This boot is AWESOME! What great style; I've already gotten several compliments on them and I've only worn them a couple of times!
OK, here's the pros and cons of the boot:
PROS:
- Obviously, style. The boot is well designed. I love the way the top of the boot arches on the side instead of going straight across. It's very flattering. Also love the strap and buckle look. The two different textures is also a plus and the quality of the material is very nice.
- Quality. This boot is well made and although the materials are not natural (meaning leather and suede), but synthetic, they are high quality and not easily recognized as such. ALSO, I'm so glad they passed my pet peeve test! I HATE when I have to kneel down and then in the process a LARGE ugly crease forms accross the top of where my toes begin due to the bend in the shoe. This shoe did not leave that ugly irremovable crease! The buckle is also a real nice weight and finish.
- Traction without weight or large scale. This boot has the perfect sole. I've been walking around on different ICY surfaces with no slipping or sliding. I've been very sure footed and comfortable walking around in typical winter conditions. Many other boots I've tried that have this kind of nice traction are either very heavy or "clunky" feeling to walk in. This boot has a nice streamline profile on the foot.
- Low heel. I like the comfort of a slightly raised heel, but mostly flat. This is very comfortable that way... Just right, in fact.
- Zipper is long enough! - Many boots stop the zipper at the ankle (going down) or don't have the zipper go all the way up the boot and stop 4 or 5 inches from the top. Why, I don't know. I have a pair like that and it makes it a real pain to get in and out of! This boot has a zipper that not only goes all the way up to the top of the boot, but more importantly goes all the way down to the arch of the foot! In other words, it is a cinch to get your foot in and out of! So, if you live in a place, like I do, where people take their shoes off when visiting other people's houses, it will NOT be a problem with this boot. :) Also, it makes it real easy to tuck your pants into the boot.
- Colors. I have the dark chocolate and the camel colored boots and they are both perfect color wise! They go with everything. This is all I wear in the winter and fall... and many other times of the year.
- Sized (foot length) is accurate. Not too big and not too small. Just right.
CONS:
I like this boot so much ... I just would have liked a couple of details to have been designed differently. None of these are deal breakers for me, but they might be for you:
- Toe width. I expected more room to wiggle my toes or to be able to wear really thick wool socks with these boots. Now, granted, I've been wearing a medium weight wool sock and my feet and legs have NOT felt cold or uncomfortable as far as temperature in the ice and snowy conditions here. The shaft is also lined. However, my toes are "snug", not cramped, just I can't spread them and wiggle them like I'm used to doing.
- Tall shaft width. If you don't have very thin calves nor extra wide calves either, you will probably be able to make this boot work. I'm in the "medium" category and I had to stretch the elastic in the back a little when I first got them, but now they are fine. They were a little tight at first, but they loosened up to "just right" after a couple of wearings. If you have very thin calves; no problem. The boot will stand up on its own and not slouch down your leg. :)
- I personally would have liked the strap to continue past the zipper on the inside of the shoe to the sole.
- Zipper top. If you like to wear those crocheted leg warmers with this kind of boot that is so popular right now, you might have a problem with the top of the zipper. It is likely to catch on the leg warmers and make a shredded mess of them. I would either place an elastic liner over the top of the boot as a barrier between the zipper and the leg warmer, of if you are handy with sewing, you could sew a little zipper flap over the top of the zipper like that famous catalog company (L.E.) does. That's what I thing I'll try to do.
IT SURE WOULD BE NICE IF THE Maker ADDED THAT FEATURE TO THIS ALREADY AMAZING BOOT!. THIS, in my opinion, is the boot's biggest flaw.
Over all, however, it is a great boot with most of the features I was looking for.
Hope this helps!
Product Description
- MILITARY INSPIRED DESIGN
Dressed up twist on the classic combat boot with ankle buckle straps, you can easily walk on all types of terrains. The slip-resistant rubber sole has a special traction grip that will keep you on your feet on slippery floors, icy sidewalks and loose gravel. The boots are constructed out of heavy-duty vegan leather that resists wear and tear, making these boots perfect for work or play. You'll have these durable combat boots in your closet for years to come.
