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I've seen them all year round. I think of them more like boots. And I really dislike that they are commonly called "booties" because booties make me think of baby clothes. I'd rather they were called "mini boots" or something. It just feels like it infantilizes women. But I'm obviously not in the majority since they *are* called "booties"
Sleeveless turtlenecks make way more sense to me. Wear them under sweaters, like warmer "dickies"
Hahaha! You just made me realize that in my head I was thinking "sleeveless hoodies," but I typed "turtleneck."
Since Hunter Rain boots were mentioned, I have a burning yet unimportant question about them:
Are they for wearing in all types of weather and not just in wet weather or working in the garden?
My daughter (36) has a pair and she wears them even when it's not raining or snowing. She wears them a lot! She also wears them pretty much all year except when it's super hot. I asked her once why she wears them so much and she said: It's ok because they're Hunter's. Yeah well, they're still a pair of rubber boots, to me anyway.
Hmm... maybe I'm too old (64) to get it, but I think it looks absolutely ridiculous to wear them in public so much. They look like either rain boots or garden boots, so are they? Does anyone here wear them all the time? Thanks!
While they are rainboots, they can to be worn in all types of weather. You can buy knitted, fleece, or duck down inserts to make them warmer during the winter. Or just different types of insoles to make them more comfortable to walk around in.
Considering the price, I would not consider them to be garden boots. At least I wouldn't wear $150 boots to garden in.
Since Hunter Rain boots were mentioned, I have a burning yet unimportant question about them:
Are they for wearing in all types of weather and not just in wet weather or working in the garden?
I was raised on a farm, so to me they are just rubber/muck boots lol They are perfect for wet weather and wearing to the barn/garden because they are easy to clean and keep your feet dry. To me they have a specific purpose. So while I am younger than your daughter, I think it's weird to just wear them if it's not raining/snowing or muddy out. Nobody around here just wears them for fashion, so that's also probably why I think it's odd
While they are rainboots, they can to be worn in all types of weather. You can buy knitted, fleece, or duck down inserts to make them warmer during the winter. Or just different types of insoles to make them more comfortable to walk around in.
Considering the price, I would not consider them to be garden boots. At least I wouldn't wear $150 boots to garden in.
Thanks Sundaydrive00... she does have some inserts, but she also wears her boots in her garden.
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Originally Posted by crd08
I was raised on a farm, so to me they are just rubber/muck boots lol They are perfect for wet weather and wearing to the barn/garden because they are easy to clean and keep your feet dry. To me they have a specific purpose. So while I am younger than your daughter, I think it's weird to just wear them if it's not raining/snowing or muddy out. Nobody around here just wears them for fashion, so that's also probably why I think it's odd
Thanks crd08... I also think it's weird to wear them if it isn't raining/snowing or muddy. But hey, what do I know?!
I was curious what others thought, wondering if I was way out of fashion. Haha!
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Booties look good with the new shorter, trimmer jeans. So, I suppose booties are good for any jeans or pants. And I've seen them worn with skirts too. I am not as fond of that look. But I do see it around.
I am not sure why booties in warmer months with trim, capri type pants would not work well. I also assume the booties would have a lighter look in that case.
I have several pair of Eileen Fisher "shooties" some with open toe. I wear them in summer without hosiery, tomorrow I plan to wear a pair with tights and a knee length skirt.
Love them!
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