Please do a video on elegant shoes you can walk in for 4-8 hours outside

@emumarma

Жыл бұрын

That could be a pair of clean white sneaker!

Wear shoes that are healthy for your feet. Fancy shoe companies will NOT pay for your doctor's appointments to correct the damage their "stylish" shoes create!!!

@doriesse824

Жыл бұрын

Yes, not so elegant later on in life. Some people become literally crippled.

@Barb6106

Жыл бұрын

True true! Years of pointy heels and now in my later years my feet are a wreck and sandals are a distant memory. I was glamorous in my youth .. but the price I paid is definitely not worth it. Now shoes are so hard to find to fit my horrible feet. Sigh… what price beauty?

@capricorn2260

Жыл бұрын

Yep and just because some styles are ugly to some they might not be ugly to some others and doesn't make them any less elegant if choose to wear them

Agree 100%. Just because something is in style doesn’t make it fashionable or sophisticated!

@angelicamichel9392

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you

@silvereli

2 жыл бұрын

I don't own any of these except for some beautiful Doc Browns that I wear thru autumn and winter if necessary... It depends on the occasion.

@sonnefuerdieohren

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! 👍🌞

@juliam7056

2 жыл бұрын

amen to that !

@monicaz6035

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

I agree 100%. The high-heeled clogs made me roar with laughter. As a Dutchwoman I can tell you that clogs were designed for use in marshes and farmlands! But here's my question: what does the elegant woman with arthritis wear?

Having worn pointy heeled shoes for too many years - they were the finest, however they still resulted in my disforming my toes, I wholeheartedly applaud what I consider to be the “ liberation of the feet”. Why sacrifice health to beauty when we can have both? There are many aspects of the new shoes aesthetic that I love, good common sense is one of them.

@robynwells8249

2 жыл бұрын

I so agree, I have feet issues as well. I often wonder why women put themselves through the things they do for fashion. You don’t see men doing this.

@iahorvath

2 жыл бұрын

But rubber flip-flops isn’t one of them. Sorry. Leave them at the beach.

@DA-dm7kt

Жыл бұрын

Silicone toe separators will help realign the toes. It may take a few months of regular use (I wear them at night) but you will see improvement.

I have found Dansko clogs to be extremely comfortable and move naturally. You can't wear them with everything but they look great with a pair of jeans and a sweater/blazer

Yes, the ugly clunky shoes are not elegant and pretty. But, I live in a city amd we have to walk. Sometimes 10 miles a day. None of the stylish shoes have enough support for my lifestyle. Loafers come close but my feet are narrow and I walk right out of them. What to do?

Thank you for this video! I agree...don't lose looking elegant to follow trends like these. I also had clogs a long time ago and they weren't comfortable at all. I have resisted buying them again.

Was so happy to see clogs come back. I loved them "the first time around" and I love them now. Comfortable? I must say I find them very, very comfortable to walk, never any problems getting around in them.

@lillianvaldi7669

2 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY 💯 AGREE!! They are FUN 🤩

To me, clothes, shoes and accessories are all about play, not about being "classy", sophisticated, etc., unless of course that is your priority, and that's fine too. My adult daughter is very "classical" in her look, it works for her. I used to be, but I'm not anymore, as it doesn't work well on me. I like to "break" an outfit with something totally unexpected, knocking the whole thing a bit off kilter. That's the "play" part for me. 😊

I agree 100% with the shoes/sandals you chose to cover. Every time I see the Birkenstock style sandal, it makes me think of Fred Flintstone, and he didn’t wear sandals, he just had big feet. And that’s what that style does to anyone who wears them. Question? Why do women wear thick-soled boots with a beautiful outfit? I’ll never know. You may have guessed, you really hit a chord with me. Thanks for covering these ugly shoes and sandals.

@Ilovechicpeas

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe people like myself with arthritis of the feet who can’t put pressure on their big toe? We have to wear rigid soles that don’t bend and shoes with a wide toe box. Not attractive but no option.

@judithcatlett8518

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ilovechicpeas Hi llovechicpeas, you know you’re the exception to the rule. I’m referring to people who don’t need to wear them, but do. I have two friends who wear the more stylish flat shoes because of bad surgery and arthritis. Thanks for sharing.

