I tend to think super-furry boots belong only on those who live in the kind of climate that makes them absolutely necessary, or... on pole dancers. I doubt either of those groups would go for Marni's anthracite nylon fur platform boots , which makes me wonder who these boots are aimed at.
That said, I expect they're very, very warm (although impractical in snow thank to the platform and stiletto), but the $1521 price tag gives me one more reason to steer clear of them.
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Eek! Do you think these Agyness buckle shoe boots from Office are trying to channel a certain Dior gladiator sandal perchance?
But unfortunately for them, they fail dismally. And naming them after the hottest model at the mo is not really going to help save this shoe atrocity I'm afraid. They're £75 (whaaaa?) from Office.
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I've never been much of a one for chunky rubber soles. I'm sure some people will argue that the one on Chloe's 'Odissea' ankle boot, for instance, is very practical for the colder weather, and that may well be true (although I'd have thought if it was slippy enough to need a sole like that one, it would probably be too slippy for the high heel) but I just can't find much about it to admire. The baggy shape of the upper, which makes it look a little like a leather bag tied around the foot doesn't help much either, it has to be said.
If you disagree, and think these are just the boots you've been looking for, however, you'll find them at Saks Fifth Avenue, where the cost $775.
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You might have noticed my mild obsession with vaguely orthopaedic shoes, I follow the train of thought that if the shoes are slightly medical-looking than you can get away with teaming them with sexier items of clothing like short skirts and flouncy dresses wihtout looking too OTT.
These Vagabond lace-ups (£59.99) are undoubtedly a good looking shoe, but the faux-flesh tone and metal eyelets are slightly reminiscent of hospital beds albeit in a good way.
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Try as I might, I just don't think I'll ever understand the appeal of shoes which come with a pair of socks stuck to them. I mean, even if I did like this look - which I don't - it would be so easy to recreate it by buying a pair of chunky socks, and doing that would also make the shoe so much more versatile, so why bother sticking the socks there in the first place?
Just to add insult to injury, these Stella McCartney boots cost $1,195, and would actually have been rather appealing without the sock attachment. Shame.
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OK, OK, I have to admit, these shoes aren't actually "ugly", which means the only reason I'm showing them to you is because I think they look like they're sticking their tongues out at us. Look, they are, aren't they? These were sent in by Erin (Who you may remember used to write for Shoewawa), who thought they looked like they were blowing raspberries, and I have to say, I agree. So they may not be ugly, but they certainly put a smile on my face!
They're by Irregular Choice, and you can buy them from Office for £45.
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I know it's not the season for boots, and I also know that when it is that season, there are lots of reasons why someone might need a sturdy, warm boot - maybe even a fur-lined one. What I don't know is why these boots have to be so to be so very ugly. Yes, I know they're probably very practical (although, for $20 I'd have to question how hard-wearing they might be), but as I never tire of pointing out, there are lots of practical, comfortable, warm shoes and boots out there that aren't ugly.
If you can't find any, though, and you really want these ones instead, you can buy them at Go Jane,
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