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I love shoes, too, but they must be comfortable and breathable genuine leather. I tend to keep them forever, it’s possible if I don’t buy super-trendy styles. I look for modern, but classic styles, instead. I love footwear with about a 2-inch to 2.75-inch block heel for everyday. I’ve never been able to wear pointed toes or high heels (3-inch or taller). I’ve never liked thin, stiletto heels and I’ve haven’t seen even a single women wear them here (San Francisco) since the 90s and then, only a very few.
Genuine leather isn’t usually a good kind of leather. Look for full grain leather shoes and for leather lining. If the lining is synthetic, they won’t be breathable.
I'd be thrilled to find well-fitting Oxfords. I had a pair when I was a teen that I wore for several years. I also had a great pair of cowboy boots. I find it very hard to find shoes that fit me well and are comfortable, and shopping choices near me aren't great. But good to know 2 of my favorites are stylish right now.
Good morning, Always a cowboy or combat shoe has always been part of my vibe. Maryjanes, they need to be unique, otherwise it’s a hard NO, Wedges are always a go to. Metallic options are awesome, most are out of budget, at least the ones I like. Love loafers any and all, the look with something more feminine. Thanks for the video ❤
Shoes are one of my passions. I love classic styles but definitely find room in my wardrobe for trendy pieces that stand the test of time. I love combat boots, they just seem to stay on trend from season to season. Love my sneakers, I lean into my Sambas and J Crew styles. Love my Mary Janes, brogues and oxfords. As always, appreciate your content!!
I have been wearing denim on denim for years and have had several denim shoes, slides, sandals, etc. Denim shoes are practical. They wear well and I am rough on my shoes.
Shoes glorious shoes, some say I have to many.......shoes glorious shoes, I'm dying to have more. I have not gotten into the realm of metallic cowboy boots but if I find the right affordable and style, I will add them to the family. Getting older feet tend to swell so hopefully my feet are able to still get into my 8.5. Brogues/oxford shoes/loafer styles were my favorite for when I used to go into the office, some of them had heels but I have flatter versions, even a sliver pair. I still have my work wear items and just got to learn to adapt to wearing them for my more casual lifestyle. Thanks for sharing and blessings to you and all in the days to come.
I’m struggling to get into the loafer trend as it takes me back to my last year of high school in 1995! Chunky loafers were huge back then. I’ve opted for a white wedge style loafer and I find this easier to style and less reminiscent of the 90s 😇
When chunky loafers came out last year (?) I was excited and thought for sure I would buy a pair. Then I went shopping and the look of them seemed so off to me. Not the chunky but the loafer itself. I hated the buckle adornments on them and the shape seemed so grandmotherly to me. Maybe its my age (62) but I could not even bring myself to try a pair on, the look seemed sooo not chic or modern in their aesthetic. I know they are, but I couldn't get past my negativity towards them. I was actually quite disappointed in my dislike of them.
can you do a video for styling some of these shoes. otherwise i’m going to be wearing skinny jeans with knee high boots and to be honest other than a skirt i have no idea how to style them
Lovely video! I don't do combat boots, but I did score a beautiful mule with a lug sole and an almond toe shape the other day, that I really like. (looks like a boot under pants). Also I have always loved kitten heels, (pointy but not too pointy, otherwise I trip). And as for black pumps, ("court shoes"?), I have loved mine (low heel with gathered opening all around ). They look more casual this way, but great with jeans! Also have had 2 pair of heeled brogue booties for years, and since it's only a 2 inch heel, it makes them very wearable and again, more feminine. I'm just not tall and lanky enough to pull off the androgynous look. Love it on others though... Have fun Fall shopping everyone, 🎉
My “SHOE LOVE” is still in full swing, but the kinds of shoes I like have changed. I was blessed with very strong, wide feet, and since comfort is most important, I’ve decided to embrace the width of my feet, and just go for funky footwear. I have some crazy looking Birkenstocks, and a collection of Chuck Taylor Converse in some fun colors and some crazy soles on them. I just turned 60, and I have nothing to prove-but I get a giggle out of wearing my Chucks with about everything and my 7 year old granddaughter thinks it’s the funniest thing EVER! Yeah, I’m Funky Frumpy, but I’m having fun with it-and my feet don’t hurt!
