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Biker boots!

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Chrisks Sun 01-Nov-20 18:48:36

I’m fancying a pair of biker boots. I’m 65 and maybe too old to rock this style! What do you think? The pair I fancy are Gabor ones!

Cambia Mon 02-Nov-20 15:56:15

I live in biker boots and Gabor are so comfortable. I have more boots than shoes and love them. The older you get the more you can please yourself. You are never too old to wear what you like.

3nanny6 Mon 02-Nov-20 15:49:03

Chrisks : I have got those you have posted, I bought mine last year, mine have slightly different buttons and red laces they are so comfortable. Yes I am over 60 and wear what I like, the only thing I have given up is mini skirts otherwise anything goes.

Chrisks Mon 02-Nov-20 14:58:03

Ahhh, thank you for all the comments. These are the ones I’ve ordered! What do you think?

Thistlelass Mon 02-Nov-20 14:47:18

Oh YellowMellow - best make sure the outfit is a right colour clash or she will look her age in biker boots

moggiek Mon 02-Nov-20 13:06:10

65? You’re only a girl!! I’m 61, and have been wearing DMs since becoming a Slade fan in 1971. Nooooo intention of ever stopping.

Sunshine6 Mon 02-Nov-20 12:47:22

Dont bother about what anyone thinks, or says. Go for it!

PollyDolly Mon 02-Nov-20 12:25:47

icanhandthemback

I wear my Doc Martens with pride. I am lucky that I can also fit into the children's ones so I have a patent leather red pair and a purple pair. My favourite ones are these paired up with black skinny jeans which have the same roses on the thigh.
When I was younger, I wouldn't have had the confidence to wear anything that might draw attention. I am making up for it now. I don't tend to wear mini-skirts, my low cut tops are decent enough to be worn in front of the Pope and I make most of my statements with bright patterns or unusual stuff. It isn't about being an extrovert or shouting, "Look at me," it is about brightening up my life with colour.

Love your boots icanhandthemback! Good on you girl! ???

littleowl Mon 02-Nov-20 12:24:18

Go for it. I follow this lady on Instagram @jeanwoods7 She is a lot older than you and she looks fabulous. She has great style and is not afraid to show it! Life is too short!

HillyN Mon 02-Nov-20 12:21:00

I bought a pair a few years ago when I was your age and got lots of compliments. Go for it!

HannahLoisLuke Mon 02-Nov-20 12:20:29

Icanhandthemback, love those boots.

Kim19 Mon 02-Nov-20 12:18:37

Go for your boots. Bravo! Personally, they're too heavy for me but I'm totally up for anyone buying/wearing whatever they want. Who cares what others think?! Go for it, girl.

HannahLoisLuke Mon 02-Nov-20 12:18:26

Spangler, the boots in the photo aren't biker boots. In fact they look more like the jodhpur boots I wore for riding.
Biker boots are much chunkier and "manly"

icanhandthemback Mon 02-Nov-20 12:13:13

I wear my Doc Martens with pride. I am lucky that I can also fit into the children's ones so I have a patent leather red pair and a purple pair. My favourite ones are these paired up with black skinny jeans which have the same roses on the thigh.
When I was younger, I wouldn't have had the confidence to wear anything that might draw attention. I am making up for it now. I don't tend to wear mini-skirts, my low cut tops are decent enough to be worn in front of the Pope and I make most of my statements with bright patterns or unusual stuff. It isn't about being an extrovert or shouting, "Look at me," it is about brightening up my life with colour.

mancgirl Mon 02-Nov-20 12:11:30

Buy them and enjoy them. I have a pair of what I call biker boots and wore them constantly last winter with skinny jeans. If I can wear summer dresses with white trainers or pumps this summer, biker boots are just fine. As said above, too many rules and regs in place!

Theoddbird Mon 02-Nov-20 12:03:05

Buy and enjoy

Scottiebear Mon 02-Nov-20 11:54:07

I'm 65 and I wear biker boots. They look lovely with skinny jeans or winter leggings with long tops. I think as we get older we can still wear most things other than low cut tops and short skirts. There are ways of dressing fashionably, but still tastefully. Age doesn't have to totally define our fashion.

trisher Mon 02-Nov-20 11:42:52

I've had a pair for a few years. They have studs and straps. Love them but they are getting a bit worn I need new ones!!!

Stella14 Mon 02-Nov-20 11:41:23

Absolutely not. Older women look fabulous in biker boots and high fashion. The only looks that for me look bad are short skirts and/or very low cut tops.

Mamma7 Mon 02-Nov-20 11:39:16

I’ve got a few pairs - latest ones are studded too, rock on!! ?

Spangler Mon 02-Nov-20 11:16:42

dragonfly46 Mon 02-Nov-20 10:34:36
I have got Biker boots and a leather jacket to go with them - no motorbike though sadly!

We had a great big Harley Davidson, but that was thirty years ago.

Sarnia Mon 02-Nov-20 11:11:32

Do exactly what you want. There are enough restrictions at the moment.

Craftycat Mon 02-Nov-20 10:58:48

You are never too old to wear something you fancy. Who cares what anyone else thinks anyway. Go for it!!

PollyDolly Mon 02-Nov-20 10:58:12

I'm in my late 60 and just last week bought a fabulous pair of boots. They're along the line of Dr Martens but have a zip on the inner leg part as well as lacing up the front. Coming snug up to mid calf I wore them with a skirt and opaque tights and they look just as good with leggings, and I felt like a millions dollars! Go for it Crisks!

Heatherbell1 Mon 02-Nov-20 10:55:35

I have the real thing to go with the rest of the gear & bike. I’m 65 in a couple of months. Pillion not the rider . ?

JaneRn Mon 02-Nov-20 10:54:06

I suggest you read that poem which begins "When I am old shall wear purple" and then go out and buy whatever you like but what are biker boots?