Footwear for Winter

[Kate O Potato]

I just won these for £2.40 plus £6 postage:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290460324008&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

They are a size too big for me, which is probably fine for winter, but if not I will give you ladies first dibs.

I love that they are listed as 'Granny boots', as if anyone would search that term!

 

[Deleted member 12480]

i get the feeling there will suddenly be a lot of people searching that....

 

[MissHannah]

That is the exact search term I used!

 

[Kiri]

Originally Posted by Annie
I get the feeling there will suddenly be a lot of people searching that....

You've got that right!

 

[MissHannah]

I tried so many other search terms but they all brought up bloody Ugg boots! Searching the vintage section for boots is ok as that brings up a small enough amount of results to just search through the whole lot but in the general shoes section you have to narrow it down a lot more.

Oh and the bad news is that the ones I bought fit perfectly
I wouldn't wear them with trousers as they are quite cankle-inducing but with a skirt they should look very cute.

 

[Puzzicato]

When I say "granny boots" I mean the sort of Victorian, heeled lace-up boots. It wouldn't have occured to me to use it to search for boots that an actual granny might wear!

 

[MissHannah]

Haha! I know Puzzicato - me too! But I thought it was worth a shot - and it was!

 

[Puzzicato]

Have they arrived yet? Do they fit?

 

[MissHannah]

They fit perfectly!

 

[Puzzicato]

It is amazing what comes up with that search! I am conflicted now.

Tadaaaaaaa!

http://www.draper-of-glastonbury.com/productdetails.cfm?prodID=11606&mode=productlist&curPage=1

Not cheap but I bet they last!

I think the thing that makes the Draper's win, is that when you email them you get a response from "F. Draper (Miss)". Which is the most adorably vintage thing I have seen in ages!

 

[Deleted member 12480]

oh there are some cool results when you search that. Still haven't seen any like MissHannah's though! :'(

xxx

 

[Kiri]

Same here Annie. I've searched multiple times on both Ebay and Etsy. I'm beginning to think I'll never find any Winter shoes. I still have lots of time though I suppose. . .

 

[Inky]

I came across these today that have a bit of a vintage look to them

http://www.gothamcityonline.com/pro...=&dept=2&MID=61910&Size=4&bid=0&Stock=1182987

 

[Lillemor]

I think I've had my winter boots for soon 10 years. They're flat, black, leather, lace up, ankle high. I dread the thought that I may have to replace them some day because these are as good as hiking boots but look nice too. All the snow hiking boots today have a very sporty look that just isn't my style and won't look right with anything I own. I'll wear holes in the soles before I'll even consider replacing them!

 

[ZombieGirl]

Lillemor, if you love them that much you might be able to have them repaired at a shoe repair shop. I've never done it but it might worthwhile if you're really invested in your boots.

 

[Lillemor]

Lillemor, if you love them that much you might be able to have them repaired at a shoe repair shop. I've never done it but it might worthwhile if you're really invested in your boots.

I don't know if they can replace the entire bottom but then the boots won't have that ECCO durable and comfortable bottom.

 

[Puzzicato]

I don't know if they can replace the entire bottom but then the boots won't have that ECCO durable and comfortable bottom.

Contact Ecco and see if they will repair them? I have a nice pair of black boots that I send back to the original makers for resoling.

 

[Puzzicato]

I came across these today that have a bit of a vintage look to them

http://www.gothamcityonline.com/pro...=&dept=2&MID=61910&Size=4&bid=0&Stock=1182987

Those look really cozy!

 

[Honey Bee]

I am thankful I don't get snow but once every ten years or so! I think these will work for me for day to day wear with trousers, leather uppers, look like they may have been worn once. Only 50 cents at the thrift store today!

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

Thanks. -sigh- I'm about a size 7 to 7 1/2 because my feet are apparently rather wide. The thing is, I can still fit into my old size 5 shoes. Which I don't understand, but ah well, I wish I had tinier feet. You're right, all the vintage shoes I see are about a size 5.

Kiri we are about the same size I have wide feet too and wear 7 1/2 to an 8 (although the eight usually just gets me the width I need so does not work in open toes shoes). I looked for years for vintage shoes and I have a few pairs that I found in time so keep looking you will find something eventually. Personally I am so afraid to wreck my vintage pairs I usually stick with the repros as I know I could replace. Sorry if I am getting a bit off topic..