please critique these boots

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they are from Hobbs

I have about £300 to spend on some decent boots, and these look pretty good to me. I have had some Hobbs boots before and they were really good quality, do you think these are worth it, or are there better brands I should look at. I want something plain, that I can wear with tights, leggings etc with long tunic tops.

Any suggestions oh oracles of style?

Perfectly nice and inoffensive but a bit boring or a classic. I'd wear them. They'd never go out of fashion as are just plain black boots.

They are okay - ridiculously expensive though. I don't think you need to spend anywhere near that for decent boots which will last a couple of winters.

I find the boring tbh. For that price i would get something far nicer.

Don't like them.

Flat and featureless and bland.

Agree with Remus that you could get much nicer for much less.

These are similar and lots less money.

they are SO SO BORING

and step away from tunics

Sorry but agree with the others, very expensive and they look a bit welly ish will have a quick look around to see what else is around, do they have to be black ?

For £300 I would want something much nicer. I am sure they are excellent quality and will last ages but they are VERY plain

clarks have some long OTK ones with stretch back for £140 that are nicer than those clod hoppers

Expensive welly boots.

Agree that they are rather welly-esque. Was my first thought tbh, but I was trying to be tactful. Sorry, Sarf.

Inoffensive but boring.
And certainly not worth the price imo! You could get something better.

BUT I AM BORING! Toast can be a bit racy for me :) I have a wardrobe full of Smedley jumpers, Toast tunics and assorted jackets. We have had a small windfall which is why I wanted to buy some boots that would really last. My other Hobbs boots are 10 years old. I am also pretty old, so not looking for high fashion.

"welly-esque" how very dare you.
You have ruined them for me now you know, you beasts!

any suggestions would be gratefully received.

follyfoot the Boden ones are lovely! Thanks - very nice, plain but nice.

Sorry

nothing wrong with tunics and leggings and plain boots- sounds like my get ups. I go for a splash of color or pattern to liven things up.

I've rallied now Millie but thanks for the flowers :). The Boden ones are much nicer.
Amarai can we start a club? I like wrap dresses too...

Still v expensive and I have no idea of the quality of this brand. Maybe a bit more interesting? I'm struggling though tbh - most of the knee high, flat boots I've found so far are really not v nice.

I like the Boden ones.

Too horsey.

I just bought a lovely Kurt Geiger pair for a similar price and they are a million % more stylish and less mumsy.

Poor OP, but yes they are a bit welly-ish.

I don't like that length of boot anymore, they're a bit dated. Ankle or bikers would be better imo.

Can't find mine online, but these are lovely:

www.kurtgeiger.com/wood-black-leather-39-carvela-kurt-geiger-shoe.html

www.kurtgeiger.com/polly-black-suede-36-carvela-kurt-geiger-shoe.html

I quite like 'em OP!

Hmm, nothing wrong with them, but they are very plain.

I had the same thought about six years ago and bought some classic Russell and Bromley black riding boots. I thought I would wear them to death, but they are so plain and Classic that the seem to bore up anything I put them with, and I am by no means an out there dresser.

Maybe the same style in a more interesting colour?