In this thread we look at cute shoes

MTSUGURL · #1 08-29-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

There's this thing called trying too hard. I do believe you've been there and beyond.

I want to steal this for my signature.

Back to shoes... I'm always a bit scared and a tiny bit clueless when it comes to shoes. If it doesn't match exactly I panic and someone has to talk me into something a little more adventurous than standard black pumps.

The other day I went to Marty and Liz and spent 2 hours deciding between 8 pairs of shoes: a pair of Steve Maddens, Etienne Aigners, Cole Haan, Ann Taylor Loft (adorable pink tweed heels that I have absolutely nothing to wear with but was ready to build a wardrobe around), and about 4 pairs of Ann Klein. I bought the Steve Maddens, the Cole Haan's, and the Aigners. For the first time since I was 5, I have blisters on my toes from shoes.

(If I spelled any of these wrong, forgive the poor clueless twit who is just now getting acquainted with anything more expensive than Old Navy flip flops.)

The next day I went for my first pedicure and have been back twice to visit the pink ones...

ADqtPiMel · #2 08-29-2006, 08:05 PM

OK, I have a question for all the shoe lovers. I have some health problems that are going to require me to wear comfier shoes. Does anyone know of brands that are squooshier but still cute? Or know of some delightful inserts that will pad my poor feet?

It wouldn't be an issue if I was just at the office all day - I could wear heels and not have to walk much - but part of my job is occasionally meeting clients at one of our buildings and walking them to another one. I work at a consulting firm, and flats are unacceptable. Also, I'm only 23, so nothing matronly or ugly please!

tunatartare · #3 08-29-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

OK, I have a question for all the shoe lovers. I have some health problems that are going to require me to wear comfier shoes. Does anyone know of brands that are squooshier but still cute? Or know of some delightful inserts that will pad my poor feet?

It wouldn't be an issue if I was just at the office all day - I could wear heels and not have to walk much - but part of my job is occasionally meeting clients at one of our buildings and walking them to another one. I work at a consulting firm, and flats are unacceptable. Also, I'm only 23, so nothing matronly or ugly please!

Have you tried Aerosoles? They have some things that are actually cute and their shoes are supposed to be really comfortable.

ADqtPiMel · #4 08-29-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Have you tried Aerosoles? They have some things that are actually cute and their shoes are supposed to be really comfortable.

Hmmm, no. I've always thought of Aerosoles as sort of old lady-ish - but I'll definitely take a look.

xo_kathy · #5 08-30-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Have you tried Aerosoles? They have some things that are actually cute and their shoes are supposed to be really comfortable.

I second this. There are quite a few that are matronly, but there is usually a pair or 2 each season that are definitely cute. I saw some really cute Aerosole kitten heels at DSW last week.

And occasionaly you can find them at Easy Spirit. Like these are kinda cute:

Drolefille · #6 08-30-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by xo_kathy

I second this. There are quite a few that are matronly, but there is usually a pair or 2 each season that are definitely cute. I saw some really cute Aerosole kitten heels at DSW last week.

And occasionaly you can find them at Easy Spirit. Like these are kinda cute:

Lol they look like bunnies!

/or maybe that's just me

tunatartare · #7 08-30-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xo_kathy

I second this. There are quite a few that are matronly, but there is usually a pair or 2 each season that are definitely cute. I saw some really cute Aerosole kitten heels at DSW last week.

And occasionaly you can find them at Easy Spirit. Like these are kinda cute:

Are they suede? I can't stand suede shoes.

Drolefille · #8 08-30-2006, 11:42 AM

They're made of bunnies!

(I actually think they're cute)

xo_kathy · #9 08-30-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

They're made of bunnies!

(I actually think they're cute)

I didn't see the bunny resemblance til you said something.

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Are they suede? I can't stand suede shoes.

I doubt they are REAL suede - they're just supposed to look like it.

AlphaFrog · #10 08-30-2006, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MTSUGURL

I want to steal this for my signature.

Go right ahead.

Drolefille · #11 08-30-2006, 09:27 AM

Anyone tried those Dr. Scholls inserts that are suppose to make you mow your lawn in like 6 inch high stilettos?

tunatartare · #12 08-30-2006, 09:41 AM

I have. I'm not the lawn mowing type of girl, but they did withstand a night of heavy drinking.

LouisaMay · #13 08-30-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MTSUGURL

The next day I went for my first pedicure and have been back twice to visit the pink ones...

That is the cutest thing I've read on GC in a long time. Did you enjoy your visit?

And I just realized that the word "cute" was used in an awful lot of posts on this thread. Shoe talk...

MTSUGURL · #14 08-30-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LouisaMay

That is the cutest thing I've read on GC in a long time. Did you enjoy your visit?

And I just realized that the word "cute" was used in an awful lot of posts on this thread. Shoe talk...

It was a great visit... I spent 10 minutes telling them I would pick them up and take them home Friday and trying on other shoes that I have nothing to wear with.

AlphaFrog · #15 09-12-2006, 12:49 PM