10 Hot Boots Moms Won't Kill Their Feet In (& 10 They Will!)

by Kylie McConville August 22, 2012 at 11:48 PM

boots I like fall for three reasons: dressing in layers, pumpkin spice and apple everything, and boots. Fall is where it's at. Boots are wear it's at. (Get it!?) What's not to love about wool socks and comfortable boots!? Duh, it means I don't need to shave my legs every other day. Don't even! You're thinking it too.

It's just ... ugh, there've been some seeeeriously wacked-out, uncomfortable-looking styles out so far. And some of the prices? Wow. I'm hoping it's just a case of the over-achievers needing to get their shoes out first, not caring what they look or feel like. As I'm not a shoe scientist, I cannot confirm this. So you've got all season long to redeem yourself, designers.

For now, let's take a deep, dark look at 10 of the zaniest, most high-maintenance boots that've made their debut so far and then thankfully! 10 sexy but more practical, comfy boots we can look good in without breaking our necks.

What will you be wearing on your feet this fall?

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Thigh High

My goodness! HOW are you ever going to get your pants into the Brian Atwood... VIEW MORE

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Thigh High

My goodness! HOW are you ever going to get your pants into the Brian Atwood thigh-high boots (left) without having to amputate? Or at least sacrifice pants for the occasion? Oh wait, you're not. Which is why the over-the-knee Sergio Rossi (right) are a better fit for a leggy night out.

($1,312.00 from Neiman Marcus)
($399.95 from DSW)

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sweetcherry_59

August 23, 2012 at 12:46 AM

Oh yay! Another fucking slideshow! ....said NO ONE ever.

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japanmommy

August 23, 2012 at 1:02 AM

Lol sweetcherry_59

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mompam

August 23, 2012 at 7:06 AM

I like all your choices. I need to get some boots!

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Jscott1216

August 23, 2012 at 7:23 AM

These were all ugly! And instead of offering a more affordable choice most cases the alternative was more expensive and even uglier than the ones you disliked. Def not taking fashion advice from
You!

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doublesweetness

August 23, 2012 at 8:02 AM

While I appreciate the more "practical" options that you've shown, it seems that, more often than not, the alternatives listed were more expensive than the inspiration shoes! Also, I liked the majority of the inspiration shoes much more.

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Nonmember comment from Roks

August 23, 2012 at 8:53 AM

So, basically... you want everyone to wear flat brown boots? And occasionally get adventurous and wear black ones? Why??? Whats wrong with studded boots? How does slightly less studs make it more practical? They aren't real studs, they're rounded. Who goes around unlacing their shoes all the way anyway??? Jesus, you even have a problem with buttons?? Pressing them together is not really an advanced skill you know. (Not to mention: My fans are the thigh high and over the leg neiman marcus boots, and the mustard yellow boots. Can't afford the former tho! But would totally buy them. To chase after my toddler in. Because I can.)

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Doomy234

August 23, 2012 at 10:45 AM

I actually liked the mustard yellow boots. And the brown lace all the way up ones. They kinda have a steampunk quality to them.
I do like your choice for studded ones though. But most of these are out of my price range for a pair of shoes.
Personally though, I will stick to my $50 or less selection of boots. They are warm, stylish, and completely comfortable. And most of all AFFORDABLE. :)

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