Naturalizer "Uptight" Boot

"The basic boot that adds a sleek look to everything from jeans to cute skirts. Very comfortable design features tapered square toe, seaming detail, 2-1/2" stacked heel. Pull-on style. Man-made upper and sole. Imported."

Or so they say at Macy's...Not all of our reviewers are into the flashy go-go patent leather look. However, it has earned a space on this blog because I for one am preparing for a career in espionage and every girl spy needs a pair like these. Plus, with a 14 1/2 inch shaft, a shapely ankle, and a decent size heel, this is one boot that will do wonders for the legs. Unlike a lot of these tall boots, it comes in larger sizes too. So maybe these boots are uptight in a good way.



Oh, by the way, they are currently retailing for $69 at Macy's.

Western Style "UNA Boot"

In Camel, Black, and Dark Brown, these pull-on slouch boots are all synthetic (yay!) with a two inch stacked heel. On sale for $29.99, these are a real steal from JCPenney's shoe dept (orginally $80). Why not buy all three colors?

My Latest Pair: Suede Shearling Platform Boots

Yes, there is such a thing as unattractive boots. But these are not it. These are soft; have a natural coloration likely to go with several items in your wardrobe; and they have that sexy shearling tease in the back and a shearling cuff. They are lace-ups and laces are wonderful and quite hot themselves (one imagines someone bending over to do their boot laces). Even better for those of us who aim to be conscientious/compassionate shoppers, while the boots are genuine suede (the poor pigs), the shearling is faux. Also, it is a platform shoe which makes it more practical for regular daytime wear and yet gives you that lift you need and want. Note that Gap doesn't say how high the heel is but stay tuned and I'll do a little investigative reporting (measuring tape!) and let you know. Finally, if you are looking for an affordable boot that will bring you from work to wild evening, this is a winner. Retails at Gap for only $78.

This review refers to the Camel colored pair. The reviewer winced when she saw the buffalo brown alternative whose heel is not dyed to match the shaft.

Boot Sizes

Fellow lovely ladies...unless your shoe size runs to say a size 12, you can wear any shoe we review on this blog. That is our pledge to you.

Fun, fun, fun: Sweater Wedge Boots

This fun boots are from Delias but they aren't just for juniors. They are a warm and casual choice to wear with jeans or skirts, long and short. They come in three color choices (brown, green, black) and have a good 3 inch wedge heel. No animals died in the making of these beauties and you can't beat the price either. They retail at 75 originally and at the time of this printing are on sale for 63. Take out your credit card? The one question we have here at boots mania is, does this boot stay on your foot alright or does it have the weight of a boot with no supporting weight to the upper shaft? We've got a pair on the way and we'll let you know!

Note if you want to wear a flat, Delias sells a sweater boot for 65/55 in gray heather, natural, brown, and purple.

The Power of Boots

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