"Dressy" shoes -- what "toe" style is now in fashion?

[CowPrincess]

On a closed-toe shoe (suitable to wear with a suit) what is the current "toe" fashion -- rounded, pointed, squared? I have lots of shoes, just not sure what is in fashion. Thanks for any advice!! (When I watch "What not to Wear" I see all kinds -- is that really the way it is now?)

[celbercrz333]

Cow, I watch What Not to Wear too! I think as long as your shoes look suitable with your dresses or dress pants, you'll be ok. People don't pay that much attention to feet when you're cruising. Especially on formal night. They will be looking at the dresses!

[cb at sea]

You're right--almost any "toe shape" goes! I wouldn't go real "boxy" with pants, tho--shortens the leg line!

For dressier things, go strappy--that way, no "shape" to worry with!

[Houndmom]

Lots of peep-toes around now, almond toes, round -- just about anything. I haven't seen a lot of very square toes, and the extreme-pointy toe seems to be on the wane, but I can't think of any shape I haven't seen in the magazines and the stores.

 

Try on a bunch of shapes and see what looks best on your body and with the outfit! :)

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

The only advice I would give is not go with a really, really high heel because on a ship, if it is rocking, it is just too hard to walk. I remember a formal night on Mariner in which the ship was really rocking badly. I saw several women barefoot carrying their shoes! It was just too unstable that night for spike heels.

[dreamtravel]

But I think for pant suits, pointy toe shoes look the best.

[Jane110]

On a closed-toe shoe (suitable to wear with a suit) what is the current "toe" fashion -- rounded, pointed, squared? I have lots of shoes, just not sure what is in fashion. Thanks for any advice!! (When I watch "What not to Wear" I see all kinds -- is that really the way it is now?)

 

You didn't say whether its a pant suit or a skirt suit. But in either case, the good news is that all toe shapes are in right now and we all get to choose which one we like.

 

So, make your decision based on what looks best with your particular outfit, your legs and your feet.

 

Personally, I hate the almond shaped toe, and it's becoming more and more popular. I like an elongated pointed toe, and sometimes for a fun, informal outfit, a round toe.

[hajekfam]

After having bunion surgery, I would never buy another pair of pointy toe shoes or even the elongated square toe (the one that narrows toward the front of the shoe). It was the pointy toe shoes with the stilletto heels that were popular in the 60's (when we wore those shoes all the time - even walking to the train and work) that caused the bunion and I don't want it to come back. I look for shoes that have a nice rounded toe - one that doesn't squeeze my toes together and out of normal shape.

[happysinglemom]

Oh gosh...Jane you like exactly what I don't!:o

 

But I agree - all types of shoe toes are in now - I just bought a few new pair (head hanging here...no I did NOT need them, but I did make myself get rid of some old ones:rolleyes: ) and I saw everything on display - pointy, round, peep, almond, you name it, they have it!

[Houndmom]

After having bunion surgery, I would never buy another pair of pointy toe shoes or even the elongated square toe (the one that narrows toward the front of the shoe). It was the pointy toe shoes with the stilletto heels that were popular in the 60's (when we wore those shoes all the time - even walking to the train and work) that caused the bunion and I don't want it to come back. I look for shoes that have a nice rounded toe - one that doesn't squeeze my toes together and out of normal shape.

 

 

I hear you. I love the look of the pointy toe, but my feet like the almond shape best. Sigh. If only that horse hadn't busted my big toe when I was 15, I might be the shoe princess I was meant to be! :rolleyes:

[Jungle Jane]

My absolute fav is the peep toe-sooo sexy with a smidge of toe color showing--love it!

 

I don't like the super pointy toes, look like elf shoes to me. Some (very few) people can get away with it with a nice pair of pants.

 

For dresses a strappy shoe with a slightly rounded toe is nice.

 

Hate square toes. Maybe it's just on me, being 5'2" but I think they steal away an illusion of long legs.

[JanineM]

Love a pointy toe ... and they can look nice with the right pant suit. I have seen a lot of peep toed shoes (even at work - stuffy investment bank) with pants and skirts this year.