@lindagarrido4353

2 жыл бұрын

For some of us with foot problems, Birkenstocks are a Godsend and the only sandal we can wear in the summer. Dainty shoes ruined my feet, and wearing Birkenstocks have corrected my foot issues.

@natmiller6863

2 жыл бұрын

Wear what makes you happy is the best style tip. A smile is the greatest fashion accessory that finishes any outfit 😊

@silvereli

2 жыл бұрын

@@natmiller6863 You got it‼️👍🏼 I mentioned above that I don't own these kind of shoes and I have never worn any, but ladies let me tell you something.... The older we get the more our body changes as well... and those one's who are now arrogant, who have never had any issues with their body or legs or arms or whatever might end up some day with exact these *shoes*. If they like it - or not ‼️

Yes, these shoes look ugly. But some of them have soles or padding in them to make them feel as though you are walking on pillows. Some people need the support of thick straps to hold the shoe on their feet. Others have foot issues that prevent them from wearing the elegant shoes we would all love to have. I cannot wear slip ons, slides or loafers. No matter what, they fall off my feet. I wear what is comfortable for me to wear and walk in. If they look ugly, there are more important things in life than ugly shoes. Anyway, I can look elegant from the ankles up. Lol.

@lillianvaldi7669

2 жыл бұрын

My mother would fall if she wore anything that would slip off her feet 🦶🏻 & that, for her could be deadly.

I was having to walk with a cane before I bought Birkenstock. Fashion is great,but healthy feet matter more and I am thankful for these shoes.

I had cloggs when I was a teenager...they're noisy, and very uncomfortable!

The golf clubs got me! 😆🤣 This reminds me of Olive Oil of “Popeye” cartoons. 😆. 5:18

I completely agree with you. Your golf club visual says it all.

I agree with you on all these picks. I have been skipping so many trendy shoes and sticking to my classics!

I completely agree, they are all so ugly. Why do people want to ruin a beautiful outfit with the wrong shoes!

I’ve been diagnosed with big toe arthritis and as a result am unable to wear heels which I love. Unfortunately for some, the type of shoes you featured are the only ones people like myself can wear due to limited movement in the big toe.

@michaelajoyce1267

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem.

@lisettesurette8695

2 жыл бұрын

same... I understand you

@maryraftery5583

2 жыл бұрын

And me.

@lillianvaldi7669

2 жыл бұрын

Yours are REAL LIFE issues, Which make one realize: we should be careful in the JUDGMENT 👩‍⚖️ others’ choices.

Totally agree! I think some designers are sitting back & laughing their heads off at the shoe-fashion victims clomping around like Frankenstein's monster.

I have some very fine looking wedges that are beautiful with longer dresses. Having spent my youth in 4” stilettos, my ankles and toes are now distorted to the point I need an operation. I now require comfort and balance instead of the classic elegance of a high heel. I’m a classic dresser and always complemented on what I put together, so I think it’s just about finding a good balance, I also think it depends on what type of woman you are. Confidence is everything, no matter what you wear.

You forgot one! Crocs. Aaaaaarrrggghhhh!!!!!!

I find a lot of the "trendy, fashionable" shoes so ugly! I don't understand! Sometimes people have such a nice outfit, and then you look at the shoes...😆. Thank you for this video!

@sonnefuerdieohren

2 жыл бұрын

I agree - those shoes can ruin a lovely completely! 🙁 Sunny regards 🌞

My biggest mistake purchase this year that I splurged on were the chunky loafers. I wore them once and felt like I was wearing cement clodhoppers. In the donation bin! What a waste, but a lesson learned.

I so agree with you!! I cannot handle these chunky sandals!! Ugh

I used to wear clunky espadrille wedges as a teenager; my mum always said that it looked like I had a couple of house bricks on my feet! I used to roll my eyes at the time, but looking back....she was absolutely right!

@tolde

Жыл бұрын

Even the spanish queen wears espadrilles in the summer en she looks very stylisch. The goed ones are handmade and they are very comfortabel.

@jayjaytailor

Жыл бұрын

@@tolde I am sure they can be comfortable; they just look bad!

