DH and I are going to Oktberfest and all of my jeans require some kind of heel/platform otherwise they drag on the ground. I'm 5 feet tall and DH is over 6 feet so I live in heels. Issue is we are going to be doing a LOT of walking around and I'm not sure that platforms or heels are smart. So I was thinking about getting something like this... what do you think? I'm 34 years old, so I'm not young and hip.. Am I too old for this???
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
@littlek: no way! 
you can totally pull those off, and they're the cutest i've seen of those type of shoes! go for it!
kiwi / 649 posts
Personally, I think those shoes are ugly. That said, if you love them then wear them.
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts
@mrsjyw: And I agree regarding those being cuter than other similar options!
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts
@littlek: Oh, and 34 is not too old to be *young* and *hip*! You certainly qualify for those categories!
GOLD / squash / 13576 posts
@travelingnanny: I don't *love them but they are some of the more tamer options I have seen. I'm open to suggestions.. Keep in mind, they will be covered with jeans
pear / 1672 posts
I'll be 36 in a few weeks, and I consider myself young. If i had to describe my style it would be a mix of classic with a bit of edgy. You can wear these, but it all depends on the rest of the outfit. With some nice basics, it will look good.
pomegranate / 3383 posts
Personally, I'm not a fan of the shoes and I do feel like they're for a younger crowd or people with a very specific style. I think you've mentioned before that you tend to dress preppy? If that's the case, could you wear skinny jeans and boots instead?
I was born and raised in the city that hosts the biggest Oktoberfest celebration in the world outside of Germany...so I totally understand not wanting to track your pants in beer sludge!
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I don't like the color of them, I feel like they're too light. Maybe if they were in gray?
cantaloupe / 6610 posts
@littlek: You can easily pull those off! I agree those are the cutest I've seen of this trend...This is one of those trends that I think is cute in a bit of an ugly way- like aesthetically it's not pleasing but I somehow still find it cute? And as a fellow shorty, I do appreciate the functionality! Are those skechers? It seems like they'd be pretty comfy!
GOLD / squash / 13576 posts
@Sammyfab: I was thinking of skinny jeans and boots but wasn't sure if I would get hot. But I think that is a great option!
GOLD / squash / 13576 posts
@PrincessBaby: Yes, I don't want to spend a ton of money because they are very trendy.
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts
@littlek: I also think they will totally *blend* in Europe!
GOLD / squash / 13576 posts
@looch: There's a darker color I was looking at, I think they are backordered though on zappos.
pomegranate / 3863 posts
I'm 28 and have never seen this trend, so you are way more hip than I am!! Go for it girl!!
bananas / 9973 posts
No! I'm 33 and I think you're only as old as you feel. Those are pretty neutral, and practical according to some of the moms in my meetup group! Go ahead and enjoy the trend!
pineapple / 12053 posts
@shopaholic: side note, i would NEVER guess you're 33. i always thought you were a couple of years younger than me! (i'm 29)
@littlek: i'm not in love with them, but they are kinda funky euro-awesome in the same way. if they are comfy and you like them, then rock on!
coconut / 8475 posts
I think 34 might be riding the line *but* you are so cute and not 34 looking so, they will def work! I think they're pretty cool, especially for Okt.
The not so beautiful way (young, trendy) vs. the beautiful way to wear platform sneakers:
Check our how cute it becomes with a matching handbag and leather swing coat or even an open, leather bomber jacket and a graphic tee!
pear / 1895 posts
I'd wear skinny jeans and boots/other shoes. Especially because you have to buy these shoes (right?) and you won't even see them because of your jeans. I don't think they're cute enough to justify buying them just so your pants don't drag the ground.
pomegranate / 3329 posts
@littlek: Will those give you enough height? I'm not even 5' and I wouldn't consider them as an option because they don't look high enough 
I totally get you on not wanting your pants to drag, I still have to roll them under even with heels!!
bananas / 9973 posts
@birdofafeather: haha! You're so kind! Or at least, I'm taking that as a compliment whether you meant it or not!
pineapple / 12234 posts
No way!!! Those are cute! Even though I think you look younger than 34, I still think they are perfectly fine to wear at 34!
pineapple / 12234 posts
@shopaholic: you're so fun and trendy, plus you have great skin - I just always assumed you're in your twenties! Definitely a compliment and I think I can speak for most of those, "I thought you were younger" comments
honeydew / 7811 posts
I didn't know this was a trend either, so I'm sure my style is pretty lame! I'm sure they would be cute with jeans and 34 is not old!!!
honeydew / 7916 posts
This is just my personal taste speaking, but I like that they're neutral! That makes them look not too teenager-y.
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