Stunning and exactly what I have been looking for:) I love how sleek and fitted they are on the leg. Your patience did indeed pay off.

Hello, Indigold.

As a fellow 5'3 incher, It won't hurt to try a boot that specs out at 16 1/2 inches high. I have a few pairs that tall that I wear regularly. If you do the skinny jeans tucked in, you can get away with a slightly taller boot. There is also the option of wearing your tall boots under boot cuts. Allows you to go for maximum manageable heel height that way, too.

Cheers

Julie

PS Holy last years thread, Batman!! Sometimes, it's good to check out last year.

Hi Indigold, and welcome to YLF:)

They are indeed black. I don't have access to my closet right now, but I can measure the boots tomorrow and get back to you if that's not too late.

If it helps, I'm 5'5" and my lower legs measure (standing in bare feet) exactly 16" from the floor to the bottom of my kneecap. Depending on how long your legs are, I'd give the boots a try!

Thanks Julie and Beth!

I ordered them on a whim... they were 50% off so I knew I'd probably never get a better deal... and they have free shipping and returns, so if they don't fit perfectly then I'll return them. I'll let you know what I think - I'm hopeful that I will love them!! Do you still love them as much now as you did when you got them? I'd still be interested in the measurement, if you have it handy...

I guess another option would be to take them to the cobbler and lop off a few inches of the top, if it comes too high on me.

thanks again!!

Indigold, I do still love them very much (even after a traumatic cobbler experience that nearly did them in)! They're extremely comfortable and have worn surprisingly well for suede.

From the arch of the foot to the top of the boot shaft, it measures 16.5" exactly.

BTW, where did you find these? I have a friend who'd love a pair but thought they were long sold out!

Hi Beth,

It's a Canadian store, Browns Shoes, that only accepts Canadian billing addresses and ships to Canada... not too sure why they are still available here, but I'm happy They also have the Aquatalia Great, Buckle, Unicorn, Xray, Brass, Ellie, Versa, Ecstatic, Roar, Pumkin, Leyla and Kold boots on sale (and the Rapid, which I bought), in case anyone else is interested.

If these stipulations apply to your friend then she has to create an account on the website to access the "outlet" prices.

Oh no - what did the cobbler do!?