Two Lips Lockdown Riding Boot

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( 4 out of 5 )

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By: cityrose

Location: mi

October 24, 2014

Mixed review

" Though there have been complaints about the thin material, I love a thin (high) boot, as they are infinitely more comfortable in my opinion. After trying on a pair of "thinner" high boots in Europe recently, and discovering how comfortable they were in comparison with heavier leathers--even leathers that are "broken in", I decided to find a pair here. (Granted they wear even high boots in the dead of July, so this was likely a factor in their material choice, but still a welcome find, not to mention how easily they can fold and pack in a suitcase.) Also, I think that snug fitting boots look so much better than a sloppy gap around the calves. These are nice because I can pull the laces tighter and make them fit my narrow calves. However, while the laces give a nice chic look, the toe seems to ruin the boot somewhat. You know how the placement of pockets on a pair of jeans can change the way you look in them? I have found the same to be true with the placement of seams on a shoe/boot. Seam and overlay placements can alter the appearance, making them look sleek vs. chunky, or wide vs.narrow in the ankles...The seam placement and the rounded overlay on the toe of this boot ruin the "line" of the boots. The toe reminds me of a retro "maryjane" shoe, leaving it just a touch on the frumpy side. The idea of this boot has such potential but falls short. I'm not positive if I'll keep them or not. "