Just got feet, don't got SHOES

Mary, have you looked on any of the online shoe retailers? Anything you specifically do or don't like?

hey guys i got these boots the other day!
and they were 30% off! and they are comfortable and warm and timberlands, which i trust (so far)
http://canada.zappos.com/images/742/7422357/6628-651576-p.jpg

still haven't found great little black shoes or the heels i want but whatever it's gonna be snow times pretty soon anyway. tho i will need something to wear around the office. so clearly i need more shoes, right

Mary, like this?

those are nice! they look really warm, too.

xpost to rrrobyn

guys i had a mini-breakdown the other days when i realized i have ~three pairs of "nice" shoes that aren't falling apart bc they're cheap. and one of them is too big for me, as i realized when i was walking to the party i was going to. i felt slightly ridiculous about it; my sister kept very reasonably suggesting that we turn around so i could change my shoes and i was all dramatically like, "I HAVE NO OTHER SHOES!" and for some reason i was almost in tears? v. embarrassing.

anyway, i need nice shoes and i guess i'm going to have to pay real money.

Hahah better yet, DM does a patent ladies' version now.

http://www.piperlime.com/Asset_Archive/PLWeb/Assets/Product/587/587946/main/pl587946-00p01v01.jpg

these are the absolute bomb, but.. how do i stop the snakeskin from getting messed up? it is actual snakeskin

A little like that Laurel, but maybe with a less pointed toe.

I kind of like these: http://shop.camper.com/producto.xhtml They come in knee-high too.

Should I ask for these for Christmas

http://www.thefryecompany.com/Product-Women-Boots-Riding%20Boots-77067SLT.aspx

(but in black or dark brown)

YES

daria, those are fantastic. i have no idea about caring for snakeskin, though! any i've had has been vintage and already kind of messed up to begin with.

and those are great boots, vp.

Really? I hope my mom sees things the same way. I think she was hoping I would pick out a few books from Amazon:)

they remind me a little bit of v westwood pirate boots.

Zexy! I will have to try them on--I've seen them at David Z, and maybe Bloomingdales. But if I was only go to go for one big-ticket boots purchase this year, should those be the ones? I want something casual that can be worn with jeans and sometimes skirts. I'm thinking I should maybe pick something plainer and more streamlined?

Warning: Nobody buy these shoes: http://davidzinc.stores.yahoo.net/jcwingtip-blk.html

The "leather" on the toes will flake off after two weeks when you've already thrown away the box and receipt and when you try to take them back to David Z after two months they won't accept them.

P.S.: I got 2 new sneakers

http://shop.vans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product2_10001_25104_10101_302951_-1 black/black to wear to and from work

and

http://www.converse.com/index.aspx?mode=pd&sku=1U995#productdetail

but in a darker plaid

^^I didn't get those John Varvatos Jack Purcells (as if) but simply regular JP's in a comely brown/olive/red plaid.

my current options are DMs (no good with suit trousers) and dress shoes (too dressy). need something to wear for academic interviews, conferences, being an adult, etc. thinking about maybe some clarks:

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/b7/1/AAAAAuaYnsQAAAAAALcRGA.jpg

crepe soles seem like they are pretty useless in a non-desert situation. true?

I need to get these before new year so my options are limited. Please take sides:

"Ebony Vintage" boot
http://www.clarks.co.uk/Assets/Clarks/products/2/0/3/20318797_A_p.jpg

"Cajun brown" trek
http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/apolloplus/cabinet/leather2/img25532236.jpg

I'd have to go with "Ebony Vintage" as it will look better in an interview. Having said that, I'm no authority, as the only shoes I own are a pair of black M&S lace-ups that pinch, it's like wearing a couple of crabs.

I'm leaning toward them but because of the colour, which looks like it goes better with more stuff than the cajun thing. i am interviewing for academic jobs though, so these are probably both more than smart enough.

Current pair are some discreet-but-rugged Timberland shoes, that I can't find a picture of. Very tough, with the consistency of a boot but the shape of a sturdy shoe. Precisely the sort of thing I'd recommend.