Not all the time you want to look “elegant” and “sotisphicated”!!! Thats shoes are perfect for an fun saturday afternoon 🧐

Gemma, totally agree with you on all these! I had a chuckle on the "golf club" look! Thanks

Well I guess I’m the villain in this story: I own two pairs of clogs, I own Birkenstocks and the fisherman sandals as well, all these shoes are utility pieces meant for hiking, cycling, beach walks, summer activities, travel, gardening etc. Ugly? For sure -I would never wear them to town OR when dressed up. In our summer house and on holiday? Yeah baby!

@FruScarpia

2 жыл бұрын

@Nelly understandably so! English is not my first language either...😜🇸🇪

@lizziebkennedy7505

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t make you a villain, just yourself, and that is always the way to go.

@sonnefuerdieohren

2 жыл бұрын

The right shoe(s) for the right occasion(s)! 👍😉 Sunny regards 🌞

@robynwells8249

2 жыл бұрын

I own several pairs of Birkenstock’s, and I’m planning to buy some fisherman sandals as well. No apologies from me. Just like I’m not a fan of high heels (I do love kitten heels, low wedges and a small block heel) . I think high heels can translate as overdone and overly thought out. But, each person likes what they like.

@ilariamasullo3353

2 жыл бұрын

lol guess I'm the villain's villain then...I wouldn't be caught dead wearing birkenstocks or fisherman sandals, not even while hiking or cycling or faffing around in the garden 😂 but what's a villain's villain called?

You are so so honest about these trends. I really appreciate and respect your opinion.

With the exception of the 'fisherman sandal' I totally agree with you about the others as have a pair of the former (cognac in color and have a good gripping sole) as might wear them for protection of my toes on certain terrains as well in a warm climate, where otherwise one might choose sneakers/trainers which do not appeal to me. On that note however, slip on sandals with a low block or kitten heel and single vamp strap IMO are not only that unstable to walk in but can be very noisy on rigid surfaces with their flap-flap-flap-flap..... 😊.

Women w/ thick ankles/calves can pull of some chunky platform sandals, b/c it creates the illusion that the ankle is smaller. I’m tempted to buy Birkenstock’s b/c they look so comfortable. 😄

Dear and classy Gemma, I couldn’t agree more!!! Love your videos. Thank you. ❤️

Totally agree, I have been looking for a chunky shoe, but have not found a pair I like. I have skinnie ankles so I can't do too chunky.

I don't know how you kept a straight face throughout your video, Gemma! It gave me the giggles. Your analogy to the golf clubs is spot on! And the clunking clog walking video.....haha!

I had some…just purged them from my closet for my annual spring cleaning! 💐🌷💞

The short video clip of the clogs had me laughing out loud. 🤣😂😆🤣😂

@Gemmawhattowear

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂😆🤣😂

I have two pair of the Veronica Beard Dacey clogs, and while I love them, you’re correct, they clomp when I walk and can only be worn for a few hours at a time.

I am a nurse and wear black leather clogs with my scrubs. I'm on my feet in these for 12hr shifts. Wouldn't wear them if they weren't comfortable. But not for general wear for me. I had a navy leather wooden sole pair in the early 80s and yes they were noisy 😄

It's all a matter of opinion. I like both of those styles of shoes, and conduct myself like a lady. And yes, even with elegance.

Robert Clergerie makes the most beautiful iterations of platform footwear for any stylish, elegant and modern woman.

Loved everything! Your style is amazing. Keep up the good work! Sending lots of love 💕

I literally despise the ugly dad sandals, Birkenstock’s 😱 UGH!!! Any shoes with very thick soles don’t allow your foot to bend when you walk, so you can’t walk gracefully. Agree on the chunky boots too, can’t we decide what looks great, regardless of the fashion statement of the year?

@lowrider419fly

2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing a comic strip about Birkenstock's. I never forgot it! The first frame had a doctor telling his female patient he was unfortunately out of birth control. The second frame had him holding up a pair of Birkenstock sandals and saying, "Just use these instead." Hahaha!

@abarbaradorsey3713

2 жыл бұрын

I live at the beach and wear a polished boho capsule and wow my shearling Birkenstocks were fantastic for the season. It was a major stretch for me to wear those, now I get the popularity,

I totally agree with you on all chosen shoes and to be honest this video made me laugh out loud bc it's really funny how people walk with these. 😂😂

Hi there! Love your content! Please consider doing something on how you wash, store and care for your clothes.

