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George Basic Flip Flops
by writeallnight
While I generally hate flip flops of any sort, I ended up somehow purchasing a pair of these while I was on holiday in a tent one year. Why, you might ask, would I purchase something I hate? Well, it was for ease, to be honest. They were pretty cheap (although I think they were in some sort of sale at the time that I bought them) at just ... 50p. Yes, 50p. How could I resist that, when I was trying to find some shoes I could slip on quickly in the middle of the night to go to the toilet block that was 100 yards away?
The flip flops I bought were a light pink colour like the ones in the photograph above. I think other colours are available, but the pink ones were all they had at the time, and I don't recall ever seeing any other colours in my local Asda/George.
The flip flops themselves are fairly thin, and made out of that foamy cardboard stuff that most flip flops seem to be made of. I don't really know what you'd call it, but they all seem to have it on their soles. The part that separates the toes is just plastic, I think. They're fairly basic, but what do you expect for that sort of money? And besides, they did the job for me, anyway, of getting me from the tent to the toilet block without ending up with soaked feet, and really, that's all that I cared about when I made the purchase.
One thing I would say, though, is that I found the sizing to be a little off. I do have quite large feet (typically a size 8 or 9, depending on the brand and shop I buy from) and I found that the size 8 that I bought was quite small. For me, though, like I said, it was more to get to the toilet block and back without ending up soaked, or having to put on my walking boots or trainers I had with me every time, so they did the job, but if I had bought these with the intention of wearing them regularly, say, on a beach or something, I would have been disappointed I think.
For anyone with smaller feet than me that is interested in purchasing these, they come in UK size 4-8, although if the size 8's are anything to go by, I'd recommend getting a larger size if you can. I don't think they retail for too much money though, and I seem to recall seeing them for around £2 since I purchased them while I was on holiday.
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George Patent Quilted Girls Boots
by Candyperfumegirl
With the arrival of Winter I realised that my three year old daughter was seriously in need of some new clothes and footwear. I headed to my nearby Asda as they have a large George there which I love, I am never disappointed by the range of kids clothes and footwear that they stock and have always found them to be of a good quality at a ... low price.
Since I was planning to buy my daughter some boots I took her with me to the supermarket. I find picking up the right size clothing pretty easy but footwear really needs to be tried on. We arrived around lunchtime and headed straight to the childrens clothes. The store was fairly busy and as there was no seating by the shoes my daughter had to sit on the cold floor which was a bit of a pain. As always George had a wide variety of girls shoes and my daughter had a good look before she chose a few she would like to try on. The first ones she tried on were these Patent quilted boots, which I am reviewing today.
The boots are only available in navy blue, they are a lovely bold colour. Although, I would have liked to have seen a range of different colours (eg black), I think my daughter was actually drawn to these because of their blue colour. The fronts, heels and top are made from a shiny blue plastic, whilst the rest of the boots have a quilted design. There is a heart buckle design on the outside of the boots which is a really nice added detail. A zip runs down the inside of each boot, this has been proven to be strong and durable. We have had no experience of the zip getting stuck, and my daughter has no problems using the zip. The large zip makes getting the shoes on and off very easy, quick and fuss free. Inside the boots are covered in blue material with a leopard print design around the top, this adds a funky look to them. My daughter finds these comfortable, although there is little padding so on colder days an extra pair of socks may be appropriate. The soles are fairly thick, they have proven to be quite durable, the bottoms also have grips. My daughter has been wearing these boots for around a month now and we are both really pleased with them. We have been caught in the rain a few times whilst my daughter has been wearing them and on these occasions they have kept my daughters feet dry. She has been wearing these most days to nursery and I have had no complaints from her that they have felt uncomfortable. There are a few minor scratches to the patent material at the front but this Is something I would expect from any childrens boots.
The George website states that these shoes are made from textiles and other materials.
They are available in the Infant sizes 4 to 12.
Georges Navy Quilted boots are priced at £12.50 and are available in most stores and on their website. Online delivery charges apply from £2.95 for standard delivery. A free click and collect service is also available. Items can be returned for a full refund up to 28 days after the item was purchased (proof of purchase needed).
I have no problems recommending these girls boots, they are of a high quality and at a good price. My daughter finds them very comfortable and they look great too.
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George Ruched Ankle Boots
by eilidhcatriona
A couple of months ago, as autumn and winter approached, I began to think about my winter footwear. A few years ago I bought a nice pair of ankle boots, but the heels are now badly worn plus last winter I had decided I didn't actually like the low block heel. So I decided to get new boots for work this winter, and to make sure they were ... completely flat.
A combination of being a bit strapped for cash and reluctant to pay out for footwear that I tend to walk through quite quickly led me to look at cheaper retailers. Looking on the Asda website, I saw a couple of pairs of boots for under £20 which I liked, so I headed to Asda that weekend to look at boots while doing my weekly shop.
I ended up with the George Ruched Ankle Boots, which were £12. I actually think these might have been the cheapest pair, but that wasn't why I chose them - yes I wanted cheap, but I liked the style and fit of these boots.
The boots are really very plain, which is fine by me. The foot is completely plain black synthetic leather, and the ankle is slightly ruched. The top of the boot is slanted, and is a little higher at the front than back. The boots are completely flat, with no heel at all.
As soon as I tried the boots on, I could tell how comfortable they would be. Having worn them every day for about six weeks now, I can still say they are very comfortable. Although they are cheap, I don't feel the sole is too thin - they are comfortable and easy to walk in. The ankles of the boots are slightly padded, which adds a bit more comfort around my leg. Being synthetic leather, they are easy to wipe clean if they get a bit dirty.
The fit of the boots is almost perfect. Sometimes I find it tricky to get just the right fit, as my ideal size is 6.5, and not everywhere does half sizes - surprisingly, Asda does. I really didn't expect a lower cost retailer, a supermarket at that, to cater for half sizes. I tried on a few styles in 6, 6.5 and 7, and these boots in the 6.5 were far and away the best fit. They are snug without being tight, and have just the right amount of space for my toes without being too big. This good fit probably has something to do with the fact that I've had no discomfort while wearing the boots at all; not even a bit of rubbing for the first few days I wore them.
However, nothing is perfect, and certainly not a pair of £12 boots. After six weeks they are still comfortable, still look good, and have proved to be cozy now that it's starting to get a bit colder. However, they have also started leaking. At first they were watertight, but as time has gone on they have become worn at the very back of the sole, where the upper meets the sole - exactly where my summer pumps get worn. Now when the weather is wet, I get wet heels. Because it's only the one place that the boots are leaking, my whole foot doesn't get soaked and it's not too unpleasant, but it's still really disappointing given how pleased I was with these boots at first.
I am still pleased with the boots - but that is maybe because it has been a dry autumn so far. I think I should also point out that I walk through just about every pair of shoes I own within a pretty short time, so if you are less punishing on your footwear than I am, these boots may well be worth considering. I have also been wearing them Monday-Friday for six weeks, so it's not like they only get occasional use.
Strangely, despite the soggy feet, I would buy these boots (or similar) again. After all, they were only £12, and they are just the plain and flat style that I like. Besides, there's no point in paying more given that I can wreck expensive shoes and boots just as well as cheap ones.
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