You Need: Stylish Comfortable Shoes, part 2

As I mentioned in Part 1 of this series, I’m not a girl who is afraid of heights when it comes to shoes. The higher the heel, the better I feel. Even though I’m tall (5′ 8″), I’d like to be taller. A four inch heel makes me six feet tall (read: invincible badass). Back in my investment banking days, I loved walking into a meeting with a four or five inch heel on; a woman with kick-ass shoes is not to be trifled with. Now that I have gone from investment banking to being a PA for a toddler, powerful shoes are somewhat lost on my current audience. I find myself needing more flats (even the word depresses me, ‘flat’…  as in, no fizz).  Sneakers now have their place in my wardrobe, but I still need shoes with an edge.  It isn’t my style to wear sneakers every day.  I bought these on sale, and they’ve been game-changers. 

They’re black, so they go with nearly everything. The zippers are a nice touch, but the chains on the back are what sold me. They jingle just a little bit when I walk, like spurs, and everyone knows that spurs are badass. As I’ve worn them more, I’ve come to appreciate the pointy toes. I’ve had ballerina flats over the years, and the sweet, girly, round toes (like baby shoes) just never clicked with me.  I am not a girl. I need points. Nice lady-like points. And also spurs. Off I went in search of even more pointed toed flats, which landed me here.

Now that I have a whopping two pairs of pointed toe flats, what I love is from the front, they have the elegant look of a shoe with a heel. I call them “Reverse Mullets” because they are all party at the front and business at the back. Case in point (ha ha) are these silver beauties from J Crew:

Party at the front

 

Business in the back

 

I’m focusing on Reverse Mullets that REALLY bring the party to your feet, like some of these:

Sarah Flint

Stuart Weitzman Scrolly

Valentino Rockstud flats, photo: pursuitofshoes.com

Jimmy Choo Pool Print

Jimmy Choo Tibet

OK, even I find the Jimmy Choo ones a bit OTT, but for a flat shoe, they sure bring the drama. I’d love to wear them casually with boyfriend jeans and a tank top in the summer; they’re far too Zsa Zsa Gabor to wear for evening.

Much easier to style and super popular since their launch are the Nikolas Kirkwood Bottalato pointed toe loafers.  They come in every colour of the rainbow (more than shown below, and some prints as well).  These are a favourite of the fashion set.

Nikolas Kirkwood Bottalato

Nikolas Kirkwood set out to create a flat that appeared to lengthen the leg. Since I don’t own a pair yet, I cannot vouch for how effectively they do this, but I found this photo online (not that a model needs much help in this department). I can see how the pointed toe and long loafer shape on top would add length, but it may just make me look like I’m wearing canoes on my feet.  I’ll definitely have to try these and report back.

So, I find myself, an ever-since-I-can-remember high-heel-junkie, blogging about why pointed toe flats are not only a 2015 fashion thing, but also a workable style that can be flattering and comfortable for women of a certain age. Different phases of life call for different shoes, and I’m facing the fact that jewel-encrusted heels and a toddler are not often compatible. I have a few friends who hate wearing heels. I’m going to see if a Reverse Mullet flat could inspire them to leave their ballerinas or traditional loafer rut.

What do you think about pointed toe flats?  Do you wear Reverse Mullets?