You are so right. I have been thinking all year that shoes have got so ugly I am just not going there. I clomped around in clogs and Frankenstein shoes back in the 70s. Never again.

Clogs Are In Style. They Are More Comfortable Then High Heels. They Are Great With Jeans.

Totally agree with your wise assessments!

Oh, Gemma! Bravo!! I am so on board with your thoughts about all these shoes! Chunky shoes equals Clunky shoes and definitely not flattering on the foot! Straps around the ankles actually cut off the leg “at the ankle”! Sometimes, I wonder…don’t they look in the mirror, ya know? Thank you for bringing this topic to light! 💕

@Calax93

2 жыл бұрын

Usually if you have long toned legs tclucky shoes work well because you aren't vying for every inches of leg real estate. I'm my opion her recommendations were a bit grandmother's and maternal looking. White slip on heal and white slip on sandals like what is this a retirement catalogue?

Karenbritchik makes most of the shoes that you mentioned look elegant and glamorous

@Gemmawhattowear

2 жыл бұрын

She’s a very cool lady

It’s all about the proportions (and arch support, of course)! I love my flat form espadrilles, cork sandals and one pair of fisherman’s sandals. But I only buy them with soles about an inch thick and flexible, in colors that blend with my skin. My feet are big enough to make the clumpy versions you showed look like cement blocks - especially those Dr. Martens!🤣 Great tips as always!

Great video Gemma! I despise Birenstocks as well, but here in northern California both men and women wear them as a statement, like driving a Prius. Our daughter bought a pair recently, in metallic silver! Gaaah!!

agree.. just thinking of beach or bath sandals.. there are many thick look one.. am tempted to buy and now am thinking😅

Your opinions are my opinions! Completely agree. I did own a pair of clogs in the 70"s because they were in style for a while then, but they were hard to walk in.

Totally agree. Some shoes might be fashionable but then I don’t really understand WHY because they are so ugly !! Don’t they see that and just believe they should buy because some company says they are trendy?

Great 👍 Video . Classy natural lady & always keeps it classy & straight forward 👌 👏

I totally agree with you . Everything you said is right!!

You are spot on!🤗

Totally agree! I just wear hiking sandals for a HIKE! And my clocks (years ago I thought they are cool) - are just worn in m garden 🤭😘🌷

I do have some clogs… I occasionally wear them with jeans. I have always had clogs, I like the height they give me, they are comfortable, I like the way they look and sound. I don’t care if they’re in fashion or not. I’ve bought now and again since the ‘60’s. I love beautiful shoes and boots also. I wear pretty sandals in the summer. They all get worn. I agree with you on the ugly clunky sandals. I always watch your videos, they’re very well done and helpful. ❤️🌷

I totally agree with you these thick heavy shoes ruin any outfit. however I do love the espadrilles in the summer

Thank God someone finally said it! Couldn’t agree with you more, Gemma. 😊

I'm so glad you did this video

OMG. It went from fisherman's shoes to truck tire shoes. And WTH was that on the left at 5:46 ??? I can't stop laughing!!! Thank you, Gemma 🙃

You did not hold back! 😂😂😂😂

I love the look of lots of these chunky shoes and am enjoying the trend. I love the juxtaposition of the the heavy masculine footwear with the feminine pieces or with the more androgynous suit or tailored trousers. I pulled the look into my wardrobe with a couple of pieces and I’m loving it!

@Calax93

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, this woman is conflating elegance with outdated. Also I have long toned legs so they actually look quite nice in a chunky hee the flat sandals and slip on white heel she recommended was old maiden

I liked to wear chunky boots (like the brand "Dockers") in my 20s, especially in fall/winter ... now I'm 50 and totally agree with your perception and opinion 👍- and I wonder how I was able to walk around all day in those heavy pieces?! 😉😄 Sunny regards 🌞

Totally agree! Many, many ppl are wearing these thinking they look good...

I have a pair of clogs that I bought about 10 years ago that are very comfortable, but they do have a small "lip" on the heel that helps keep them in place. So, maybe they are more like mules, but they definitely look like clogs.