Two years ago, I got sidetracked and purchased two pairs of combat boots to my regret... They are just a bit too masculine for my taste... I should have opted for my first choice, the regular sole Doc Martin's.😅
I've never been into shoe trends. I just wear whatever I like whenever I feel like it. I don't care if they are in or out of style. If it's for sale and I like it, I'll buy it and wear it. 🤷♀
I really wish the poi ty low heels were made in thick heels...I,live abroad where the streets are cobblestones and very uneven a very old Spanish colonial town. Mostly I am stuck with Chelsea boots, flat cowboy boots, athletic shoes, I cant wear many brands f flats or loafers as I have a AA heel very narrow regular front of my foot so the slingbacks WOULD be perfect is the heels were thicker...I am always frustrated re dresses and skirts...maxis are okay with boots amd any kind...cant wear court shoes either.
Interesting to hear what classic shoes are called in different places. Court shoes in the US are basketball or tennis style sneakers, i.e.what you'd use on a tennis court or basketball court. We call Leonie's court shoes pumps here. Brogues are oxfords. Cowboy boots are sometimes negatively received in big cities here as borderline cultural appropriation (something someone who can't even ride a horse should not wear) so its nice to see them getting metalized and decorated to be something other than to protect your feet from cow poop 😂 fun video, thank you!
Rediculius for cowboy boots to be considered “cultural appropriation”. If that’s the case, then combat boots would be also, since they originated as boots worn by military personnel on the battle field. Many shoe styles originated to wear for a specific purpose (tennis or court shoes for example). No reason in the world why people shouldn’t be able to wear whatever shoes they want without being considered non-PC for doing so.
I’ve got some loafers from a few years back, when the sole wasn’t so chunky. They’re more like a wedge/almost straight sole that’s slightly thicker near the heel but light and very comfortable. Also no huge buckle just a bit of a fringe I wear them with jeans but they’re fine with skirts. I’m not about to rush out for metallic cowboy boots, I can’t see them having much longevity. I too prefer leather, fairly classic and by cycling through them depending on weather, they go on forever.
If you want something more versatile as a Chelsea boot. Blunderstone is extremely warm, comfortable, and waterproof while maintaining its looks. I have a pair and those boots are amazing. They so good that I regret buying my black doc martens Chelsea boots. I was walking in rain puddles with a pair of seal brown ones in suede. My feet were warm and dry. Once the boots dried they looked as if they NEVER were wet. I can’t say enough.
How do they fit? Do they run large? Are they wide? I have duck feet and trying to find a boot that fits is so hard! I can’t go to a store to try on blundstone, because this is a small town, so I shop online. Trying to get an accurate description of them is hard. Thanks for any info.
I wear mostly skirts and dresses, because of the near-impossibility of finding trousers or jeans that fit my unusual body shape; it’s straight up and down, like a boy’s. But, I just feel frumpy wearing sneakers with them, I’m quite short. Plus, although I keep up with most modern styles, I might just be too old, 63, to like the look of sneakers with skirts on myself. We were constantly criticized in the past for wearing sneakers with our business clothes during our commutes, but the length and roughness of our walks home after exiting trains or buses required them. Any ideas for other comfortable shoes that look great with skirts, but add a bit of height?
I was confused too about that (being American). I think I have only heard that term for basketball shoes (that you wear on a basketball court). Luckily you always show examples so I figured out that they are black thinner heeled pumps or slingbacks. Love most of the styles you showed in this video, especially the loafers and combat boots. Just got my first pair of Doc's off of Facebook Marketplace after a long search. 😊
It seems that everything from 10-12 years ago is back in style. I am skipping cowboy boots, mary janes, and anything flat. Wedges keep coming and going! Frankly it is maddening!! SO square toes are out, almond and round toe are back in? Oh MY goodness my poor head is swimming,
I had a tall knee high pair of rain boots( galoshes) .. I wore but they were clunky.. difficult to walk in.. I think I'd like to try a low.. ankle style.. because they are very practical during rainy months... I need some loafers or brogues..
Donkeys years ago- lost them somewhere in many moves, I had a pair of wellies (gum shoes) that were really well shaped in the foot and with a thick pair of socks, I would wear these babies for hours on cross country hikes over snow. Strangely, my feet were never cold nor uncomfortably hot or sweaty. So it is possible. Just a question of finding the like again.
