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The endless search for dream boots continues

Gemma Cartwright writes...

It's ironic considering my footwear collection reaches triple figures that I've spent the last couple of weeks turning up to work in the same two pairs of boots, both of which are well past their best. In fact they're worn down to the point of falling apart. I'm sure I'm not alone in finding buying boots the most difficult thing on earth. It's not for the usual reason of ill-fitting calf sizes (though I do have ankle 'issues') but more that I get so attached to my well-worn old styles that I find myself frantically searching for the exact same boots again, be they £12 black mod boots from Primark or £90 fluffy-lined leather slouchy boots from Neet. Because I'm rarely out of dresses, even in winter, Boots are a real staple for me, and as such I'm quite hard to please...

I don't think I'll ever find the perfect boot in my price range. As a result, the bottom of my wardrobe is stacked with near-misses and impulse buys. There are purple suedette knee high wedges, brown leather numbers with buckles all up the sides, gunmetal metallic slouchy knee-highs, black over the knee numbers with fold-down tops, and pointed high heeled shoe-boots with a frill around the ankle. All have been worn and loved, but inevitably cast aside because they kill my feet.

In reality all I want are some flat or very low heeled black leather knee highs that'll go with everything and last longer than five minutes with needing new heels or tips. Sadly all the ones I try on make me look stocky, are made from materials I know will let me down after a few wears or don't fit me properly.

What's a girl to do? I'm open to suggestions if you think you've seen my dream boots (less than £100 would be nice).

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Posted by Gemma on November 9, 2007 11:29 AM Permalink | Comments (4) |

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I've just received my Duo "Ravenna" boots in the post - they're so beautiful! 3cm heel which is enough for a slight lengthing effect but doesn't causing hobbling. It's really worth having a look at the boots in the flesh in the fitting rooms, as I dont think the photos do them justice, really.

£100 and they're custom-fitted. What more could I ask for? I've also my eyes on the "Lisbon" in black/slate grey... maybe next year!!

Posted by: Georgie | November 9, 2007 2:42 PM

Can you share any suggestions you get in? Even better if any of them are for the other side of the pond (like a Seattle-based Duo-like shop)!

Posted by: Jessie | November 9, 2007 10:34 PM

I've been looking for knee-high leather boots with a two inch wedge (or louie) heel in a neutral color that's not brown or black. I have small feet, thin ankles and big calves. I also have to be able to stand in them all day.

Boot shopping might be worse than jean shopping.

Posted by: Jael | November 12, 2007 5:46 PM

I agree...finding the perfect boot is almost impossible! I thought so until I came across DETNY...new shoe company now sold in Macy's and Nordstroms and on zappos. They have so many gorgous boots AND..they are actually comfortable, I can wear them all day. LOVE THEM! The slouchy boots are my favorite (come in black and brown) with a stiletto heal but they also have some wedge heeled boots. They have become my new fav shoe brand cuz they are also reasonably priced! Not sure how long they have been out but I think they're great. You can see some of their boots on the website - detny.com or try zappos or macy's!

Anyways, good luck with your perfect boot search, I hope this helps! :)
~ Marie

Posted by: Marie | November 12, 2007 8:36 PM