You can click on the picture and get a bigger view.
The shoes are a brand that I normally can’t afford, but they’re on sale (over 60% off!), and I am tempted.
But I’m going back and forth…one minute I think about how cute they would be with a knee-length summer skirt, and the next minute I think that people would point at me and laugh if I wore them.
As always, I’m bringing the deeply important issues to the forefront for impassioned political debate.
Somebody has to tackle the tough topics, people.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:02 am
I hope I don’t sound hateful and snide. Resist the temptation! While they may be a designer brand and on sale, I do not think they are worth it. I personally don’t care for them. And would you wear them beyond this season?
But, I don’t have your fantastic personality that could totally pull them off.
I hope my comments weren’t mean. Just honest.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:10 am
Well, personally, I think they’re adorable. But what do I know? I’m retaining water and have a mustache.
Here’s how I make decisions like this. Take the sale price, divide it by how many times you think you’ll wear them and decide if they are worth $X.xx per wearing.
I’m all about the mathematical equation.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:24 am
Well, I don’t care for them, but I strongly urge you to consider this source. I only just cut my hair because I couldn’t stand looking at myself any longer (after 4 months of telling myself the same thing) and I shop at Hand-me-downs-R-Us.
Perhaps I’m not the most posh person in this bunch.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Well, they look like they won’t match very many different things. Not in my closet anyway. If I bought those, I might only ever wear them once.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Here’s me being honest.
Personally, they are too busy for my liking. I prefer more simple shoes, yet I love designer stuff too. I love Coach, but most of their stuff is too busy looking for me.
Those shoes in a more solid color would work best so that you can have more choices to wear with them.
Is that a hair dryer blowing design on them? They are cute. And you are such a dymanic person, they could work for you.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:33 am
Get the shoes! They’re way cute and totally you, Boo Mama. And that’s a darn good deal. Big Mama’s comment has me rolling around on the floor. You two should consider co-authoring a book. She could handle the funny stuff and you could be your usual serious self. I can see it on the best seller list now…”by Big Mama and Boo Mama.” LOL
Get the shoes! You know you want to.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:37 am
BUY THE CAMPERS! Your feet will thank you because they are sooooooo blissfully comfortable and you will smile every time you look at your tootsies!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:43 am
Go to your closet and pick out at least three different outfits you would wear with the shoes. If you can’t do that then you should not get them. I think they are adorable and fun but I personally would not wear them often enough to justify buying them.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:48 am
See the green swirly flower on the shoe?
It matches the swirly flowers at the top of yer blog.
Don’t fight destiny Ms. Boo. Buy the shoes.
Chris from Canada
March 29th, 2007 at 9:54 am
My first instinct was “Sweet merciful heavens do not buy those shoes!” But I see that a lot of people who know you better and may have met you in real life think they’re you’re style. But I’m also not a style expert by any means – (http://aaron-laura-sofia.blogspot.com/2007/02/im-no-style-expert-but-come-on-people.html)
I loved Big Mama’s comment too – I read it and thought – what in the world? and then I saw who it was from and started laughing!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:59 am
Shalee I think we’re long lost twins :)
Big Mama you made me almost spit coffee on my computer :)
Boomama, they are NMSAA but if you think you’d wear them then go for it :) Course I buy flip flops at the dollar tree so I dunno. :) xoxo melzie
March 29th, 2007 at 10:04 am
I think what it REALLY comes down to, is what kind of big toe you have??
Is it a super toe? If so I would recommend avoiding the shoe.
Do you have a freakishly long second toe that may sneak a peek through the opening and cause you to stumble by hanging over the edge?? Then, again I would recommend avoiding it.
