tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post8593531083363500497..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: Sensible shoes for serious walkingMimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-39387563469310895682015-09-28T19:59:14.763+01:002015-09-28T19:59:14.763+01:00The Clarks outlet at Clarks village is lethal. I r...The Clarks outlet at Clarks village is lethal. I reckon that you're right and Clarks will put their Orla Kiely and more heeled/unusual stuff out in places like Bath, Cambridge, York and what have you, while Trowbridge probably has the more practical basics. I always find way better stuff in the sale in Trow than in the big cities. <br /><br />I only came round to brogues last year when I got Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09888776166108978769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-76281483223433981352015-09-24T12:04:41.056+01:002015-09-24T12:04:41.056+01:00I do buy Clarks shoes too, though I often get them...I do buy Clarks shoes too, though I often get them discounted off Ebay instead, or there's a Clarks outlet near where I live. I find them good value for money, and I wear and wear the more 'sensible' shoes I buy from them. I think you made good choices! I just checked out Ted and muffy as I hadn't heard of them, OH MY!! Now those are some shoes I could spend some cash on, they&Porcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-58810756996590579652015-09-17T14:35:05.162+01:002015-09-17T14:35:05.162+01:00I find Clarks a bit hit and miss, but I think that...I find Clarks a bit hit and miss, but I think that is probably my feet rather than their shoes. I have some fab boots from there and have just replaced my patent brogues which I wore so much they split!Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-19875833535684033202015-09-17T02:32:53.646+01:002015-09-17T02:32:53.646+01:00Gasp!
Gasp! <br /><br />Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-90959212822094404072015-09-16T09:26:57.366+01:002015-09-16T09:26:57.366+01:00Hoorah!!Hoorah!!Catehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-81857967253129814742015-09-16T09:08:29.112+01:002015-09-16T09:08:29.112+01:00I can't be doing with most heels nowadays. I s...I can't be doing with most heels nowadays. I swear the 'standard' high heel wasn't as high when I was younger! Stylish flats are great.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-64493780533618919372015-09-16T09:07:40.402+01:002015-09-16T09:07:40.402+01:00Are you ready to go green with envy?...
WE'RE...Are you ready to go green with envy?...<br /><br />WE'RE GOING TO THE GUERLAIN RESTAURANT FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY DINNER.<br /><br />I will try to sneak a photo!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-16693547327119202172015-09-16T09:06:41.828+01:002015-09-16T09:06:41.828+01:00Costs per wear is such a fascinating thing to work...Costs per wear is such a fascinating thing to work out, isn't it? <br /><br />The thing that really strikes me is how much better the soles and heels wear on the costlier ones; I had my Hush Puppy shoes done once in a year.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-46810405084885776892015-09-16T09:05:18.242+01:002015-09-16T09:05:18.242+01:00200+? Ay caramba! Do you get backup pairs when you...200+? Ay caramba! Do you get backup pairs when you find a style that works for you?Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-31754437138105399132015-09-16T09:04:24.277+01:002015-09-16T09:04:24.277+01:00Hotter are fab, though the last pair I got from th...Hotter are fab, though the last pair I got from them weren't as waterproof as they could have been, which was annoying. Their styles work well for 20s/30s looks too, I find.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-71533417582461318122015-09-16T09:03:38.032+01:002015-09-16T09:03:38.032+01:00I've been wearing the shoes at work - a bit of...I've been wearing the shoes at work - a bit of pottering and sitting my desk should wear them in a bit.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-70988483920848391222015-09-16T08:56:14.941+01:002015-09-16T08:56:14.941+01:00I was very impressed to see they still do shoes wi...I was very impressed to see they still do shoes with matching bags. I'm sad like that!<br /><br />The wool has arrived, so Project Tank Top is GO!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-52704410030356121742015-09-16T08:55:25.953+01:002015-09-16T08:55:25.953+01:00Saturday! So looking forward to it.Saturday! So looking forward to it.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-82193271801542801512015-09-16T07:01:03.914+01:002015-09-16T07:01:03.914+01:00Mim,
Best shoes for a long day - loafers. I'm...Mim, <br />Best shoes for a long day - loafers. I'm wearing them a lot to work. As a matter of fact, they are on my feet right now. Since I run around alot (and I'm not the type of person to tolerate running in heels) the loafers are the best choice.<br /><br />MarijaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-56324611991239661072015-09-15T21:21:48.174+01:002015-09-15T21:21:48.174+01:00Clarks shoes have in my experience been worth the ...Clarks shoes have in my experience been worth the cost. For years (more than 25 anyway) I was a devotee of Bass penny loafers. I still have a couple pair, but they can't compete with the Clarks for appearance or comfort. I have no arches in my feet to speak of, so loafers will always be better walking shoes for me than trainers. <br /><br />Strangely, I've never owned a pair in black. Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-49563553694147697952015-09-15T17:48:57.060+01:002015-09-15T17:48:57.060+01:00Great finds! I've always loved "boring&qu...Great finds! I've always loved "boring" footwear. I totally agree that it's worth spending a bit more on good, practical shoes. I worked out the "per-wear" cost of some cheap boots vs my more expensive ones once, and the more expensive boots came out to be much cheaper on a per-wear basis!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-31220613259995332092015-09-15T14:56:24.182+01:002015-09-15T14:56:24.182+01:00That's great to hear! I have hard to fit feet ...That's great to hear! I have hard to fit feet at the best of times (it's not uncommon for me to try on 200+ pairs of shoes in order to find one that even half tolerable) and have yet to find a pair of loafers that worked for me. Goodness, do I want some though! They're so classic, practical and instantly evocative of the mid-twentieth century. I'm sure one will come my way some Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-26689917765059527802015-09-15T12:14:39.550+01:002015-09-15T12:14:39.550+01:00I agree completely with you here. I think good qua...I agree completely with you here. I think good quality shoes are a must and Clarks are my weakness! I need a new pair of winter shoes and loafers are top of my list but Hotter have some fabulous forties styles at the moment! Hayley Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186442103443018660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-38851134953987606732015-09-15T10:50:03.296+01:002015-09-15T10:50:03.296+01:00Love the brogues and reckon that Mr Robot was righ...Love the brogues and reckon that Mr Robot was right about buying both pairs. Clarks are really good quality and I reckon you're right about your shoe theory. I always buy Monkeychild's school shoes from there - she went for brogues too this year.<br /><br />I have to break a lot of my new shoes in too. I brought a pair of Hasbeen clog sandals last year and the leather was rigid; resultingThe Vintage Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479653990888198151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-83044220459017430072015-09-15T10:05:52.660+01:002015-09-15T10:05:52.660+01:00I tried on the brogues in black & white in Cla...I tried on the brogues in black & white in Clarks and was very tempted. They really are a lovely pair of shoes and having them in plain black will mean they will go with everything, so good choice. <br /><br />I do love Clarks, they always have a good selection of shoes with a vintage vibe and I've got my eye on a pair of 20s style Mary Jane's at the moment. I've just got to save Catehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-27089895686565490722015-09-15T08:55:10.264+01:002015-09-15T08:55:10.264+01:00Argh! I've still got the scars on my heels fro...Argh! I've still got the scars on my heels from the Clarks' loafers I wore to school in 1980! I can't get on with slip on shoes at all. <br />Glad you've got the footwear sorted for Paris, not long now, is it? xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com