https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 19:27:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-450290 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:16:34 +0000 Carole 450290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 3. If 4 wasn't synthetic that would be a winner too, but I have a thing about synthetic shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-450195 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:37:11 +0000 Kristine 450195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the help! Boots 1 and 2 have gone back. Kyle, I love the look of 2 but would need to size up which I might try. 3 is still here but I haven't quite decided. I probably need to put them in a few outfits to be sure. While I was out I ran across these (in black) which took me in a completely different direction!</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/product/7818598/color/198763" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/product/7818598/color/198763</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449987 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:58:46 +0000 Kyle 449987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love number 3. This boot looks like it was made for you. In fact, I can't seem to find any boots that don't gap, so I'm going to take a look at these myself. </p> <p>Four is a lovely boot, but I think 3 would be more versatile, and, again, the fit is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449981 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:49:23 +0000 Golden 449981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 adorable!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449796 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:50:58 +0000 Angie 449796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's great to see you post again, Kristine :)</p> <p>#1 and #2 are ill-fitting. Pass with a capital P. </p> <p>#3 is not a riding boot as you mentioned, but very versatile. Try it in a wide. Munro stock W's and WW's - or size up half a size. </p> <p>#4 looks KILLER. If these are an investment piece - pass on the synthetic, which also won't keep you warm in bitter Winters. If these are a pair of boots to tide you over - grab them. I like Claudia's reasoning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449789 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:43:20 +0000 Claudia 449789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Defending #4!</p> <p>Kristine, last fall I bought these Etienne Aigner "Amber" synthetic riding boots: <a href="http://reviews.dsw.com/2752/201045/etienne-aigner-etienne-aigner-amber-leather-and-stretch-riding-boot-reviews/reviews.htm" rel="nofollow">http://reviews.dsw.com/2752/20.....eviews.htm</a> at TJ Maxx. I saw them on a sales associate there and complimented her on them, she told me she bought them there when they first came in. They were $50 and looked like much more expensive real leather boots so I decided to give them a try myself. I wore them several times a week to work and out and about in the bad winter weather we had in the northeast last year and they held up great, still look like new and were very comfortable. I was surprised because I can not wear pleather coats for lack a breathability, but because of the stretch fabric, these worked fine.</p> <p>I say go with #4, they look great, wear them without worry in the wet weather and keep looking for your investment boots and then keep these for rotten weather wear.</p> <p>(ETA: the DSW site says they have leather, but they are all man made materials.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449779 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:27:38 +0000 Isis 449779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>None of the above. I would like #4 in leather, but it isn't. And I hate to spend any amount of money on a place holder---save and put it toward your killer boots (I am sure they are out there!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449771 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:06:08 +0000 ironkurtin 449771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote #3. Synthetic is a killer for me, it's just a gut reaction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449737 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:04:24 +0000 Kristine 449737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point Mimi. I looked for my investment pair all last winter and I guess I'm to the point where I just want to find something. My calves are narrow so I have limited choices. On top of that I can't stand the thought of calfskin or even nappa which seems to rule out many of the options. It's been challenging to find the right pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449699 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:52:22 +0000 Mainelady 449699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #4 best of your shown choices. If you are looking for an investment pair, keep looking. Why part with any money for an item that is not quite what you want? I have pair of black Dansko boots that I purchased 2 years ago. I love them. They have clean simple lines and a great heel. They are not chunky like the Dansko clogs. I find them to be quite flattering with both skirts and jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449641 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:03:15 +0000 Kristine 449641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all of the help. I think that's good advice Suz. I'm in a cold climate and don't have many boots so it wouldn't hurt to start with #4 and keep looking for "the one". I was looking all last winter also and it's getting cold so I need something to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449623 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:35:01 +0000 Suz 449623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take #4 for now and keep your eye open for the investment pair when the sales start. You might also get a pair in a different colour then. </p> <p>I have a synthetic pair of dress boots too. I thought they would be hideous but they have turned out to be excellent. The fit's good, I don't panic if the weather turns wet, and they are not too hot. I also have a leather pair with lining (for my winters) and they are great, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449622 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:34:37 +0000 Anonymous 449622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 3 the best because they seem to give more ankle definition than the others. I also love the cute little heel. To me these look like the best ones to wear with a dress and especially midi lengths. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449614 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:30:30 +0000 Sara L. 449614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #4 the best also. They're cute and you say the fit is the best of all three. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449613 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:30:02 +0000 Kristine 449613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! You've confirmed what I thought about the Fryes so I'm relieved. </p> <p>I actually like #4 the best too. They don't seem bad quality wise, but I was looking for an investment pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449609 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:26:26 +0000 sarah 449609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Frye's look very "gappy" - I'd say that if you're going to shell out the big bucks, they'd better fit you like a dream, so I would pass on them. #4 look great, but if you're bothered by the synthetic, then I'd go with #3 or keep looking. #3 look very nice, but they definitely have a different vibe than a classic riding boot, what with the heel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449608 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:25:38 +0000 modgrl 449608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 4 looks the best. The first ones are great but the gap is bothering me. What is the height on them? You could look for a pair 1" shorter and they would be perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449607 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:24:47 +0000 lpr200 449607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love 3, the details on 4. 2 looks to gappy at the top. Buy the the Fryes only if you love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449604 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:22:03 +0000 nicoleb 449604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think i like #4 the best? But if you're not sure about quality then i pick the Frye's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-black-riding-boots#post-449601 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:19:39 +0000 Kristine 449601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please help me decide. I'm looking for a pair of sleek black boots, mostly for work with skirts and dresses. Wearing over skinny jeans or pants would be a plus. They don't have to be a riding boot but that's the style I had in mind. </p> <p>Photo #1 and #2, Frye Riding Chelsea. Pros: Really well made and comfortable, classic. Cons: A little gap at the calf and ankle. Expensive. I kind of wanted to be bowled over by these and wasn't.</p> <p>Photo #3 Munro American Sophia. Pros: Well made, seem to fit best in the calf. Cons: A little narrow for my foot (could possibly size up), not a riding boot. </p> <p>Photo #4 Etienne Aiger Captain. Pros: Fit is the best of the three, price is the best. Cons: Synthetic (which doesn't bother me as long as they're not sweaty or anything), not sure about the blocky heel style and quality.</p> <p>Thanks for any advice! The right answer can also be none of the above. I know black boots are hard to evaluate on film so thank you for trying! </p>