Style Cynics

What is about these cut-off boots that make everyone so wild? Hey, even I love these things, and I rarely wear heels higher than two inches! Of course, no one can resist the beauty and elegance of Jimmy Choo, and he comes through again with these beautiful metallic leather shoe-boots, which apparently is the new term for the halfway point between a shoe and a boot. With a 3.9 inch spike heel, you’re going to have to be careful walking in these, but the chic pointed toe and beautiful metallic leather will make any fashionista drool and scrabble for her wallet. They’ve a zip on the heel, but the most interesting thing about these boots is their lateral chunky gold zipper, which swings across the upper. I know, they’re Jimmy Choo, but without this detail, these shoes would be nothing more than mediocre.

Pair these boots with jeans, skirts, or even a business suit. The great thing about these shoe-boots is that they are quite versatile. Jimmy Choo also offers the shoes in a variety of sizes, so don’t worry about being left out. On the website, these boots are listed in Jimmy’s favorites, so you know they must be good. If anything, people will look twice at your feet! Just make sure to wear something a little more comfortable a few days out of the week – these shoes aren’t really meant for everyday wear. Well, I guess they can be – if you’ve got a high pain threshold!

Chic, versatile, and beautiful – what don’t these shoes have? Well, they are Jimmy, so you’ll be paying for the privilege of wearing his creation. These shoe-boots are $870 at JimmyChoo.com.

Can’t afford Jimmy? Why not try these Donald J Pliner shoe-boots? The shoes, called “Mars”, have a buttery-black suede or calf leather upper and an in-step zipper, as opposed to a heel zipper. However, their leather strap with metal peace-signs will make people look twice at your feet. They’ve also got just enough of a pointy toe to rival Jimmy Choo without crushing your toes. Find them for ¼ of the price, or $288.95, at Zappos.com.

Want to change it up a bit? These eighties-style slouchy Report Signature Women’s Billy Booties have a soft leather upper and a leather sole, with a three-and-a-half inch heel and a funky skull pin. They resemble the Jimmys, but not in the price – these babies are $147.89 on Endless.com.

Let me start by saying that I absolutely love the new patent leather kick shoes have been taking lately. My only gripe is there don’t seem to be many decent patent leather handbags to match, but that’s for another post. Jimmy Choo is gearing up for summer and these patent leather “Helium” sandals are simply one in a fantastic line of summer patent leather sandals from the designer.