Aldo has introduced a new category on its website this seaon: "shooties" somewhere between a shoe-boot and a bootie, these are a little higher than both, with shoe-like trappings such as peep-toes and skinny heels (at least that's how I understood the definition!)
Odd neologisms aside, I rather like this style. 'Norkus' is a military-chic boot that can be worn folded over as shown here, or further up the ankle for a more imposing look. It's available in black, khaki and taupe, and if you can get over the peep-toes in winter thing, should do you proud in coming months.
£85 at Aldo
These shoeboots from ASOS Sicily (that being one of their 'premium' brands that sells items made from real leather, suede and the like) are a classic style that I could see becoming firm friends with my feet sometime very soon. Nobody can deny the usefulness of the cropped bootie style, but these go a little further, and are seriously pretty to look at, too. Just loving the mini tassel tie!
I can imagine these really coming into their own when all the lovely coloured and patterned tights start to hit the shelves in a few weeks' time, and they'll look equally fab with a pair of lacy black ones as they will with thick ribbed hosiery.
£55 at ASOS
It seems wrong to be posting about these See By Chloe Over The Knee Boots in August, but the weather doesn't seem to be getting better, so it's justified.
Luckily for me, I love winter much more then summer, and boots may be my favourite footwear of all!
These See By Chloe Suede Stud Detail Flat Over The Knee Boots will be perfect for the cold (and even the rain if you get a good enough suede protector!) and will enable you to carry on wearing your summer skirts and dresses through the rest of the 'summer' (ha).
See By Chloe Suede Stud Detail Flat Over The Knee Boots, £479.00 from asos.com.
Dear New Look,
It's August, and I really should hate you for introducing me to fur-lined cosy boots when I should be pottering around in flip flops.
But seeing as the summer weather has taken a leave of absence, I completely approve of these boots. Don't they look toasty? Pair them tucked in jeans and a thick knit jumper and embrace the cooler months.
Buy from New Look for £44.99.
We love to get an outsider's perspective here at Shoewawa, and today, Kate from Shudoo shares her top style of the week!
The Superstar wedge by Bertie effortlessly manages the balance between fierce individuality while keeping bang on trend with its buckle detailing.
No frilly florals for this wedge, the black suede texture demonstrates that wedges don't have to be restrained to our summer wardrobes.
The most striking feature of the Superstar is it's platform structure. Not for the faint at heart, the 4 inch platform will have you standing tall (or not, as the case may be for a 5-and-a-bit footer like me).
We can just see ourselves teaming these with a granddad cardy and waist belt for chic autumnal style, or jazzing them up with some funky tights and a dress for a night on the tiles.
Regardless of it's style kudos, possibly one of the best credentials of the Superstar is it's price tag. £110 for a pair of versatile wedges that will see you right through to spring? Yes please!
£110 at Shudoo
These boots are hugely practical for the next few months, whilst being simultaneously beautiful. That leather toe will keep your toes warm and dry when you're skipping through puddles, and that chunky mid-sized heel is the perfect height for pottering around the shoes on a Saturday afternoon. All the while that soft brown suede will keeping you looking chic.
I've been on the search for a pair like this for a while, although sadly the price tag of £130 is a little out of my reach at this point in the month. I'd pair them with thick cosy tights and a chilled out jumper dress for a bit of relaxed glamour.
If you fancy getting them in black or brown, you can buy them from the
Kurt Geiger website.
We're all about pebbled leather and interesting textures on our shoes and accessories at the moment. Padding is coming back along with inclement weather, and the more texture and graininess the better. I don't know if it's a psychological reaction to cold and harsh winters that draws us towards thicker, fluffier textures, but one thing's for sure, they're going to be huge in every sense this winter.
These shoe-boots by Lanvin get the look just right, and I've blown them up big so you can see just how gorgeous their texture is. This criss-cross pattern creates the illusion of Chanel-style quilting, while the leather itself has a lovely pebbled surface. I love the way it travels all around the back of the heel, too. Ultimate winter boots anyone?
£600 at Harvey Nicholls
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