I'm relieved Angie loves them because I WANT THESE BOOTS TOO! Ha!
I think they are awesome. As Angie says, they have edge. I like them worn both ways you have them, tighter laces/shorter and looser laces/taller too. If the color is gray, sign me up... Now... what is the link again? Can we be boot twins??? Do you mind?
Quick question: which part is the "12.5 inches" shaft height? The front, or the back?
As for the laces, I think you can easily find laces in just about any color... change at whim... The laces are such a clever detail.