<p>Unfortunately, I had to miss the show but I’m glad to hear some of you here saw it. I looked at the website and laughed when one of the examples of shoes that do nothing for a look were my favorite clogs! OK - I get the message - just around the house or casual errands( pretty much what I use them for anyway)! </p>
<p>It’s funny that Oprah mentioned the Hunter rain boots - I just surprised D with a pair from Zappos last week- last ones left in the color she likes. Good thing - they definitely would have been sold out this week. While they are on the pricier side for rainboots, with the optional lining they do double duty as cold weather boots, too. </p>
<p>I had heard the bit about handbag shapes - isn’t that interesting? Supposedly someone with a curvier figure should choose a more structured looking bag, while a slouchy hobo looks better on someone narrower. The same is true supposedly for shoes - for example if you are much narrower on the bottom, shoes with a stacked heel, rounded toe will balance out your figure!</p>
<p>If you take a look at a lot of the pictures on the website, the shoes don’t really fit the women. A LOT of them are too big in the back. Which leads me to believe that they had to find shoes that were bigger to accommodate toe box. Those shoes look great for a photo shoot, but I am willing to bet that most of those women will not be wearing them most days!</p>
<p>I note that they put almost all of those women in very high heels–YUCK!! Do they actually pretend that women should be hobbling around in those things on a daily basis? An orthopedic nightmare waiting to happen. Thanks, but no thanks. I’ll stick to my Dansko black clogs for daily wear when it isn’t sandal weather. Luckily I don’t work in an office any more. When I did work in an office I wore moderate-to-low heels. (And sneakers for walking 20 blocks between Grand Central and the office in all weathers twice a day when in Manhattan.)</p>
<p>I noticed that too, worknprogress. Although many of those women came in with shoes that did need replacing, the “solution” was asinine.</p>
<p>I avoid this thread - don’t want to advertise my ignorance, dowdiness, and indifference. But I need some help, and here is the place to get it. Could all you fashionistas pop over to my Manhattan thread and help me out? Thanks!</p>
<p>^^^I agree. How realistic are some of those shoes to wear on a regular basis ? No way can I wear heels all the time. At least they give the green light on “fashion” sneakers - ie Puma or Adidas type with jeans. What I will sometimes do is carry heels or boots with me if I am going somewhere straight from errands, but if someone “catches” me wearing my Dansko clogs, it’s too bad!</p>
<p>I agree with you Consolation about the high heels. Here’s an interesting quote from the article, “When Adam meets Samar, he says her boots, skirt and tights were making her look shorter than she is. To add a few inches, Adam dresses her in mid-calf boots by Elie Tahari and matching tights.” Well, yes adding heels that are four inches high will make a person taller…</p>
<p>I would love to see an Oprah show where she does business casual dress with shoes that would be actually comfortable all day. It’s not that hard to figure out dress up clothes that look nice, it’s the daily clothes that are warm in the cool building and shoes that are low and comfortable. Not only am I okay with being short, but I’ve been known to twist my ankles in heels. I’m sick of the shows where you have someone shown in ultra casual clothes and then made over and looking fantastic in evening wear.</p>
<p>I actually wear heels to work a lot, and I am on my feet for most of the time. I have found that if I go up a half size, my heels are definitely wearable for long periods of time. But I also alternate days of high heels with days of mid heels and days of flats, to give my feet a rest, and I think that really helps. But I am seriously addicted to heels.</p>
<p>Wish I could wear those sexy heels - I can still wear a lower heel - but those high heel days are long gone! When I go up a half size, my heel is flappin’ out of the shoe. My foot is so much wider in the front. Oh, well, if that is all I have to complain about, life is pretty good!</p>
<p>Hey, Binx, my NYC uniform is always in shades of black. Actually, the fashion sneakers would be a great thing to have in black.</p>
<p>At the salon where I get my hair done the young women wear high heels. They are on their feet all day long on a tile floor. I can not imagine how they do it. They tell me they are comfortable! Yeah.</p>
<p>At the salon where I get my hair done the young women wear high heels. They are on their feet all day long on a tile floor. I can not imagine how they do it. They tell me they are comfortable! Yeah.</p>
<p>A major reason why I stopped cutting hair- the " high style" salons, especially in early 80’s which is when I quit, expected you to look like you stepped off the catwalk.
Back then it was either high fashion or Edie Adams cut & curl, not much in between.
( at least we had a wood floor)</p>
<p>Some brands of shoes, even with high heels, are very comfortable. I can wear my Soffts all day long. When I was a bit yonger, I used to wear my black pumps in the lab. Once I caught a coworker staring at my feet, “Do you really feel OK wearing these shoes all day long?” “I thought these were made to be worn in the lab - it says here that they are called Reaction!” We had a good chuckle.
I did notice that the ladies’ shoes on the Oprah show had a gap in the back; maybe it is how pumps are supposed to be worn -? I tend to go through zillions of pairs of shoes until I find the perfect one that fits without gaps and doesn’t pinch my toes, etc. - maybe I have to rethink my shoe-fitting strategy.</p>
<p>I wear high heels to work most of the time. Not all high heels are uncomfortable. It is very important where the heels are placed and how they are supporting your weight. If you have wide feet (my husband calls my feet duck feet), look for Italian shoes. They are generally cut wider and their material is softer. My rule of thumb about buying shoes is if they are uncomfortable in the store they will be uncomfortable later. No matter how good of a value or fashionable, don’t buy them if they are not comfortable.</p>
<p>Ekitty, I really liked the style of those Bruno Magli boots, too!</p>
<p>somemom–that’s funny, when I’ve been cleaning, husband will come home, sniff a bit and say, “ah!” It actually takes very little to make him happy (completely neat & sparkly kitchen when he gets home). I should make more of an effort. But I guess that’s another thread…</p>
<p>Bunsen–when I was ‘pump’ shopping for job interviews earlier this year, Sofft brand was the only shoe (other than Dansko clogs) that actually felt comfy in heels. They are really great. </p>
<p>Ekitty–I like these boots, but maybe they’re not they are exactly what you are looking for. Thought they’d look cool w/jeans (which I remember you said you wear a lot).</p>
<p>Another vote for Sofft. I can still wear heels, but the cut of the heels on O just didn’t look comfortable. Helle is another brand that I like in heeled sandals. </p>
<p>Oh, boy, I love the boots you guys are showing. I do need a new pair of boots!</p>
<p>Betcha folks at Zappos were busy as heck today ! I need (no, I don’t really need, but I would like to get) a new pair of sandals. H traded his miles for a couple of tickets to a warm place. Time for some serious Zappos research! Gotta get them while the shipping is still free - as of today, Zappos is officially a part of Amazon:</p>
<p>Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Kids starts today. There are lots of boots for sale (and some sandals for you, Bunsen). Free shipping if purchase is over $100. </p>
<p>I hope Zappo’s doesn’t change a thing. They’re the best.</p>
<p>I used to have a friend who modelled at shoe shows. They were probably just sample shoes - in this case large enough to fit the average woman’s foot.</p>
! I need (no, I don’t really need, but I would like to get) a new pair of sandals. H traded his miles for a couple of tickets to a warm place. Time for some serious Zappos research! Gotta get them while the shipping is still free - as of today, Zappos is officially a part of Amazon:</p>