Mummy heels, mummy style
I used to be a heels kind of a girl. Heels, heels, heels. It didn't matter whether
I was walking on a beach, walking on sheer ice (hey, stilettos are
almost like ice picks aren't they?), riding a bike or just walking to
the shops and back. Heels all the way.
Then, London happened. It was a gradual change. As my commute got longer, my heels got flatter. It was all that walking to the station and between the tube stops, see. Then, a
baby happened. A great big belly sticking out I wasn't about to teeter
on my stilettos no more. After the pregnancy with a little baby on my
arms and a bit wobbly from all that lack of sleep my feet stayed firmly
on ground. And after the baby grew up and started first crawling, then
toddling, and then running towards all kinds of mischief, all my beloved
heels were forever resigned to be relegated to the bottom of the
biggest box in the darkest corner of the loft, never to be seen or used,
unless in the grave emergency of a baby-free party or a job interview.
When Brantano suggested I pick a pair of shoes from their online store I
was (as always) drawn to the beautiful beautiful heels. And then I of course went to check the more practical flat options. After lots of browsing through a great
selection of shoes, and teetering between lots of fabulous options I
decided to go for something I've never before had. Something with a bit
of heel, but still practical when running after a little monkey.
Something that I guess you could term as mummy shoes, or mummy heels.
So wedges it was, and the fabulously comfortable Hush Puppies grabbed my attention straight away. And as I've always found with Hush Puppies, these were almost like walking on clouds. Not too high either with the reasonable heel and the added platform. Exactly the comfortable type of a shoe a mummy might need when trying to catch that lightning speed toddler. Or when walking to the shops and back. Or when going to work, after being woefully tired and lacking in practice with that heel-toe step action... (Done all those in these puppies, and in comfort!)
Top: By Malene Birger / Trousers: Taifun / Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs / Wedges: Hush Puppies
So, what do you think of these puppies? Are you a heels (or mummy heels) type of a girl or do you keep your feet flat in the ground?
Thanks to Brantano for the PR sample from their shoe selection.
Nice shoes! Proper mummy or commuter shoes. Bit of a heel, but low enough to run for a bus or a train or after a small person! Lovely
ReplyDeleteExactly - and I have done them all, even run in them (OK, not very fast obviously) :)
DeleteI can't believe I've never owned wedges before!
I am a real fan of wedges, and you are so right, they are practical, and stylish at once, and Hush Puppies are definitely well known for comfort!
ReplyDeleteNow, excuse me while I sit you down and say that that box of high heels needs to come out of the loft!!! They are part of you! Completely agree with you that my heels too have taken a back seat, but every now and then I bust out a pair for a wander round the supermarket, just because! I honestly believe they make me feel better (and to be honest I need every inch I can get!)
Thanks so much for linking up to #AllAboutYou!
I think this is actually my first pair of wedges - I was surprised how comfortable they were! So easy to walk in too. Hush Puppies have also always really fit my feet well, like Clarks.
DeleteAnd yes, I know, you are absolutely right :) I really should :) Pretty fab that you take them out even round the shops, that is some dedication (I might not venture quite that far...). And thanks for hosting!
Love those shoes! The heel is perfect size for walking comfortably! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you :) Yeah these were good, because of the platform the heel isn't too high so pretty comfortable :)
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