STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
stylethread site home page -> stylethread forum -> shopping & fashion -> Which boots do I keep?
Post Info TOPIC: Which boots do I keep?
Elle


Hermes

Status: Offline
Posts: 7139
Date:
Which boots do I keep?
Permalink Closed

I've been hunting for knee-high boots for years, and finally found a pair.  Then I found another pair!  I can only keep one though, and I need your help deciding if I should keep one or return both and keep looking.  Ready?

Pair #1
312aonspCaL._AA260_.jpg
These are from Target, $40.  Not real leather obviously, but well-made and fit nicely.  A little bunching at the ankle.  I like these alot with tights and dresses/skirts, but I'm concerned that they won't hold up well.  They have a nicely incorporated stretch panel at the back of the boot, which makes them really flexible on the calf.

Pair #2
P12396493.jpg
These are Sudini, $100 at Nordies but I had a $45 GC, so cost to me is $55.  Real leather.  Some bunching at the ankle.  I like these better with pants tucked, but with tights, the pulls on each side of the boot stick out a bit and it doesn't look as clean as the Target pair.  I'm sure these would wear nicely, but the soles are hard and loud when I walk, which I may need to get fixed before it drives me crazy.  These are a little more restrictive on my calf, so they aren't quite as comfortable on the leg.



So, what do I do?  The fit is almost identical when they're on.  I guess I could always get the pull straps on the Sudini pair tacked down a bit so they don't stick out as much?  Thoughts?  Should I return both of these and find something that works with pants and skirts equally well?

-- Edited by Elle on Wednesday 9th of December 2009 04:41:34 PM

__________________
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment ~ {Ralph Waldo Emerson}
Natalie23


Nine West

Status: Offline
Posts: 72
Date:
Permalink Closed

I think the nordies ones will hold up better. I'd go with them.

though it does sound like you like the target ones a bit better, and if you do, I'd stick with them, Im sure they will last at least a season or two.

__________________
http://www.fashionfoodfrivolity.blogspot.com/
Kelly


Hermes

Status: Offline
Posts: 5919
Date:
Permalink Closed

Do you have something else you could use your GC for?

It seems like you have a lot of complaints about the Nordies pair so is the real deciding factor the fact that you don't think the target ones will hold up well? If you like the Target ones better, I say get them. Even if they just last one winter, that's a whole extra year to find the boots of your dreams that will wear well.

__________________

Fashion is art you live your life in. - Devil Wears Prada | formerly ttara123
Elle


Hermes

Status: Offline
Posts: 7139
Date:
Permalink Closed

Yeah, you're both right.  I just hate paying full price for non-leather boots that are only slightly less expensive than actual leather boots.  If the Target pair were real leather my boot soul search would be forever complete!

Maybe I'm just putting too much pressure on one pair of boots.  Ideally I'd like to have one pair of tall black boots that looked just as good with pants as with skirts and dresses.  I want some holy grail boots, apparently hmm.gif!

__________________
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment ~ {Ralph Waldo Emerson}
Boots


Gucci

Status: Offline
Posts: 2925
Date:
Permalink Closed

Kelly wrote:

Do you have something else you could use your GC for?

It seems like you have a lot of complaints about the Nordies pair so is the real deciding factor the fact that you don't think the target ones will hold up well? If you like the Target ones better, I say get them. Even if they just last one winter, that's a whole extra year to find the boots of your dreams that will wear well.



I agree.  It doesn't sound like you are in love with the Sudini pair.

I have 2 pairs of Target boots that I bought last year and they have held up really well.  I think that you can kind of just look at the Target boots and tell if they are going to last.  Do they look like they are decently made?  Are they stitched well?  What does the material feel like?  Stiff and cardboard-like or do they feel like leather (or close enough?)

 



__________________

Interested in craft beer and wine?  Visit my blog http://downthehatch1.blogspot.com/
Suasoria


Chanel

Status: Offline
Posts: 3120
Date:
Permalink Closed

I'd keep the Target pair and wear them out while you look for your Holy Grail boots without pressure. There should be sales a-plenty at the end of the season.

IMO you have too many complaints about the Sudinis to keep them, and I like the look of the Target ones better anyway.



__________________
Domino13


Nine West

Status: Offline
Posts: 73
Date:
Permalink Closed

It sounds like you may have made up your mind, but I have a pair of Sudini boots, similar to the ones you posted, and they are super comfortable, and they have held up great.  I wore them a lot last winter and plan to this winter again.  They still look great. 

__________________
XtinaStyles


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2478
Date:
Permalink Closed

I think you should keep both - you found 2 pairs of boots for less than $100 - both serve your purposes and are so classic they will never go out of style.

__________________
Miss Mabel


Kenneth Cole

Status: Offline
Posts: 284
Date:
Permalink Closed

I agree with the suggestion to keep the Target ones and keep looking for a perfect pair. I really like the styling on the Target ones, too.

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
stylethread site home page -> stylethread forum -> shopping & fashion -> Which boots do I keep?
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard