This is not a shoe blog: Friday shoegasm

I admit it -- I was not down with the whole ankle boot revival. At least not the funky-shaped, ruffled, slouch, cuffed, convex heeled, Ziploc bag-looking ankle boots that seem to dismiss all the loveliness of granny boots for a shoe that just seems hard to wear, makes short legs look even shorter, and layered cold-weather clothes look even frumpier.

But I am also a big enough shoe whore to admit that I am coming around. Slowly. And to a point. I'm going to reserve my ankle boot-wearing for my favorite jeans and steer clear of piling them over thick tights or leggings. That's just me, though. If you have six-foot legs and can pull that look off, more power to you, sister.

I came to accept the ankle boot more fully when I rebelliously wore sandals last week and ended up with chilly little piggies that were repeatedly, inadvertently dunked in puddle after puddle on the way to my car. "I get it!", I screamed at Mother Nature, who I am convinced is up there somewhere sporting Crocs and holiday socks, "I will put the peep toes away!"

Since I'm not ready to go fully into knee-high boots just yet and while I wait impatiently for the slow-moving barge that is apparently crossing the Atlantic to deliver my new motorcycle boots, ankle boots it is. 

These distressed suede boots by Nine West feed my buckle fetish and are a refreshing change from the same old-same old of black leather. They also happen to match the big old grommeted belt I scored at a Girlfriends Garage Sale last weekend for 8 bucks. At just under $150, they are a bit spendy if you already have a closet full of boots, but I know I'd wear these so much that it would be worth the investment. One more bonus -- the platform will elevate you out of those pesky puddles. Score!

I haven't danced on a speaker in a long, long time. But if I get a chance again, I promise to hike up my Units dress, cover my forearms in rubber bracelets, and pull on these granny boots that have gotten a perfect little patent makeover. I love the red detail and almond-shaped toe (not such a fan of the stunting rounded toe, ladies...not such a fan). OK, OK...these I would wear with tights and the right dress.

I don't think I'd rock full-length boots in metallic leather at the Starbucks or preschool playground. But boots a third of the size? Suuuure. These bronze ankle boots have a sassy little tie that I like to think of as a shoe peek-a-boo when you sit down or cross your legs. Wearing these boots will also give you an opportunity to give all your silver jewelry a rest and let your shoe shine be your main accessory.

Now you: Any thoughts on ankle boots? Yes, no, maybe, already ordering some up?

Comments

[DuongSheahan]

I never got into the ankle boots into this year. i actually found a pair that I liked!! I'm not sure about metallic boots, but those the last one is adorable, in black would be awesome!