Welcome to the monthly series, In Her SHOES. Each month the series will focus on anything shoe related from trends to reviews regardless of price. For October I’m delighted to share a pair of red ankle boots, which is right on trend for fall. Meet…
ZARA Mid-Heel Red Ankle Boots
Price: $39.90
I’m petite so naturally, I love shoes that would make me look 6″ tall (at least in pictures 🙂 ) Aside from the height that it offers, I love how the platform sole delivers less stress on the ball of the foot. Besides, who can resist the late 1960s/early ’70s aesthetic that still look modern.
Read on to see whether it was a good buy or not. Gianvito Rossi shoes run small so order half a size up. As mentioned previously when shopping for shoes there are three tricks that I always use whenever I try on shoes to make sure they are comfortable and fit right.
The Late Afternoon Trick
In case you’re not aware, our feet do change as the day goes on. They tend to swell a tad, typically in the late afternoon. That’s the best time to try on any shoe. You want to make sure they fit right.
The Test: I tried these boots on at 4 and 7 in the afternoon when my feet tend to swell during that time. The length fits perfectly but the top is a bit tight.
The One-Inch Trick
This typically applies to stilettos 4″ or higher. It is recommended that you should have about an inch between the insole and your heel when you lift your heel up. If you can’t then that means they’re probably too high and you won’t be comfortable.
The Test: These boots are 2.2″ tall so they don’t feel uncomfortable.
The Thumb Trick
I do this all the time, especially when trying on pumps. Make sure the space between your big toe and the top of the shoe has about a thumb’s amount of space. You want enough wiggle room so that friction in that area is not created.
The Test: These boots passed this test.
Pros:
They are very affordable and stylish. I also love the height because it’s perfect to walk around. The color is beautiful and it goes with anything.
Cons:
Well, they are made of polyurethane. I can see past that but they are just so tight on the top that I felt like my feet couldn’t breathe. I love Zara shoes in general and I do own a few pairs, but these won’t cut it.
Opinion:
I’m shopping for the exact pair but made of leather.
Styling Tips
Red boots are in and they are very stylish and versatile. You can style them with crop denim, skinny jeans, skirts, or dresses.
I hope you are enjoying this series as much as I have. I can’t wait to share my review with you in November!
