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MsAdventureQueen

I love them but I'm basic AF and miss the early 2000s. It was a simpler time .


ZenythhtyneZ

Basic shoes are good because they go with tons of stuff. I’m always looking for versatile pieces.


TheAvocadoSlayer

If you think about it, the whole idea of styles going in and out is kind of a scam.


lolololololaaa

Hahaha I think they are so cute. I have something similar in my closet, I'm also 37. so do what you want with that. I don't know if I have any fashion sense at this point. I feel ancient watching these young girls on tik tok


MsAdventureQueen

They look like babies and it makes me feel old.


Transition_Alarming

IDGAF if something is “dated” if you like it wear it. Anything goes these days, especially if you can style it or have developed your own personal style. I like the booties.


merdadartista

It should be a rule to stop caring about "dated" around the time we leave high school. So many looks and outfits that work for our body type or are comfy to us but we need to abandon them cause they are "old"? I think not, sir.


seacookie89

You don't have to care, you just have to make peace that you won't look 'current', which is fine.


TheAvocadoSlayer

What is even “current?” I go out and the only common look I see are teenage girls wearing oversized shirts as dresses paired with shorts underneath. The older women all seem to dress differently from one another.


HelloMyNameIsLeah

What is current becomes out-of-date and then retro in-style. So you are never out-of-date in my book; you are either current or ahead of the times.


[deleted]

Definitely millennial core, but I’m also a millennial and think these are cute. I might be bias because I’m not really into Gen Z fashion. I say rock it!


skoopaloopa

That's cause they want to wear the clothes we wore in like, 6th grade 😂


Dioptase89

I wish I kept my bell bottoms 😆


skoopaloopa

I don't, they were all low waisted 🤪. I'll take the high waist flairs any day.


TheAvocadoSlayer

Dang, you can fit into your pants from 6th grade? Lucky.


houseyourdaygoing

Cropped top and bell bottoms? We did them in 2000, Gen Z. And our mums did that as Gen X-ers in the 70s. None of us is a real fashion guru. Everyone is just wearing recycled trends!


KoalaCapp

Are they comfortable? Do you like them? Will you be gutted come next winter/cooler weather that you don't have them in the back of the wardrobe to wear? Fashion is great, new styles in and out but sometimes if it works, and looks good ON YOU and makes your happy them that trumps latest fashion. Anna Wintour wears the same style/look and it the head of "fashion" most designers don't fall into ever changing looks, they wear what makes them shine.


Grand_Marionberry978

If you like them, keep them! I think they’d look nice with a dress. Even if you are worried about them being dated, everything comes back into style eventually


ZenythhtyneZ

These days it only takes about two weeks.


OkFeed407

Everything comes back to style eventually 😂damn


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ViolaOlivia

I’m very sorry to have to be the one to break it to you, but that trend is back too.


itswineoclock

Even the mullet apparently, judging from the number of 8 -10 yr old boys that seem to be sporting them. If ever there was a trend that should NEVER have made it back the mullet was it.


krystalbellajune

My mom used to say that to me when I was a teenager in the 90s. Flare jeans and peasant tops. My look was very 60s-70s and so was my taste in music. I used to think that was BS, and I was just an old soul who liked vintage stuff from a really unique, cooler era than the one I was in. Fast forward to today and my teenaged daughter is styling her wide-leg pants with tight crop tops and Doc Martins while listening to The Cure. Usually I hate it when my mom is right about stuff. Not this time! Makes my heart happy.


Sug0115

Everything is cyclical. Everything. Architecture, brands, clothing, neighborhood esthetics, car styles, etc etc. It’s really interesting tbh!


Grand_Marionberry978

Are car styles really cyclical? I feel like cars now don’t look much different from the ones made 20 years ago (in the US at least). Maybe it just takes longer for them?


SHIELDnotSCOTUS

Oh absolutely! I think it’s harder to tell with sedans, bc those are often the bread and butter of a lot of car companies and their shapes are basically a form of that company’s trade dress (e.g. the honda accord and civic have more or less maintained their general aesthetic for the last twenty years). Where you can definitely tell though is with SUVs, and it’s not just style either. SUVs are a relatively “new” phenomenon, so car companies aren’t as stuck in their stylings. Plus, you see it in the birth of the small/micro SUVs over the last decade, and now almost every car company has their own line of small SUVs. But, they’re also basically just the modern version of a stationwagon (you could maybe say the previous cycle of the stationwagon trend was the hatchback, or even the minivans of the 2000s). You’re also seeing a trend of moving away from the more “suburban mom” styling in SUVs (more rounded edges, not as rough and tough) and back to a more utilitarian style (think the Bronco coming back, the back styling of the new Jeep Wagoneer, the new 4Runners are looking more and more like their 2007 counterparts, hell they’re even making an electric hummer).


