Here's yet another example of the "massive platform" look that's taking over the shoe world at the moment, probably as a result of the 70s influence in fashion at the moment. These 'Angie' boots from Topshop do have a bit of a 70s vibe to them - just imagine them worn with a huge pair of flares! - but careful dressing will help you tone that vibe down if it's not exactly your cup of tea. Ultimately, though, these boots are always going to be the main focus of any outfit you try to wear them with, and something with a bit of a flare is probably a good idea with this size of platform or you'll just end up looking like you have very big feet. Not a look you'll want, I'm sure...
These are £85, and available in black, tan and grey from Topshop.
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If, like me, you were born with the kind of legs that make most knee boots look like wellies, you've probably already worked out that stretch boots are one of the few options available to you. These ones by Ted Baker come with synthetic uppers that will hopefully stretch to fit most leg sizes, and will create a very slender silhouette indeed on the leg. (Warning: by that I mean, "You could just look like you're wearing knee socks", so if that's not a look you love, you may want to hold out for something else.)
These aren't cheap at £90, but they're in a style that never really goes out of fashion, so they could be a good buy if you're in the market for a new pair of leg-hugging boots.
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Almost every shoe retailer worth its stilettos has a pair of shoe boots that look a lot like these ones in stock right now. Not all of them have them for just £30, though, which is why I think these Dorothy Perkins "shoots" could be a good choice if you're shoe-shopping on a budget. Good old Dotty P's have become quite good at translating catwalk trends into more wearable styles recently, and they've added a bit of snake-print to this one to give it their own special twist.
A good Autumn/Winter choice, these are fashionable, but still a practical choice of footwear for the cold, rainy days ahead.
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You'll have to excuse me for writing about Iregular Choice two days in a row this week, but they've created some really striking shoes as part of their latest collection, and I just had to show you these 'Checks" courts. These are less controversial than the latest incarnation of the 'Cortesan' courts, which we featured yesterday, and I think even some of those who don't generally like this brand could be persuaded to try them on for size.
The "checks" referenced in the name are on the heel, and are fairly restrained considering these shoes are by Irregular Choice. In fact, these shoes are so restrained I think they could make a nice, unusual pair of day-to-day or work shoes, as well as being perfect for more dressed-up occasions. They're $54.99 from Viva la Diva.
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French Connection you've got to be joking... how is it possible that you've created these boots before I've even had to start looking for winter boots, gone through the whole rigmarole of trying on winter boots and then had a tantrum because I can't find any winter boots?
I don't even have to do all of that because I've found these - and well, I guess that's a good thing(?) With a long, leather upper, buckle detail and wooden stacked heel, I'm sold. They're £170 and you can pick them up online at Oli.
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After the star-spangled summer we've just had, I can only hope you're not too bored of star-print, because it isn't dead just yet. We've featured a few pairs of star-print shoes recently, and the latest ones are these flats from ASOS, which come in either navy or grey, with the ubiquitous stars all over them. These are only £22, which is great news if you like them, but good news even if you don't, because I'm thinking these could come in useful around Halloween time as part of some kind of "wizard" costume, no?
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Like most of Irregular Choice's shoes, I suspect these Corteasan flower courts will probably generate that love/hate reaction even the most moderate of the brand's designs seem to inspire. Personally, I love these and think they're by far one of the more wearable IC styles, even although the cartoonish flower won't be to everyone's taste. They're certianly statement-making, though, and if you're an Irregular Choice fan, then that's exactly what you'd expect from the brand. These are $64.99 from Viva la Diva and the kind of shoes that will easily become the focal point for your entire outfit.
Related: Irregular Choice 'Elephunk' heels | Irregular Choice brogue heels | Irregular Choice Shimmy Pom Pom slingback
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