Fancy Footwear

[omorka]

After contemplating it for a while, I finally ordered a pair of boots. They're only mid-calf length; no one's going to mistake these for fetishwear, although they might go clubbing well. They're also brown rather than black; the black ones were out of stock, with no indication of when they expected to get them back in. Still, brown may actually go better with some of my outfits.

They arrived today, so I tried them on. In the process, I discovered that some fool had sewn the tongue to one eyelet-side. This was not working for me (thick ankles), so I decided to fix it. I may not be very handy sewing, but I know how to pick a seam. Once the tongue was floating free like it's supposed to be, getting them laced up was a lot easier. There's still a bit of skin showing on either side of the tongue at the very top of the boot, but for the most part it laces up correctly. The foot is a bit too long (these are 7s - they didn't have 6.5 wides, and I was worried about a 6.5 being too narrow; I'm guessing from the fit I made the right choice), but my feet don't slide around or anything. And the heels are wide enough that I don't feel like I'm wobbling, without being huge and chunky.

So far I'm not sure if they were worth shelling out what I paid for them, but overall I'm pleased.

Comments

[greeneyes-rpi.livejournal.com]

TTIUWP ;)

Especially for me, as I also am in the thick ankles camp (as well as calves, dammit!), so I have problems finding high boots that fit.

[starcat-jewel.livejournal.com]

Where did you find these? I might be interested in getting a pair.

[moontyger.livejournal.com]

Calves are always my problem. I end up wondering who the heck knee-high boots are designed for and how they walk with no calf muscles.

[cifarelli]

Some people just have really skinny legs. I don't think my legs are sticks, but the vast majority of knee-high boots that I try on end up being loose and gappy at the top.

They're designed for some "average" person who doesn't exist. That's what I think. :P

[omorka.livejournal.com]

Silhouettes's online outlet store. These (http://www.silhouettes.com/product.asp?product=402110M10BAzz&dept%5Fid=16800&An=102&A=&Au=RollupKey) are the boots in question.

[omorka.livejournal.com]

I'll try and wear 'em to Owlcon on one of the three days.