Consider me confused.
posted by: brianka in Boots, High heels, Sandals, Walking Disasters on August 26th, 2008
What is this Hot Mess???!!!
Luichiny’s Riley for $138.60 at Zappos & $150 at Shoes.com.
Honestly, I mean no offense to anyone whose heart swoons when they see these babies. And I give HUGE points to anyone who figures out how to pull these off. But, I don’t get it. Are they dressy or casual? Can anyone tell me the planet, continent or climate where these might be comfortably worn? Sweaty ankles in summer. Wet toes in the rain. Frostbite guaranteed in winter. Oh, and suede? Isn’t that asking for trouble? Perhaps the wearing season is simply very brief; perhaps between 5PM and 8PM for 3 days in September?
I find these intriguing, but ultimately unwearable; although they certainly do draw the eye. Maybe they are actually meant to be table art? That actually makes a bizarre kind of sense.
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December 19, 2012 at 11:58 pm, Fred Perry said:
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June 16, 2009 at 1:13 am, galligator said:
As a short 30-something, I don't think these are a good idea for me….
June 15, 2009 at 5:07 pm, Amy said:
These are the hottest sandals out in along time.. Very sexy. I have a pair and wear them everywhere. Everyone loves them. Love wearing them with very short shorts!
May 01, 2009 at 5:45 am, Coach Shoes Lover said:
Those looks very amazing.. I like them
April 22, 2009 at 12:30 am, sam said:
Galligator, thanks so much for your reply and suggestions. Unfortunately I am short (5' 3") but the pencil skirt sounds just like it might work. Again, thanks.
April 21, 2009 at 8:41 am, galligator said:
If you have the weather to wear them (not to cold, hot, or wet), these seem like they would be a good match with shorter pencil skirts, denim mini skirts and shorts. Think active-casual. These ankle-wrapped sandals are 'Statement shoes'. If your is a flat gladiator style ankle-wrapped thong bootie mix (no one really has a universal name that has stuck) , then you need to make sure to get as much visual leg out there to balance out the visual shortening effect that happens with ankle-covering styles. If you are naturally graced with longer legs you may be able to swing longer skirts or capri pants, but shorter skirt or pant styles are probably a better visual balance for most ladies wearing these styles.
Another tip – Grap a digital camera & take a few photos of prospective outfits. It really is amazing how just seeing your outfits in a photo can help you to refine your look & find out what does & doesn't work for your style & body type.
April 21, 2009 at 5:44 am, sam said:
So, I bought these flat , thong sandals with the heel to about three inches of the leg covered in leather. I haven't a clue to what would make them look stylish. Help!
March 15, 2009 at 5:48 am, Love or Hate? Chie Mihara Open-Toe Platform Boots | Daimond Stiletto said:
[...] from my previously noted (but not uncontested) opinion on the basic impracticality of boot-sandal hybrids – This particular pair is, to my eye, simply unattractive. I’m getting a confused [...]
March 12, 2009 at 7:34 pm, Love or Hate? Chie Mihara Open-Toe Platform Boots : Prada,Gucci and Fendi Blog said:
[...] from my previously noted (but not uncontested) opinion on the basic impracticality of boot-sandal hybrids – This particular pair is, to my eye, simply unattractive. I’m getting a confused [...]
March 12, 2009 at 7:06 pm, Love or Hate? Chie Mihara Open-Toe Platform Boots | ShoeBlog said:
[...] from my previously noted (but not uncontested) opinion on the basic impracticality of boot-sandal hybrids – This particular pair is, to my eye, simply unattractive. I’m getting a confused [...]
December 06, 2008 at 11:37 am, Shoeaholic said:
THose of you who don't like these obviously do not know any shoe history. Back in the 1800s, women wear granny boots in all weather. These can only be pulled off by someone young and daring. This is definitely a collector's item for a true shoehorse like myself. These define sexy in its purest form…I WOULD KILL FOR THESE…EAT YOUR HEART out
October 09, 2008 at 11:35 pm, Veronica said:
I love these!!
they rock! Only a person with cool and CraZY STYLE
October 09, 2008 at 4:38 pm, Veronica said:
If U don't like these then U must be a plane Jane. I wANT tHESE;0
October 09, 2008 at 4:35 pm, Veronica said:
cool and crazy style can pull em' off!!
August 28, 2008 at 2:19 am, kazb0t said:
..Am I crazy for thinking these are ridiculously cute for some reason? Mind you, these would only work for the young and uber-trendy set. But still, arggghhh..
I like 'em.
August 26, 2008 at 11:01 pm, Scarlet said:
Summer boots are fine (although I always wonder if the young girls are missing a bolt since their feet must be godawfully hot), but boot-sandals are just plain FUGLY! In fact, they are fugliness incarnate. I laughed out loud at the suggested limited wearing season.
August 26, 2008 at 10:13 pm, shrimper said:
These are guaranteed to attract attention when worn. I would call them stage shoes. That is where I would first expect to see them.
August 26, 2008 at 9:50 pm, Yoo hee said:
for me it is a combination of a sandals+a boots+high heels= that shoes….
i hope it is comfortable to wear also..
August 26, 2008 at 3:49 pm, Claire Joliecoeur said:
Summer boots are everywhere here in mild-climate Paris. They tend to worn in the daytime with city shorts/ruffly minis and nice (teenager) legs and sometimes with a loose cardigan. The silouhette of the whole look is whimsical and actually ends up looking pretty good!
August 26, 2008 at 2:12 pm, Online Branded Shoes said:
I wonder if these shoes are comfortable either!!
August 26, 2008 at 6:43 am, crispy said:
thankyou for saying it! i think they are so gross!!!!
August 26, 2008 at 5:04 am, Mrs. Coach Shoes said:
LOL! You're right! They're to weird for my taste too.