Shoes...keep or send back?

[Linda in MO]

I just got these from zappos.com today and can't decide if I should keep them. They're definitely different looking and remind me of bowling shoes. :D I do kind of have a thing for ugly shoes though. :cool: They're comfortable and were a good price...it's a $100 shoe that was on sale for $60. What do you think?

http://www.zappos.com/images/719/7191966/985-222944-p.jpg

http://www.zappos.com/images/719/7191966/985-222944-1.jpg
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7191966/c/6.html

[Beth H]

Do you want an honest opinion? I think they look like guys' shoes. Unless you are planning to wear them for hiking, I would return them.

But this is coming from someone who likes little, strappy, impractical shoes! :)

[Ms. Chevious]

Are you over 65? :P

[Sarah45]

FWIW, I think they would be cute with jeans...

[Laurielee]

I think they are kind of cute for fall. I would keep them, With all of my feet problems I can never wear the real cute shoes, it has to be comfort of cute :( I may have to try a pair for myself. The bowling shoe look is very in right now.

How is the arch support in them?

Laurie

[cminmd]

To me they look like Italian Driving shoes. A little manish, but I would wear them for casual outing where a lot of walking is involved. Fall, back to school slacks and sweater weather.

[BarbaraL]

Whether or not you will wear them should be the deciding factor.

I'm on my feet alot and have to have comfortable shoes; I'm also over 40.

I'd keep them if they're comfortable, but if you think they're ugly and in your heart-of-hearts know you won't wear them, return them.

How's that for a wishy-washy answer?

[jtoepfert100]

I think there's a difference between ugly-cute and just ugly. Personally, even if these are comfortable, you could probably get something a tad more attractive. Besides, zappos has a fabulous return policy. :)

[laurelhiker]

Those look like Born shoes - which I love, they are very comfortable! I've seen that style before and think they're cute, and $60 for them is a good deal. The only reason I didn't buy them for myself is the near-$100 price tag. I might look into a pair now, though, if Zappos has them at 40% off :)
I say keep them!

-- GG

[sharris315]

I just got these from zappos.com today and can't decide if I should keep them. They're definitely different looking and remind me of bowling shoes. :D I do kind of have a thing for ugly shoes though. :cool: They're comfortable and were a good price...it's a $100 shoe that was on sale for $60. What do you think?



If I have to ask if I should keep something--I probably don't LOVE it and won't wear it often--or at all! I'm with Barbara: if you'll wear them and they're comfortable, then yes--if you're totally undecided, then no...you probably won't be any more decided when you're deciding to WEAR them later. And your $60 could be better spent. A bargain ISN't one if you don't wear it!

Shar

[greysangel]

I agree with if you are asking than you probably are having doubts to begin with. These fall in the ugly category to me...not ugly - cute..not even geeky cute or funky fresh. Just ugly. :D

[blazedog]

Heinously and egregiously ugly -- you couldn't pay me to wear those on a regular basis.

One of the great things about shoes is that one can get cute shoes that are comfortable -- ECCO and Dansko both make really comfortable shoes that don't shriek orthopedic.

[mbrogier]

Born shoes are my favorites. If you have to ask if they're cute, you might not like them that well. I have seen cuter shoes like these. Check out Cole Haan's loafers with nike air support. I also wouldn't be happy with the leather finish on that particular pair of Borns. I think they would scuff easily.

J Jill has some cute sporty shoes. They're also having a killer Memorial Day sale. I found out thanks to mgs. Thanks again, Meg! I can't wait to finally get that jacket! :D

[Linda in MO]

Yes, they are Borns.
Thanks for all the honest opinions! The "ugly" comments had me cracking up! :D I'm very indecisive so that's why I needed help deciding. They just weren't "me", so I've decided to send them back. And FWIW, I was only going to wear them w/jeans. I think the price and the great reviews at zappos were clouding my judgement. Also, I just bought my first pair of Born shoes the other day and really like them, so I was on zappos looking for more Born shoes. These are the shoes I got and I love the look of these. I wasn't crazy about the "leaf-embossed heel" but it's not that noticeable when I'm wearing them. I've gotten several compliments on them.
http://www.zappos.com/images/721/7211008/3034-212611-p.jpg
http://www.zappos.com/images/721/7211008/3034-212611-1.jpg

How is the arch support in them?
The arch suppport is just so-so. You can read all the reviews at the link I posted above.

[blazedog]

The sandals are tres cute.

You should be lucky those first shoes aren't you -- unless you are aiming for a role as the prison matron. :D :eek:

[sharris315]

I just bought my first pair of Born shoes the other day and really like them, so I was on zappos looking for more Born shoes. These are the shoes I got and I love the look of these. I wasn't crazy about the "leaf-embossed heel" but it's not that noticeable when I'm wearing them. I've gotten several compliments on them.
http://www.zappos.com/images/721/7211008/3034-212611-p.jpg
http://www.zappos.com/images/721/7211008/3034-212611-1.jpg




I just got a pair similar to these--one solid band across the top, and a plain stacked wedge heel, and soooo comfortable! The cushioning and the arch support are perfect for me--I can wear them all day without a thought.
(Glad you didn't keep the other ones ;) )

Shar

[GingerPow]

Linda, your new shoes are very attractive. I like the embossed leaf design. I wasn't sure about the first pair - this new pair are definitely KEEPERS!

[mbrogier]

I love those sandals! I think the leaves are cute, but most people won't notice them. I am looking for a new pair of brown sandals. They will be Borns; I just have to decide on what style. I love the height of those, but I also need some that aren't as high. I tend to roll my ankles pretty regularly and high heels are an issue for everyday. (I have ehlers-danlohs syndrome so 99% of the time I don't hurt myself when I roll my ankle. It looks painful, but it isn't. Last time I broke the strap off my sandal. :o :rolleyes: )

[HejazSunKat]

You should be lucky those first shoes aren't you -- unless you are aiming for a role as the prison matron. :D :eek:

*snort* :D