My darling friend Christine has been on an ELEVEN year quest for the perfect riding boots. Seriously, that is just wrong. She has given no budget restrictions because she says she will wear them until she dies, and then she will be buried in them. And she’s got decades left on her 🙂
So here are my leading contenders for the perfect knee high leather riding boot in dark brown or black (per her request). Now if someone will just help me figure out how to wear them without getting elephant knees!
Stuart Weitzman Equine Boots from Zappos. Why they work? Gorgeous rich dark brown with no adornments and a beautifully classic cut. Why they might not work? There is a small heel and they are incredibly pricey. Ditto this exact analysis for these Frye Riding Boots also from Zappos.
Frye Leather Riding Boots from Zappos (also at Nordstrom’s). Why they work? They are not only flat but completely unadorned! Why they might not work? The double panel makes them appear a little less sleek which I LOVE, but they’re likely not as sleek as her sensibility is seeking. I actually prefer these to the pricier Frye pair above. (There are several good options in Frye.)
Burberry Riding Boots from Nordstrom’s. Why they work? They are SUPER flat and sleek. Why they don’t work? They’re rubber. Yes, these adorable boots are rubber!
Cole Haan Leather Boots from Nordstrom’s. Why they work? Y’all, these are nearly perfect. They’re Cole Haan so quality leather. No adornment, great cut and detailing, super sleek, and they are 30% off! Why they might not work? There is the teensiest bit of a heel, but surely that won’t kill these perfect boots in brown or black.
Everybody Boot from Nordstrom’s (also on sale!). Everything I said about the above Cole Haan’s are true for these and they come in a gorgeous dark brown too.
So what about you? Where did you find your favorite pair of riding boots? What brand?
Thank you!!! You are the shopper of the century because unadorned riding boots are a rare species right now!!
Here are my thoughts: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the double panel Frye boots – who knew I would say that?? They are beautiful! Actually my most favorite on the page. I’m worried the panel (I LOVE) might end up making me crazy one day so I have to stay the course…
Ok, second most fave…the Cole Haans. Yes, yes, yes. That’s them!! 🙂 JOY!!
And a really weird issue I have about boots in general…I cant stand how big they make my ankles look! (most of them anyway) But the last pair looks as if the ankle is more trimmed in, if that makes sense? I have been trying on so many boots that I finally picked up on that difference in the various pairs. It’s just a strange thing I notice – so that alone might be a reason to go w/that pair BUT the calf is large the reviews say. I can’t have that b/c then they swim on my leg. So back to the Cole Haans! 🙂
So excited to finally have such beautiful choices!! Many thanks, my talented friend!
Yahoo! I’m so glad I hit the mark – we can’t have you searching 11 MORE years friend!!!
LOVE this, Gindi! I’m partial to the Frye books {and I LOVE the double panel pair} because that is what I’ve asked for this Christmas. Though I imagine if I ever decide I need a second pair in black, I’ll be getting some Cole Haans. Can’t beat a great pair of leather boots!!
Yes Teri Lynne, those double panel boots are calling my name – maybe for Christmas 🙂