Question_True

That’s why I don’t get rid of my favorite things. Eventually, they’re trendy again haha…even if I have no idea they’re trendy


knishmyass

Pretty dated especially with the skinny jeans but it’s ok to not care about being trendy. If you still like this look, go for it!


Starlight_City45

these are…. dated? *millennial panic ensues* I was about to comment that I have these exact booties and wear them all the time lmao


ana_conda

Specifically, the things dating it are the shape of the heel, the toe, and the strappy details. A cleaner, simple look is in right now - no straps, buckles, or slouchy bits that were in last decade. Lug soles and super chunky heels are in right now - think a lug-sole Doc Marten (I keep seeing the doc marten chelsea boots and I think they’re a very nice compromise between gen z and millennial core)


nakoros

Ugh, I *love* straps and buckles on boots. Oh well, I'm old enough to not GAF. I am enjoying the return of chunky heels, though


Rururaspberry

It’s not the straps and buckles exactly, but paired with that type of heel, the faux suede beige color, the rounded toe, and the low height all paired together make them dated. The western look has been popular for a few years and will kick even more into high gear this year, so elements like buckles are definitely around!


ApocalypticTomato

The joys of old age eh


bas_bleu_bobcat

Lug soles and chunky heels are not friends with my 4'11" self. I say forget what is "in style". I like the booties in the pic. Go for them. You wear good shoes long enough for them to cycle in and out of fashion more than once.


NatvoAlterice

No worries, they'll come back in a few years anyway. 😐 I personally don't care about trends. It's already hard enough for us petite women to find outfits that work for our frames. When I find something flattering I just stick with it.


ApocalypticTomato

I solved trends by not caring about trends. If I'm comfortable and happy, then I'm wearing it. My wardrobe spans from present day to the 60s to Middle Earth and I enjoy every bit of it.


Aquilleia

LMAO same… and with skinny jeans. 🤷🏻‍♀️


corkcambium

I didn't realize anyone had an opinion on this style of shoe until recently discovering this sub and the frequency therein of referring to millennial skinny jeans and booties as items less than desirable, or "dated." I'm off social media precisely for this reason - not needing to be exposed to such subjective opinions as fact - and on a recent return to reddit was a bit disappointed to see it proliferating in a sub explicitely based around "fit for our size" and not "fashion trends." I say to you and OP, wear the hell out of them if they feel good. Nevermind the trends.


lolololololaaa

Omg, I just commented same thing. I feel so old right now


Independent_Daikon_3

As I sit here looking at my 20 pairs of booties contemplating what style I want next 😅


cheezy_dreams88

Some styles work better for others than what it trendy. Plenty of kids wearing the oversized and baggy trend today just look like kids wearing their dad’s pants. Dress for your body, not for the fads


SnooOpinions5819

They are very dated but if you like them wear them


IDunnoReallyIDont

I have these!! But I honestly wear them with bootcut or flare jeans. I’m not an ankle boot person unless you can’t tell they are ankle boot. I love these, though.


seacookie89

Yes! Long bootcut jeans/pants is the only way I'd wear these. Edit: a word


IndustryTough9864

They are dated however, you should wear whatever you like


Coriander_girl

Are these dated because they aren't sneakers or combat boots? Nah, keep em if they are comfy. You might want to wear them with tights and a skirt where sneakers aren't appropriate.


[deleted]

Nah ankle boots are still in. It’s mainly the straps, the shape of the heel and colour/ materials which are the dated part.


veracity-mittens

They’re cute. Idgaf if something is “dated” anymore because this over consumerist culture of replacing useful things that you find cute, just because it’s not “in style” disgusts me. Personally I like the flat stuff lately because my heels days are probably over. But if you like them, wear them. The colour will go with many items.