IMHO the biggest issue with these shoes is the excessive platform sole.most of them would be fine if the soles were smaller. Personally I love the look of fisherman sandals, loafers, espadrilles and Birkies. I love seeing women look comfortable in shoes that won’t deform their feet, but also that don’t make them clomp.

I have hated ALL these shoes all my life! Lolol

You're so right !

I'm not a fan of most of these shoes personally but I do love a platform. I love comfortable height as someone only 5 feet. I accept they might look like cinder blocks but I have come to terms with that.

Love love the Prada fisherman shoe

After the pandemic 😷 MANY women & men, want to continue to have comfort in all wardrobe staples. I like the vast opportunities in the new fashions. We all know that “Elegance” will never go out of style & I agree about the super clunky look - though I actually do like most of the shoes you mentioned. 😂 Lest not forget that some people were/ are stuck at home & understand that they don’t want to wear slippers all day, anymore!

I totally agree 💯

Love this video, simple truth !

I particularly hate the heavy boots that are worn with floaty dresses.

I didn't know that those sandals were called dad shoes, but it makes sense. It's what my friends' fathers used to wear (especially with socks) to be around the house, decades ago.

I agree totally with what you have shown. I think that the chunky boots and the chunky shoes are so unfeminine. I really don't see why women wear them. Thanks for the video 🥰

When the vid segment came on with the feet in clogs walking along the path, I lost it completely 😂😂 great vid overall 😃

@Gemmawhattowear

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I wish you had added the crocs too. I can't seem to understand the sudden fixation about them.

Love this. Gave my the courage to skip these ugly trends

I totally agree.

I actually like all of these types of shoes except the clogs. I hv petite ankles but because im petite with tiny feet i think i pull them off as opposed to a taller lady with long thin legs.

@kimberlyperrotis8962

2 жыл бұрын

Me, too, some chunkiness improves the proportions of my little, undersized feet.🙂

Great video and all true.

Love your channel! I have some of these shoes I need a big clear out 😅 I love espadrilles and Cork wedges but the rest look awful 😖 I don't follow too many trends I prefer to look feminine 💝

I agree with you on these!

Agree 100 💯 per cent! I bought chunky loafer earlier this season and brought them right back the day after when my husband told me I looked like I had a surgery boots on!

@rachelarmel7547

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! 😆

Thank you 🙏

So elegantly put

I think platform thick espadrilles are meant to be worn under flares, wide leg pants and maxi skirts. You know the proportions would be more balanced that way.

You are absolutely right! Yes, the beauty might be in the eye of the spectator, but it's just personal preference. Real beauty is always balance and harmony which these shoes certainly don't have.

I love the chunky look. Unfortunately I’m too old to pull it off. But I think the older we get the harder it is to walk in the elegant shoes. Everything gives me blisters. I’m always searching for comfortable shoes. So I welcome ugly shoes if they are comfortable and trendy.

@estoypoopin3937

Жыл бұрын

Giiiiiirl no!! You’re never too old!! Wear those chunky shoes, you’ll look bad ass!! My 63 year old mother in law has platforms and she *rocks* the hell out of them! And also in my personal opinion the “elegant shoes” only reveal your age.. the first ones she showed are basically slides with heels, barely different from crocs with heels if you ask me 👀💀

Oh! SO AGREED!

Gemma! You're opinions do matter, and therefore, I subscribe to your channel, hence, your opinion! You have exquisite taste and style!

Fisherman sandals are only a breath away from Crocs!

Haha, loved the golf club image.

Yeah! Someone is finally speaking the truth about ugly shoes!!! It's like the Emperor's new clothes -- finally someone has the courage to say he is naked!! Graceful and elegant still wins in my book. Thank you for standing up for elegance!!!!

I badly sprained my ankle 8 weeks ago and it is still healing if it wasn't for me purchasing a pair of Dad Sandals I wouldn't have been able to manage to walk and improve mobility. I have worn them with everything and to be honest I quite like them. I am looking forward to wearing my other Sandals and heels but that's still a long way off. It's made me re think about shoes in general . I am sporty and dance a lot and being restricted has made me appreciate how lucky I am to have good mobility normally. We aren't all wearing them through choice. But as I said they have helped me a lot. Great video...thanks.