What's up with all the flats?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I either wear flats or at least 3.5-inch heels.

Kitten heels and low heels are much more matronly than on-trend flats. Sorry.

I've gotta agree.

Absolutely true.

Sorry, I have to disagree. I love my kitten heels. You can't tell me that these are matronly:
http://www.zappos.com/rsvp-maren-metallic-grey-patent
http://www.zappos.com/isaac-mizrahi-new-york-gabriel-pewter-glitter
http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-Womens-Diema-Patent/dp/B006R3A5MM/

And if you do, well, I'd rather look matronly than like a hooker, which is the only thing I can think of when I see your 3.5" heels.

I would say yes, those are a bit on the older side.

3.5-in is far from hooker. These two shoes are conservative, but clearly you can see the heel is not inappropriately high.

Double-platform, peep-toe 4.5-in might be a different story.

[Anonymous]

And I don't wear heels daily, or to the zoo or something silly. But when the occasion calls for them, I will wear them as long as I safely can.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I either wear flats or at least 3.5-inch heels.

Kitten heels and low heels are much more matronly than on-trend flats. Sorry.

I've gotta agree.

Absolutely true.

Sorry, I have to disagree. I love my kitten heels. You can't tell me that these are matronly:
http://www.zappos.com/rsvp-maren-metallic-grey-patent
http://www.zappos.com/isaac-mizrahi-new-york-gabriel-pewter-glitter
http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-Womens-Diema-Patent/dp/B006R3A5MM/

And if you do, well, I'd rather look matronly than like a hooker, which is the only thing I can think of when I see your 3.5" heels.

I certainly can tell you that those are matronly! They are, indeed. But matronly has its place, so it's fine. 3.5" heels aren't hooker-ish, either. It's all about context.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tend to always wear flats, and I think they are super-cute, but I get why one would wear heels to work, out for nice dinner, etc. When I see women tottering around on heels while shopping, running errands, doing school pick-up, I think they look RIDICULOUS and juvenile.

There is nothing more silly than watching a grown woman trying to walk in heels. It is just sad. If you are going to wear heels, at least know how to walk in them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They don't hurt.

On me, they do. I need arch support, that's why I always wear mid-level heels.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heels are stupid. Enjoy your ^$% ugly bunions and hammertoes beginning at age 34.

This might belong in the "mean things you thought" thread. But I agree with it.

[Anonymous]

I see pumps like those shown above and think of my grandmother. She had to have specially-made high-heeled bedroom slippers, because she shortened her tendons with a lifetime of heels.

And kitten heels? Were we just in a time machine? Is this 1999? Then no.

Flats are modern, attractive, varied, and practical for all but the most formal occasions. Heels to the office on a Tuesday? Never in my life. I have shit to do.

[Anonymous]

I'd never go to a client meeting or job interview in flats. They do not look right with pencil skirts or pant suits.

[Anonymous]

Okay, well I get compliments on my kitten heels all the time. Granted I work at a (large) non-profit, not a law office or major corporate ball-buster office, but still, frequent compliments. And yes, I still think of hooker when I see those 3.5" pump that someone posted just upthread. (And I really don't get how the second pointy toed pair posted is so much better than my pointy toed kitten heels--the *only* appreciable difference is heel height.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Okay, well I get compliments on my kitten heels all the time. Granted I work at a (large) non-profit, not a law office or major corporate ball-buster office, but still, frequent compliments. And yes, I still think of hooker when I see those 3.5" pump that someone posted just upthread. (And I really don't get how the second pointy toed pair posted is so much better than my pointy toed kitten heels--the *only* appreciable difference is heel height.)

Oh and I'm 32.

[Anonymous]

I understand your point but no self-respecting hooker would wear a round-toed, 3.5" heel...be real....those shoes are fine for work but not sexy at all

[Anonymous]

Those three pairs shown aren't matronly. They are grand-matronly. I can see my grandma going to church in those.

- said the trendy flats wearer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay, well I get compliments on my kitten heels all the time. Granted I work at a (large) non-profit, not a law office or major corporate ball-buster office, but still, frequent compliments. And yes, I still think of hooker when I see those 3.5" pump that someone posted just upthread. (And I really don't get how the second pointy toed pair posted is so much better than my pointy toed kitten heels--the *only* appreciable difference is heel height.)

Oh and I'm 32.

You probably have nice, skinny calves. The kitten heels look terrible if you have anything else.

[Anonymous]

I'm so glad flats are fashionable right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I either wear flats or at least 3.5-inch heels.

Kitten heels and low heels are much more matronly than on-trend flats. Sorry.

I've gotta agree.

+1