STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

atlgirl · Gucci

Frye Dorados

erin · Chanel

let me first say that while i don't have wide feet, i need extra space in the toe box area (i think i may be joining the future bunion club).

fit - i found these to be narrow. i sized up a half size, and i would have prefered a full-size bigger, maybe. (but again, this is a width issue, not a length issue..the length is perfect)

slouchyness - they are pretty slouchy! they are about mid-calf folded down, and come just below knee with the top not folded. i am short, though. (5'2")

all in all, i am REALLY happy with them, and think they are so beautiful and well-crafted. the leather is really soft and buttery.

atlgirl · Gucci

Thanks, Erin. I am a size 10 and I don't even know that these boots are made larger than that, so that's what I'm watching - my true size. Are you able to post any IRL pics?

I found them online[, for even less than the auction price, but that site states that returns on sale items are for credit only...and it's not a place I normally shop, so am still hesitant to purchase...

ILoveChoo · Hermes

I got them in my normal size. They were alittle tough to get my foot into at first, but once they stretched they were fine (and I was able to fit an insert in as well).

With the flap down, the come to mid-calf and with it up (I prefer this way) they come to right below my knee.

erin · Chanel

excuse my unshaven legs!

also a note: the slouch is built-in, so there isn't really a way to make them taller (unlike some slouch boots which are just a longer shaft)...other than unfolding the top, but i think they look better folded down.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

Oh seeing erin's pictures reminded me- my calves are pretty thin and don't really "fill" the shaft of the boot so they tend to slide down a lot and look more slouchy than normal on me. Just something to keep in mind if you have thinner calves...

atlgirl · Gucci

Thank you, ILC. And erin, again. :)

I do have thinner calves, so I think I will let these go and look for something else. I don't mind the slouchiness but would like them to stay closer to just below the knee. BTW they look *amazing* on you, erin!! I think I will just have to live vicariously though.