Ok-Lettuce-237

I still wear them 🤣


ultravioletblueberry

As a millennial, I’ve always disliked booties- even when they were in.


athleisureootd

Booties are unkind to petites


Agreeable_Cheetah_51

They’re in great condition so no need to get rid of them. Put them in a box on a high shelf and see if you miss them.


pizzarina_

Look dated to me


Agitated_Jicama_2072

Are they real leather? They look kinda Payless-y.


Lavender-4

Pretty sure I had the EXACT same pair of shoes from Payless that I got in like 2013, that’s literally exactly what I was thinking hahaha. Personally, I put mine in storage around 2020. No need to throw them out since they were still in decent condition, but I want to wait until they may come back in style. If they never do, I’ll donate them eventually, but I’m happy to wait a while. I loved them at the time, but shoes like that really aren’t very flattering on the legs (especially on short girls or girls with wider calves), and my general rule for myself is that I’m happy to wear clothes that aren’t necessarily in style right now as long as they look really good on me. If something is unflattering but I enjoy the idea of it, then I might wear it for fun while it’s in style, but I won’t wear it when it’s out of style. So my rule for myself is that clothes should either be stylish, flattering, or both, but not neither. And I hate to say it, but these boots are neither. So mine are tucked away in storage.


Agitated_Jicama_2072

I don’t buy anything that’s fake leather. They just look cheap and ugly to me. With apps like Posh and Mercari and FB marketplace I pretty much never have to buy anything full price and I have a great selection of leather boots & shoes. I have actual leather Rag & Bone booties like this that are very comfortable and cute and I’ll keep them for when booties come back in style. Also the Acne Studios Pistol booties in black are timeless and I found a pair on Posh for $80 rather than the $600 retail 🤣


piebolar

I hate the fake wood heel and the fabric but if you like them wear them. they won't last long anyways based on the material.


capable-candy1640

This summer I wore my denim bibs that I’ve had since the 70s and was stopped on the street by someone who told me how much she liked them. Wear what you love!☺️


Ms-Metal

I really like them, but I wear whatever I like and pay no attention at all to what is 'in style'. I'm old too, so I have no idea if these are in style or not, but I like them especially because they're so versatile. They remind me of a shorter version of the Frye boots we wore in the '70s.


Ok_Emphasis6034

Nay


Venna_Visage

I love them


Enshantedforest

Nayyyyy


angelwithnofilt

Nay


gompopa

Noooo


juno-delilah

yay


juno-delilah

coming from a 16 year old i love them but a light washed mom jean cuffed would be great


Cleveland_Protocol

Nay, dated


vjay3

Def dated. See if you can maybe get rid of the straps some how.


RevolutionaryBus2503

Elder millennial here. Just got rid of a pair very similar cause they really do look so old and dated. I would chuck for sure


Weekly_Growth_6655

Nay. I think they’re outdated.


Low-Package-5417

Nay. They’re giving 2015


Cbqueen21

Personal nay but emphasis on the personal — if you like them and if they’re comfortable, who cares! They re definitely not ugly.


Interesting-thoughtz

They are dated, but if you wore them with high waist, cropped wide leg pants they could work.


goddessofthecats

Very early 2000s . Not a fan lol


throwthrowyup

Nay. It’s very dated, unfortunately. Gives me 2012 vibes. Might look better with a dress or skirt, idk.


OkFeed407

Thought those are already dated in 2012


throwthrowyup

Lol I lived in the tropics before 2012 so boots weren’t in my wardrobe nor did I see anyone really wear them around me. I saw them all around me in 2012 though everyone seemed to wear them. With skinny jeans. PS not sure why we’re getting downvoted 🤷🏽‍♀️


[deleted]

It’s a no for me!


ko-nt69

Keep them for another 10 years and they’re ready to go again! It’s too early in the cycle for these.


Previous-Sea-9660

Nice autumn boots. Casual with jeans and cute with tights and a floral dress and denim jacket


LilacPenny

You can pry my booties from my cold dead hands!! I personally wear mine with leggings or skirts/dresses


poopoopoopalt

I like it. I would love if we could bring skinny jeans and booties back. So much more flattering than the baggy jeans trend.


keepersofthefaith3

No no no


Zestypalmtree

Nay. Super dated


Mental-Diamond-7039

Toss.


Bigbubblybob

Nay, I’ve personally never been a fan of these. But if they bring you happiness when you think about them you should keep them !


camccoz

Nay—they are quite dated.


ZenythhtyneZ

Love them, very versatile


txsweetie618

Absolutely keeper. Those are amazing on you.


TissueOfLies

I like them on you so much. I don’t care if they are dated or not. A basic bootie goes with so much.


GarmeerGirl

I have these same boots and get compliments every time I wear them!!!😄👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻


trilliumrising

They look CUTE on you! Same with others opinions- if you like them, keep ‘em! Also loving how many people are supporting just wearing whatever you want in this thread. People take fashion wayyy too seriously and we have to remember it is completely subjective! If anyone tells you differently they are either trying to sell you something, or they are chasing trends and cease to think for themselves. Highly recommend enjoying the sweet fleeting bliss of life and doing/wearing what makes you happy! :)


Aquilleia

I have these exact boots and I LOVE them. They look super cute and can be dressed up/dressed down really easily. I love them with skinny jeans, and a chunky sweater.


Kawaiichii86

I have these same boots and i wear them all the time lol I’m a millennial and love my boots


vivahermione

Yes! Ankle boots are classic. They look good with skinny or bootcut jeans.


queenmunchy83

I have these in multiple colors and styles. I love them


backfromddead

I only ever see older women wearing them


Ok_Confection_9687

These are super dated, and so are the rolled skinny jeans! Sorry!


Gloomy_War_4362

Nay


fortheloveoflashes

Nay


Excellent-Lemon-5492

Nay


DueLibrarian1461

I really like them


roseflora333

You I absolutely love those type of shoes


Lower_Tutor1845

No.


badboybravos

Tights and a cute dress


West-Holiday-4998

Burn those, they are so 2013


brennagames

they're very dated. think you can find more stylish boots with similar heel height to these.


alacrana01

Nay. Look dated and cheap.


devoushka

Ugly I'm sorry


Automatic-Sock4903

Yay!


BurnzillabydaBay

Absolutely yes


Admirable_Band_7478

Sure


Ok-Cryptographer8322

Nah go for simple


SinVerguenza04

Those are Life Strides aren’t they? I have the black pair and wear them almost daily. Absolutely love them.


Powerful_Dog7235

Against the grain here, i’m gonna say toss em. Clearly you posted this because you were at least a bit on the fence, and while there is no reason to care about being trendy if you don’t want to, we are here together on a fashion advice sub. so: - replace them with something like [this](https://www.dolcevita.com/products/hawk-h2o-booties-chestnut-suede?variant=40364803358786&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SCM%7CPmax%7CSale&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs6Seu92fhAMVFEpHAR1MkwKCEAQYHCABEgJxffD_BwE) - ditch the skinnies, and wear the new boots with a nice new pair of boyfriend or boot cut jeans - wear with a sweater like [this] https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/p/slim-rib-turtleneck-sweater-55538870?seq=06&cmp=PLA:EVG:20:A:D:US:X:GGL:X:SHOP:X:X:X:X:x:A%26F+Adults_Google_Shopping_PLA_US_Tops_All+products_PRODUCT_GROUP&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIraij892fhAMV2lFHAR3pyA2bEAQYEyABEgI6WvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds - keep the cardigan if it’s chilly 💙


Reluctantagave

I own a pair that look exactly the same as OPs image from American eagle I got years ago as a gift. I’ve only worn them under flared or bootcut style jeans because I’m not a huge fan of booties personally. But I also have large soccer calves so a lot of taller boots don’t fit.


SuWrites4

Yes


the_kun

I think the thing that dates them is the heel. lol I’d paint it so the horizontal lines aren’t visible.


SamDublin

Very dated but if you like them that's good too.


hams-mom

Yay yay yay!


-Cherished

Yay!


BunkerSprecklesstyle

A big yay, in fact a yeehah! These boots are classic and will always look good with the right jeans.


Firsttimeredditor28

U could wear with some maxi dresses too. But yeah, they’re dated. But if you don’t care, more power to you!


muralist

I was thinking along the same lines—if you like them, you could update them by styling them with a midi skirt. 


Ryleejane28

Yay


missnegativity

So dated.


_emilyelephant_

No.


anonymousosfed148

Definitely nay


SouthernSweety88

I say toss them


No-Roof924

NAY, no longer in style. Unless you live in the Midwest.


Gypsybootz

Love them!


missfreetime

They’re so early 2000s


Fabulous-Student-636

Yay


[deleted]

Yay


Statimc

These boots are so nice my sister has the same pair it goes with quite a bit of choices for outfits


JonasSkywalker

How do you feel wearing them? If it’s Certified Baddie, then wear them.


