Nords BP Oxford shoes: thoughts?

[firechiefsbride]

Hi all, it's FireChiefsBride. I've been periodically following this board, but I've had hell registering. For some reason it wouldn't let me, so sorry for jumping in with a me me me post.

So I picked up this shoe in the Anniversary sale, but I can't decide whether or not to keep:


I like the style, but I'm just not sure if all the little embellishments are too much. It does go well with straight and skinny jeans, which is why I bought them. And they'll need insoles to make them comfortable, but for $52 I still think they were a great deal.

So what say you, F&B? Opinions?

(ETA: Better pic)

[niknik]

I love those, I have a pair of Born ones that cost twice that. Those are really cute.

[firechiefsbride]

Thanks!

[bimbi284]

I think the heel/sole is making them a little orthepedic looking, but otherwise I like them. I have a pair of the Cole Haan Alissa oxfords which I love and are super comfy.

[karebear304]

I agree with Bimbi - the sole is making me not like them.

[brooklyn]

Those remind me of the Bass shoes that were a required part of our school uniform growing up.

[niknik]

I like the sole, it's my favorite part about them actually but then again, I grew up wearing creepers and Dr. Martens so I prefer shoes to have a big sole. I don't see how taking a chunky shoe and putting a thin sole on it makes it more feminine.
Also, especially with oxfords, I prefer the thicker sole as the thinner sole reminds me of "jazz" shoes that you had to wear to dance class back in the day.

[frannyr]

I really like them but I've always loved Bass "Bucs" and other oxford styles. I would definitely keep them.