[hajekfam]

I hear you. I love the look of the pointy toe, but my feet like the almond shape best. Sigh. If only that horse hadn't busted my big toe when I was 15, I might be the shoe princess I was meant to be! :rolleyes:

I think that anyone who saw how my foot looked before the surgery would never buy pointy toe shoes. (My daughters don't wear them because of how bad my foot looked.) I had a bump that stuck out about an inch from the side of my foot (the big toe joint) and my big toe did a right angle and actually laid on top of my other toes. When the bunion got so bad that I could only wear about 2 different pair of shoes that were very soft leather and stretched over the bunion but still hurt, I finally opted for the surgery. I have a huge scar, but at least I can now wear normal shoes but like I said, I watch the toe area carefully to make sure that my toes are not squeezed together in an unnatural way.

[iheartbda]

You didn't say whether its a pant suit or a skirt suit. But in either case, the good news is that all toe shapes are in right now and we all get to choose which one we like.

 

So, make your decision based on what looks best with your particular outfit, your legs and your feet.

 

Personally, I hate the almond shaped toe, and it's becoming more and more popular. I like an elongated pointed toe, and sometimes for a fun, informal outfit, a round toe.

 

Yes, this is good news. It took me a bit to get used to the elongated pointed toe, finally bought some last year and was afraid they were out. I think they look great with pants and proper fitting jeans.

 

The elongated pointed toe of today doesn't squish your toes like the "old" pointy toe shoes did. The pointiness of those started too soon and toes did get all cramped together. If the new ones are fitted properly, your toes stay in their natural position and the point is beyond that. There's really nothing up in that point.

[Jane110]

I think that anyone who saw how my foot looked before the surgery would never buy pointy toe shoes. (My daughters don't wear them because of how bad my foot looked.) I had a bump that stuck out about an inch from the side of my foot (the big toe joint) and my big toe did a right angle and actually laid on top of my other toes. When the bunion got so bad that I could only wear about 2 different pair of shoes that were very soft leather and stretched over the bunion but still hurt, I finally opted for the surgery. I have a huge scar, but at least I can now wear normal shoes but like I said, I watch the toe area carefully to make sure that my toes are not squeezed together in an unnatural way.

 

 

Hajekfam,

 

I'm sorry about your surgery and for the foot problems it's left you with.

 

However, you really can't blame your problems on pointy toe'd shoes. Perhaps they can accelerate a bunion that's already forming - I don't know - but they don't cause them.

My mother is over 70 and has worn high heels with pointy toes all her adult life, as has my aunt. Both of them have lovely feet with pretty and straight toes. I too love pointy shoes and have worn them for years, and my cute feet are one of my best features. LOL! Millions of women have been wearing shoes with pointy toes without getting bunions. I would agree that people must wear comfortable and high quality shoes that fit their foot right to avoid foot pain and foot problems, but wearing a pointy toe does not necessarily lead to crooked toes, bone spurs or bunions.

 

You're right to not want to wear a shoe that squeezes your toes, especially after having surgery. And I too would never wear a pair that squooshes my toesies. I don't understand why anyone would. Comfort is everything.

 

One of the reasons I hate the almond toe shape is because it never fits my foot right and always rubs at least one of my toes in an uncomfortable way.

[GORDONCHICK]

Could someone show an example of an almond toe? I cannot for the life of me picture this.

 

Here in my office, we don't do super pointy toes, but there is a stange reason behind that. We call them maffioso shoes because the head of our auditing department (and just a nasty woman in general) wears them. Even when we're out and see someone wearing shoes we would think Irina would wear, at least one person mumbles "maffioso" under their breath - and definitely not where the wearer of the shoes would hear it.

[Jungle Jane]

Could someone show an example of an almond toe? I cannot for the life of me picture this.

 

Here in my office, we don't do super pointy toes, but there is a stange reason behind that. We call them maffioso shoes because the head of our auditing department (and just a nasty woman in general) wears them. Even when we're out and see someone wearing shoes we would think Irina would wear, at least one person mumbles "maffioso" under their breath - and definitely not where the wearer of the shoes would hear it.

