First thing I would do, is not listen to those bloggers. I am so tired of reading blogs that continually tell us (women) what we should and shouldn't wear.. and so many of these bloggers are IMHO not qualified to comment. Now.. .they are a stunningly elegant yet cool boot and they are fab and so are you. I have a personal preference for suede, but I would wear those patent boots in a heartbeat and I am pretty sure we are of a similar age.

You look great in these and very appropriately styled.
I wear Aquatalia patent (burgundy) boots to work a lot, especially when it rains. They are not OTK, but they are tall and have zippers going up the sides. They are even called VaVoom! I don't think people think I look like a hooker. It's all in the styling.

You look super chic in them. Wear what you like. I wouldn't spend twice as much for suede just because someone says you shouldn't wear patent. If you don't like the patent ones as well, then that's another story.

I love them. The shine of the patent adds a nice element to other textures in an outfit. If the weather was fit for more than shearling boots, I'd be copying you!

If I looked as good as you in OTK boots, I'd wear them all the time, no matter what my age. Alas, my thick legs really don't play well with them, so I finally sold mine. (Plus, they barely came up halfway over my kneecap, which I finally decided just didn't look intentional enough.)

I think the heel type and your sophisticated styling touch will keep them firmly out of Pretty Woman territory. I say wear and enjoy, and ignore the stupid ageist "advice."

They're good to go. They're flat and you stand up straight

I agree with everyone else: ignore the naysayers! You look fabulous in them. If I didn't already have some flat OTK boots I might well buy some myself. Enjoy them! Please please please don't let such 'rules' or negative comments spoil how you feel in them. You really do look terrific.

Sarah

Really nice boots that look great on you. Wear them proudly.

They are so stunning, K, I say wear them with pride.

FAB!!

karymk.. I guess from the comments that people make re/clothes and appropriateness that somewhere is an age expiration label in certain styles...I havn't found it yet but I will keep looking...
You look totally ah...maz...ing in those boots...Own your power and don't let nay-sayers take ti away from you..

Deborah, you put it so elegantly and so perfectly. Karymk, these boots are absolutely divine, and I'm so glad you kept them!