BOOTS!!! talk to me about this fall's boot style

[lizajane]

i want a tall, black boot to wear with short skirts and jeans and everything in between. the pair i have now have a TALL and chunky heel and square toe. they are old, dated and waaaaaay too high for mom-wear. what can i get to wear mostly when out without kids, but sometimes when they are with me at church, etc. i want heel (not the rugged boot look) but NOT stilletto!

[hudsonam]

This is exactly what I want! I've seen some really nice boots on all the usual sites - Zappos, Shoebuy, Piperlime and Endless to name a few, but now I'm completely overwhelmed. I'd be interested in hearing some suggestions! :-)

[Twoboos]

I just got these from Lands End:
http://www.landsend.com/pp/MidCalfBoots-30860_173961_-1.html&CM_MERCH=PAGE_30860

Not sure if they fit the bill - they don't have a heel but aren't really rugged. I think they are going to be very versitile! Even though they look funny with my shorts. :-)

[BeachBum]

I like these from Banana Republic. They are the "Phoebe" style if the link doesn't take you directly.
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=29096&pid=513093&scid=513093002

The flat style like a riding boot is also popular
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=29096&pid=513135&scid=513135002it is the "stella" style.

[Ceepa]

You can get tall boots with a low heel as opposed to a flat riding boot. Get one with a smooth sole (a leather one), not a lug sole.

-Ceepa

[nupe]

Loved my Born boots last year. They had a heel but were so comfy I could even run in them a bit. The style was sold out early in the season, so I haven't been able to find a link to those.

Here is a style at garnet hill:
http://www.garnethill.com/jump.jsp?itemID=14058&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=born

These are some similar styles at jjill this season:
http://www.jjill.com/JJillSearchDisplay.asp?question=born+boots&AreaID=OL&SizeID=1&ShopperID=54053947
I like the style of the "handsewn" model

I totally thought it was worth paying a bit more for Born because of the leather lining, quality of construction, sturdy sole, etc.

[jvs195]

I saw some cute wedge heel ones the other day (sorry can't remember where). I always find I can wear a higher heel with wedges as I'm not "tottering".

These are cute too:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2958299/0~2376788~6002242~6007715~6007718?mediumthumbnail= Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6007718&P=1

[lizajane]

oh you meanie!!! i LOVE LOVE LOVE that boot! i want them! the price is great! they look comfy *made by dansko! but they DON'T HAVE MY SIZE!!!!! i may start crying...

i am definitly going to check out our nordy's for something similar. thank goodness for the new mall!!

[monkeyqueen]

I'm really picky about my boots. They have to look good, slightly trendy and they have to last! I had a really hard time finding some that weren't heeled. My husband and I stopped in randomly one day at Burlington Coat Factory. After perusing the aisles, he picked out the PERFECT pair. The brand was "Wanted" and they were such a great price. I saw them in the closet recently and I'm looking forward to wearing them again this fall/winter!!! (it's been too warm for them out here in Cali)

Cheers,
'76 Los Angeles Chica