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Please recommend some boots

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HouseOfEssex · 20/11/2022 14:37

Travelling back to UK for winter from home country where I own practically zero winter clothes. I've bought a capsule wardrobe but I'm really struggling to find a pair of everyday boots I like. I'm looking for -

Black
Leather
Ankle length
Flat
Fashionably chunky but not too much
Everyday wear so warm and reasonably water resistant
Go with midi skirt length and jeans
No budget restriction for the unicorn pair!

I'm 43, capsule wardrobe is coated skinnies, black jeans, black jersey midi skirt, leather midi, wide leg trousers to wear with assorted knitwear and sequins for evening. Please help me find some boots oh stylish ones!

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KimmySchmitt · 20/11/2022 14:59

Can you give examples of some of the ones you've ruled out? DM 1460s might fit the bill

HouseOfEssex · 20/11/2022 15:05

@KimmySchmitt Thanks for your suggestion. I don't like DMs on me although love them on other people.

I like this sort of style but don't like the stitching round the toes and I wonder how much breaking in they'd need

www.marksandspencer.com/leather-chunky-flat-ankle-boots/p/clp60555642

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Flowerfairy101 · 20/11/2022 15:08

Have a look at LANX or Grenson maybe.

FelicityFlops · 20/11/2022 15:34

www.thinkshoes.com/en/women/ankle-boots/?p=1&o=8&n=36&f=761

I have some Think! ones in navy very similar to these:
www.thinkshoes.com/en/spuat-ankle-boot-3-000480-0000/
They are extremely comfy and warm.

boboshmobo · 20/11/2022 15:43

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I've got these , they are a copy of grenson and are sooo comfy for my horrible feet ..

Look good with everything I've tried so far

Fraaahnces · 20/11/2022 15:47

I just read that you don’t like DM’s, but these aren’t the traditional lace up ones. They’re Chelsea boots with a zip, they’re fleece-lined for winter and have an anti-slip sole. I have a few friends with them who say they’re footwear Heaven.

www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/2976-alyson-w-zips-black/p/24016001

HouseOfEssex · 20/11/2022 15:59

@boboshmobo I love your boots, I'm just not sure I could pull them off. At heart I'm a traditional Chelsea boot girl but I want something more fashionable and non slip!

I like the Lanx Dinkleys, thanks for that suggestion!

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Laquila · 20/11/2022 16:04

I have a version of these and they're very comfy, pretty hard-wearing too. They look good with jeans and skirts.

Geox Iridea lace-up zip boots

Teapleasebobb · 20/11/2022 16:04

I have these and I love them, they go with pretty much everything and very comfy.

https://www.danielfootwear.com/fly-judy-p124726/s619259?cid=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvYvCiZG9-wIVwoFQBh2lnQ-dEAkYAiABEgK1EDD_BwE

jugglerofballs · 20/11/2022 16:06

Just bought these and I’m in love: Dune Phase boots

TossieFleacake · 20/11/2022 16:12

uk.saintandsofia.com/products/noho-tie-up-boot-black-leather-new

I treated myself to a pair of these boots last winter .. they are amazingly comfortable, like wearing slippers, they are light and they have broken in beautifully.
The most expensive boots I've ever bought myself but I've worn them almost everyday and they're still going strong and look fab.

HouseOfEssex · 20/11/2022 16:15

Oooooooh @Laquila! We might just have a winner. Did they take much wearing in? ThBk you 😀

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Flowerfairy101 · 20/11/2022 16:15

I have the LANX dinckley in bottle green, they're really comfy but need wearing in. 15% off if you sign up to their newsletter.

HouseOfEssex · 20/11/2022 16:19

@TossieFleacake These are also beautiful, just the sort of thing I was looking for. Think it's between these and the Geox ones

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HouseOfEssex · 20/11/2022 16:20

@Flowerfairy101 Thank you, I'll be landing and straight into a hectic calendar so the Dinckleys might be added to my "maybe one day" list

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Laquila · 20/11/2022 16:22

Not really, @HouseOfEssex! They were fairly comfy from the outset but have definitely worn in a bit too.

Mine are a 40, which is pretty true to size for me (I'm usually 6.5 - 7) - I did try on a 39 and there wasn't a great deal in it, but I kept the 40 and put fleece insoles inside so they're toasty. I love them because they're versatile and just the right side of clumpy 😁

Cincinnatus · 20/11/2022 16:23

Dr Martins Leonore fur lined Chelsea boots.

HouseOfEssex · 20/11/2022 16:36

Thanks to @Laquila my boots have been found! The Geox ones are perfect.

I'll try edit the title, thanks for all the great suggestions!

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