https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:55:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1848788 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 21:24:51 +0000 Janet 1848788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth, the Fryes have been on my radar as some to try next if these don't work out. How is the comfort of the Fryes? And how tall are they? I'm wondering if I should try them before committing to these, even though they're more expensive. </p> <p>I did wear the 8.5 black laceup boots for a couple of hours around the house yesterday while I worked and did some household chores. They are slightly taller than the 8s but you're right, they soften and slouch at the ankles slightly with wear, so they do kind of move down a bit. The backs come up behind my knees when I sit, but the back has a vent cut into it, so the two sides fold back and it's not uncomfortable. I don't mind how it looks when I stand up either, since something roomy near my knees actually helps visually make my legs look a little skinnier, which I can always use! </p> <p>The comfort was better yesterday -- I think I just needed to give my feet a break after wearing a new pair of shoes with no socks which rubbed a bit too much the day before (I forgot to put on Body Glide). </p> <p>I'm leaning towards keeping, but wondering if it would be smart to try the Fryes too, just to be safe. Bed-Stu makes a cool pair but the black version is too distressed for what I want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1848285 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:24:50 +0000 Beth 1848285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the lace-up boots, Janet. I'm calling us boot twins because I have a pair of black Frye lace-ups that are nearly identical. I wear them with everything...jeans, pencil skirts, dresses...they're surprisingly versatile.&nbsp;</p> <p>Re. size, how did the 8.5 pair feel today? I'd think the height might shorten some as the leather around the ankles relaxes a bit, but that rubbing might be a different matter.</p> <p>P.S. You look fantastic on a horse:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1848075 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 01:50:19 +0000 Janet 1848075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So...the tall black boots in the 8.5 arrived, and I'm unsure. They fit better, but are slightly taller (maybe a half inch? Certainly not a deal breaker), but they still feel stiff and like they're putting a bit of pressure on the outer edge of my foot (particularly my left, larger foot), just below the base of my little toe. I'm wondering if my cobbler can stretch the foot portion a bit width wise. I did try them on after wearing a pair of shoes that rubbed on my foot at that spot, so I decided to give it a rest for a day before trying them on again, so maybe tomorrow the problem will be gone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846902 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:49:23 +0000 JuniperGreen 1846902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE EM.&nbsp; Thanks for the pics.&nbsp; And the ties at the top for calf comfort are key!&nbsp;</p> <p>Very tempted...........&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846763 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:51:17 +0000 Anonymous 1846763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say those black boots are fabulous! I vote for a half size larger for a few reasons: 1) thicker socks provide better cushion and yes, warmth for feet, 2) your feet will swell some with walking and other activity, and 3) you can always add an insert for additional support and comfort if needed.&nbsp; I will look on with envy! The burgundy boots are also beautiful.&nbsp; The little bit of lace detailing on the back is such a nice touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846759 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:44:44 +0000 Anonymous 1846759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet! They're both great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846750 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:10:55 +0000 Janet 1846750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, I'm waiting for the half size up in the black boots, but I'm pretty sure they're keepers. Pretty sure the burgundy ones are too. I'll wear them around the house a bit first to test out comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846748 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:09:52 +0000 Aquamarine 1846748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have serious boot envy now, and am sorely tempted by the burgundy ones, especially. Both look REALLY great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846746 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:03:01 +0000 Anonymous 1846746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great boots Janet! I particularly like the burgundy ones.<br /> So are you getting both pairs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846741 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:39:55 +0000 Janet 1846741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those boots are so pretty, JG!</p> <p>Here are pics of the burgundy boots. They're a bit snug over skinny jeans, but loosening the ties at the top of the boots seems to help. My legs are, shall we say, substantial, so you may find this easier without adjustment. The boots fit me perfectly with thin socks or bare legs. </p> <p>The tie is easily tucked into the back, the way you see it here. I'm not overly fond of the big ties flopping around. </p> <p>They are *slightly* more purple than my old burgundy boots, but not overly purplish. I looked at them alongside my burgundy wardrobe items and they match better than my old boots did. </p> <p>Hope that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846693 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:21:15 +0000 JuniperGreen 1846693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AWESOME find.&nbsp; I hope that 8.5 works for you.&nbsp; I had a similar situation with the Vince Camuto boots in the find here - they're described as over-the-knee but are definitely more "up to the kneecap."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I am VERY tempted by those Born boots - would you mind sharing a photo?&nbsp; I'm curious what the back looks like, and what your take is on how red/purple they look in natural light.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846665 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:30:19 +0000 The Cat 1846665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! They remind me of the 70s. I remember how fab I felt in my tall beige lace-up suede boots in 1971 ...