https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 13:41:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-459247 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:47:24 +0000 Erin 459247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for the delay in responding, it was a crazy day.</p> <p>Lyn- I've never heard of Ship It To, so I'll check it out.</p> <p>Deborah- Yes I think that Angie does have these. The shipping is so crazy because it is to Canada...crappy Eh?</p> <p>Alasagirl- Zappos has stopped shipping to Canada all together...</p> <p>Kate- OMG! I love your new boots &amp; happy they worked out!</p> <p>Kim-I still have never ordered online for many of the same reasons.</p> <p>Suz-I chickened out and thought that I should wait until Toronto. I'm so torn (read-tired of being patient)</p> <p>Angela-Thanks for the JCPenny tip, I'll check it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-459239 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:40:08 +0000 Anonymous 459239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, the 'Online Shoe' link does not ship to Canada, unfortunately </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-459234 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:33:08 +0000 Anonymous 459234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy online a fAir bit but never shoes...saying thAt, (I'm in Canada too) I agree with the other person, $15 to return is better than something sitting, wasted in the closet.</p> <p>I know JC Penney ships to Canada, and the shipping is very economical, but not always the most fashionable </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458535 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:11:23 +0000 Suz 458535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Erin, what about the Roots boots? Did you keep those? </p> <p>And maybe wait to try some on in Yorkdale? There will be a lot of stores there to try. </p> <p>I hear you absolutely on the shipping/customs/duty. It is a MAJOR pain if ordering from the U.S. For myself, it adds so much to the cost that it generally makes the item unaffordable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458525 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:05:17 +0000 Kim 458525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't buy shoes or boots online at all. I even hesitate to buy shoes at quality places in the States when I am on a day trip and can't wear them around for a while to see if they fit me really well. I *want* to, as there are many good deals but again being in Canada usually negates the "free shipping" from the U.S and adds another outrageous amount, so no deal after all...</p> <p>I'm picky too, so what I see online might look good on the ad, but when they get here on my feet maybe they have a weird little do dad I didn't notice, or they are higher, or lower, or something-er than I thought they'd be...I don't part with my money easily! LOL</p> <p>I also find that my feet are fussy and want a *perfect* fit, along with nothing rubbing, no seams against my feet, nothing uncomfortable at all. Even with trying on at the store I still have to wear them at home for a few days before I call it a good buy. Lots of shoes have gone back after I have gotten them home. I'm like Mo now, I simply WONT wear uncomfortable shoes just to look good, but if they are a "bargain" and with expensive return shipping I'd probably wind up keeping them and they'd become orphans....</p> <p>So, I wait, (and drool at all the online shoes) until I can get a chance to get to a good shoe store and get a perfect fit. It's not worth the money or the hassle to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458424 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:56:49 +0000 Kate 458424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Erin, I buy most of my shoes/boots without trying on in-store. Like Mo, I just make sure whatever I buy is returnable, and I try to shop with vendors that either offer free return shipping or allow me to ship back at my own expense rather than use their return label, which generally has a higher return fee ($8.95 and up) than the post office charges.</p> <p>As it happens, I'm wearing a new pair of tall boots from Sanita (Norwegian clog/boot maker) that just came in the mail two days ago. It was a final sale/no returns deal, which I've never done before, but the price was SO good, and the boot so good-looking that I took a flyer on them. Plus I was pretty confident in the sizing. Im glad I pulled the trigger on those babies. They are gorgeous and so comfortable.</p> <p><a href="http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-sanita-trinette-rusty-oil-nubuck-p_id194020" rel="nofollow">http://www.onlineshoes.com/wom.....p_id194020</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458407 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:30:58 +0000 catgirl 458407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These boots are gorgeous! I do most of my buying online - it can be frustrating but reviews help, as do calling and getting details from customer service (at least with Zappos). I know all about the misery of shipping costs, so I sometimes try to find the brand in a store and at least get an idea of my size before ordering what I want... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458402 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:24:51 +0000 Deborah 458402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are these the boots Angie has?? I think they are stunning. I have bought boots on line once and was successful with the sizing so it was a positive experience. I think it comes down to the return/exchange policy for me. Shipping cost is excessive, are there other options? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458381 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:37:03 +0000 lyn* 458381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WHAT. That's insane. Have you ever used ShipItTo? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458370 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:07:57 +0000 Erin 458370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thinking Mo. I just went through to the checkout to see what the taxes and duty would be like and it was an extra $125.00 just for that!</p> <p>Edit to say- That is to Canada, if they were to the US only $33. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458368 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:01:40 +0000 Mo 458368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I shop mostly online and tend to read as many reviews, and check as many websites as possible, for confirmation of measurements. Lastly, when buying something as expensive as boots, I make sure I can return. No gambling with a purchase that expensive, even if it means $15 out of my pocket to send them back. That's cheaper than an $80 pair of boots I won't wear!</p> <p>EDIT: I just saw these are WAY over $80 lol - definitely be sure you can return, even if it's a bit of a hassle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458366 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:58:30 +0000 san 458366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I think the SW Cadet you would like. They are sleek and comfortable. I find them to run very true to size, in fact very roomy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-buying-without-trying#post-458364 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:53:35 +0000 Erin 458364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since joining YLF I have been obsessing over boots to begin my collection. If money was no object this would all be a different story. I have been looking mostly on online as I live in small town, Northern Ontario. I would like a pair of clean lined but not too dressy black flat boots and a pair similar in dark chocolate, plus one more pair of a more casual brown leather for jeans. I'm quite I love with the Cadet boots <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/stuart-weitzman-cadet-over-the-knee-boot/3170211?cm_ven=Linkshare&#038;cm_cat=partner&#038;cm_pla=10&#038;cm_ite=1&#038;siteId=fV7QgDWUWe0-Tliw24zlFjxaVLqomDcYOA#BVRRWidgetID" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/st.....RRWidgetID</a></p> <p>What are your opinions of buying with out trying? I have not done this before. I have reasonably narrow feet witha high arch and I have a long inseam which makes many boots too short for me. The calf of the boot is usually too low on the leg. </p> <p>Do you always try before you buy? If not what are some good tips for online boot shopping. </p> <p>P.S. returns are not that easy when shipping from Canada. </p>