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I love shoes, too, but they must be comfortable and breathable genuine leather. I tend to keep them forever, it’s possible if I don’t buy super-trendy styles. I look for modern, but classic styles, instead. I love footwear with about a 2-inch to 2.75-inch block heel for everyday. I’ve never been able to wear pointed toes or high heels (3-inch or taller). I’ve never liked thin, stiletto heels and I’ve haven’t seen even a single women wear them here (San Francisco) since the 90s and then, only a very few.
I saw some Kate spade dress shoes which had leather soles, at the outlet store! Can’t stand the pleather
Agree about the leather.
Genuine leather isn’t usually a good kind of leather. Look for full grain leather shoes and for leather lining. If the lining is synthetic, they won’t be breathable.
I'd be thrilled to find well-fitting Oxfords. I had a pair when I was a teen that I wore for several years. I also had a great pair of cowboy boots. I find it very hard to find shoes that fit me well and are comfortable, and shopping choices near me aren't great. But good to know 2 of my favorites are stylish right now.
Good morning,
Always a cowboy or combat shoe has always been part of my vibe.
Maryjanes, they need to be unique, otherwise it’s a hard NO,
Wedges are always a go to.
Metallic options are awesome, most are out of budget, at least the ones I like.
Love loafers any and all, the look with something more feminine.
Thanks for the video ❤
Thanks for watching 😊
Shoes are one of my passions. I love classic styles but definitely find room in my wardrobe for trendy pieces that stand the test of time. I love combat boots, they just seem to stay on trend from season to season. Love my sneakers, I lean into my Sambas and J Crew styles. Love my Mary Janes, brogues and oxfords. As always, appreciate your content!!
Thanks for sharing!!
I have been wearing denim on denim for years and have had several denim shoes, slides, sandals, etc. Denim shoes are practical. They wear well and I am rough on my shoes.
That’s great to hear - thanks for sharing Monica 👏🏼
Shoes glorious shoes, some say I have to many.......shoes glorious shoes, I'm dying to have more. I have not gotten into the realm of metallic cowboy boots but if I find the right affordable and style, I will add them to the family. Getting older feet tend to swell so hopefully my feet are able to still get into my 8.5. Brogues/oxford shoes/loafer styles were my favorite for when I used to go into the office, some of them had heels but I have flatter versions, even a sliver pair. I still have my work wear items and just got to learn to adapt to wearing them for my more casual lifestyle. Thanks for sharing and blessings to you and all in the days to come.
I’m struggling to get into the loafer trend as it takes me back to my last year of high school in 1995! Chunky loafers were huge back then. I’ve opted for a white wedge style loafer and I find this easier to style and less reminiscent of the 90s 😇
Ahh yes I remember those days only too well 😂
Thank you so much for this! It’s so nice and concise! I love my brogues this time of year, as well as my booties here in Canada! ❤🥿👠👟🥾
Wonderful!
When chunky loafers came out last year (?) I was excited and thought for sure I would buy a pair. Then I went shopping and the look of them seemed so off to me. Not the chunky but the loafer itself. I hated the buckle adornments on them and the shape seemed so grandmotherly to me. Maybe its my age (62) but I could not even bring myself to try a pair on, the look seemed sooo not chic or modern in their aesthetic. I know they are, but I couldn't get past my negativity towards them. I was actually quite disappointed in my dislike of them.
I agree with you
Thanks for your new video with the best tips for the new season! Perfect! /Marie from Sweden
Thanks Marie 🙏🏼
Also have lace up brogues without the punched detailing but suede inserts instead.
We live at the beach and shoes go on and off upteen times a day. More mules! No sneakers and socks for us. Agree that Cowboy boots are classics.
I’ve never heard black pumps called black court shoes? I like your content.
Thank You
I think it’s possibly just an Australian thing sorry 😩
Terrific looks Leonie so much fun too ❤
Yay so pleased you enjoyed this one Barb 😊
You do a great job. Your vids are always interesting.Thank you.
