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Are these boots too 'mumsy'?

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BethAndHerBrood · 06/09/2013 17:10

I like these, but don't want to look dowdy.

I mainly wear leggings, and tunic tops, and want an ankle boot that looks smartish, with a decent tread on them.

I don't like chelsea boots, even though they seem 'on trend' this year.

So if not these, what?

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bigTillyMint · 06/09/2013 17:12

Hmmm, maybe if you are young and model-like. They would look very mum-bootish on me.

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Nospringflower · 06/09/2013 17:14

Look dowdy to me Grin

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ProtectiveMother · 06/09/2013 17:14

I think they are not nice. I too am looking for winter boots so will keep you updated on any finds :-)

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Screwfox · 06/09/2013 17:14

They're a bit vegetarian

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SofaCanary · 06/09/2013 17:15

The mum boot alarm is ringing loud and clear Shock

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bigTillyMint · 06/09/2013 17:16

ScrewfoxGrin Vegetarian in the 80's!

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DeathByTray · 06/09/2013 17:17

I don't like the boots.

That aside - I hate the reference of mumsy = dowdy.

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Screwfox · 06/09/2013 17:18

Mumsy means dowdy. It means nothing else. It's like Saying that you don't like the idea of red being a dark shade of pink!

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BethAndHerBrood · 06/09/2013 17:23

Lol, that's what i secretly thought!

I am alarmed that i thought they looked 'comfy'Blush

I may be teetering on the slippery slope to a wolf fleece and bootcut jeans!

Help save me!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/09/2013 17:24

Sorry but I think that they are worse than 'mumsy' and are actually 'very old lady-ish.' They are dreadful, imvho. However, if you like them and want to wear them, ignore me!

I think leggings and a tunic is already a difficult look to make 'not mumsy' so those boots would really not be helping.

These look sturdy and comfortable but less Footglove-ish.

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campocaro · 06/09/2013 17:26

They look reasonably smart and comfortable for every day.
I have some like this and also some like the higher heeled ones under the main photo for smarter occasions when I dont have to walk too far

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CambridgeBlue · 06/09/2013 17:33

I really like Clarks boots in general but I'm really not keen on those - I'm sure they'd be comfy but if you want something stylish they're not going to work imo. There are lots of better ones on the Clarks website that would tick both the comfy/practical and stylish boxes. I like these although I guess suede isn't actually that practical. These are nice, possibly a bit high (although I've got a couple of years ago's knee length version and find them really comfy and practical). The ones Remus linked to would be ideal as well.

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BethAndHerBrood · 06/09/2013 17:50

I like those second ones, cambrigeblue, i wonder if i can carry them off. I don't walk loads, but would like to be able to wander round town without ending up with feet balls of fire.

Remus, those are just a touch too 'biker' for me. And dh hated them.

Thanks for your opinions. All very helpful. Grin

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/09/2013 17:54

Yes, Cambridge's second ones look like they'd be good. :)

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/09/2013 17:54

Dare I ask what your dh thought of your original ones? Wink

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orangeandemons · 06/09/2013 17:55

My friends dh once described a pair of shoes that she bought as left wing. Grin...sort of like vegetarian ones really

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BethAndHerBrood · 06/09/2013 17:59

Remus, i showed dh those i posted on here earlier. He just went off into a monologue of 'how can a woman with so many shoes blah blah blah'

He tends to not comment unless he dislikes something, so silence is a good sign!

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ModerationInEverything · 06/09/2013 18:04

I got DMs last year and they are super comfy. These are the ones I have www.shoes.co.uk/womens/dr-martens/boots/new-authentic-wedge-zip-calf-boot--743300001/black?cawelaid=1474607555&cagpspn=pla&gclid=co6e44igt7kcfuxktaodowqa8w but they have loads of styles.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/09/2013 18:04

If he was silent for the original ones, his opinion is worthless anyway! Grin

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boodles · 06/09/2013 18:26
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BethAndHerBrood · 06/09/2013 18:35

Oooh, i like those shimmery docs! Unfortunately, they are not really 'me', iykwim.

And those wedge boots wouldn't fit round my legs.Sad

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mamijacacalys · 06/09/2013 18:39

These are my current Clarks favourites, FWIW. Am watching keenly for when they come into stock.
Clarks have much luffliness this season.

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BethAndHerBrood · 06/09/2013 18:49

Mami, those are really nice, but not sure about suede though. I live somewhere where it rains a lot. It has started today. And probably wont stop till may.

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toisa · 06/09/2013 18:54

Positively not mum-bootish.....GRAN-bootish!!!! Mwah ha ha! Soorry...didnt mean to be rudeThanks... But keep looking!

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BethAndHerBrood · 06/09/2013 18:57

Lol, toisa, yes, i know! I have been told. Several times.

Now have a yearning for a pair of doc martins.

dh will pass out

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