Nordstrom Sale: insanely comfy bootie
July 21st, 2008Booties have become completely mainstream for Autumn and Winter. They are the perfect closed heeled shoe between a pump and a boot. Pop them under a pair of slacks or any leg width of denim and it’s like magic. Versatile, simple chic at its best.
Franco Sarto makes an affordably good shoe. Their bootie at this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is fabulous. Its synthetic, stretchy, zip-front upper is pure brilliance. It makes the shoe uber soft, comfortable and just like a slipper. It stretches as you walk and closes tightly against the foot, making it extra flattering. The anti-slip rubber sole is great for wet weather and the chunky heel is stable and manageable at two and a half inches.
The mock crock, embossed, faux patent bootie is available in dark brown or black. It runs from a size 6 to 13 and is available in narrow and wide widths. Come on ladies, it doesn’t get better than that at a whopping $64.90 Anniversary sale price until August 4. I highly recommend giving this bootie a bash while stocks last.
I waited all season last year for an interesting and comfortable bootie with a two inch heel. I can’t believe my luck. I bought the black and inserted an insole for increased comfort. The stretchy upper is key. You’ll find two plainer Franco Sarto bootie styles at the Nordies Sale, but they’re sans the stretchy bit and hence less comfy. I also prefer the mock crock toe because it packs a cheeky punch when it peeps through from under a pair of boot cuts. Don’t judge the aesthetic entirely on this picture alone. They look better first hand, and you’ll be sold once they’re on your foot.
July 21st, 2008 at 6:50 am
I like them and am seriously considering them. Hopefully they won’t sell out in 10 days.
July 21st, 2008 at 7:43 am
I’ll be in kansas city over the weekend, which has a Nordstrom’s…how long does the anniversary pricing last?
July 21st, 2008 at 7:57 am
Ahh, I was so inspired to put my money down on those shoes only to find that they do not come in my 12W shoe size. What is a big footed girl to do? The selection is soooo limited. Ah well, they will be cute on the feet of others
July 21st, 2008 at 9:01 am
The black pair are definitely on my list!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:48 am
I ordered them online last nite
Will report back…
July 21st, 2008 at 9:52 am
I might have to check these out!! I actually don’t have a bootie that is comfortable and could use a really wearable black croc pair! Thanks for the recommendation, Angie!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:59 am
Sadly - I missed these at the sale this weekend but was lucky to find the “Born Kala” boots. They seem to be pretty versatile but still on the casual side - which is ok for me. There are also a pair of Michael Kors booties on sale that are very reasonable and pretty comfy - but they lost out (for me) because the “fancy heel” also made it a bit wibbly. Wibbly doesn’t work when carrying precious cargo…
Angie - I need to remember to read your blog BEFORE hitting the Nordy’s Sale!
July 21st, 2008 at 10:14 am
Two inch heels is a bit too high for me, but I do love these. I love Franco Sarto boots - most of mine are that brand. They fit my feet well. I like that these have the stretch material and don’t go up too high around the ankle, which always annoys me.
July 21st, 2008 at 11:46 am
Would these work with skirts in the fall?
July 21st, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Angie,
You are my kind of shoe shopper! This shoe has all the ingredients I look for each fall. I’m getting black and brown and my feet will love you.
July 21st, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Very good-looking booties! I love this style of shoe because with jeans or long pants you look like you’re wearing boots without having to deal with the tall shaft, which I tend to find uncomfortable and stiff.
July 21st, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I scored a pair of booties last year on clearance at Kohl’s thinking “Wow, these are ugly.” But underneath pants they are a perfect shoe! I also have a pair of tan Franco Sarto t-strap wedges that are SO cute and comfy. Excellent brand.
September 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 am
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