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Several weeks ago at the bi-annual Dakota Group Sample Sale, I lost my heart to these Matiko gray over-the-knee boots. Despite the ubiquitousness of OTK boots (or maybe because of it), I've never succumbed to the trend. Most of the ones I see are either too simple or fold down at the top pirate-style, and they all begin to look the same after a while. By contrast, the dove gray hue, unique double buckle details, and gold hardware on this pair make them unique, sophisticated, and elegant with just a touch of streetwise toughness. With visions of compliments and envious looks dancing in my head, I pulled the size 6 boots on and tried to do them up, only to discover that the boot shaft is extremely narrow and meant for someone with thinner legs than mine. Tragic. I walked away from them that day, but it hasn't stopped me from admiring and coveting them ever since.
Speaking of the legendary Dakota Group sample sale, they're having another one November 25-27 if you missed the one in October. Check out the flyer below or their Facebook event page if you'd like more info. Rumour has it that they have a special shipment of Matt&Nat wallets and handbags coming in just for this sale. And who knows? Maybe my Matiko boots will still be there, and maybe they'll magically fit. (Not likely, but one can hope, no?)
HAHAHA! I do this all the time with shoes I want. I keep going back to try them on, even though I KNOW my foot/leg hasn't magically thinned down. ^_^
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun event! I would love to get another pair of thigh high boots, I think they're the hottest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a boot!
ReplyDeletelove the colour on those. lik eyou i never got on the OTK boot bandwagon - probably b/c i was afraid they would not fit someone short. i"m not sure though if the trend is here to stay or is it done after this winter.
ReplyDeletei like the buckles on them, not your typical otk boots.
ReplyDeleteThose ARE nice boots! The buckles make nice accents - and lucky is the girl who can fit into them!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the info on the Dakota Sample Sale - part two. I missed the last one, so I'll likely check this one out.
I recently bought Cole Haan Quinn boots and they are pirate looking because they are black. Well, they look like pirate boots when i roll the top down but when I wear them over the knee, I have to admit they look awesome. I would have bought the grey ones but I already have two pairs of grey boots. So I went with black pirate boots (lol).
ReplyDeleteI love these boots you posted about!
Hehehe i just found these boots at the Value Village in perfect new condition, never worn. They are stunning. Trying to find how much they were retail. Anyone have an idea.
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