Ladies Shoes & Boots

Ladies Shoes & Boots buying guide

This page lists every pair of ladies shoes and boots we stock. If you already know what you want, the products above are the whole range. If you are still choosing, the sections below cover what actually separates one style from another, written from the questions customers ask us most rather than a manufacturer brochure.

Sizing and fit

Start with the shape you want, because each sub-category fits differently. Pumps and flats have nothing to hold them on except their fit at the heel and toe, so length matters to the half size. Measure your foot in the evening, heel against a wall, and compare the result with the chart on each listing; Oobash, SurelyMine and Lordess each size to their own pattern.

For boots, measure calf circumference at the widest point and compare it with the shaft width on the listing. Ankle boots stop below the calf, knee-high boots finish just under the knee, and over-the-knee styles need a thigh measurement as well. A pointed toe adds length beyond the foot, so a pointed pump and a round-toe flat in the same size can feel quite different.

Materials and what they demand

Uppers range from genuine leather and suede to faux leather, glitter finishes and clear synthetic uppers like those on the SurelyMine Amelia and Clarissa heels. Leather and suede give a little and shape to the foot; synthetic and clear uppers keep their size, so fit has to be right from the start. Each listing names the upper, and that line is worth reading before anything else.

Heel height is measured at the back from the floor to where the heel meets the shoe. A platform under the toe reduces the effective slope, so a tall heel with a platform can be easier to walk in than a shorter heel without one. Block and square heels, such as the SurelyMine Modrian, spread the load and are steadier than stilettos.

Care that preserves it

Wipe clear and patent uppers with a damp cloth and keep them out of hot sun, which can cloud or yellow them. Brush suede dry and treat it with a protector before first wear. Condition leather boots a few times a season and stuff tall shafts with boot shapers so they stand upright. Replace worn heel tips before the heel itself is damaged.

Frequently asked questions about ladies shoes & boots

Q. What is the difference between knee-high and over-the-knee boots? A. Knee-high boots finish below the kneecap; over-the-knee boots continue up the thigh and usually need stretch or a long zip to fit.

Q. Should I size up for winter or work boots? A. Only if the listing or chart suggests it. Measure with the socks you plan to wear instead.

Q. Are the clear-upper heels comfortable all night? A. They do not stretch, so comfort depends on getting the length and width right from the chart.

Common mistakes when buying ladies shoes & boots

The most common mistake is choosing a style for the photo and then finding it fits the occasion badly: a stiletto for an evening on your feet, or a fashion biker boot for actual riding. The second is skipping the calf measurement on tall boots, which is the reason most of them come back. Decide what the shoe has to do, then match the heel, shaft and sole to it.

Related categories

If this is not quite what you are after, try Ladies Ankle Boots, Ladies Knee-High Boots, Ladies Over-The-Knee Boots, Ladies Sandals & Heeled Mules and Ladies Riding Boots.

Buying ladies shoes & boots from Power Play Studio

Everything in Ladies Shoes & Boots is sourced through authorized US distributors, so what arrives is genuine and any manufacturer warranty applies in full. We do not carry grey-market stock and we do not list products we cannot actually supply.

Makers in this range include Oobash, SurelyMine, Lordess, Fangyan, Sparkl Fairy Couture, TuffRider, JPC Equestrian, RideTecs, AdTec, Winter Tecs and Roxoni, and the line-up moves as new pieces come in. Orders ship from US warehouses in plain unbranded packaging with no indication of the contents or the sender.