I feel that timberland are both not gay enough and too gay for my hobo academic styles

I suppose it comes down to the shape of your feet. For me, the centre seam on those "cajun treks" would be irritating. I would prefer to wear something as similar as possible to a Chelsea boot, hence my "Ebony Vintage" pick. Unfortunately neither is an option in IT, where you're scrabbling around all day in a comms cupboard but still expected to wear shoes that look like they belong to a minor member of the royal family...

cosign on 'Ebony vintage' they should go with dark navy/charcoal grey/black, the other ones, that color of sole makes them harder to wear IMHO.

i got some duck boots for christmas, they are really ugly in a great way (also i walk everywhere & don't have anything for rain/snow)
http://cdni.llbean.com/is/image/wim/206994_2764_41%3Fwid%3D330%26hei%3D295

http://shopping.canoe.ca/ss/media/24263000/24263341.jpg

guys just to confirm, it is a really bad idea to pretend I have orthopedic issues and just wear comfortable keens around the office, right?

specifically thinking about crap like this http://www.zappos.com/images/741/7418532/8521-641310-d.jpg

(I hate men's dress shoes. HATE HATE HATE)

if you wore those to my work we would make fun of you

wat do u hate about men's dress shoes tombot? its not that hard to find comfortable ones

yes it is

plus they fall apart

maybe u need to buy nicer shoes?? i think good work shoes are important i cant get the img to post but i mostly wear stuff like this nothing superfancy but still stylish and well-made.

also obv comfort levels vary and we work in pretty different industries but i'd feel uncomfortable wearing something informal like those slipper-sneakers even if my feet liked them better. like more than just physical comfort i get a sense of security out of seeming put-together

hi there, i would like a pair of simple black leather lace-ups but (a) i don't want stupid inch-high rubber soles, (b) don't want square toes, cap toes, or brogues, and (c) i would like to spend less that 300 fucking dollars

halp

otoh i guess i could get men's 'character' dance shoes w/o the taps for pretty cheap but i don't know how well they would wear for daily use

something like this?

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/4/optimized/430784_fpx.tif
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/4/optimized/342454_fpx.tif
http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=325563&BannerID=PD566&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&LinkshareID=7BCCUvknbWY-SYagRjkqvr.lU2VuQwjq6g

or this

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=317969&CategoryID=33702

first pair are alright! yes, like that.

macy's has a large selection of men's shoes on sale

you should be able to score a pair for under $100

the range of style @ the local macy's is usually bit narrow but i will check it out, thanks for the tip!

let me tell you what i have discovered since i revived this thread:

i) if you want to go to clarks at heathrow then make sure you check what terminal your flight leaves from, because they won't let you go to terminal 1 just to check out the shops

ii) there are no shoe shops in echo park (warehouse shoe sale proved unsatisfactory)

http://ai.pricegrabber.com/pi/9/78/00/97800165_640.jpg

xxxxxp - Skip the 'Ebony Vintage' Desert Boot and get the beeswax leather. Way better looking.

Boots I want:
Frye Brando laceup
http://www.thefryecompany.com/ProductImages/1082007114850170BrandoLace_BLACK_multi.jpg

Frye Brando engineer in 'camel'
http://www.thefryecompany.com/ProductImages/17200811305442287240Cammulti.jpg

Chippewa work boots
http://www.happydogsbootland.com/catalog/25290-zoom.jpg

White's Boots Semi-Dress
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/billsack/semidress269-1.jpg

You guys, I bought a pair of high-heeled "shooties", sort of. Spectator-style. I'll get a photo tonight for your amusement.

They are going to rock hard with pinstripe tights, though.

I also bought YET ANOTHER pair of mid-heeled black patent-and-suede women's pumps with some kind of harness buckle detail on the toe. Predictable, me.

http://www.zappos.com/images/744/7444138/6627-701601-d.jpg

:D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3198689676_ff2eb806cf.jpg

those are nice. tho the floating in space part is disconcerting.

the only shoes i want these days are boots made by the guy who makes boots up the street from my workplace. i also need him to fix the zipper on a pair of winter boots i have. which would make my winter boot situation more interesting x2