hurt in the store, which has never happened with heels! I had a nice Nordstrom note and got a price adjustment today because they are now on sale, so it's basically a $40 trial.

I have always wanted to wear heels with skinny jeans. Three years ago, I never thought I could even wear skinny jeans. I finally got over that, and now I'm venturing into heels. I'm moving at a snail's pace! I'm not sure I can actually wear this out. I know I'll wear the shoes when I need to dress up and have to tolerate any discomfort, but if it's a jeans day...yeah, I'll probably go with something more comfortable. But it was fun to try it on! (Though they are not uncomfortable. I'm baffled.)

I haven't fixed my Speigel jacket yet, but am thinking of taking it to someone and having them put the snap in a less awkward spot and somehow close up the hole.

Question about the Okalas: my right shoe is a little tight on the right side where the front leather starts. Will that area stretch out? It seems like it will.

The other photos are a new pair of ankle-strap sandals that I can't wait to wear! They fit my wishlist 1,000 percent. C'mon, spring! ETA: They are Louise et Cie from Nordstrom, but I don't see them online yet.

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12 years ago

pastrygirl

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Oh shoot, I just realized I should've taken those photos outside in the 4 inches of snow that's still in my yard! It's a balmy 49 out, yahoo! (ETA: I'm serious, for me, near-50 weather means no socks needed and maaaybe a light jacket!)

viva

The heels and the sandals look so great with your jeans! I have brand new Okalas myself so can be no help on the stretching .... but I cant wait to wear mine just line this. You look great!

pil

Can't help with the question, but the new shoes sure are cute! The Okalas and the sandals both look great with your skinnies.

carambola

Love both pairs of shoes. My Okalas did stretch just a tad across the front, which was perfect for me.

rabbit

Both shoes look great with those pants!!

I don't know about the stretching. My fear when the little toe is visible with shoes I try on is that it's going to pop out (which has happened when testing shoes which didn't fit well). If it feels secure though, you are probably good. It usually only happens on one foot for me too, which is frustrating.

Thanks, all!

rabbit, my little toe is often a problem, but is thankfully not near popping out in these. Same with front-strapped shoes; my little toe gets caught, but it doesn't with these sandals. Big plus for both pairs of shoes!

yay! Glad to hear

Marlene1

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You look great in skinnies! What are the ankle strap sandals?

The sandals are Louise et Cie from Nordstrom, but they're not online (yet?). I'd never heard of this brand before.

Anonymous

Wear them around the house a little and see if they'll relax a bit. They look great, and I love the nude sandals too!

Suz

Both shoes look great! My right foot Okala is a tiny bit tight at the top of the foot, too -- but I am assuming it will stretch with wear. I would wear foot glide the first few times so you don't get blistering, though. That's my plan.

trix

They look really nice on you! A look that's worth much more than $40.

catgirl

Wow the Okalas join the lemming-wear list! And they look great.

Joyce B

Both outfits look fab but you do look happier in the sandals. That black shoe looks tight to me. If you want to keep it, you may want to stretch it out before actually wearing it outside.
I have the Okala ponys and the leopards. I have a wide foot but I really wanted to keep them so I tried multiple pairs until the prints matched nicely enough to each other and until I found the ones that were comfortable enough. After that, I stretched them out a bit wearing them with thick socks at home. Now they are comfortable but the animal print is still slightly tight on one shoe. All of this could have been prevented with a wide width shoe but those were not available at the time.
Good luck with your Okalas, I think they look great with your jeans and you will be able to wear them with many different outfits.

Both the Okalas and the other pair look great on you!

I'm envious of your cold tolerance too. I need it to be maybe 60 before even thinking about shoes without socks, and being able to stand those extra degrees would let me wear some of my fun shoes so much more.

Transcona Shannon

Such beautiful footwear!

Emily

WOW @ the Okalas + Skinnies ensemble! You wear ankle strap shoes like a pro.

Glory

Both are lovely!

catseye

Nice shoes.

What are those sandals? They look great.

catseye -- the sandals are Louise et Cie that I bought in-store at Nordstrom, but I don't see them online.

Thanks! Will have to go to check them out.

CocoLion

You look great, love your skinnies with refined footwear look. Sorry I don't have Okalas so no help on fit.

Angela K

I just got a pair of Okalas last week. I wore them around the house with bare feet first. Then the first official wearing I wore hose. Today I am wearing them with bare feet and they are super comfortable. I think they will stretch enough to mold to your foot as long as they don't hurt now.

Love them with the skinnies--bet you get tons of compliments!

always trying

I have 1, Bluefish from Zappos in pewter-super comfy and go with everything, 2 are from DSW, and very comfy, Going to get 3-the Bernie Mev-(are at Nordstrums, and on Zappos) lots of styles, but I am getting the ones with the thicker soles as I will be able do wear them to my dogs agility trials. I also bought Muk Luks at 6pm (way cheaper than birkenstalks and run smaller for skinny feet, and the White Mountain loafers in white at 6pm. after returning 3 pairs of white loafers, I finally found the White Mountain and they are great.

Now looking for tan gladiator type sandals.

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