</p> <p>I support your choice of going for a roomier size. Always a good idea to be able to wear a thick sock in winter--and to be able to move your toes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846625 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:00:10 +0000 Laurie 1846625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>&nbsp;</i>Hi Janet! &nbsp;So good to see you. &nbsp;</p> <p>I followed you to those burgundy Fryes and may need to follow you back to the Borns (but the Barren vs Felicia)...same reason, simply cannot wear those heels any longer. &nbsp;Fryes were always too tall for me, if I'm honest. &nbsp;</p> <p>(Trying to sell all of my 8.5W 3-4" heels on eBay, but not much interest) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846611 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:10:25 +0000 Gail 1846611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lace up boots look great on you and fit so nicely. Also like the new burgundy ones, I can't do heels either and am slowly weeding out my shoe/boot collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846610 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:02:25 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1846610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Test </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots/page/2#post-1846567 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:52:08 +0000 Janet 1846567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, I forgot to answer your question. I wish I had more of an opportunity to ride! I've only ridden twice but thoroughly enjoyed it. (Once in Texas, once in Chile)</p> <p>Here I am at a neighbor's ranch in TX riding Jughead. So much fun! Jamie told me I looked like I'd been doing that my whole life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846525 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 09:13:54 +0000 Deborah 1846525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet they are fabulous!! Edgy looking boot x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846523 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:54:22 +0000 Bijou 1846523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those boots look fantastic on you and I love the new burgundy ones as well. Getting comfortable footwear is so important, so as you said, the Frye's were great before, but if they don't work now there is no point hanging onto them.<br />Enjoy your new versions of the old favourites. So glad to see tall boots back again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846514 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 05:37:05 +0000 Gigi 1846514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lace-ups look great on you! I hope that the 8.5s give you the room you need.</p> <p>I'm glad you're finding some boots that make you happy and are also comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846501 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 03:58:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1846501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lace-ups are really cool, Janet. Great height on your legs, and they look like a really nice fit in the calf. <br />And the Borns! I noticed them online. They remind me a bit of my two pairs of tall boots, both distressed suede Donald Pliners, one olive and one black. I do not know when I would get around to wearing a burgundy pair, too! Now I can admire them on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846438 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:05:23 +0000 Style Fan 1846438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both pairs of boots are gorgeous Janet.&nbsp; Boot weather is coming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846419 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:58:04 +0000 Marilyn 1846419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cool boots, Janet!&nbsp; They would definitely be over the knee on my tiny little self. LOL</p> <p>I often go up a size in boots.&nbsp; It's nice to be able to wear a warmer sock and it allows for an thin insole if I want a bit more cushion. </p> <p>Edit....just saw the burgundy ones.&nbsp; Fantastic colour and I love the ties at the back.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846413 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:16:27 +0000 Sal 1846413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do find great shoes and boots and it is so important to your style isn't it.... &nbsp;these both look terrific options for you.</p> <p><div>What I like about your style is that you get the edge from footwear, jackets and accessories. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have just bought some knee high suede boots but they are at the cobbler getting a gusset at the top to fit my calves. &nbsp;I hope it works out well but this always an issue so I just decided to bite the bullet.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846374 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:46:03 +0000 Sara L. 1846374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both pairs are great! &nbsp;I especially like the burgundy ones. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846373 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:43:20 +0000 Janet 1846373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Confession time -- when I ordered the larger size in these boots, I also decided to try not only Angie's floral oxfords, but also the burgundy Born tall boots. They were on sale, and I have not been wearing my old burgundy boots (again, nice Fryes, but with a 3+" heel). </p> <p>The Borns arrived just now, and I tried them on (just with my workout gear, so no pics). They are SO comfortable! I would wear them right out the door today if the temps were 20 degrees cooler. I pulled out my old Fryes (on the left in photo) and they are nowhere near as comfortable. So I'll be selling those. It makes me a little sad, but what's the point of keeping things that are no longer comfortable? It's not even like clothes that are slightly too small, that could potentially fit again if I lose 10 lbs. Those boots will never feel comfortable again. Ah well, they served me well for six or seven years, and they're still in great shape, so I'll get a little something for them and make room for the fab new ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846372 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:35:22 +0000 Laura G 1846372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look so good on you! I hope I get so lucky in my search. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846371 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:30:44 +0000 Janet 1846371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! </p> <p>I tried on the boots with thicker socks today (not my thickest), and they still *fit* but feel just a little snug across the instep, which is unusual for me, as I have slightly narrow feet. It's not uncomfortable, but I am aware of it, even while sitting and not walking, which gives me pause. Also, I'm aware of the front of the boots making contact with my toes, so I'm afraid these might not be comfortable for the long haul. My sense is they are cut slightly small and slightly narrow. I will definitely be looking for a little more room in the 8.5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846370 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:26:45 +0000 citygirldc 1846370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If only I could wear these but unfortunately will probably be higher than my knee caps. Ha ha!&nbsp; These are so rockin' cool and they look fantastic on those great legs of years.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846357 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:06:07 +0000 rachylou 1846357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun! </p> <p>It just occurs to me, with the ranch and everything, do you ride, Janet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tall-lace-up-boots#post-1846349 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:45:04 +0000 anchie 1846349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great, I want them too! Hopefully the bigger size is not higher in the shaft too. Have you tried thicker socks with this size? </p>