- DANGEROUSLY FASHIONABLE
For a fashionista, getting dressed can be like gearing up for war, but when you have the DailyShoes Women's Modern Mid-Calf Combat Boot in your closet, you'll be armed and dangerous and ready to look fabulous for any occasion come rain or shine. Inspired by military combat boots, these mid-calf boots feature straps at the ankles with brushed buckles for a timeless look.
- Synthetic
- Rubber sole
- MILITARY INSPIRED DESIGN Dressed up twist on the classic combat boot with ankle & top buckle straps. Approx 15" Tall, 15" Open circumference.
- READY FOR ANYTHING Chunky, slip resistant sole takes on rain & snow with ease yet still looks chic
- TAKE ON ALL TYPES OF TERRAIN The DailyShoes Women's Modern Mid-Calf Combat Boot features chunky soles with thick treads that make them as functional as they are fashionable. The soles will help you keep a sure footing whether it's rainy, snowy or sunny outside, and inside, you'll never have to worry about slipping on wet or slick floors. Plus, these boots are made from high quality vegan leather or Faux suede, so they won't get ruined by bad weather the way that genuine leather footwear can.
- IDEALLY PROPORTIONED Mid-calf boot measures 14.75 Inches in height and has an 14.75 Inches opening to fit many sizes. EASY TO PULL ON & OFF Full-length zip up the side for quick dressing & undressing
- LUXURIOUS LOOK & FEEL Made from vegan leather or vegan leather & suede! Upscale, yet durable
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I absolutely love these boots!! Ii wanted some nice looking faux-leather boots for this winter because the ones I got last year didn't live up to expectations and had no tread whatsoever. It is always a gamble (in my opinion) to buy synthetic leather because it can look really cheap and terrible sometimes. That is not the case with these boots at all. I got the brown color with suede and they look great! Best of all, though, is the way they feel. I've never had boots that felt this comfortable. I am on my feet a lot and work and I wore these for a full day without a single bit of discomfort. They don't feel like athletic shoes, but are seriously almost as comfortable. I love that they have a good tread on the bottom too. It's not so much that they look chunky and big, but enough that I can definitely wear them in bad winter weather without worrying about slipping around like I did in my old pair. The buckle is super cute and I love that there is elastic on the back to ensure they fit your calves. They are a little smaller than I am used to. If you want to wear them with some winter-type socks, I would suggest buying 1 size up as I did. My calves aren't super skinny but they're definitely not huge either. I would say that if you have very large calves, these may not be great for you. I only have 1 pair of jeans that I can wear underneath them without them being too tight. I love them so much that I am going to buy more jeans that fit under them though! They would also look great with leggings or tights. All in all, I highly suggest you give these boots a try! I would say they are the best looking and feeling boots I own that aren't made of real leather--and at a totally reasonable price! I received a discount on this item for my 100% honest review.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2015
I absolutely love these boots!! Ii wanted some nice looking faux-leather boots for this winter because the ones I got last year didn't live up to expectations and had no tread whatsoever. It is always a gamble (in my opinion) to buy synthetic leather because it can look really cheap and terrible sometimes. That is not the case with these boots at all. I got the brown color with suede and they look great! Best of all, though, is the way they feel. I've never had boots that felt this comfortable. I am on my feet a lot and work and I wore these for a full day without a single bit of discomfort. They don't feel like athletic shoes, but are seriously almost as comfortable. I love that they have a good tread on the bottom too. It's not so much that they look chunky and big, but enough that I can definitely wear them in bad winter weather without worrying about slipping around like I did in my old pair. The buckle is super cute and I love that there is elastic on the back to ensure they fit your calves. They are a little smaller than I am used to. If you want to wear them with some winter-type socks, I would suggest buying 1 size up as I did. My calves aren't super skinny but they're definitely not huge either. I would say that if you have very large calves, these may not be great for you. I only have 1 pair of jeans that I can wear underneath them without them being too tight. I love them so much that I am going to buy more jeans that fit under them though! They would also look great with leggings or tights. All in all, I highly suggest you give these boots a try! I would say they are the best looking and feeling boots I own that aren't made of real leather--and at a totally reasonable price! I received a discount on this item for my 100% honest review.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
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