 

I don't have a pic at the ready but it's what I meant by slightly rounded. They're not round, not pointed, but a rounded point, like the end of an almond. I bet you even own some :)

[GORDONCHICK]

I don't have a pic at the ready but it's what I meant by slightly rounded. They're not round, not pointed, but a rounded point, like the end of an almond. I bet you even own some :)

 

I don't own that many dress shoes that are closed-toe, so I probably don't. And before anyone wonders what I wear in the winter, I do own loafer-type shoes, but I have been known to wear sandals in the winter (especially when I was pregnant).

[RachelD]

Could someone show an example of an almond toe? I cannot for the life of me picture this.

 

I just did a quick search, Carmen, and this is what came up. Think the toe is slightly rounded, with a slight point....kind of like an almond?

 

This one is by Isaac Mizrahi for Target....

 

 

Here is another example by Charles David....LOVE this shoe!!!!!!

 

Hope this helps!:)

[GORDONCHICK]

Thanks Rachel. I used to have a pair of Rockport black patent pumps with toes like that. I like those better on me than a rounded toe.

[RachelD]

I do not have 'cute' feet.:( Dang genetics!:rolleyes:

 

I wear a size 9 shoe...so if I were to wear pointy toe'd shoes, it would look like I was wearing water skis!!!

The almond toe and the rounded toe look best on me....and fit better.

[Jungle Jane]

I do not have 'cute' feet.:( Dang genetics!:rolleyes:

 

I wear a size 9 shoe...so if I were to wear pointy toe'd shoes, it would look like I was wearing water skis!!!

The almond toe and the rounded toe look best on me....and fit better.

 

Aw, it's ok Rach! You can't be 100% cute and if you have to have an ugly part, better the feet than the face or butt...or personality!! :eek:

 

When you comin' over for sewing lessons?? :p

[ash4020]

My absolute fav is the peep toe-sooo sexy with a smidge of toe color showing--love it!

 

I don't like the super pointy toes, look like elf shoes to me. Some (very few) people can get away with it with a nice pair of pants.

 

For dresses a strappy shoe with a slightly rounded toe is nice.

 

Hate square toes. Maybe it's just on me, being 5'2" but I think they steal away an illusion of long legs.

 

 

JungleJane-

 

I'm 5'7 with very long legs (34" inseam) but I hate the square toes too! Actually I agree with every single point. I really like the almond toes, but the peep toes? LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

 

I got the cutest pair at PayLess this summer. I'm pretty luck I guess. I can't wear expensive shoes. They hurt way too much, but the cheap ones? Like walking on clouds. My mom always tells me that I was born cheap! :D

[Jungle Jane]

JungleJane-

 

I'm 5'7 with very long legs (34" inseam) but I hate the square toes too! Actually I agree with every single point. I really like the almond toes, but the peep toes? LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

 

I got the cutest pair at PayLess this summer. I'm pretty luck I guess. I can't wear expensive shoes. They hurt way too much, but the cheap ones? Like walking on clouds. My mom always tells me that I was born cheap! :D

 

Well I'm totally envious of you, I can't get away with cheap shoes. I think I have sensitive feet or something, payless shoes and the like give me major foot "headaches". My feet are size 7, one of the most basic sizes, but do you think I can just walk into a store and pop on a 7 and be happy? NooooooooOOOOOoooooooo. Gotta try try try a million pairs at a million stores before I find any that feel good. If I find a pair I buy em in every color! And I tend to buy the same names. I don't have the budget to buy Manolos or Choos although I have tried on and love them. so I find some pretty good ones at Macys or DSW.

 

When I want to ogle pretty shoes that I can't afford I go here and dream...it's like shoe porn! LOL! I just look and look and when hub catches me I change the page! LOL!!!!!!! http://www.footcandyshoes.com/

[sahnini]

I work for Nordstrom & we have been the fashion authority for shoes for 100 years! What the designers showed ont her runways for this Spring/Summer was a variety of shoes. Alomond toe, peep toe, gladiator, heels, wedges, & flats. For dress night I recomend grabbing one of the latest celebrity magazines and seeing what the stars are wearing on the red carpet, after all, they are the ones that start the trends! Hope this helps.