While I love shoes, I never spent nearly as much time looking at shoes as I did handbags. Now that we have TalkShoes I am spending much more time researching and looking at shoes. In doing so, I am finding myself liking certain shoes that I would have never ever considered before. Sometimes all it takes is opening up your mind and seeing things differently. Take these Loeffler Randall boots. I guarantee that half a year ago I would have never even stopped to take a second look at these shoes.

But today I am, and here is why…

The Loeffler Randall Mesh Lace-Up Ankle Boots exude that downtown chic vibe. It is easy to have a classic idea in your mind of what makes a great shoe, and like I said these shoes are out of my old comfort zone. But with my constant skinny jean and tee shirt wearing, I imagine these lace-up leather boots with mesh panels to give such an interesting touch. While I am always looking for beautiful shoes, I also want statement shoes. I talk about my accessories being used to spruce up my outfits all the time and these shoes would give that interesting twist. The heel is only 3.5 inches, which is shoe terms is not that high. I have many friends who swear by Loeffler Randall and I almost feel tempted to give these a try. Buy via Saks for $625.

  • atrophia

    I love the black version of these!

  • DL

    not into these.

  • Treselle

    don’t like the see through look at all

  • erg

    I think that these are really cool. I, too, would not have gravitated toward these at first because of the mesh, but they are growing on me.

  • Emily

    I think these are another shoe I would have to see in person to decide if I like them or not.

  • Deanna G.

    Super classy.

  • miko

    ^^i agree with Emily. until i see these on someone’s foot, i can’t decide!!!

  • jo

    these would look super sexy on any girl’s feet

  • Chris

    These are indeed elegant and stylish shoes. Love them. I would love to wear them. Sigh…

  • quimerula

    Nope. Not my cup of tea.

  • jen

    I think you can only judge these when you see them worn!
    I love the brand, so I bet I will love these IRL, too.

  • Laureen

    Yuck.

  • Ashley

    I agree- I want my shoes to be beautiful, but there are times when I want them to say something (loudly, ha), also. I love the color of the leather on these LR’s… And the mesh is def statement-making!

  • Dezynrbaglaydee

    these are so not me at all.

  • mochababe73

    Those are so pretty. I love them, and the heel is the perfect size. I could even wear them to teach.

  • Katrina

    I love the see through part of the shoes!!!

  • Adrienne

    these are really pretty

  • NinjaNinja

    They’re so cute!

  • daniel

    these are cool, i can see a lot of women wearing these

  • Kara

    Love these and a good heel height!

  • Laura

    Not something I would wear – maybe I would change my mind if I saw them on someone, though.

  • Ashley

    I generally really hate shoes that look like this, but there is something cool about these. I dont think I would every wear them but they would probably look great on certain women!

  • faith24

    very pretty and feminine, somewhat old-fashioned but looks very pretty

  • Janet

    Color is cute just dont know about the mesh yet

  • nicole

    id wear these in a different color.. when it comes to shoes of all kind i gravitate towards the black colors

  • Sakyie

    Not sure I’d buy this shoe in this particular colour because of my skin ton, but I do understand their appeal. Its definitely a style worth giving a second look. I find myself looking at an item once, and convincing myself I hate it.. then the second time around I find bits about that I love. (spend way too much $$$ that way lmao)

  • Kelly

    Oh man, I really like these! Would love to see them in person though.

  • Valentina

    The color is amazing, the laces, the sheer fabric, the heel. Personally ankle boots are always my favorite type of shoe, not necessarily this shape in particular, but I’m crazy about these.

  • Michelle

    EHHH. I don’t like the mesh. They’d be cute without it.

  • Chelsea Clark

    I like these, but I have no idea what outfit would even remotely go with them!

  • Michele

    Love these, they remind me of the CL Mamimo Rete or Meree, but without the hefty pricetag. Too bad they won’t look good on my wide feet.

  • ter garney

    Love the heel height!

  • Francine

    ive been looking for a pair like these! I love the color and the lace up

  • Patricia

    I love these!

  • Henrene

    This is really a comeback boot. I have a lace-up ankle boot from the 1980′s in a similar color. These are really downtown chic with a dress and textured hosiery. Wow!!!!

  • Victoria

    love, i saw some like these in nordstrom with leather flowers on them, they were awesome