You are right, dansko haters

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP, let's not add cheap to something other than your shoes. Let's keep this clean and dignified, please.

LOL, I meant "frugal." Who's got the dirty mind now, sister?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same women who claim they can't buy better shoes are often the same ones who go to Starbucks every day and go out to eat at restaurants at least weekly.

Of course, it all depends upon your personal preferences. And I will say that people who know you will never tell you how your shoes come across - but they speak about you.

People like you make me want to barf.

If $100 shoes are cheap shoes, I say all hail cheap shoes that feel good. And I rarely go to Starbucks.

Take your ridiculous, snobby generalizations and shove them up your rump-hole.

PP, keeping it "clean" was referring to your colorful language. There are hopefully more suitable ways to express yourself.

[Anonymous]

Meant to add that the reference to "cheap" had nothing to do with spending money and everything to do with one's communication style.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP, keeping it "clean" was referring to your colorful language. There are hopefully more suitable ways to express yourself.

Not sure who else you are responding to, as I am the PP whose language seems to offended you and understood your post. I am offended by the shallow snobbery of so many women on this forum and choose my words very carefully. I stick by them.

[Anonymous]

Oops, meant seems to have offended you.

[Anonymous]

Who cares, let's get back to shoes!

Anyway, I have been wondering about the woman who said it's better to only own 1 or 2 pairs of $250-$1,000 shoes than several pairs of $100 or less shoes, if that's all you can afford. I am flummoxed by this idea. I can't conceive of the 1 or 2 pairs of shoes that would work for all my outfits and events. Maybe if all you do in life is go to the BigLaw office and then out to fancy restaurants, but most people (in particular, moms on this board) have a little more diversity in their wardrobes and activities.

So, what say you, PP? If I only had, say, $800 to spend on my entire shoe wardrobe, what would you recommend?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who cares, let's get back to shoes!

Anyway, I have been wondering about the woman who said it's better to only own 1 or 2 pairs of $250-$1,000 shoes than several pairs of $100 or less shoes, if that's all you can afford. I am flummoxed by this idea. I can't conceive of the 1 or 2 pairs of shoes that would work for all my outfits and events. Maybe if all you do in life is go to the BigLaw office and then out to fancy restaurants, but most people (in particular, moms on this board) have a little more diversity in their wardrobes and activities.

So, what say you, PP? If I only had, say, $800 to spend on my entire shoe wardrobe, what would you recommend?

Which brings us to: what are the minimum shoe types one must have? and colors thereof....

I'll start:

1. gym shoes (for going to the gym, long walks with dogs, etc)
2. comfortable heels for work
3. glamorous yet comfortable heels to wear with cocktail dresses and gowns
4. snow boots
5. shoes that are cute with skirts, capris, pants, AND shorts that are comfy enough for a three hour walking tour (museum, shopping, site seeing, etc)

optional:
6. flat, tall boots
7. heeled tall boots
8. heeled ankle boots
9. sandals that are cute with skirts, capris, pants, AND shorts that are comfy enough for a three hour walking tour (museum, shopping, site seeing, etc)

that's five mandatory and four optional. And it is better for your shoes if you give them at least a day of rest between wearings so that they can dry out completely, etc. So the mandatory list probably gets another pair of heels and another pair of casual. So what shoe wardrobe would you advise for under a grand? Personally, I'm really, really interested in numbers 5 and 9, b/c that is one that I can't seem to find.

[Anonymous]

I am the pp to whom 10:46 refers but my email does not suggest owning just 2 pairs of shoes. My post was about it being better to buy fewer shoes with higher quality than many shoes of lesser quality.

But as long as we're here, let's discuss a shoe wardrobe. It will vary depending upon whether the woman is working outside the home as well as whether the shoes are for professional, social or casual lives. Additionally, what you buy for F/W will be different than S/S.

If for F/W casual, then:
1. pair of loafer-style or flats
2. casual pant shoe with slightly higher heel
3. shootie or bootie for pants, dresses or skirts
4. gladiator or peep-toe that is slightly dressier

This is a basic shoe wardrobe. Of course, for the following season, you add onto these totals. Could be done for $250 each or if you wanted to add a fifth pair, then $200/pair. Maybe even more if you shop the sales.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:18:59 - I've also spent much quality time in Europe and I will say that countries differ from each other as well as our experiences (and verbally ability to express ourselves) there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:really? did you try any keen brand? i am fussy fussy about shoes and love keen and privo.

I've tried on both Keen and primo - thinking I would love them - and found them to be horribly uncomfortable. Must depend on the feet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Must depend on the feet.

And here we have the answer for this entire thread.


Don't necessarily agree with the above shoe requirements either. This is so individual. Depends on your vocation, your hobbies, your location...so many things.
For instance, I almost never wear heels. Hate them. Of course, I avoid skirts unless it's warm out and I can pair them with sandals, so that I can also avoid pantyhose at all costs. And I think more in terms of colors...I have outfits based on black, brown, navy...need shoes to go with these.

[Anonymous]

I am a 50K admin asst with two children to feed. How many pairs of $250 shoes should I have in my closet?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who cares, let's get back to shoes!

Anyway, I have been wondering about the woman who said it's better to only own 1 or 2 pairs of $250-$1,000 shoes than several pairs of $100 or less shoes, if that's all you can afford. I am flummoxed by this idea. I can't conceive of the 1 or 2 pairs of shoes that would work for all my outfits and events. Maybe if all you do in life is go to the BigLaw office and then out to fancy restaurants, but most people (in particular, moms on this board) have a little more diversity in their wardrobes and activities.

So, what say you, PP? If I only had, say, $800 to spend on my entire shoe wardrobe, what would you recommend?

Which brings us to: what are the minimum shoe types one must have? and colors thereof....

I'll start:

1. gym shoes (for going to the gym, long walks with dogs, etc)
2. comfortable heels for work
3. glamorous yet comfortable heels to wear with cocktail dresses and gowns
4. snow boots
5. shoes that are cute with skirts, capris, pants, AND shorts that are comfy enough for a three hour walking tour (museum, shopping, site seeing, etc)

optional:
6. flat, tall boots
7. heeled tall boots
8. heeled ankle boots
9. sandals that are cute with skirts, capris, pants, AND shorts that are comfy enough for a three hour walking tour (museum, shopping, site seeing, etc)

that's five mandatory and four optional. And it is better for your shoes if you give them at least a day of rest between wearings so that they can dry out completely, etc. So the mandatory list probably gets another pair of heels and another pair of casual. So what shoe wardrobe would you advise for under a grand? Personally, I'm really, really interested in numbers 5 and 9, b/c that is one that I can't seem to find.

If anyone has recommendations on number 5 and or 9 I would love to hear!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:really? did you try any keen brand? i am fussy fussy about shoes and love keen and privo.

I've tried on both Keen and primo - thinking I would love them - and found them to be horribly uncomfortable. Must depend on the feet.

Same here.

[Anonymous]

You can't wear the same shoe with dresses, pants, capris and shorts. It throws off the proportions not to mention the overall vibe of the outfit. The wider the bottom of the garment, the higher the heel that needs to go with it.

Only works if the dress is pegged and short and the pants are all skinny.