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Valentine's Red Shoe Show-Down

Angie

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I'm going to make a statement with red shoes in Spring & Summer. I'M IN THE MOOD.

After much deliberation, I've ordered four styles. Low heels and flats. I haven't ordered the Stuart Weitzmans yet because they are more than I want to spend on a red Summer shoe - but will if the others don't work out.

Two of the styles have already come in and they're contenders. But I need them ALL to come in to decide. (I'll do an outfit creation session for Spring & Summer with the contenders to make sure they earn a place in my wardrobe).

I am not opposed to keeping a flat and heeled pair either - since this is going to be my thing this season. They MUST be the right shade of tomato red, and they MUST be very comfy - as in "shop with clients all day" and "walk around the Netherlands when I see my Dad all day" comfortable.

They'll be versatile in my wardrobe because I have a high affinity for colour mixing. To my eye, tomato red works with just about any colour.

Will keep you posted.

Catherine Mid Heel

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SARTO By Franco Sarto 'Jolette' Penny Loafer (Women)

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Intentionally Blank / Cola Red

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Stuart Weitzman Bolshoi Ballet Flat (Women)

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Nine West Brianyah

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Angie

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Oh, yes. And I have a cute bag to match - but might want a larger one for travel.

Amsterdam Bag Company

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Anonymous

I'm right into this for spring too. Ideally, I'd like a heel (pointier toe high heel pump) and a shorter block heel every-day pair. I'm also keeping an eye out for the right red (same tomato that you like) coat.

Ledonna N.

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Those are aome great contenders.

I look forward to seeing what you choose and how you style them.

Sara L.

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Fun! I like all the pairs you show and I look forward to seeing what you choose.

Tanya

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I can't wait to see the results of this experiment, Angie, especially since I would also like a pair of red shoes for spring, to go with my tomato red cropped flares and pencil skirt. I am especially interested in the Franco Sarto loafers and the Nine West ankle straps, since I have already had my eye on them before you posted.

RoseandJoan

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Fingers crossed the weather cooperates Angie!

I'm very fond of the Bowden pair and the SW pair too.

The loafers would look fab with light and white denim.

Angie

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Lisap, keep me posted on what you come up with. Fun to hear you wanting to sport a bright. Great with your turquoise blazer.

Ledonna, I will match your new red sneaks.

Sara, do you have red shoes?

Tanya, you can read my take on those exact styles if you look in the details of the Find. They are top picks. The Franco Sarto loafers are VERY comfy. Look designer, but run big. (I hope I'm not in-between sizes). The Nine West pumps are a good deal, but run small.

Jules, I prefer the style of the Boden pumps too. I hope they work out. (My feet really like loafers so the FS's are strong contenders). Fab with white and blue denim, which I have plenty of.

rachylou

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Yes!

JAileen

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I need red shoes, but regular ones for wearing out. I love the loafers. They would work with cropped pants, maybe an all blue and white outfit. The ones with the ankle straps are really cute. They look like they would look nice with a dress.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I was also admiring the Intentionally Blank pumps (maybe they are a little too much of a blue-red for you, but it's so hard to tell from photos), but ended up ordering a different chartreuse pair.

Angie

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You've got it all figured out, JAileen.

Rachy, do you have red shoes?

UmmLila, YES. Those might be too blue, but I'm giving them a go because colours can be off online.

always trying

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I just ordered red Tevas as they will be so practical for spring summer for short trips and wearing to GD's swim meets. Have an old pair of tan and red Josef Sibel flats that will come out, and of course my block heel red pumps that I bought for the holidays will be worn all year round. Here are some red sandal styles I am considering. Anxious to see all Angie's red shoes and outfits....

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Karie

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What a fabulous set of contenders. At least on my monitor, the Boden Catherine's and the Franco Sarto's look the most like a tomato red color. Red shoes are such fun, aren't they? I wore my red booties today and got a lot of compliments. That always makes the day better!