Thank you - I really appreciate your lovely comment 😊
Love all the trendy shoes.. 😊
Me too 👏🏼
Would love to see a vlog on autumn/winter colour trends
Coming soon!
can you do a video for styling some of these shoes.
otherwise i’m going to be wearing skinny jeans with knee high boots and to be honest other than a skirt i have no idea how to style them
Lovely video! I don't do combat boots, but I did score a beautiful mule with a lug sole and an almond toe shape the other day, that I really like. (looks like a boot under pants). Also I have always loved kitten heels, (pointy but not too pointy, otherwise I trip). And as for black pumps, ("court shoes"?), I have loved mine (low heel with gathered opening all around ). They look more casual this way, but great with jeans! Also have had 2 pair of heeled brogue booties for years, and since it's only a 2 inch heel, it makes them very wearable and again, more feminine. I'm just not tall and lanky enough to pull off the androgynous look. Love it on others though... Have fun Fall shopping everyone, 🎉
My “SHOE LOVE” is still in full swing, but the kinds of shoes I like have changed. I was blessed with very strong, wide feet, and since comfort is most important, I’ve decided to embrace the width of my feet, and just go for funky footwear. I have some crazy looking Birkenstocks, and a collection of Chuck Taylor Converse in some fun colors and some crazy soles on them. I just turned 60, and I have nothing to prove-but I get a giggle out of wearing my Chucks with about everything and my 7 year old granddaughter thinks it’s the funniest thing EVER! Yeah, I’m Funky Frumpy, but I’m having fun with it-and my feet don’t hurt!
Two years ago, I got sidetracked and purchased two pairs of combat boots to my regret... They are just a bit too masculine for my taste... I should have opted for my first choice, the regular sole Doc Martin's.😅
So glad I can get another season from my combat boots!
Yes me too 👍🏼
I've never been into shoe trends. I just wear whatever I like whenever I feel like it. I don't care if they are in or out of style. If it's for sale and I like it, I'll buy it and wear it. 🤷♀
Do you know what style zara sneakers you can get personalized
Yes I’ve linked them in the description box 👍🏼
I am looking for red mary jane with thin kitten heel can someone recommend me something?
I really wish the poi ty low heels were made in thick heels...I,live abroad where the streets are cobblestones and very uneven a very old Spanish colonial town. Mostly I am stuck with Chelsea boots, flat cowboy boots, athletic shoes, I cant wear many brands f flats or loafers as I have a AA heel very narrow regular front of my foot so the slingbacks WOULD be perfect is the heels were thicker...I am always frustrated re dresses and skirts...maxis are okay with boots amd any kind...cant wear court shoes either.
Interesting to hear what classic shoes are called in different places. Court shoes in the US are basketball or tennis style sneakers, i.e.what you'd use on a tennis court or basketball court. We call Leonie's court shoes pumps here. Brogues are oxfords. Cowboy boots are sometimes negatively received in big cities here as borderline cultural appropriation (something someone who can't even ride a horse should not wear) so its nice to see them getting metalized and decorated to be something other than to protect your feet from cow poop 😂 fun video, thank you!
Rediculius for cowboy boots to be considered “cultural appropriation”. If that’s the case, then combat boots would be also, since they originated as boots worn by military personnel on the battle field. Many shoe styles originated to wear for a specific purpose (tennis or court shoes for example). No reason in the world why people shouldn’t be able to wear whatever shoes they want without being considered non-PC for doing so.
Wow that’s so interesting that court shoes are sneakers - it makes SO much sense tho 🤷🏻♀️ No sure why we call them court shoes 🤦🏻♀️😂
These videos are great but don’t you think all these trends are a bit ridiculous…like how is everyone going to afford all of these trends?
Oh gosh the idea is def not to buy all of the trends but to simply pick and choose any that may work for you 👍🏼
Wow those denim shoes are just wrong! And they'd get dirty so easily ... 🤔
Yes they would get dirty 🙊
Definitely no denim shoes!! The minute they get dirty & guaranteed they WILL get dirty fast, you won’t reach for them again. Not worth the investment.
Fair enough too 👍🏼
I’ve got some loafers from a few years back, when the sole wasn’t so chunky. They’re more like a wedge/almost straight sole that’s slightly thicker near the heel but light and very comfortable. Also no huge buckle just a bit of a fringe
I wear them with jeans but they’re fine with skirts. I’m not about to rush out for metallic cowboy boots, I can’t see them having much longevity. I too prefer leather, fairly classic and by cycling through them depending on weather, they go on forever.
If you want something more versatile as a Chelsea boot. Blunderstone is extremely warm, comfortable, and waterproof while maintaining its looks. I have a pair and those boots are amazing. They so good that I regret buying my black doc martens Chelsea boots. I was walking in rain puddles with a pair of seal brown ones in suede. My feet were warm and dry. Once the boots dried they looked as if they NEVER were wet. I can’t say enough.
