I’m sad to say that not all Shoes-day items work out and the Tory Burch Flannel Blaire Riding Boot is one of those examples.
They are a gorgeous equestrian boot with leather and flannel. They come in two colors: Charcoal/Almond and Bright Navy/Black. I love the flannel contrast on the first boot pictured.
I have to try on all boots due to my calf challenges that I have. Even though these stated the leg circumference was 13 1/2 to 16 inches I was a little wary. I saw these in both Nordstrom’s and Neiman’s so the last time I was at the mall I tried them on.
I tried on a size 7 in the Charcoal/Almond and the fit through the foot-bed was great so these are TTS. Sadly, I could not zip them all the way up, with the zipper stopping right at the thickest part of my calf. No amount of strength used to tug and pull at the zipper would make it budge. I was so very disappointed. Now that I have these in my head, I want them. Sizing up only made the boot loose in the foot-bed so that is not an option, even with a thick sock. It just feels like I’m clomping around in shoes that don’t fit.
One possible option I found was the Cole Haan Air Kennedy Buckle Boot. This has a pretty significant heel with a slight platform. It comes in this Dark Chocolate/Gray Flannel, Black/Black Suede, Chestnut/Tweed and a neutral Greige/Greige Suede. I really would like a flat boot as I will wear that more often than a heeled boot. But I do not have any heeled boots since I grew out of them all.
So, I will have to live vicariously through one of you readers who might get this boot. Unless, I can figure out how to lose some weight in the calf area, or find a SPANX knee-high sock that will actually slim my calf.
When I was at Nordstrom's last weekend, my friend & I spent a long time salivating over the Tory Burch boots…but not this particular one. These boots are gorgeous. Thanks for trying them on for the rest of us.
I share your calf/boot problem. Do you have any boots that you love/recommend? I'm always looking for something that will fit me and look good!
Such a bummer about the TB boots not working. I have the Cole Haan boots and LOVE them. I am totally a flats kind of girl, but these are bizarrely comfortable, due to the Nike Air. It's been so warm, so I haven't been able to wear them for long periods yet, but I think they'll be great. I think there's a pic of me wearing them in my recent post about JC sweater dresses?
Lizzy T – I have found that I can order Steve Madden boots without trying them on. They seem to accommodate my calf issue. J Crew has some Extended Calf sizes too but I haven't tried any yet.
shopwithm – I totally see you in the Tory Burch boots but it may be because I've seen you in the Cole Haan boots. I'm glad to hear they are comfortable and think I will go try them on this weekend to make sure they fit well.
Thank you!
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