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The season of shoe woes

Transcona Shannon

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Like many others on the forum right now, I'm on the hunt for shoes. I've gone through what I have and what I need and have determined a shoe wardrobe I'm after.

I'm fine with the boots/booties I have - nothing required on that front.
I'm fine with the sandals that I have - nothing required on that front either.

What I need are "shoes"...shoes for spring when it's too cool to wear sandals but too warm to wear boots. I've done my inventory and what I do have for actual shoes are: Docs Sara oxfords, All Black fishbow pumps, brown Naturalizer pumps, burgunday suede Mary Jane pumps, black Clarks Indigo cage pumps. The green Poetic Licence pumps are set to arrive Friday - here's hoping they work!

What I would like to add and think will complete my shoe wardrobe is - I also cannot wear a heel higher than 2.5/3 inches:

- one pair of neutral shoes (can be worn with pretty much everything - keep in mind I wear alot of skirts and dresses)
- one pair of colourful shoes - preferably red since that is a dominant colour throughout my wardrobe

So attached for your viewing pleasure is my Amazon cart at the moment containing a mix of neutral and red - do any of these look like contenders? I know there's been discussion on my previous threads about keeping my footwear rugged based on my winter footwear (Docs, booties, etc.) but I'm not quite as concerned about that for spring. I can bring in my rugged components with other accessories, jackets, etc. if need be.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/cart/.....f=gno_cart

P.S. Sorry if you're sick of shoes by now!

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Jjsloane

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Shannon - I for one never tire of shoes so keep it coming. The link takes me to my own amazon shopping cart however (which is full of shoes too but probably not your selection)

Jem

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I've been spending the morning filling my Amazon cart with potential flats and that's what it's taking me to. Maybe you'll have to put in the direct links. I hear your pain... I have a closet full of pumps that are too high for everyday, so I need some flats for Spring. It would be easier if we could go somewhere with all of the choices and try them on!

Transcona Shannon

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Whoops - let's try it this way:

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Jem

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I really like the red polkadot Aerosoles. I've tried on that style before and it's really cute. I'm not sure about the next one. It says it's a Mary Jane, but it's not. I can't picture it with dresses, but could be fun with pants and it's a great price! The Camper's are fun and look comfortable. I like that they have a pattern on them so they aren't boring. The Dr. Scholls are fun and cute, but they look taller than 3". The Fluevog's are pretty cool. Are you thinking dresses and/or pants? I like the Miz Mooz Fonda. Are you thinking the red? The red is a nice shade and I like that they are different than plain pumps. The last Miz Mooz are nice, too. Which color of those are you looking at? It's nice that they aren't too tall and have a vintagey vibe.

ETA: I'm sure you probably already noticed, but there is a 20% off coupon code for their new arrivals.

Transcona Shannon

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Jem - I love that I can count on you to reply about shoes!!! (lol)

The Dr. Scholls do say 3" heel - but that could be wrong?
The Fluevog's are cool aren't they? I think with skirts/dresses but wonder if the high vamp will be unattractive?
The Miz Mooz Fonda in red - for the red shoe it would be between this one and the Aerosole.
The last Miz Mooz in grey - as the neutral.

Jilly

Shannon, you have great taste in shoes! I really like all of these. I would vote for the polka dot red aerosoles over the mis moos. Love the polka dot and the peep toe. I really like the second, grey, distressed pair - makes me think of your style. And I love the both the Mary Janes - the ones with the ruffle and the ones with the design drawn on them. They all look really cute to me!

Jem

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Yea, I know... shoes are like my crack lol. I've told my husband that sometimes shoes "speak to me" and I need to get them. haha He doesn't understand! Plus, you have great taste in shoes.

Anonymous

Hi !
I can't open the links because I'm at work but I wanted to say that if you have a lot of red in your wardrobe, you might be better off getting a complimentary color shoe, like cobalt/royal blue or yellow, rather than red, in addition to the nude shoe.

rae

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My favorites are the Joseph Griffin and both Miz Mooz - I especially love the red Mooz! They are like a mary jane style, but a little quirkier. The dotty ones look narrow - what is your foot width like?

Meredith1953

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Shannon,
They are all beautiful shoes! I especially love that red polka dot pair for you! OT...I think that if you add the items to a WISHLIST that you could make the whole list visible in one shot for us to enjoy looking at!

In addition to purchaseing my Dansko tennie/clog "veda" I just purchased this Jessica Simpson "Madisen" from Nordstrom (see pic below). I need shoes too!

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Transcona Shannon

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Rae - my feet are medium width. I have a couple of pairs of Aerosoles that fit really well (and are extremely comfortable) so I suspect these would fit fine.

Meredith - you'll have to let you know how those Jessica Simpson flats work out. I had these on my wish list for a while. I think they're lovely!

Kirti

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I love the red polka dot ones and the Camper shoes! I hope some of these work out for you!

CocoLion

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Love the Aerosole polka dot pumps! Also the Miz Mooz red lower heeled pumps. And I like the Fluevog neutral shoes. Those three are interesting and seem "Shannon" to me.

I just ordered some very neutral pumps from Amazon. In nude shades. http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....00_details

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Meredith1953

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@Shannon,
Will do. I'm itching to get them. Ordered them last night along with a denim skirt, denim jacket (not planning on wearing them together) a dress *gasp! and a top that is pretty but somewhat "unstructured" shall we say? I sure hope it doesn't look like a tent on me. They are all courtesy of Nordies so no worries if I need to return anything. Just slap the label back on and send them on their way if they dont work out.

Here is what I ordered besides the shoes:

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Transcona Shannon

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I swear sometimes the world conspires against me! I decided for sure I was going to purchase the Aerosole red and white polka dot pumps - I have a few pair of Aerosoles and they are extremely comfortable and fit me well. BUT....Amazon will not ship these shoes internationally (?), Endless only has them available in wide width (doesn't fit me), Zappos and 6pm don't ship to Canada, and the Aerosole website itself (which does ship here) is sold out....aaaarrrrrggggg!!!

Jem

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Your kidding Shannon! What size do you wear? BTW, Endless is owned by Amazon. It looked like they had all of the sizes listed in B width.

Anonymous

Nooooo! I really like the red dotty ones and the last grey Miss Mooz. The 2nd pair in your list seemed too RATE for your style, IMHO. Rugged is one thing, distressed is another.

Transcona Shannon

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Jem - I just checked Endless again and in the red polka dot, size 6.5 they only have wide (C/D) width. Other colours were available in B, but not the red polka dot.

Claire - I so appreciate your feedback. I was looking at those grey ones again too and actually ended up taking them out of my cart. Although I really think they've cool, I don't really see them working with my style.

Update: Found the red polka dot ones in my size and width through ShoeBuy - and they ship to Canada! But I don't know anything about Shoe Buy...are they reputable?

Transcona Shannon

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Ordered the Aerosoles in red/white polka dots from ShoeBuy and sweet adorable Jem sent me a code that even gave me a $13 discount!!! Thanks Jem!

So red shoes - check
Green shoes - on the way
Neutral shoes - still looking

modgrl

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You are so lucky that normal shoes fit you!! I bat about 20% on shoes!
Good luck with your orders

Transcona Shannon

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Rita - I know the Aerosoles will fit no problem. I find their sizing very consistent and have never had a problem. I'm nervous about those Poetic Licence shoes though...

Don't you worry - you'll find your shoes too! I do think I'd save myself a TON of frustration by not shopping online for shoes. It's better in a brick and mortar store.