Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Shoesday Tuesday: I Finally Found Them...

For as long as I've been employed at my current job, I've tried and tried and tried to find the perfect pair of black boots. I wanted something vaguely western, with just enough of a heel to give a little support and definitely enough comfort to wear on a 10-hour day. Last year I was SO close. The boots I found were the perfect look, but my size wasn't available. I tried to squeeze into an 8 when what I really needed was an 8.5 or 9. In the end, I gave up and turned the boots over to my mom. They don't hurt her feet like they did mine.

This year, I was surfing the interwebs, trying once again to find the perfect boot. I'd already been to Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Aldo, Nine West, etc. both in stores and online. I found either completely flat, or heels that were way too tall. If the heel was right, then the boot was ruined with all sorts of chains and studs making them way too edgy for me. Finally, of all places, I went to Charlotte Russe and it was there that I found my perfect boots. Check 'em out:

Distressed Mid-Calf Riding Boot, Charlotte Russe, $40

I actually bought them in BOTH the cognac pictured above AND the black. I've worn them nearly every day since I got them and they are quite possibly the best boots I've ever owned. LOVE. At $40, I don't expect them to last beyond this season, so I'll be on a similar quest in a year, I'm sure. I would be happy to spend $100-200 on a high quality pair of boots, but I have yet to find ones that meet all my requirements. These are the right look, the right heel height, the right everything. 

What's your latest shoe quest? Leave a comment- I need to know I'm not alone! 

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4 comments:

  1. BethNovember 6, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    These boots have my vote!

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  2. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Nice boots! Here are some others: http://www.shoebuy.com/etienne-aigner-colton/556481/1156402

    http://www.shoebuy.com/born-kylli/566009/1176965

    http://www.shoebuy.com/life-stride-wrangler-2-wide-shaft/543603/1136233

    http://www.shoebuy.com/david-tate-indy/575797/1192871

    Oh crap, found two that I like! http://www.tonylama.com/en/gals_sansaba.html?424fccf8=35245

    http://www.tonylama.com/en/gals_sansaba.html?424fccf8=35242

    Lol, have fun!

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  3. Renée T. HabashyNovember 7, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Gwen- you are such a doll for shopping for me, but this is exactly why I have such trouble finding a great pair:
    Option 1- Etienne Aigner is notoriously uncomfortable, but even if these aren't, I kind of hate the shiny leather look.
    Option 2: I am so not into buckles
    Option 3: Too shiny
    Option 4: Too shiny

    But I SO appreciate the effort! You're a good friend! :)

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  4. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    It's difficult at best to shop for shoes online anyway...gotta seem 'em and try 'em to know for sure :-) My husband once asked me if shoes would make a good Christmas present, and I gave him a rapid, "No way! Buying shoes is like buying quality undergarments. Other people really can't do it for you." lol

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