Ginger

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How fun!!! It will be fascinating to see what works best for you.

My one ordered pair of red shoes came last night. I was only able to try them on briefly but I love the look. <3

CL By Chinese Laundry CL by Chinese Laundry Women's Studio Super Sued Pointed Toe Flat

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Joy

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I'm right there with you and can't wait to see your winners. Finding the right shade of red in the right style has been my problem for a long time. I have done red heels but really need a more casual and comfortable summer shoe.

Angie

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always trying, a very fun selection. Hope the new styles work out too.

Ginger, super cute flats. Hope to see them in an outfit.

Karie, YES. Red shoes will make me happy too. Nice that you got compliments on your red boots. ENJOY.

Joy, maybe you'll be my red shoe twin this year.

pil

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Those SWs are divine! My high volume foot could never wear them but they sure are purty!
I just donated a pair or red patent mules to Goodwill. Loved them when I bought them, but didn't wear them much so off they went. Hopefully someone is enjoying them.

Staysfit

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I think I'm either ahead or behind everyone else here. I have been enjoying my red shoes this winter. I am thinking of changing my go to accent color for shoes from red to light teal or Aqua. They will coordinate with my glasses, and I have strangely been finding more and more items in that color family, including shoes.

Getting back to red - I wore my Kate Spade booties today for Valentines Day. My outfit was inspired by color combinations I saw in Angie's pins from Spring/Summer. I noticed a lot of pink paired with red, and loved that combination. Today I paired my coral pink corduroys with these red boots, a red open weave cable sweater, a coral turtleneck and a white button down shirt all layered together. It was very festive especially when I added some red earrings, and red socks with black hearts.

I'm not ordering any more red shoes - I have plenty. Something for every weather condition across four seasons.

Kate Spade New York 'lorene' chelsea bootie

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Anonymous

Oh, I like the Intentionally Blanks and your cute purse.
Tomato red is such a vibrant colour.
It's nice to have options.

Angie

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pil, perhaps you need some red dog walking sneaks.

Staysfit, Suz bought red boots for Winter so you can high five each other. Your Valentine's outfit sounds festive and fun. Good job, and nice to see you back on the forum.

Smittie, I've noticed that we have a similar style sensibility.

Bonnie

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I've never had red shoes, so maybe it's time for me, too. The loafers look tempting. I'm guessing you will get two pair, the loafers and a dressier pair - maybe one of the ones yet to arrive.

Jaime

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Ooh! I have red booties and red flats but nothing with a small heel. Hmm, I actually think the Nine West shape is great - I love a pointier toe. And the Cola's look super interesting. Can't wait for your decision!

Angie

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Bonnie, the loafers are VERY comfy. I'm waiting on half a size down because they run big.

Jaime - my foot twin - you can literally borrow my red shoes! And I can borrow yours.

Jaime

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My closet doors are open to you!

cindysmith

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I have GOT to stop looking at all these red shoes y'all are sharing. It's making me want red shoes and I would love them and cherish them, but I don't know how practical they'd be for my life.

Sure are pretty to look at though.

Lisa

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I can't wait to see what shoes you end up keeping. And it is so refreshing to know that I'm not the only person who orders a lot of pieces so that I can weed through to find just the "right" piece. I think my largest order was years back, remember my hunt for white bootcut jeans? I think I ordered a dozen pairs from Zappos at that time and I kept that one pair of Joe's for years! It's worth the hunt, even if it does take some extra work.

Sara L.

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Yes, I just bought some red sandals for spring. I can't figure out the Finds on my phone so here's a photo. The red is more intense in real life, they look washed out in this photo.

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Ginger

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Angie, I think you'll be seeing my red shoes so much you'll be sick of them.

Sara L., those are terrific sandals! Love!

cherylm

I ordered the Stuart Weitzmans in tan suede and they are going back. Run wide and the quality doesn't match the price in my opinion. Angie, hope the other red shoes work for you.

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