For the past few years, I've worn two pairs of brown and black riding boots that I scored for CHEAP on eBay. Well, the brown pair gave out on me... so I had to toss them. This led me on a hunt to find some new boots to replace them (and add to my collection) so I ordered three pairs online to find my match... and ended up keeping every one. Here they are, with reviews!
Target Merona® Kasia Leather Riding Boot
My friend Caroline let me know about these Frye copycats at Target. They're a fraction of the price of real Frye boots ($74.99), and I loved the Tan color. They also come in brown and black. These were back-ordered, so the anticipation was killing me for a long time... I just hoped my expectations weren't too high, since I wasn't paying the $300+ for the real thing.
These boots do look expensive, and they look great! I ordered a size down from what I usually get because they were nearly sold out. It's going to take a bit to stretch out the calves a little, but they fit. I definitely anticipate some compliments on these. Definite keepers!
Target's Merona Kasia Boot, $74.99 |
Payless Brash Zooey Riding Boot
I own a lot of shoes from Payless. And depending on the store "brand", they actually last me a long time and are very comfortable. I can't tell you the number of times people have complimented my Payless shoes. I chose these riding boots in Cognac because they were most similar in color to the ones I had to throw out. I also got a BOGO deal, so it ended up being even better cost-wise.
I wasn't sure I'd like the "ripple" in the front, and I worried the hardware/material would look cheap. I did like the back zip though, since my last boots ripped along the zipper because apparently my feet knock together all the time.
I really like these boots, now that I have them. They won't exactly pass for leather, but the color looks great. I don't think they look cheap, but they don't look very high-end either... kind of a happy in-between. The fit is good for me, and they aren't too tight when I have on skinny jeans.
Payless Brash Zooey Boot, $59.99 |
Payless Airwalk Myra Tall Boot
I don't own any actual Ugg boots... I just couldn't bring myself to pay that much when there are so many other versions out there for so much less. I have a pair of tall, tan Airwalk "Uggs" that I wear very infrequently, mostly because they look very slipper-ish. But when I was in Pittsburgh, I saw the cutest pair of grey Ugg boots with toggle detail, and I felt like they were more versatile than the ones I had. In my mind, the hardware made them more jeans-friendly for the weekend. Who knows. But I got them in the BOGO deal, and I wanted to see if they were nice in person.
They look exactly like the photo, and are super comfy! I'm keeping these as well.
Payless Myra Tall Boot, $44.99 |
I may just have to order the Kasia in black. All of my boots are mostly tan or brown, so black would be a welcome addition!
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