Boot Guide from Work to Fun

Posted by Silke

One of the best things about the colder weather is finding the perfect pair of boots.

Here is a Boot Guide to help you find a quality pair of boots whether you are bound for the office, working outdoors or going out for a fun night.

Pick a quality pair of boots you can slide into year after year.

Boot Materials – High quality leather will last longest! Test leather boots by bending the material. If creases form, the finish is seperating because it wasn’t applied well. Imitation leather is lighter and easier to clean. With either type of leather avoid any pair of boots that smells strongly of chemical preservatives.
Boot Lining – Good boots should be completely lined on the inside. A leather interior will hold up very well over time. I love fleece and shearling lining in my boots for the very cold weather months.
Boot Fit – To check for optimal toe room, slide your foot all the way to the front of the boot and see if you can fit a finger between your heel and the back of the boot.
Boot Sole – Boots you wear outdoors or to the office for long periods at a time should have a little squish. Styles designed with Nike Air technology like Cole Haan’s boots are soft and sneaker like. These comfortable boots have cushions with pressurized gas inside a capsule.
Boot Details – Buckles and other adornments should be attached with even double stitching.

Super buys to help kick off your boot shopping. Some finds are so good you might even want to buy two, but don’t worry, I won’t tell!

Boots for under $30 - many more styles under $30 to choose from

Boots for under $50 - look at more great boots for under $50

Boots for under $200 – great selection of quality boots under $200

Are you ready to splurge on a fine pair of boots?

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Patricia W. said,

I have a pair just like the Lilliana boots, only they’re black suede. NICE! Got them at Marshall’s for about $50.

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Silke Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Cool, I’m glad you like them The boots are on sale at endless for only $27.38 in Brown and $39.10 in Grey. ♥ Silke

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ShoeTease said,

What a great, informative post, especially for someone like me who has to live in a terrible climate for many months of the year (yay, Canada!). Next time I buy a pair of winter boots, I’ll definitely do more than just blindly trust the label for being “winter-proof” and make sure all above boxes are ticked!

Thanks

xo ShoeTease

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Silke said,

Thank you ShoeTease, I very much appreciate your super nice comment. I live in a cold weather climate as well, only a couple hours south of the Canadian border, so I know from experience that a good pair of boots makes all the difference (and wearing two pairs of socks when it get really cold) .
♥ Silke

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