If, though, you have a beautiful big toe, and a regular length second toe, then I would agree to go for it…You won’t look like a sloth, And they are a very cute, very uplifting colour.
how could you not feel happy wearing those?? (unless of course you suffer from the aforementioned…)
Good luck deciding…
March 29th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Okay, you know I am more basic in my footwear (hence the numerous pairs of black, brown, black, brown shoes in my closet) because I am NOT a fan of anything that draws attention to feet. The foot is not anyone’s best feature in my book! :-) Also, I have a bit of trouble with the side holes and laces– the trouble being that I wish they weren’t there. On the other hand, I like motomom’s suggestion about 3 outfits, so you may want to try that test.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:16 am
lol – I love Farmer’s Wife’s Comment on the toe size. It just goes to prove us bloggy folk have too much time on our hands or think waaay to much… and that’s a good thing.
Everyone needs a pair of red shoes – and these are reeeeely close… could be cute and flirty – just don’t wear a matching skirt k?
March 29th, 2007 at 10:23 am
I can’t wait to find out how this one turns out!
March 29th, 2007 at 10:27 am
skipping reading all the comments to say I’m not crazy about them, but i love me some shoe sales. :)
March 29th, 2007 at 10:28 am
Personally, not for me but I don’t know your personality well enough to say if they are for you or not! I did absolutely love reading all the comments though :-)
March 29th, 2007 at 10:30 am
You must buy them! They are so sassy! Who cares about matching them to outfits? A pair of shoes like that IS the outfit. Throw them on with jeans, capris, skirts, etc. They will make an otherwise boring outfit fun. Can you tell I am a little too passionate about footwear? I need to calm down…
March 29th, 2007 at 10:30 am
Well, I’m afraid I’d be a snickerer at those shoes, but then I’m known for only wearing one shoe at a time most of the time, so you probably would do well to consider the source. ;)
March 29th, 2007 at 10:35 am
BooMama, I agree with FarmersWife, check the toe thing. The shoes are not like what I would pick out but if that is what you like and you have something to wear them with, go for it.
Have a great day!!!
March 29th, 2007 at 10:37 am
Hi – delurking to say this:
They are 60% off for a reason!
OH and I really enjoy reading your blog!
March 29th, 2007 at 10:39 am
Run away from those shoes as if they were full price, girl.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:50 am
Buy them, right now. They are tons of fun and the longer I look at them, I think I might just need a pair myself.
March 29th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Hey Boomama,
I am glad you are bring this issue to the forefront, because it needs some serious debate…….RUN AWAY FROM THOSE SHOES ! ……Do you actually have an outfit to go with them ? :)……No only kidding !
Ahhhhh, I can’t say anything, I always wear white tennis shoes, I am such a clothing prude ! :)
Oh oh, I stand corrected, my daughter (7yr old) informed me that she thinks there quite stylish, she is big into clothes.
Blessings to you (even if you buy those shoes……ha ha ha ha)
March 29th, 2007 at 11:09 am
Resist the temptation… orange and olive shoes? They’re on sale because no one else wants them…
March 29th, 2007 at 11:18 am
Oh my goodness! They are ADORABLE. Buy them!!!!!! They would be so cute with a denim skirt and t-shirt or something like that!
March 29th, 2007 at 11:20 am
Okay, here’s how I make a decision on shoes:
Orange patterned shoes in a size 5-FABULOUS. (Oh, isn’t she cute in those sweet little shoes).
Orange patterned shoes in a size 9-SCARY! (Oh my, those must have been on sale).
There you go.
March 29th, 2007 at 11:21 am
Depends what you’re wearing them with. If it’s unpatterned and solid colors, they’d make a nice splash of pattern.
Do they make you smile (in a good, happy way, not a that’s the silliest shoe I’ve ever seen way, when you see them on your feet? If so, then go for it.
March 29th, 2007 at 11:21 am
Um, sorry, hate them. Perhaps you are swayed by the fact that they are designer and the big designer brand is clouding your judgement of how they actually LOOK. But I’m also no fashion expert. Good luck, do let us know what you decide to do!
March 29th, 2007 at 11:21 am
They’re cute! Do it! Different is good.
