Sigh-practical VS. stylish - YouLookFab Forum

I got some adorable booties in the mail today. These Steve Madden booties in Taupe.
http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=901956002
They are exactly what I was looking for...but, the heel is too high. I feel like I'm walking on the ball of my foot, my arch is stretched out too much. It's not an "uncomfortable" shoe, but I know they will probably get passed over when I get dressed in the morning because of the heel height. I can't walk around in heels with my baby on my hip. I feel ridiculous and uncomfortable. Annoying, but I unless it's a platform or lug sole, I can't do any heel. It doesn't even look all that high of a heel, but feels like it is.

I want to keep them because they look so cute, but I know I shouldn't. Not to mention that the snow is going to start flying next month and these won't be warm at all.

It's so tough to strike a balance between practical and stylish. Just last week I bought lug sole, leather Uggs...they are warm, comfy and better than the regular UGGS that look like slippers, but they aren't very cute. I had decided to return them and shop for something better, but now I'm wondering if they are actually what I need.

14 years ago

Carole

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Oh Cilleena! I love those boots, too. In fact I had been eyeing them for a long while and tried them on at Nordstroms. They are very uncomfortable on my feet, too. And I said goodbye. I cant and won't wear anything that is uncomfortable. It's a waste of money and my feet rule.

I have been eyeing these, which sports a lower heel

http://www.zappos.com/multiview/7431153/2586

Queen Mum

Cileena... don't keep them if your feet aren't 100% happy. There are plenty of options out there for stylish and comfortable boots.
One option though that you may want to consider is to have the heel shortened by 3/8 of an inch. It will relieve that pressure on the ball of your foot and makes a huge difference, but of course is a gamble on a pair of brand new pricey shoes.

morethanbeige

Don't give up! You can find something you love that also feels fab! I also refuse to wear shoes/boots that are not comfortable, because I know I won't wear them. You deserve both - comfort and style!

Anonymous

But there are lots of stylish flat sleek boots riding boot-style available now. Like Angie's Stuart Weizmann? Perhaps look for something in that range. If you feel you can't take heels and a baby, don't feel obliged to. There are stylish flat options there ( especially boots)

JennyAnne

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Bummer. If you won't wear them, they aren't worth keeping, But I feel your pain at returning seriously cute shoes.

catgirl

Those are cute, but no cute shoes are worth the pain when you're a hard-working mom. There are similar styles out there that are probably more comfy. Fryes are pricey but will last you forever - have you tried them?

rae

I think this is a pretty popular look right now - I feel really confident that you should be able to find someting that looks very similar and is still comfy. Maybe try Born or Indigo/Clarks. Some shoe sites also have a "visually similar" feature, where you can search for one style, and it will show you lots of other options in the same look.

missvee

I agree, send them back. Whatever you get has to work with your lifestyle - there's lots of choice out there, so you might as well get something just right for you.

Scarlet

I bet the heel would be okay if the sole were a bit thicker and more cushioning. Have you checked Clarks? I saw really cute boots in the store earlier in the season.

Cilleena

This is my first, ok second (but I don't count Target shoes because they are never comfy for me) try at a low heel bootie. I have a pair of dark grey Rieker booties that are super comfy, but the look is really understated. If you can believe it, I was looking for something with a little more wow factor and a bit of a heel. I'll give Frye, Clarks and some other brands a try.

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