I love boots and I REALLY want a pair of knee high boots. I see them everywhere, in my Burning Man community and everyday in downtown San Francisco. But I am a funny girl, I actually get overwhelmed if I have on clothes that are too heavy or dense. So I am not sure knee high boots will even work for me or that I could wear them for an entire day.
You can wear boots year round in San Francisco because the average temperature is 64 degrees, thus they are a fashion basic. A couple of months ago I popped into my local Torrid store and they had boots that fit but they were huge in the ankle. I have fat calves, smallish ankles, bummer ;(.
So I kept looking, and then Jessica Kane posted a note about these British, wide calf boots. Let’s see, I want a low heel, knee high, small ankle, black, and their Duo Malmo seems to come pretty close, and has a squarish toe so that is a plus, but they are pricey at $220 US. They are gorgeous but the reviews indicate that they too may have wide ankles, but the bigger issue is that my husband and I have a deal at our house that I will not order boots by mail, because in the 20 years we have been together I have never been successful. I bet I have sent back 10 pairs of boots. And if I did have to return them I am sure it would be pricey, the site says…”Please note that the cost of returning goods to DUO is borne by you“.
So what do you think, should I give them a go, talk my husband into giving me a dispensation to order one more pair of boots by mail, or pass and just love the boots I have?…affinity
a) have you shopped at http://www.zappos.com? I have used them for eight years, and there is NO COST to you (postage or otherwise) to return anything. I returned a pair of boots that I bought the wrong size for, not only did they overnight me the right size, they credited my account $20 because the price had gone down since I purchased them. Also, their community is very active in the review process,so you can get accurate information in regards to sizing, calf/width, etc. Zappos is truly the one online shopping experience I feel ZERO risk with.
b) I personally was seeking knee high boots for a very long time and finally found the Coach Cheyenne boot and LOVE it. I have gotten more compliments on it. While, yes, they are expensive, they are a lifetime boot that will be in style forever and they are made with incredible quality. Currently you can find them on sale/clearance or on ebay for around $200, which is a value for the boot. http://reviews.coach.com/9059/99044/coach-cheyenne-boot-reviews/reviews.htm?sort=rating
Great post, and yes, the quest for the perfect black boot is one that plagues us all! Happy Hunting!
Thanks for great advice. I will check out those options and keep you posted!
Affinity, aren’t you going to Europe soon? Duo has fitting rooms in London and Amsterdam – maybe other places, too! Once you know what your foot size and calf size are in Duo terms (they will store it in their computer and write it on a card for you) – you can order away without worrying about whether they will fit! They are expensive but it’s so worth it to have access to cute styles – i have a regular size foot and ankle but really big calves and i have ordered several pairs successfully after being fitted in Amsterdam while living there. xoxox kiki
What wonderful information, thanks Kiki. I am going to Italy and southern France so will not get there. But just the reminder makes me want to try again in the fall. I am so happy to have you comment. Thanks, we all need good information.
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