(Part 2) Best boots for women according to redditors

These say they're made in Mexico, so it's inaccurate to say a) all Frye boots are made in China now, or b) there's a conspiracy to only sell China-made Fryes on Amazon.

Get a grip, people.

I live in interior Alaska, where it gets cold, -40 to -60 in the deep winter. Are you going to be outside a lot? If not, and you're simply running from your car to your work, you can get by with less robust clothing (normal boots, wool socks, jeans, a thick coat, hat and gloves). Otherwise, here's some suggestions for outdoor work:

bunny boots. They're designed for arctic weather and can be had for the price of a pair of converse all-stars.

If you have access to Costco, their kirkland wool socks are a great bang for buck, and you can always double them up for more warmth.

Get yourself some merino wool thermal underwear, top and bottom. It wont stink as much as synthetic after working all day and they seem warmer to me.

Check out your local military surplus store for warm hats, gloves and wool sweaters.

Sierra Trading Post has a lot of good stuff that's heavily discounted. I've bought a lot of down coats from them, as well as base layers and gloves. Also try Gear Trade. Just be aware that down is not good at blocking wind. If its going to be windy, have a windproof shell. Carhartts are good outer layers that can take a beating and aren't too expensive. They run large so you can layer under them.

Get yourself a beanie/toque/wool cap and some turtle fur.

Hope that helps!

So... wouldn't it be more accurate to say that different styles and colors are made in different countries, than to suggest Frye is making special Chinese versions of its styles just to sell on Amazon?

Clearly there are styles of Fryes that are not made in China that can be purchased on Amazon, so if there is some kind of conspiracy it seems half-assed at best.

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  As you may have guessed, I have looked into this before - last fall, to be exact. I ended up with the Mighty boot and get tons of wear out of them. My only complaint is that they're made of a leather with an almost suede finish (they're not though, it's so hard to explain!) that picks up a fair bit of salt from the winter roads and is tough to clean off. If you're more careful than me though and don't get a zillion feet of snow every winter where you are, you'll be fine.

I'm looking for boots now too. I think my standards are similar to yours: able to stand up to the El Nino rains coming up, able to walk at least 2 miles without getting uncomfortable, and I want something cute, not too formal - something I can wear grocery shopping and back and forth to the gym.

These are the 4 I was looking at, I was going to check out REI tomorrow to see if I can try them out. If anyone has any feedback on mine, feel free to share!

Keen Bern Boots

Merrell Captiva Buckel-Down Boots

Born Jorah Boots

Teva De La Vina Boots

Out of the 4, I think I like the look of the Merrell and Teva the best, but I want to try them on and see them in person before I make any decisions.

EDIT: I have a 13" calf circumference, any ideas if these or other brands might be suited for a narrower calf?

SECOND EDIT: I tried on the 4 at REI today (although they didn't have the Merrell Buckle Down, they had another Captiva) and of them I thought the Teva De La Vina had the best fit and look for me. No major gap in the calf. They didn't carry the black though, so I ended up ordering them on Amazon for $137 and free shipping.

I'm gonna spam my own fashion sense, I hope you like some of what I like ;p

If you want dresses, I would recommend one size fits all dresses off Amazon. Then you don't have to worry about cups that are not filled by breasts. I really love Sakkas brand, which you can find on Amazon. I have this, for example, and the top part is stretchy so it's basically one size fits all: https://www.amazon.com/Sakkas-103141-Adara-Batik-Dress/dp/B00K1ML5JW/ref=sr_1_33?ie=UTF8&qid=1482827864&sr=8-33&keywords=sakkas+dress

Or any cheap $10-$15 dress from a place like Forever 21 is so poorly designed that it is effectively one size fits all.

Here are some cute colorful socks:

https://www.amazon.com/HSELL-Colorful-Rainbow-Argyle-Multicolors/dp/B01DSKGV92/ref=sr_1_33?ie=UTF8&qid=1482827534&sr=8-33&keywords=one+size+fits+all+dress

I know a lot of people here also love those cat thigh high socks, like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Kawaii-Cartoon-Animal-Tattoo-Stockings/dp/B0163422D4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482827633&sr=8-1&keywords=cat+thigh+high

I bought this in the past and I think it's kinda androgynous

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKF0BNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cape coats are technically women's fashion but they're so obscure that I think a lot of people don't know how to gender them

https://www.amazon.com/Artka-Womens-Embroidery-Turn-down-Collar/dp/B00F8A0C5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482827761&sr=8-1&keywords=cape+coats

I also really love Mordenmiss jackets (also off Amazon). They're really loose and kinda art smock-y.

I bought this pair of boots a while back and they're really, really nice!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAI4GL6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've also bought these and I get tons of compliments on them

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OMUIWD6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have this Forever 21 dino sweatshirt and I can't walk 5 minutes without getting a compliment on it. Unfortunately it isn't sold in stores anymore, but this might help give more ideas of femme clothing.

https://cdnd.lystit.com/photos/2013/10/28/forever-21-blackgold-quirky-dinosaur-sweatshirt-product-1-14521999-527549268.jpeg

I think anything that is a "Women's [traditionally male clothing]" is bound to look fairly androgynous. Like women's button downs, women's sweatshirts and sweatpants, women's leather jackets, etc.

