The Big Deal About Boots- Olivia Leif

 

The Big Deal about Boots-

            Boots- This signature pair of shoes has been worn and loved by women for centuries. Although they are loved, boots have a sad roller-coaster relationship with fashionable females everywhere. They are THE must have item for three to five years, and then they go away for ten or so years, and then make another appearance for another handful of years. In the past three years, boots have made a comeback unlike that of any other decade.

            Fall of 2012 saw the beginning of the biggest boom in boot wearers for years. This year women of all ages from all over were once again buying the classic Equestrian piece to keep up with the latest trend. All girls know what THE boot looks like. THE boot has a tall shaft that goes up to just under the knee. THE boot is made of soft butter-like leather in either black or brown. THE boot has a buckle at the ankle or the top, and THE boot has a pretty price tag that goes right along with it.

            When buying a great pair of boots, you have to know exactly what you are looking for. Are you trying to buy a classic boot that can be dressed up or down and will last for years? Or are you looking for a modern take on the classic cut just to wear this season? If you are going with the former idea, you are going to have to pay for what you want. A good pair of quality, classic boots does not come at a low price. You are bound to spend $60-$70 for the cheapest “lasting” boots. Boots in this price range are great if you have a particular style you are looking for, and are not necessarily looking for genuine leather. If you find boots in the $100-$150 range you can be confident that your steep purchase is a great one. Yes spending that much money on a pair of boots may seem like a lot to swallow, but by making a purchase like that, more times than not you are buying real leather that will last through the entire boot fad and then some. By spending a little more money on a beautiful pair of boots, you can almost guarantee that people will notice and compliments will come in. The color will be richer and the comfort level will be that much better, and the look of classic Equestrian will be more obvious.