Friday, March 25, 2011

Fashion Friday: These Boots Are Made For Raining

I am sorely in need of some rain boots. Although I have been cursing myself all week for not already owning a pair, I am hoping to snag an end of the season deal. With my luck, a purchase will signal the end of the wet weather and the beginning of spring. Wait! Who am I kidding? That's a win, win either way!

I have had my eye on the original - Hunter Wellies - for a couple of seasons now.


They are perfect, in my opinion, except for the price. I can't seem the find them for cheaper than about $125.00 except for on ebay, where all of the new boots have what's called "blooming," meaning they look like they have a white circular film on them. Not nearly the deal I was hoping to snag.

I found this pair on Piperlime as well.


I am loving the herringbone and buckle details, the charcoal color, and the price: $59.99 plus free shipping. The silhouette does not seem as flattering around the ankle as the Hunter boot, but it's hard to tell without seeing them on someone.

Target has a Hunter knockoff for $24.99, but it's not getting the best reviews; there are multiple mentions of soaking wet feet, and if that is the case, then it is not really a deal.


I ran into these Tory Burch boots in the latest issue of InStyle magazine, and I am loving their playful, retro vibe:


Unfortunately, even on ebay they are more than the Hunter boots I adore, so I think they are out.

The Chooka herringbone boots might be the winner here, but I need to sleep on it. What are you wearing on your tootsies these days in this wet weather? Any recommendations for me?
 
Posted by Nicole at 6:12 AM
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3 comments:

  1. LifeBegins@ThirtyMarch 25, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I've seen the Tory Burch boots at DSW in the past month or so...maybe try there if you are close to one?

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  2. EandBMarch 25, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    A colleague was just rummaging through her trunk and I noticed TWO Hunter boxes and asked about them. She had ordered them both from Nordstrom and couldn't decide between two colors (a gray black and a black-black) and BOTH had "bloom". So... I'm not sure what causes it, but apparently, even if you get them straight from The Mothership, they might have bloom. I like the idea above - Tory Burch at DSW!

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  3. NicoleMarch 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    @ EandB - That's great to know about the Hunter boots! I have been longing for them for so long that it really makes me feel better that I haven't ordered them. @ LBatT - I would love to find those Tory boots at DSW, but I don't live near one. I think it's the Chooka boots for me!

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