barney15c Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 I have recently been buying some pairs of ankle / knee boots that are laced with 4 inch heels and cleated soles see picture, what kind of fastening on boots do you like? In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king!!!
Dr. Shoe Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 Boots that just about cover the knee, like cavalier boots. With a heel or without, it doesn't matter. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
barney15c Posted October 28, 2011 Author Posted October 28, 2011 Just ordered the same boots. Ian You won't believe it but thse boots have sold for £102 in a size 11 twice (2 seperate pairs) on ebay...incredible, you can get the same pair for £25 on barratts site even less if you do their 20% off promotion, absolute madness!!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIZE-11-BLACK-ALMOND-TOE-STILETTO-HEEL-MILITARY-STYLE-LACE-UP-BOOTS-BNWOB-/200664946985?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item2eb8901929 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIZE-11-BLACK-ALMOND-TOE-STILETTO-HEEL-MILITARY-STYLE-LACE-UP-BOOTS-BNWOB-/190586096540?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item2c5fd10b9c In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king!!!
maninpumps Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 I am not a fan of any boots. Everyday I have to wear steel toed work boots. The last 25 years that is about all I have worn to work. Kinda sick of boots.
eoneleg Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 Not my first choice but I respect your opinion and hope that you enjoy them. Personally, I prefer a femenine boot with a narrow heel and pointed toe. It is nice that you welcome other opinions. E
roniheels Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I love laced boots but they can be a pain. The zipper boots are so convenient.
thighhighguy Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I love full zipper stiletto thighboots, you can get a nice snug fit, And it just feels so great zipping yourself into them
jwhite44 Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I think the question probably should have been, "... what do you like best?" I voted laced, maybe more because they are less common. Pull up and zip up boots you see almost all the time. But lace boots (or booties), I think it takes at least a little attitude to wear them.
legs777777 Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I love zip up boots, followed by pull on, love them both, not so keen on laced ones.
bluejay Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I have both pull on and zip up types. For a tight fit with leggings I have a pair of stretch pull up in black patent looking leather boots and I also have several pair of zip up styles in black, brown, navy and red all with block heels. I recently bought my first pair of boots, with stiletto heels, 4" Nine West from DSW Shoe Warehouse . When I tried them on in the store the store manager who has sold me heels in the past, commented that the boots looked great on me.That's all I needed to hear to shell out the $119.00 for the pair. Happy Heeling, bluejay
Marion Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I like and own all 3 styles : zipped, laced, pull-on. My shoe collection album
CRabbit Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Currently wearing: lace up, block heel round toe boots. Though lacing/unlacing is pain, the style looks good and blends in well. Prefer: Zip up knee high boots with a smoother, more feminine finish, narrow heel & short pointed/almond toe. Chris
bootsguy80 Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I have answered for lace ups. This is mostly because I have rather big legs and it is difficult to find boots (especially thigh highs) that fit. The laces allow a little more room. I hope to be able to get some custom made thigh boots at some point (without laces) so they will fit perfect.
benno Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 As long as there's no zip in sight, then I'm happy. ZIPS ARE FOR TENTS and THE LAZY!!!! The only time I can tolerate a zip, is if it's at the back and integrated into the design. Even so, I'd far prefer some kind of buttoned, laced or buckled fastening. See the attached boots. I saw them in TOPSHOP and was dead certain I'd leave the shop with them (even if they were £100). Then I saw they had a big fat zips down the insides. If they just had the laces, they would be in my top 100 shoes/boots of all time. I love the attached Louboutin Supre Fifre from a couple of years ago. They just have elasticated buttons and no zips... Heaven! I have lost count of the amazing pairs of boots and shoes that I have adored from a distance, then as they came into view, I felt cheated because of the zips. Did I mention that I don't like zips?
