Thank you, all. Angie, you are exactly right. The higher shaft and the more substantial sole make me feel a bit "lifted" off the ground and it helps almost the way a heel would to prevent that "cut off" feeling. Interesting...
Now that I have these, I can also see myself looking for more light bottoms year round. Not just white, but maybe soft ecru, a pale grey, or even light taupe, or a pattern that includes some of these.
Cee, I was worried I'd give you heart failure -- the collar is awfully close to a COWL neck!
OliveGreen, I hope you like the top, and hope it likes you back!
Stag, you could absolutely do this with your own white boots, white jeans, and a white or cream or similar top plus your navy coat! It would look great on you and would work really well. The only thing I might say is that if you are riding transit or your bike it might not be the best -- but as you know, jeans are easily washable.
Zaeobi -- tempting idea but I think I'll keep myself to one pair...they are waterproof so should last me pretty well.
Kkards, right? You paved the way -- I should have listened to you. I saw how much you wear your various white boots....duh...
Robin, Minaminu, Suntiger, Kyle, Carol, Star, Lisa -- thank you!
