OK I know I said I wouldn't post another question.......but I lied!!

While you gals are picking out lovely flats and sandals for your warming weather, I'm preparing for winter down here. And that means boots!!!

I need a pair of black boots to replace my currently dying ones, and a pair of chestnut brown ones. I know I don't *need* them, but I am also dead keen to copy Tanya's silver docs. I have been lusting over them ever since she first posted pics!!

Other than the dying black boots, I currently have:

- a red pair of midcalf boots (11" shaft). I love these to pieces!! I
know I've already posted this link yesterday, but here's where 11" hit me.
- a dark brown suede pair of nearly knee high boots. I love them but find the suede a bit impractical.
- chunky sole and heeled black knee high boots (15.5" shaft). These are well over 10 years old but I barely wear them because I just don't wear heels, plus I think the shape of the sole/heel might be dated.

My black boots that are dying are only 11" shaft, and to be honest
that's never really bothered me, but I guess that does make them mid-calf rather than knee highs. I'd like to replace them with a longer pair I think.

So anyway, I was thinking of a slouchy brown, and a plain-ish flat pair, maybe with a buckle or two.

Here's ideally what I'd like the brown pair to look like, but these ones are sold out:

http://www.yesstyle.com/Produc.....AID=198698

Other options I have found whilst hunting around:

- Camper Barbarellas (14 3/4" shaft). Not slouchy, but I like the detailing. I wonder if the brown is as dark as it looks though. If so, too dark for what I need!
- Frye Veronica Slouch (13 1/2" shaft). This would put them somewhere between mid-calf and knee-high though. Is that bad?? And although the style is called "slouch" they really aren't very slouchy.
- Barolo Buckle Boot by Jim Barnier by FreePeople (13 1/2" shaft). I don't really like the sole, but I like the buckle at top and bottom. Again, would this be a weird shaft height for me? Even on
sale they are very $$$.
- Anouk Tara Leather Boots (13"
shaft ). Even crazier priced, and not even slouchy. How gorgeous are they though, I just had to include them!
- Frye Jenny Double(15.00" shaft). Slouchy, check. Colour, check. Knee-high, check. They are heeled though (2"). That scares me. Does anyone have these or have tried them on? Need to know about the comfort factor! $$$ too.
- Modern Vintage Frannie (16 1/2" shaft). The tallest yet! These would hit me just below where the kneecap starts. Is that too high? Hard to tell if they are too dark, and they're not really slouchy either. And they are $$$.
- Eric Michael Orly (15" shaft) - these are the unofficial ylf mascot boot right? Angie I know you have said they are too short for you - but where do they hit you? 15" seems like it would be very high on me!
- Frye Maxine Harness (13.50" shaft). Again, weird height? Very $$$. Not really slouchy but I love the buckles!

That's a pretty full-on list of options isn't it? No wonder I am
confused!

As for the black pair I have been contemplating something simple like these
Camper spirals (15 1/4" shaft). Or is that too boring?
Other ones I have seen, but not really looked into:

- Frye Dorado Riding (16.50" shaft)
- FRYE Women's Paige Cuff Boot (massive 19" shaft) - they fold over

It's all a bit overwhelming looking at brown and black pairs together, but I
figure that if I get a buckley pair of brown ones, I don't want black ones that
re too similar, so I should try and decide on different shapes up front.

All advice appreciated, especially if you own or have tried on any of these
boots!!

tam