hhboots Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I love laced boots but they can be a pain. The zipper boots are so convenient. I agree, I really like the look of laced boots, but they are often not very convenient at all. Zipped boots win just for the convenience alone, but for looks, laced I like better. I really like the boots Barney has pictured in the original post and will be looking to get a pair asap. I have a couple of similar pairs, but they are not quite like those. I really must get me a pair now
Shafted Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I remember a few years back that you could get boots with BOTH LACES & ZIPPERS. This allowed you to lace to fit and the convienence of zippers. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to.
crotchboots-m Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 zippers are for those fellas that have wifes that like to sneak home and catch them in boots...so u can get em off in a hurry
crotchhiboots Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Thigh hi boots with laces are a pain in the nether regions so are crotch hi boots, a zip helps to get them on and off. On some boots a zip can turn me off to them. 77r90dL lf
chris100575 Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 I like all of them but generally prefer zipped or laced boots over pull-ons because they're more fitted. I have a pair of black suede knee boots that lace up with D-rings, they take a few minutes to get into but they're gorgeous to wear! I also love back-zipped boots but you don't see them often.
Roxyinheels Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Zipped are sexier for me. I ve got some laced too.... Men usually prefer laced...so they can help me with the laces Elegance is my second name
Jabble Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Zipped are sexier for me. I ve got some laced too.... Men usually prefer laced...so they can help me with the laces -whistle-
Jabble Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 I love my knee-high zip-up platforms. I used to have a pair exactly like them but with laces up front along with the zippers on the sides. Really want a pair of thigh-highs with at least a 6" heel.
love heels Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 As long as there's no zip in sight, then I'm happy. ZIPS ARE FOR TENTS and THE LAZY!!!! The only time I can tolerate a zip, is if it's at the back and integrated into the design. Even so, I'd far prefer some kind of buttoned, laced or buckled fastening. See the attached boots. I saw them in TOPSHOP and was dead certain I'd leave the shop with them (even if they were £100). Then I saw they had a big fat zips down the insides. If they just had the laces, they would be in my top 100 shoes/boots of all time. I love the attached Louboutin Supre Fifre from a couple of years ago. They just have elasticated buttons and no zips... Heaven! I have lost count of the amazing pairs of boots and shoes that I have adored from a distance, then as they came into view, I felt cheated because of the zips. Did I mention that I don't like zips? The thigh high boots are super cute.
love heels Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Zipped are sexier for me. I ve got some laced too.... Men usually prefer laced...so they can help me with the laces ok
pussyinboots Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Zipped are sexier for me. I ve got some laced too.... Men usually prefer laced... ...Only with special permission....! "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
jwhite44 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 I remember a few years back that you could get boots with BOTH LACES & ZIPPERS. This allowed you to lace to fit and the convienence of zippers. I bought a pair a few years ago, there's a picture on this thread, post 397 http://www.hhplace.org/shoe_wholesale_retail_internet_stores/5243-payless_com-39.html The opposite side (inside) there's a full zipper. I liked the lace-up style, and as mentioned, the zipper makes it easy to get off and on easily. One problem with the upper two 'hooks' (vs holes): when they are unzipped, and tension is reduced, the laces can tend to pop off the hooks. Not a killer, but an occasional annoyance.
HappyinHeels Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Laced boots, especially knee-highs with a 5-6" stiletto heel, just make the legs look so amazing. I love patent but adore real leather as well and much prefer a laced boot that allows the entire knee to be seen which makes your skirt/dress really pop. Then I suppose there is that whole "lace help" angle...hmmmmm. HappyinHeels:wavey:
Mdizzle Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 I've got a pair of 5 inch stilletto ankle boots with a peep toe and diamond studs all over them. They have a zip fastening. I really love that style of boot!
carly Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 I have always liked the zip up knee high boots. I total I have 8 pairs of knee high boots and one pair over the knee. The heel heights is from 3” to 5.5”. The picture in the avatar is my favorite boots. They are from Nine West in size 12M and out of leather in dark brown. The other boots I have are from Pleaser (Over the Knee), Payless and Neutralizer. I will attach some pictures. Picture #1: Nine West Picture #2 : Payless Picture #4: Pleaser 8899 OTK Picture #5: Please, I don't remember the name, sorry Carly
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