https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:49:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1330341 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 01:19:33 +0000 Echo 1330341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree about the ankle fit being just fine. IMO, there is only so slim the ankle of leather boots can be and still allow freedom of movement. Then again, I often have issues with the calf of boots being snug, so perhaps I am just used to bunchy ankles as a matter of course. Still and all, I think these boots look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1330211 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:26:04 +0000 Glory 1330211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mona so glad you are keeping these. They look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1330203 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:15:10 +0000 Neel 1330203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab boots! I am sure you will have fun wearing them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1329553 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:34:16 +0000 Eliza 1329553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mona- thanks for posing the question. I have these boots from last year's NAS and they bunch at the ankle and sometimes stick out at an angle. I kept, but never wore last winter, mostly due to ambivalence about ankle fit. Tall boots are nearly impossible for me. Fairly narrow calves, low volume heels and ankles, yet needing room for an insole. Thanks to Angie and all who weighed in. Now I can wear them with confidence. Never was sure about the specific criteria for ankle fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1329219 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:22:06 +0000 Mona 1329219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is good to know, BethL. Do you ever use a waterproof spray on these? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1329139 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:43:23 +0000 BethL 1329139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mona, I have a slightly different style of Blondo riding boot that I got at a NAS several years ago (4 maybe?). They're not quilted, but they are elastic in the black. I have heavier calves than you with relatively slender ankles, and I have a certain amount of bunchiness, too. I think it looks fine. In fact, I think it's supposed to be that way; to my eye, it looks intentional. Yours look great on you. You'll be pleased to know that mine are still going strong after at least 3 heavy wear New England winters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1329073 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:31:11 +0000 Mona 1329073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b>, I am keeping my fingers crossed for you to find a nice boot like this soon.<br /><b>Shannon</b>, thank you for chiming in. We are blondo twins now.<br /><b>lisap</b>, these are gorgeous boots. They have a side zip and the back in elasticized. So it can easily fit different calf circumferences. May be next NAS, you will be my blondo twin ;)<br /><b>Gigi</b>, the fit on the calf is pretty snug and initially I thought that was causing this looseness on the ankles. I have decided to keep these boots and they will be workhorses in my winter wardrobe.<br /><b>shevia</b>, you are spot on. The ankle looseness will be a lot less noticeable while walking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328888 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:09:53 +0000 Jaime 1328888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the bunchiness looks normal and is not what your eye would focus on in real life. Keep and enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328828 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:52:17 +0000 Gigi 1328828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My immediate reaction, before reading any comments, was that I liked them. I don't think there's too much bunching. I think the height is OK too. And the fit around the top of the boot looks really good—snug around the calf. But if the bunching bothers you, keep&nbsp;looking around and trying other boots to see if you think you'd be happier with something else. If you find something else or find that you really think you could find an "unbunching" boot, then you can return them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328775 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:07:08 +0000 Anonymous 1328775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great - I see the bunching, but that's just part of what happens with boots, no? &nbsp;Are they side zip or pull-on? &nbsp;If they are pull-ons , you wouldn't be able to get them on if they were any sleeker at the ankle. &nbsp;Pretty beautiful boots!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328763 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:51:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1328763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Blondo boots I bought from NAS two years ago have this bunching in the ankle too and it doesn't bother me one darned bit. I think these look fantastic on you and if they are comfortable, definitely keep </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328761 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:46:05 +0000 Suz 1328761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay!! I am glad you are keeping. I can enjoy them vicariously and hope that next year's model is a little shorter. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328756 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:42:55 +0000 Mona 1328756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if the height and fit look excellent to Angie's eyes, who am I to say no to these? ;)&nbsp;<br />Suz, I don't feel awful in them at all. They are very comfy. The only thing bothering me was the bunchiness at ankles. I was not sure if they are supposed to fit like that. But, like you said, a little bit of looseness is probably&nbsp;normal.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328717 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:15:29 +0000 Suz 1328717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie has spoken.&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote keep unless you feel awful in them. Great boots that are weatherproof are <b>SO</b> hard to find. Or maybe I am just projecting...you saw how these were even taller on my short calves so unwearable by me.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328713 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:12:01 +0000 Angie 1328713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't find the ankles too bunchy. The height and fit look excellent to my eye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328666 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:23:49 +0000 Mona 1328666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I agree. The bunchiness at the ankle looks more than what it should be. It takes away from the sleekness of the boot which I don't like.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328611 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 23:16:22 +0000 Joyce B 1328611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great but you have to be happy with them, otherwise they are not a good find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328605 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 23:12:04 +0000 Suz 1328605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mona, I'm still torn on these. I do think some buckling or looseness in the ankle is completely normal in this style of boot. However, you have very delicate ankles so it may be more pronounced.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I do think it may be an issue of overall fit. The boot is coming a bit too high in the front. It should end below the kneecap and in this case it is grazing the kneecap. That throws the fit off elsewhere as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Having said that, people, these are beautiful boots for the price! Yes, they are expensive even on sale, but they are lovely and sleek. And the fit from the side looks extraordinarily good. In person it is even better than here. The quilting is really lovely on them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328567 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 22:22:48 +0000 unfrumped 1328567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, bunchy does not seem good in these, as opposed to something like a slouchy suede boot that is intentional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328546 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 22:07:28 +0000 Mona 1328546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, thanks for using the right word here. This is what is bothering me, Bunchiness at the ankle. In my opinion, this boot is not meant to fit like this. It is probably caused by the tightness in calves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328539 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 22:02:03 +0000 unfrumped 1328539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, while they do look like nice boots, the ankles <u>are</u> bunchy. I am not a tall-boot person so I don't have experience with how often that happens, what do you get or give up with that--meaning, sometimes sleek or fitted comes with less comfort, or sometimes it's the leather or the top fit that's causing the bunching--as in cases where the boot is intended as less fitted all over but is tight on the calf.&nbsp; At any rate I think there are non-bunchy boot looks out there so I assume it isn't present in all.<br />Have you perused the various boot posts so far this summer, say from other NAS-booters? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-blondos#post-1328517 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:41:22 +0000 Mona 1328517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my priciest purchases this year from NAS are these boots. They feel comfortable but I am not sure about how they look. What do you all think? They have to be 10 out of 10 in order for me to justify the purchase. Please be as brutally honest as you can be.&nbsp;<br />It is probably a little harder to see in the pics as they are black. But Suz (who saw these IRL on me) and myself both thought that the ankle should have been a little more sleek.&nbsp; </p>