Friday, August 19, 2011

These Boots Were Made For Rockin' (Alternate Title: Marie is a Dork)

Last Friday I was at my favourite Goodwill looking for half price day bargains when I saw these CRAZY COWBOY BOOTS.  At first I passed them by, thinking there was no way I'd be able to get them on my giant (women's size 10.5-11) feet.  Besides, I'm a vegetarian and I haven't worn leather in years.  But then I looked back at them and realized they actually looked relatively large, and I thought, "Well, vintage leather doesn't require (further) animal suffering and is eco-friendly...".  So I went back.  Turns out they were a men's 8, and they fit (albeit rather snugly)!  Without hesitating, I snatched those puppies up and bought 'em (for a whole $8.99, since - much to my disappointment - they were excluded from the sale).

The thing is, these boots are so darn AWESOME that I can't even tell if they're nice or not; I'm blinded by their awesomeness.  For all I know, they're absolutely hideous.

(I'm also not sure if I'll be able to get used to the idea of wearing cow skin on my feet, but that's an issue for another time.)

So, dear readers, my questions for you are:


1.  Do you like these boots?  Please vote in the poll, and feel free to elaborate in a comment!


2.  If you don't think the boots should never be worn, what do you think they should be worn with?

 
Awesome details:
 
Check out the gorgeous metalwork:
And the (very worn) bottom of one boot, so you can see the logo:

Love 'em? Hate 'em? I'd love to hear your opinion! Please be honest... I won't be offended. After all, I didn't make them (and I'm still undecided, myself).


What do you think of my Sandiego cowboy boots?
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13 comments:

  1. Pamela BatesAugust 19, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I think they ROCK!!! They're cowboy boots after all, and they are showstopin' stompers for sure.

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  2. VemaAugust 20, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Marie,
    Found your blog from etsy blog team, awesome awesome blog you are having here! I love vintage style and I certainly and definitely will wear those cowboy boots.
    Nice meeting ya!

    Vema
    lamazonian.etsy.com

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  3. Phil FroklageAugust 20, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    MARIE. WEAR THEM EVERY DAY WITH EVERYTHING, THESE BOOTS ARE AMAZING!!!!!

    Or, more realistically, they are so much WOW all on their own just pair them with something really simple like a solid-colour dress? Dress and cowboy boots, you'll be like one of the girls from The Good Lovelies!!

    http://www.goodlovelies.com/

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  4. Chris ShirreffAugust 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Can't help you with the question of what to wear them with, but I'm pretty sure i know where you need to wear them.

    Hint: it's Call the Office.

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  5. MarieAugust 20, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Pamela: Excellent! Thanks. :)

    Vema: Thank you so much! Your jewelery is absolutely gorgeous; I've started following your blog. It's nice to meet you, too!

    Phil: Thanks! I think you're right about how to wear 'em; those ladies sure do know how to rock cowboy boots! Not to mention the fact that their music is GREAT; thanks for the link. :)

    Chris: Oh, definitely!

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  6. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    They're enormously wonderful! If I were young and hip, I'd wear them with a white cotton skirt, about knee length:)

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  7. RhettDidntGiveADamnAugust 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I like Bobbi's suggestion to wear with a white cotton skirt. Anything voluminous! - I think they're awesome - great find! xo

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  8. MarieAugust 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks Bobbi; I can definitely see that working!

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  9. MarieAugust 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Thanks, Rhett! You're right, I think these boots call for something flouncy. :)

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  10. The Salty MermaidAugust 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Crazy boots - Such an awesome find! Now that we are out west I would love to find some bright red boots and see if I can pull them off without looking like a clown.

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  11. MarieAugust 23, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Bright red boots are amazing! I hope you find some; I'm sure you'll look awesome in them. :)

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  12. (Ri)CharmedAugust 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I am freakin' jealous!

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  13. MarieAugust 25, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Haha, I wish I could send you a pair, (Ri)Charmed!

    I wore them to a play last night, with a black dress and a light grey sweater... I was quite pleased.

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