Jamie
March 29th, 2007 at 11:29 am
Bossy thinks they’re really cute in a Spiderman meets Heidi sort of way. They’ll be your Summer Signature Piece. Buy them.
March 29th, 2007 at 11:31 am
You had to ask? They are darling and will look precious all summer long. Will you see if they have my size? :)
March 29th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I am laughing at all these comments – and I just thought of another “toe” thing. Make sure you paint your toenails in a cute coordinating color…
March 29th, 2007 at 11:48 am
WAY CUTE!! Summer is the only season we can pull fun shoes like these off. Go for it!
March 29th, 2007 at 11:53 am
Very cute with a khaki skirt! Let them be your summer splurge! :) Good luck!
March 29th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Errrrm…..
Personally, they look like a butchered up basketball and court to me.
Maybe if you are gonna’ wear them to the big Final Four match-up?!
Sorry, they made me sort of grimace when I enlarged the photo…that would not be a good sign for me to base a purchase on. However, if they stood up and waved their little laces at you and screamed, “TAKE ME HOME!!”, then go for it.
March 29th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
Now, although I would never have the nerve to actually buy them (because I’m stuck in the world of brown, black and white shoes, close-toed for winter, open for summer), I would so admire anyone I saw wearing them, simply because they are adorable. I say get ‘em.
March 29th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
Love the toe analysis, and I agree with Willzmom, in that in my size 8.5, and nearly 8.5 wide, they would look atrocious. IF they were comfy, maybe yes; IF big toe is a looker, maybe yes; IF they don’t look like an orange box, maybe yes. But be sure you LOVE them. that’s my 2 cents worth, but fRee to you!
March 29th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Are you looking for a pair of crazy open toe bowling shoes? Then by all means snap them up otherwise I say pass, you could spend the money on some that you like better and that will go with more outfits and not make you look like a crazy hip granny. Just my 2 cents. BTW I really enjoy your blog and I am a crazy hip granny :) Well maybe not hip but crazy & granny both fit!
March 29th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Oh, and if you can find “BAD”mama, then ya’ll can write a book called the Big, BAd, Boo Mama stories!!! It will soar to the top ten list!
March 29th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
My vote would be no, but if you and Sister both get them, I hope you’ll post a photo showing off your new pedicures and sassy shoes! And these debates are much more fun than anything remotely political.
March 29th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
I’m not wild about them, but then I’m ridiculously cautious in my footwear choices. So take that with a grain of salt! ;)
March 29th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
From one shoe lover to another, I tell you without hesitation, GET THEM. They will end up going with more than you think. And I happen to know you don’t have any toe problems to prevent the purchase, as mentioned in a few comments. Enjoy them! Hope I get to see you in them…
March 29th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Read what the Farmer’s Wife has to say, lather, rinse, repeat. (I’m still laughing!)
March 29th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
My rule of thumb is: If they weren’t on sale, would you buy them anyway? Do you like them that much?
I’m not a fan of buying things just because they’re on sale.
Plus those shoes are not cute in the picture. Maybe they are in real life, but not so much on the internet.
March 29th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
I just read all your comments–it seems fairly divided down the middle. So here’s what I would do: put on an outfit you’d wear with them and go try them on. If you like them, buy them.
And I think they’re adorable. I’d wear them. :-)
March 29th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Maybe I’m not the best person to ask- I blog for shoes, for cryin’ out loud- but I totally see them with some cropped jeans & a tee shirt!
I’m voting BUY! (Maybe it’s a good time to tell you that I always vote “buy”!)
March 29th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Try them on…. they may be the most hideously uncomfortable shoes in the world of course, and then the dilemma is over.And they may make your feet look like boats!
March 29th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
THink of it! There’s enough color to paint each toenail one color each :)
Ok- I’m leaving now ….
March 29th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
I’m right there with Mary C. They are FUNKY and CUTE! Get them! :)