I own 2 pairs. Love them
How do they fit? Do they run large? Are they wide? I have duck feet and trying to find a boot that fits is so hard! I can’t go to a store to try on blundstone, because this is a small town, so I shop online. Trying to get an accurate description of them is hard. Thanks for any info.
@@Faithb73 They fit so well. The ankle support is amazing. I used ride horses and I would have worn these. I wear a size 10 and I have a wide foot.
@@tygressblade thank you! I will definitely look in to getting a pair.
I looove doc martens boots and brogues. I always have problems styling my loafers and I reach for the brogues or ballet flats instead.
Yes loafers are notoriously tricky to style 😩
I really enjoy your content and the way you present the information. Lovely
Aww thank you so much Lynn - that’s very kind of you to say 🙏🏼
I recently got a pair of Oxford shoes from The Office of Angela Scott. I’m excited to try new styles with it.
Thank you Leonie! I love shoes and I believe I’m going to invest in some brogues! Love your style, you’re my favourite influencer 😊
Aww that’s so kind of you to say Stacey - I really appreciate your kindness 😊
Hi Leonie , you recommended at an older video, a wardrobe app to store photos of clothes etc. Which one was it?
I’ve spammed enough for today, this is just to thank you for yet more enjoyable content.
It’s never spam from you Bernadette 🙏🏼
I wear mostly skirts and dresses, because of the near-impossibility of finding trousers or jeans that fit my unusual body shape; it’s straight up and down, like a boy’s. But, I just feel frumpy wearing sneakers with them, I’m quite short. Plus, although I keep up with most modern styles, I might just be too old, 63, to like the look of sneakers with skirts on myself. We were constantly criticized in the past for wearing sneakers with our business clothes during our commutes, but the length and roughness of our walks home after exiting trains or buses required them. Any ideas for other comfortable shoes that look great with skirts, but add a bit of height?
Great video 😊 why are pumps now being called court shoes?
Oops that’s my mistake because that’s what we call them in Australia 🙊
@Thestyleinsider. no criticism, you're not the only one. I just started hearing that term. I just wondered.
We call them court shoes in South Africa as well.😊
I was confused too about that (being American). I think I have only heard that term for basketball shoes (that you wear on a basketball court). Luckily you always show examples so I figured out that they are black thinner heeled pumps or slingbacks. Love most of the styles you showed in this video, especially the loafers and combat boots. Just got my first pair of Doc's off of Facebook Marketplace after a long search. 😊
How does a mature woman style a Mary Jane shoe? I just got a flat, square toe pair but don’t know what to wear with them. Help!
They always look great with wide leg trousers or maxi skirts/dresses 👍🏼
Hi Leoni, I always enjoy your fashion trends. Love your new hair colour, it really suits you
Oh thank you!
It seems that everything from 10-12 years ago is back in style. I am skipping cowboy boots, mary janes, and anything flat. Wedges keep coming and going! Frankly it is maddening!! SO square toes are out, almond and round toe are back in? Oh MY goodness my poor head is swimming,
I had a tall knee high pair of rain boots( galoshes) .. I wore but they were clunky.. difficult to walk in.. I think I'd like to try a low.. ankle style.. because they are very practical during rainy months... I need some loafers or brogues..
Donkeys years ago- lost them somewhere in many moves, I had a pair of wellies (gum shoes) that were really well shaped in the foot and with a thick pair of socks, I would wear these babies for hours on cross country hikes over snow. Strangely, my feet were never cold nor uncomfortably hot or sweaty. So it is possible. Just a question of finding the like again.
They sound amazing! Do I remember the brand by chance?
I have some loafers but I don't wear them. Are they a little preppy? Maybe I can fit them in this autumn?
They do require a little styling but once you create a few outfits you’ll love them 👍🏼
Today I am wearing an electric blue dress with my gold western style shoes from Angela Scott. My coworkers are in awe!
Fabulous!
Great video! Where is the link for Babbel?
It’s at the top of my description box 👍🏼
I like to wear my Louis Vuitton brown monogram with black leather loafers.
Are they the ones with the chunky sole?
No chunky sole.
I feel like loafers are easier to style than Chelsea boots .