Ooh I like those INC bootie MNsara posted, nice and sleek! Though it's got a taller shaft than the Aerosoles pair, looks like the heel is a bit lower.

I love the booties with trousers and jeans! They are a 10 when you style them like that. They are a 7 when you style them with bare legs. The ankle opening looks too big, but I'm sure that's just your dainty ankle, right?

I like the booties! In fact, I have them in my cart & plan on buying them; even after hearing everyone's objections. I tried them on at the store and they were totally comfy to me. The rounded toe doesn't bother me in the least!

I love the booties with pants. And I'm not really sure myself if the gape bothers me or not. Maybe because I struggle with the same with my thin ankles? Sorry I'm not being much help!

Hmm...I'm going to have to vote nay on these because:
1) Too gap-y in the back
2) Too rounded in the toe
3) You aren't sure you like them, which is the biggest reason in my book. Love it or leave it!
Why don't you try the Macy's pair?

I also vote to try the Macy's pair. These don't seem fab enough for you -- take it from another Bay Area SAHM.MOTG ; )

Here I chime in to add to the confusion! Keep if you want them exclusively for jeans. And toss if you want a pair to go with skirts too. To gapey in the back. And I am a FAN of round toes . Huge fan. But the gap, no likey!

I broke down and hadda see what was making the big thread over booties.
I laughed when I read how you were wearing them out trying them on. I have had many items like that. I read somewhere that when you can't decide between two options, neither is right. That doesn't exactly fit the keep or return situation but I think it weighs in favor of return. And why wouldn't you want the option of wearing them with skirts or shorter pants without that gap in the back? I don't think the last they were made on is the right one for
your feet. I vote return. They're not the only leopard booties in the world. Why should you go through so much grief over them. They've cost a lot already in terms of time and angst.

If you are that unsure I say NAY! I have to like something almost immediately and be 100% sure if I am going to spend my money! Save your money for something that makes your heart sing.

I cannot tell you the reason...but...still not sold, sorry...(don't count me, my sight may be wrong)

Thank you all for putting up with my bootie obsession here. You know, it's not that I don't like them, it's that I'm second guessing and wondering if I can do better. I did see the INC pair on line and have considered trying those out for the toe shape.
I do have time to make a decision as I won't have the need to be wearing them any time soon.. we're sweltering here this week at nearly 100 degrees.

I think they"re cute and I like the toe. Deciding factor for me would be the quality and comfort of the boot. If it's lined in anything plasticy, return.

I like them with pants #6-7, not so much with skinnier pants. Also, the gap isn't that bad, but can you wear tights with them to "thicken" your ankles, and provide less contrast? One way to look at it, if they are comfortable, they are ON TREND and will probably make your outfits pop like mad! IF they are comfortable AND affordable, keep them for sure.

I'm late here because I returned these booties for an entirely different reason, but I'll be honest - I felt they were a compromise for me. There was nothing particularly wrong with them (other than the pattern mismatch), but there was nothing WOW about them either. They did the job of being leopard booties and nothing more. And I feel leopard booties (unlike, say, a bra or a pair of sneakers) should be a WOW rather than an "okay, this works enough to check it off my list".

So I'm sorrowfully voting nay, and I do feel your pain.

Yes they are leopard print and that makes them fun. But the fact that you are questioning them so much makes them a return vote from me. If you loved them, you would already be wearing them. Don't worry, your perfect pair of animal print booties will find you.

What Lisa said

Also, if you don't need to return them right away, why don't you shelve them, shop around for others, and see if you come back to them?