Extreme Ankle Booties for Under $100

I came across the phrase “Aggressive Shoes” in Glamour Magazine and wanted to know what it meant. I discovered they were referring to very high heels, very tall or chunky platforms, often with studs, zippers, chains, buckles, cages and any other hardcore materials or design features you can imagine. There are plenty of “aggressive” ankle booties in stores for very reasonable prices, and even some designer brands at Payless. Here are some of my favorites.

I especially love ankle booties with open toes. If you get cold toes, so what?? Sometimes we have to suffer for fashion! (As if the high heels weren’t uncomfortable enough!)



First up, Alice & Olivia for Payless! Put these on with a fitted LBD and some tights. A hot boot for a HOT price - $49.99!

Abaete has designed several styles for Payless. I adore these chain ankle booties w/turn over cuff. They are sold out online but might be available in stores.

Forever 21 has some very inexpensive ankle booties such as these 2.

“Kenzie” perforated open toe bootie for $29.80:

And these great zipper trim boots with ankle cuff for $32.80:
The next 2 pairs are from Bakers Shoes and are on the higher end of this low price range.

Stacey open toe bootie with cut-outs for $79.95:



Dalanya Suede and denim open toe booties. A unique look with 2-tone color scheme. Tough-looking with no black whatsoever.
When styling an outfit around extreme booties, wear them with skinny jeans or leggings to keep the look long and lean from hip to toe. Wearing outfits with clean lines let the shoes make the statement and don’t force them compete with the rest of the outfit. Keep pants either tight around the ankle or high enough that you can SEE the shoe, instead of covering it under a bootleg. Wear with feminine pieces such as ruffly miniskirts for a contrasting look, or pair dressy shorts with tights to show off the entire boot.

According to Stacy London of “What Not to Wear," "I think we're seeing a lot of black (shoes), we're seeing a lot of things that are slightly harder edge, because I think it extends that idea of black and even leather and things like that as being recession-proof."

Maybe the idea is that we need to get tougher ourselves to withstand this recession. To survive and thrive… and what better way to look the part than with black leather and studs?