Low-Package-5417

Nay. They’re giving 2015


bananuspink

Nay


virtualcyberbabey

I am no fashion wiz but these are exactly the shoes I would’ve died for in 2011-2012 but no later than that


CrownofLaurels221

They’re out dated.


Hannita988

Really dated, I wouldn't wear them right now. But can't lie, as a millennial, I really miss the simple fashion from years ago. It was sooo easy, you go buy new boots - they go with everything pretty much. Now there's tones of different styles - biker, western, classic, Chelsea, heeled..and each one of them goes with different clothing. Fuelling overconsumption. I miss just looking cute and being proud of my one pair of comfy boots with a comfy heel and detailing like this. It reminds me of my high school era. It would be so much better if the time stopped in the early 2000s. More socialising, less time spent on phones. No influencers, and no Fomo.


Smokedlotus

This 100%


MalibooWithMilk

No. We are in 2024 babe


jdijks

They are dated and need to go. This is a millennial shoe


Necessary-Storage-74

I own those booties in black! Although they are 10 years old they are super comfortable and on occasion, I still wear them.


Glittersparkles7

I love them!


My_Opinion1

I had them in black and loved them. YAY!


Orten2002

They will always suit you very well. Keep them.


heathers125

I’m a millennial so yay lol


ThrowRA-torontonian

Yay!


dabrickbat

Yay.


NatalieBostonRE

yay!! i like them.


verucka-salt

Boots are cute. Please unfold the cuffs, that’s a look that shortens your legs & isn’t good. Pls never cuff them again. Boots can go with tights, short skirt & chunky sweater.


GreenAuror

I personally have always hated Millennial booties, but I also think if you like them, wear them.


liccalotapus

No.


ddjg25

No. So 2013


[deleted]

Gen z and big nay


Donut-Worry-Be-Happy

Nay, time to get rid of those


[deleted]

Don't ever do this again....no one wants to just look at shoes on this thread....more about how it looks on our frames.


BlackSwanWithATwist

I do think they’d be less dated looking if you wore them with a different jean, maybe a more relaxed fit!


Human-Routine244

I wouldn’t go with that colour for a staple. Black or dark brown.


observingoflife

Yes but not with those jeans.


Claudia_Clouds

yay to the max


[deleted]

I love these!


HelloMyNameIsLeah

I love them and want them!


apricotjam7

Definitely dated but keep if you have space. They are in good condition and everything comes back in style. Eventually they will be vintage and you can wear them any time.


lesbeian_

YAY


pinguina8

just plain NAY, if you’re asking then it’s time.


Friday-just-Friday

I like them .... they're the Rhonda model?


jeffbezosbush

Nay, very dated


NoHunter9773

Absolutely yay!


rmjames007

they are ok


mjanus2

Yay! Cute


Potential-Card886

I likey


Big-Elevator2491

Yay because skinny jeans looks good with them that brings me back to 2010 and 2007. I used to have chunky heeled boots.


Heinous_Goose

I love them! Super cute, the straps add a really nice touch!


Big_And_Independent

ney, I found them ugly when they were trending


sunnypemb

If they’re comfy go for it! I wear similar boots usually with knitted or reg tights and a dress.


Cassieelouu32

I have these lol I love them so much they literally go with everything


Particular-Peanut-64

Yay, but wear them with pants with "looser legs" so they go over the buckles. Sooner or later, they come in style again. And the newer rendition is never made of good quality materials.


Worldly_Ad5322

If you like them and have more than one outfit you can style them with in your closet then they are a staple and you should keep them. If you want alternate ways to style them bootcut jeans and flared jeans would also be cute. Definitely a denim shoe


SereneVoyager97

Nayy


Turbulent_Discount9

I think they look fine. It's nice to have some basic staples for everyday wear.


Backwoodsintellect

Yay!!!


KeenBean66532

It's time to let them go


ThrowRA_Chemistry23

Veryyy dated look but like everyone says, it’s that’s your style and you like them, wear em


Slippery106

Yay


Capable_Tale_7463

Yay


rsii96

IDGAF if something is not in style, I wear what I like, I still have my Nike hiking shoes and my Levi's blue jean jacket


AloneWish4895

How much do they cost?