I think that because I can make my own clothes I have a harder time than most people accepting not being able to find exactly what I want when buying something I can’t make myself. I spent several years searching for the perfect pair of winter boots, then several more searching for a pair that were merely acceptable. All this time I went without boots. A couple of years ago I finally bought a pair that I thought would be okay – just plain, fleece lined, suede leather boots. No zipper or laces. I thought that would be a good thing. It isn’t. They’re easy enough to get on and off but I feel like I’m a little kid tromping around in my father’s boots. They are way, way too wide and deep but the length is just right so getting a smaller size would not have worked. And the tops are too small around so they scrunch down around my ankles. They’re not really uncomfortable and wearing very thick socks helps with the fit but walking in them still doesn’t feel natural. I suppose I should have returned them but they were the only boots I had found that were anything close to what I wanted so I felt that it was either those or spend another winter without any boots.
So now I am considering new boots again and I feel a little guilty about it because boots are expensive and I feel that I should live with my mistake. Actually the aforementioned weirdly sized boots were not expensive at all and perhaps that was the problem. (But seriously, who has feet shaped like that? Was the designer drunk?) But even looking at more expensive boots the choices don’t get much better. Oh, I’m sure they would fit better but there aren’t any plain, simple, warm boots. They’re all either weirdly styled fashion boots with all sorts of buckles and straps and tucks and wrinkles and tacky gew-gaws or they’re big ugly hunting boots.
I think I’ve finally narrowed it down to two choices. One is sort of a weird-looking style but not too bad and they’re lightweight and the reviews all say they’re comfortable, but they’re not waterproof. The others are more of a classic boot and they’re waterproof but I’m worried that they might be a little heavier than I like. If only I could design my own I could have the perfect boots. There was another pair I liked the looks of – a nice, simple style – and they’re waterproof but they’re “vegan”. I suppose some people will think I’m a bad person for not wanting vegan boots; I’m sorry but I trust genuine leather and I’m not going to stop eating cows so why shouldn’t I wear their hides?
Anyway, I have a few weeks before it starts getting really cold. The boot angst will continue until further notice.
September 21st, 2011 - 4:18 pm
You may be looking in the wrong places for boots. Have you tried Atwoods, Drysdales, or Gellco? I got a great pair of boots from Drysdales recently, and although they are no longer as nice looking with the orange/yellow paint, they fit good and are comfortable.
September 22nd, 2011 - 7:25 am
Drysdales! Haha you’re so funny.
Seriously, last time I was searching for boots I did get desperate enough to look at Drysdales. Nothing even remotely acceptable. Last year I did see a pair at Atwoods that I liked but the fit was really weird. Made for someone with really really flat feet and by flat I mean not just flat as but thin as a pancake. I couldn’t get my foot in a boot two sizes larger than my normal size.
By the way, I’m typing this on my phone. My PC is busy having a nervous breakdown.
September 22nd, 2011 - 4:21 pm
Drysdales has a lot more than cowboy boots – the remotely acceptable section is over away from there, with the work boots.
Nervous breakdown? Wouldn’t have happened if you’d used that other hard drive of mine, the one with Ubuntu 9.10… Tell #2 son to fix what he created. bwahahaha.
September 22nd, 2011 - 5:12 pm
I think I’ve decided. I’m probably going to get the possibly “too heavy” ones. I’m sure they won’t be really TOO heavy.
September 22nd, 2011 - 5:17 pm
I’ll probably get these really warm boots and it won’t get below freezing all winter.
Still commenting via phone.
September 24th, 2011 - 5:18 pm
Your best fit and best deal on boots shoes is a Brand called Easy Spirit, they use to have there stores all over but went downsizing. try these out you can see all there shoes online or even call them and request a shoe catalog, I happen to wear a narrow how impossible to find narrow’s but at least Easy Spirit has anything you want as far as width size goes. I live in the midwest and they do have warm and good looking boots, shoes, athletic, etc check it out.
September 26th, 2011 - 7:03 am
That last comment looks really spammy – not only that it sounds like an advertisement but the poor spelling and grammar is typical of spam – but it is on topic and it doesn’t contain a link so I’ll let it go this time.
I’ve never worn Easy Spirit. They’re probably okay but I’m really hooked on Earth shoes. I don’t think any one brand can have the best fit for all people. It’s funny to read shoe reviews online – some people will love a particular shoe, others will hate it.
Anyway, I finally made a decision and ordered a pair. More on that later after they arrive this week.