https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:30:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest#post-1745010 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:39:44 +0000 Suz 1745010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like bj1111's point re graphite. Someone else mentioned this to me this week!&nbsp;</p> <p>I also think you should be entirely sure of the calf fit of the tall boots (in addition to the footbed). If it is too wide (gapes) or they are too tall or short, that would be another reason to let them go and choose booties.&nbsp;</p> <p>These look like beautiful boots if the fit is correct for you. I wouldn't call them super dressy because they are not heeled and because of the different textures -- more smart casual in my view -- but that might not be an issue for you.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest#post-1744994 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:47:26 +0000 bj1111 1744994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can try running a pencil tip along the zipper. The material (graphite) is used to loosen doorknob tumblers, stuck nuts, etc.</p> <p>Re boots...what function do you want them to perform? What's the weather in your neck of the woods? I have lots of tall boots with heels and tall dressy boots and fashion "winter" boots. What I really need was a dressy pair that I can wear in the snow and slush and will keep me dry and on my feet not in a snowbank turtling to get out.</p> <p>I have 3 pairs of aquatalia to audition in their way to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest#post-1744757 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:15:27 +0000 minimalist 1744757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>During my years of largest wardrobe spending, I budgeted for one pair of boots per *year.* So in my view, you don't necessarily need to rush on either tall boots or booties. If you'd like tips on what features contribute to longevity, let me know but that's not what you seem to be asking.</p> <p>The stiff zippers would give me pause; can you try the wax on them and wear them a while indoors before making your decision? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest#post-1744755 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:48:57 +0000 Quietgirl 1744755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Murph!<br />I like them too. My husband suggested soap on the zips. I don't think WAX would show, however</p> <p>zoiechic &amp; RobinF&nbsp;You are right about wear time. I dress for casual more than dress and these boots would get more wear than dressy booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest#post-1744748 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:19:27 +0000 RobinF 1744748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see these as very classic and since they fit well would be tempted to keep. But I agree that it depends on how much use you would get from them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest#post-1744744 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:15:30 +0000 Anonymous 1744744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Which style do you see wearing the most? If you can only fit one in the budget, I would put the $ toward the style that will get the most wear time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest#post-1744743 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:14:31 +0000 Murph11 1744743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I very much like these boots, QG. Stiff zippers may be helped with a little wax, if you decide to keep. My similar tall boots are rarely worn, but I have no plans to get rid of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tall-boots-where-to-invest#post-1744730 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:29:12 +0000 Quietgirl 1744730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After Angie's post on Tuesday, I am rethinking a purchase. </p> <p>I thought I was in need of some tall black boots (not over the knee).<br />I don't have any. I found a pair of Michael Kors at TJMaxx (not cheap but not department store expensive either). They are a good fit and my feet are hard to fit. They also have silver hardware which I love.</p> <p>I&nbsp; do not own a pair of dress black booties. (I know, I know)&nbsp;See above.&nbsp;Most of&nbsp;booties for sale&nbsp;have AT LEAST 1.5 inch heels. I try to stay at&nbsp;1 inch max. ( I do have a pair of casual black short boots)</p> <p>So would you keep the bird in hand (the tall boots) or return them and continue the search for booties? Only one pair&nbsp;of boots&nbsp;are in the budget this month. I have to return these by Nov 2!</p> <p>The zippers are stiff so I don't mind returning (maybe that is why they are at TJMaxx?) </p>