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lemongrove Wed 27-Sept-17 21:13:34

Just been trawling through the Hotter and Clarks ankle boots on the Internet, as I could do with a new pair, but the names! I like Everlay Mandy ones, (Clarks) but dare I go in and ask for them.?Then there are Matron Ella.Sounds more my age group.

Nanna58 Thu 28-Sept-17 22:26:18

Not about boots, but shoes, bought a lovely pair of velvet embroidered flats. My hairdresser said " ooh, Kurt Geiger, I love them!" Had to tell her they were £8 from Primark lol! ?

mimiro Thu 28-Sept-17 19:33:25

nottoold
must be nice boots

lemongrove Thu 28-Sept-17 19:32:41

overthehill I had a pair of ankle boots years ago from a very cheap shop, not even leather, and they were comfy, stylish and lasted really well.

lemongrove Thu 28-Sept-17 19:26:59

Well, they did come a long way NotTooOld wonder if they reached Leicester, or just the box?Has this happened before to you?

NotTooOld Thu 28-Sept-17 16:40:24

Well, my Skechers boots turned up today, or rather they didn't. When I opened the box it was empty! Straight on the phone to Amazon where a very nice man apologised and said I will receive another pair by lunchtime tomorrow. The missing pair has obviously been stolen somewhere along the line.

overthehill Thu 28-Sept-17 16:37:28

My boots aren't nearly as grand, they came from Shoe Zone. However, I like them so much, last year I bought an identical pair in case they discontinue them

W11girl Thu 28-Sept-17 14:05:37

Same here Monica...I've recenlty bought two pairs in Toulon from Chausees....just looked to see if they have a name...they don't but I can live with it!

luluaugust Thu 28-Sept-17 13:42:49

Ramblingrose22 you could try James Inglis or Medissa online they do slim fittings and so far I have had a good service from them.

lemongrove Thu 28-Sept-17 13:40:02

As well as needing a new black pair, I fancy some in taupe as well.Or tan, or ,or, etc.?

Kim0612 Thu 28-Sept-17 13:17:57

MawBroon, I am exactly the same, I counted my boots and shoes while I was having a sort out but stopped counting after 30, I did discover I have no tan boots though so just had to order some from M&S, well, I did have a 20% for there last weekend so it was a shame to waste it.wink

Coolgran65 Thu 28-Sept-17 12:56:27

I have these Reiker tan leather boots and love them to bits. Bought them last year for £60 and money well spent. They are light as a feather. The laces make them adjust perfectly and make them stay on, I have very narrow heels.

www.google.co.uk/search?q=rieker+tan+boots+laced&client=firefox-b&dcr=0&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiVtcP35sfWAhWDLFAKHezCA5gQ7AkI2QI&biw=1440&bih=791#imgrc=tpmro18GlNLX7M:

MawBroon Thu 28-Sept-17 12:00:10

Thank you Kim!!
#callmeimeldamarkos

Ramblingrose22 Thu 28-Sept-17 11:46:14

You're all very fortunate to be able to order footwear online without having tried the same style first in the shop.

I have narrow feet and have a lot of trouble finding full-length boots that don't slip off at the back. Ankle boots are easier as they are often more "shaped" around the heel.

If anyone has found boots - whether ankle or full length - that are OK for narrow feet, please let me know.

conners13 Thu 28-Sept-17 11:38:05

Just wanted to post about fitflop boots. On my second pair now, first lasted 3 years. Not want you call a high fashion item but warm and so so comfortable.

Kim0612 Thu 28-Sept-17 11:26:58

You are welcome glammanana, hope the code works for you.

moobox Thu 28-Sept-17 11:07:34

That should have read Primark

moobox Thu 28-Sept-17 11:07:02

As a size 9 I really struggle to get my size in most ranges. Strange as feet sizes have increased with the passing generations, but sadly still true. Yesterday i bought some men's canvas shoes from primary for my hols. But I guess it is ok, because they are pink!

Sheilasue Thu 28-Sept-17 10:53:31

I am looking for new boots forget about Amazon.

glammanana Thu 28-Sept-17 10:38:46

Kim Thanks for the code I am ordering the Pixie boots in Teal for this winter I'm due a new pair of boots last pair I bought was from M&S 3 yrs ago and I do wear boots a lot in Autumn/Winter.I alway try on in store before ordering on line and I tried these a couple of weeks ago in Liverpool1 and fell in love with them,even more so with 20% discount.

Kim19 Thu 28-Sept-17 10:30:14

I've recently purchased a pair of Reiker ankle boots tan in colour with a little square of matching tweed check. Caught my eye for sure. However, the clever design has really impressed me in that they have laces and an inside leg zip. Laces for me are a turn off but the idea here is that you set up the lace tension to your particular comfort zone initially and then revert to using the zip only. Brilliant!

lemongrove Thu 28-Sept-17 10:03:25

Nice to know the Matron Ella are good though, thanks.?
Mawbroon I did try the Hotter pixie boots on last year but they felt too flat ( or could it be my flat feet?)?And I ended up buying Mystery boots from them instead.They are not very mysterious.

BetteBarrett Thu 28-Sept-17 10:02:52

I have just had a pair of Softinos delivered, I love them, expensive but soft leather comfortable

lemongrove Thu 28-Sept-17 10:00:35

I always go to the shop to try them on and don't buy shoes or boots on the Internet, so imagine going into Clarks and asking for Everlay Mandy ( I imagine men choose these names!) Ever lay Mandy? ?
I woukd have to mumble it as Everly Mandy, and then the assistant will call out to the manager 'have you heard of ever lay Mandy Boots'? sniggers all round.?

Apricity Thu 28-Sept-17 09:58:14

Jeepers! Just buy the boots/shoes that you like and fit you. Who cares what dopey name someone came up with. Have you ever looked at the colour names on paint charts? They take you into another world. Life is too short for these sort of conniptions. Just strut your stuff and enjoy.

Blinko Thu 28-Sept-17 09:56:56

I love ankle boots. But as I have at least four pairs, plus long boots I can't justify (to myself) another pair.... Ill have another cup of tea instead brew