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These Kenneth Cole peep toe booties: thoughts?

catgirl

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Looking ahead to summer, (although it snowed yesterday!), I am thinking I need to up my summer shoe style quotient. What are your thoughts on these open-toe shoes? I'd have to make sure my fat toes actually "peep", as Angie and others have let me know. Are they work-wearable?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ke.....sultback=0

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AviaMariah

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I've been eyeing those too, but maybe in the bone color. I think they are really cute and I love the holes and that the heel is lower. The only doubt I have for myself is the cut out in the heel. I've had issues with shoes with that design in the past. My foot moves too much which causes me to grip with my toes. But that's probably related to my particular foot issues. I think you should try them.

Staysfit

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They look like a good match for you. I think the lower vamp is cut in a way that your toes would peek through but the only way to know would be to try them. I think they would look great with cropped pants or culottes.

crutcher

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I just purchased a pair of sexy heels...for me that is...and they have the toeless look...I was searching online for type of hose to wear/or not wear as the case may be...and I found toeless hose...I had to fall out laughing at the thought of my toes hanging out there for all to see while the rest is covered...Something like pigs in a blanket...smile..
(Now back to your question..I love the shoes and the toeless look...)

jackiec

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Love them. 100%. Totally work wearable.

rachylou

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They'd be work wearable for me, I should think, in most case. I think I have those in my Finds.

Suz

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I love them. Full stop. They look great for your style and summer climate.

AM

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Love them. Purchased a pair almost identical but without the perforation. Then I have a pair pretty similar but with smaller ankle strap but in same shape with perforation. So, there should be no doubt that I think they are great and work wearable.

Glory

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I also love them and have them in my sights. I think you would get lots of wear out of them if they fit well. I sometimes have trouble with peep toes digging across the top of my nail bed...weird, I know.

Joyce B

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They are very nice with the perforations on the leather and the heel is not high. I tried them but they did not work for my high volume feet.
I got these instead:
Steve Madden 'Nobel' Open Toe Bootie
$99.95Item #1056444
Sorry that I cannot link them.
They are very comfortable.
I also got some perforated Paul Greens of a similar style and they are super comfortable. Now I need to decide which to keep.
I hope the Kenneth Cole ones work for you but if they don't there are other alternatives. And of course they will look great at work.

Aquamarine

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Those are beautiful and suit your style. I think they are work appropriate for you, based on what you've said and worn to your office. Hopefully the toe area works out for you. I am loving the beige version especially.

Janet

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I really like them, and I'd eyed them before. If I didn't already have the woven Jeffrey Campbell Everly booties and we had a longer wearing season before getting into hot summer weather (which for me means a sandal with less coverage), I'd consider them myself. I think they'd be a great fit for your style.

Windchime

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I really like those for you! (I might really like them for me, too, especially in the bone color.) I vote you order them and try on.

Susie

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I love them. I think the front opening is wide enough that your toes will be out (said the woman with short fat toes!)

Anonymous

Oh too funny; my pair of these arrived today and I just unwrapped them! After barely 10 min wearing them here's what I think: the heel & footbed are super comfy. The leather is a bit stiffer than I expected. Not a problem in front (very supportive) but I'm a bit worried about rubbing around the open heel area. I've attached pix in the hope it helps. (Not great lighting; DH is busy fixing the loo so you get my foot selfies I'm afraid) I have size 7 standard B width feet. I decided on the black as I didn't like the lighter colour with the black heel; just didn't appear deliberately colour blocked to me.

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catgirl

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Oh thanks Aliona! They are on the way to me now but I appreciate knowing what to expect. How is the ankle fit?

Anonymous

The ankle fit on me was great: loose-ish, but not too much. Also, as I wore the shoe, the leather relaxed in the back and the rubbing stopped. It's a nicely supportive shoe. Unfortunately mine will probably go back as there's way more leather on the right bootie than the left one. So the right has a weird bumfle on the instep. Not uncomfortable, but it looks like a mismatched pair. The shoes themselves are nicely made, but poor inspection/quality control. I'm sure yours will be better, this is likely just a one off.

Anonymous

Oh, and I forgot to add, these are totally work appropriate.

catgirl

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Thanks! I have super bony ankles so hoping these will fit properly. Sorry yours are messed up - are you exchanging?

CocoLion

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These are so cute! I just Found them below. When I went through your link they weren't on sale. Now in the Finds box it says they're on sale! Maybe I need to order some too. I've been wanting a pair of nude pumps. Do these look dressy enough to go to the Opera in? (Probably not. Plus my toes are very short and struggle to peep...) Anyway I've been admiring this style for the past 2 years but they are always too high-heeled for me to wear, now with the lower heel this is tempting.

Didn't Shannon find a lower heeled (like 2") pair from Steve Madden in Canada at the Bay? Nordstrom only has 3" pairs from Steve Madden.

Kenneth Cole New York 'Shay' Open Toe Perforated Leather Bootie (Women)

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CocoLion

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Here are Shannon's they are called Steve Madden Shallow Mule. They are available in the US directly from Steve Madden.
http://www.stevemadden.com/pro.....179425.uts

If these KCole don't work Una.

Steve Madden Shallow Mule Sandals

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Anonymous

I may try an exchange. I'm going on a shopping trip on Friday so am going to see if I find anything else; if not, I'll exchange. The ankle fit worked for me. I have quite thin, bony ankles and wider calves, but not much length between. So booties can look a bit stumpifying on me. I probably would only wear these with trousers or jeans.

Thistle

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They are work wearable in my office, and I love them!! So your style, yet still office friendly. I hope they work fit wise!

catgirl

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Denise, the Steve Maddens look fantastic too! I just ordered these and they were not on sale - that's the second time I've had the price drop right after an order, but luckily I am able to get adjustments by paying attention. I will report back so there will be two reviews of them - the heel height varies from site to site.