I’ve got a major weakness for boots; if I hadn’t such weird difficulties with finding comfortable shoes, I could guarantee my entire house would be overflowing with boots (no, that’s not true. Given the choice between, let’s say, a Nintendo DS and a pair of boots, or even 12 new shiny books and a pair of boots, the boots won’t win.)
I blogged about the online store DUO Boots more than a year ago, but when I saw their latest collection I couldn’t resist writing about them again. Some of these boots are just sooo gorgeous! The great thing about DUO though is that they offer calf-fitted boots. So besides just giving your foot size, you also get to specify your calf width for the perfect fit.
Here are a couple of my favourites:
Olbia – Classic, elegant knee high boots with pointed toe and leather covered heel. Colours: Black leather. Lining material: Fabric. Heel height: 9cm. Zip: Full-length. £145
Madeira – Opulent over the knee boot with an asymmetric toe and a covered platform & heel and button detail. Vary your look with the optional turn down cuff. Colours: Black leather, Teal suede. Lining material: Leather. Heel height: 8.5cm £245
Rochelle – Captivatingly sleek stiletto heeled boots with front panel detail and neatly rounded toe. Colours: Black leather, Cocoa brown leather. Lining material: Fabric. Heel height: 9cm. Zip: Full-length £145
Jesolo – Stunning crinkle patent leather boots with covered platform sole and heel. A beautiful sleek silhouette with minimal detailing and a flattering front seam. Colours: Jet black crinkle patent. Lining material: Leather. Heel height: 9cm. £205
Toscana – Stylish asymmetric toe knee high boots made from soft suede and glossy patent leather with suede covered buckled straps and button detail. Colours: Black suede & patent leather, Amethyst purple suede & patent leather. Lining material: Leather. Heel height: 9cm £215
Mallorca – Kitten heel leather boot with flower corsage detail. Colours: Black leather, Conker leather. Lining material: Fabric. Heel height: 6cm. £145
They’ve got loads more different styles (and flat shoes too) on the DUOboots website. I still can’t decide which pair I should get for myself; I’d love one of the more ‘funkier’ ones, like the turquoise Madeira or the red Mallorca, but I don’t think I have enough clothes that will fit with these. The more practical me is saying to go for the Jesolo: a simple black silhouette plus not a too thin heel. Which pair are your favourites?
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September 29th, 2009 at 13:29
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September 29th, 2009 at 23:20
Ooooh, they’re sexy. I love boots, a lot. These, unfortunately, are just a little out of my price range though.
September 30th, 2009 at 3:22
Melinda, you have good taste in clothes
November 6th, 2009 at 13:03
Since I am a narrow-calf type of woman, I was delighted to discover the Duoboots website. I love boots but it is so difficult to find some that will fit!
I love the Mallorca boots, very stylish though not too high. I am all in favour of comfort first, then style. So this is the perfect match
February 19th, 2010 at 17:07
Do not order from DUO boots. Worst decision ever! I have very skinny legs and I ordered thinking I could finally have boots that fit. The boots arrived and fit in the calf but were huge in the ankle. So, I emailed them and the customer service lady recommended another style. So, I returned them which cost me $30 in shipping. Then, I received a customs and handling fee charge from TNT, their delivery service, for $50 additional dollars about a week later. I called TNT and they told me that DUO boots should accept the charges on the return, but they DUO said they wouldn’t pay for it. So, I had to pay an additional $50 charge on each pair of boots plus $30 for returning them. It cost me an additional $130 dollars for my boots and they are still baggy in the ankles. DUO BOOTS ARE NOT WORTH IT!!
February 26th, 2010 at 1:59
Tracy, which style did you order? I was thinking of emailing Duo with my measurements to make sure the calf & ankles were not too wide as it seems quite a few people have found this. I wonder if this would ensure a good fit