Saturday, February 19, 2011

Review: Steve Madden Flat Leather Boots (need help deciding)

Yes, I am still on the hunt for some flat leather boots. Nothing seems to be right. I have tried Banana Republic suede boots and even Cole Haan leather riding boots (on major sale in brown/black) and neither worked out. The Cole Haan liberty boots never made it to a post because it just wasn't even worth it- way to masculine and heavy for me. So on a whim, I decided to test these Steve Madden boots out for size.
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Jacket: Theory Khaki Blazer- size 00
Jeans: GAP Leggings in faded dark wash- size 00P (buy here)
Boots: Steve Madden Candence- size 5 (buy here)
FIT: I got a size 5 and it fits pretty nicely with socks. Still a bit roomy in the ankle area even with thick socks but definitely better fit than the Cole Haan Liberty boots. The shaft height is 15" and calf circumference is also 15". It's not as tall and large as most boots I have tried. The circumference is large enough to tuck in skinny jeans which I like.
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Style: The style is a slouchy pull-on leather boot. Has no zippers but a slit in the back top to make it easy to pull on and off.
Comfort: I haven't worn these out yet because I am still debating on whether or not to keep them. But from what I can tell just by walking around my house and how nice they feel when slipping my feet thru, it actually feels really comfortable. 
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Material: The leather is actually super soft. I was quite shocked! 
Color: The color is supposed to be a cognac but it's more of a really light beige? I was hoping for a rich cognac color. This was really disappointing to me. I wonder if the Steve Madden Intyce cognac color is better? I was debating between these two styles. Hum...
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Material: The leather is actually super soft. I was quite shocked! 
Heel: There is 1/2" heel which is really nice because I'm not a big fan of completely flat shoes/boots. Even though there is a tiny heel, you can't tell and it's very easy to walk in.
Price: $99.95- OUCH. For Steve Madden's? A bit steep for me but I am willing to pay it if it was the right cognac color.
VERDICT: I love everything except the color. It seems a bit light.

What do you think? Keep or return?