Discuss: Pointed toe pumps

[house]

So after I ordered mine and got responses that they look dated I am wondering what every one else thinks of them. I am little confused since I just saw quite a lot of those by famous designers on the Nordstrom online. I mean if they are dated, then why are designers still selling them (or trying to sell them)? So do you think they are trying to revive the look?
shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=pointed+toe+pumps&origin=keywordsearch

Do you think they should be worn by a certain age group? Only with certain clothes?

[futurepivko]

I don't mind them. I have a few pairs, I usually wear them with trousers. I don't like them with long formal dresses, it looks weird with the point is sticking out.

[house]

What kind of trousers? Like loose fitting pants? Would they look with skinny jeans?

[birkbop]

Jun 1, 2012 8:44:49 GMT -5 @futurepivko said:

I don't mind them. I have a few pairs, I usually wear them with trousers. I don't like them with long formal dresses, it looks weird with the point is sticking out.

this. I love them with trousers or long jeans where the hem nearly grazes the floor.

[msamyfarrahfowler]

I think they're perfectly fine with slacks, jeans, or dresses.

[Azucar]

Who said they were dated? Someone IRL or here on the board?

It obviously can vary depending on the shoe, but in general I think they are very classic.

I remember years ago people were obsessed with point-toe shoes and now it seems more like the platform pumps are what's "in".

I still say you're better off with a point-toe pump. And think they can look good with a skinny jeans, too.

[house]

here. Ooh I just checked and they are arriving today by fedex! I am excited about trying the nude ones! I will post pics soon as I get them!

Oh I don't like the big platform pumps. I like a little platform but most look too bulky to me.

Dislike the platform on this one


I like this size platform better:

[narockshard]

I agree that they look awesome with trouser pants. I have small feet so if I wear anything but a more pointed heel the pants just cover my feet and it looks weird.

However, I can't put my finger on it but some of the ones in your link do look dated to me, while some don't. I think the less pointy ones look more "in" to me right now. Kind of like these:
www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/shoes/high-heels/88333722-troiano/61

[house]

Narockshard, I think the one you posted is called Almond toe which is pointed but not as bad as the ones I got! LOL! I don't think the almond toes look dated.

[beahbia12]

I still wear pointed toe pumps to work with dress pants. I feel like they elongate my legs, which I need bc I'm short. I don't mind if they aren't at the height of fashion right now, it's only for work.

[narockshard]

Spot on Mav, that's exactly what I was thinking. I LOVE those nude Christian Louboutin ones so so much...

[Deleted]

I am wearing something like this today:

www.zappos.com/nine-west-austin-black?zfcTest=fw:0

And they are my go-to dress shoes for work. I like them.

[heliocentric]

Jun 1, 2012 9:43:48 GMT -5 @mavjen said:

I said some (not all) pointed toe pumps look dated. They can be a great timeless classic:

That's a lot of toe cleavage. It looks like her feet are going to pop of the front.

I think many pointed toe pumps are fine as long as they aren't exaggerated/super long.

[Azucar]

Mav, that makes sense and I totally agree with you!

I was thinking at first, "What? Pointed shoes are not "in"?!"

Yeah those mega-pointed shoes remind me of 2004/2005 when they were all the trend.

The ones you posted above look extra scary

Speaking of 2004/2005, I felt like I saw a lot of round toe pumps which I loved at the time. Now sadly I think they look weird on me.

[house]

YIKES! I sure hope mine aren't like those! Roach killers! haha!

Love the nude ones Mav except I do think it shows too much toe cleavage. I like more coverage than that.

[Azucar]

Mav, I think the ones you posted remind me of a duck! Bahah.

[house]

LOL Mav! You crack me up!

[sasky]

I think they were waaaaay in 8 years ago or so, then there was a bit of a backlash, and now there's a definite revival. For the most part, the point is less severe now. I think it's kind of refreshing after years of rounded toe chunky platforms.

[bluesecrets]

The smaller point is definitely key.

I can't get into the colored tips yet, though. The toe cleavage is just way too much.

[bimbi284]

I was the one that said they look dated!! To clarify, I don't think ALL pointed toes look dated (like the cute ones posted in this thread), but for some reason, the ones in question looked dated (they looked more pointy than the ones posted here).

I personally don't really like them for me because I have wide feet, especially in my toes (stupid bunions!), so they usually look weird or are very uncomfortable on me, though I do have a pair of cobalt croc vintage ones (talk about dated...I'm all over the place, lol) that I love.

[veruca5839]

I agree with the examples Mav posted. I like that pointed toe pumps elongate my legs, I'm short, and I need all the help I can get haha. But the super long pointed toe pumps just look awful...and like a PITA to walk in.

[janegold]

Jun 1, 2012 10:16:46 GMT -5 @smorriso said:

Those shoeologist pumps are wretched.

I love the way my KS Licorice pumps look with just about everything. I don't have a lot of long dresses, so I wouldn't wear them with those anyway. However, crop pants, skirts -- pencil/A-line/tulip, jeans, pants. Love it all.

Yes, I love mine so much too. I have them in more than one color and I would happily buy more.

[secretlyevil]

IMO rounded toe is fugly or for little girls. Sometimes on boots Almond, eh it's ok. I prefer pointed myself.

[arborgold]

Jun 1, 2012 9:43:48 GMT -5 @mavjen said:

I said some (not all) pointed toe pumps look dated. They can be a great timeless classic:

YES, please, to both of these.