All Wrapped Up: The Ankle Boot

February 26, 2010

I adore it when fabric wraps you up: the style, the illusion of movement, and texture are beautiful. This is something we see commonly in clothes, but what about shoes?

A shoe’s silhouette can be playful but no matter how daring it wishes to become, it must maintain a certain appeal. No one wants bulky ankles or blocks on their feet, we want a feminine line to be displayed. Bold and playful designs walk a fine line to maintain femininity with attitude. Often we speak about classic lines made modern by adding volume. With this pair of shoes, that is just what comes to mind.

The heel is thin and gives a nice reveal of the arch, but then up top you have a wide ankle. This style is always an interesting one to me as you want to be sure not to shorten the appearance of your legs or ankles. What I like here is the wrapped texture which gives you layers and depth bringing the design of the shoe together. This way, the wide ankle is not too alarming nor is it the focus, the fabric flows together.

With a little knot in the back you have some nice elegant lines along with a bit of attitude. It reminds me of an updo you would do to your hair, everything being swept nicely into a chignon.

These wrapped up boots are from 59 SECONDS and can be found on yesstyle.com. Though the black pair are no longer available, the same shoe in cream currently is and will be great for spring’s soft tones. (Oh, and they are only $33.60 at the time of this writing, making them a steal. Style doesn’t have to cost a fortune.)

When I first got them I didn’t know what to think. Again, the wide ankle had me wondering. But after a few moments of wearing them they have instantly become a favorite of mine. Ever have that happen to you?

I kept going back to them online while looking for new shoe styles, and when I saw the price I had to go for it. The wrapped textured look is something I will continue keeping an eye out for.

Lines and texture, what are you looking for in your shoes? You just might start finding yourself all wrapped up and loving it.

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  1. nice shoes..

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