I have a few different casual boots that I wear throughout the winter (and the fall and the spring because it's almost always cold where I live). Current line up:

• Timberland tall waterproof boots
  
• Waterproof leather Uggs (sooo warm!)
  
• Teva de la Vina. My most comfy boots, along the the Uggs.
  
• Bean boots for the muddiest, slushiest conditions.
  
  
  
  

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I have a pair of Madden Girl combat boots, which is an even lower price point than Steve Madden, but one boot I have has lasted years. I wore them very often 3-5 times a week in the fall and winter from 2011 to right now. I'm about to replace them since the fake leather is peeling off on the inner sides, but other than that they are really comfortable. Like work a retail 12 hours shift comfortable. I'm going to get these next to replace them soon.

1. A fun pair of earrings, like any one of these: 1 2 3 4 5 6
   
   
2. A new tote. I really like this one and this one
   
   
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4. These velvet boots
   
   
5. Fanny pack

Personally the three classics for me:

Leather or suede booties with some kind of cut-out to help elongate the leg

Waterproof boots

Riding boots, especially brown ones

I'm not a fan personally of over the knee boots, and I prefer flat boots unless it's a block heel on an ankle boot, like this.

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZU8OKQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_5?qid=1426015837&sr=8-5-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=folover+combat+boots

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Yes or naw?

I just bought these short Lucky Brand boots on sale at a department store and they go with both jeans and skirts/dresses. They are pretty comfortable for walking and being on my feet most of the day.

Otherwise, I really like Born shoes and they last forever. A little pair of flats or these oxfords. I love their oxfords--mine are in grey. DSW tends to carry Borns at a discount.

But yeah, I think 5 months is a pretty short lifespan.

I absolutely ADORE my pair of Teva De La Vina Low boots in bison! They are incredibly comfortable, durable and versatile. I wear them out on the town, but also at the ranch, and even for hiking. They are legitimately waterproof - I walked through ~6in of water in them while crossing a creek and my feet stayed dry.

They also come in a tall version. I would gladly buy my pair over and over again. I plan on buying black and tall versions eventually. :)

Looks like the boots are by Dolce Vita and actually go by 'Graham Suede Bootie'. If you don't want to compromise, you could wait for a sale at Nordstrom or Shopbop, maybe set up sale alerts using Shoptagr or something.

I'm not sure which qualities of the shoe are most important (stitching, color, no zipper, heel height), but here's a $50 pleather option, a $50 studded option, $70 with a zipper, an $80 leatherish kind, a $120 one similar to the taupe color, and a slightly cheaper $160 bootie in more colors. I have this shoe which is from the same brand and similar, but not pull-on.

http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Womens-Ingalls-Vicky-Boot/dp/B00ATYGMT0/ref=zg_bs_679380011_85

You got everything I was going to mention, except mentioning the bunny boots... http://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Cold-Weather-Bunny-Boots/dp/B00GMEFRJW Not that I'd buy a pair, but when it comes to a real deep freeze, these are definitely the ones I'd want.

I'd also follow up your mention of the Carhartt coat with this link http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10101&productId=32106 as it's similar to what USAP is issuing.

And why in the world would you want to change Big Red to Big Black? We'd never be able to find you?

comment content: Madden Girls Rancee boot is a little expensive but very worth it in my opinion. (Raleigh, NC winters are milder than most so if protection from snow or cold is a HUGE issue, you might want to find something more lined.) This is an Amazon link but I'm sure you can find it cheaper with some extra digging. Madden Girl Women's Ranceee Ankle Bootie, Taupe Paris, 8 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H7S7TUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-DxHybY1H4AS2

Also check out American Rag Bunkker boots. At one point I found them for like $23.00 somewhere. They got me through three Indiana winters and I loved them. The fabric on the side is a little corny but if you zip it up it's a cleaner look.
American Rag Womens Bunkker Lace-Up Booties Combat Boots, Black, Size 10.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MOLEK3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DGxHybQP95047

Good luck!

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Madden Girls Rancee boot is a little expensive but very worth it in my opinion. (Raleigh, NC winters are milder than most so if protection from snow or cold is a HUGE issue, you might want to find something more lined.) This is an Amazon link but I'm sure you can find it cheaper with some extra digging. Madden Girl Women's Ranceee Ankle Bootie, Taupe Paris, 8 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H7S7TUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-DxHybY1H4AS2

Also check out American Rag Bunkker boots. At one point I found them for like $23.00 somewhere. They got me through three Indiana winters and I loved them. The fabric on the side is a little corny but if you zip it up it's a cleaner look.
American Rag Womens Bunkker Lace-Up Booties Combat Boots, Black, Size 10.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MOLEK3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DGxHybQP95047

Good luck!

Sam edelman has a few pairs with straighter heels

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To me, I love my chelsea boots. I have a heeled pair from H&M I bought on a whim one day; it turned out to be actually comfortable. I wear them with everything, and don't plan on quitting anytime soon. To me, I see them as any other pair of ankle boots, which I consider a wardrobe necessity. The flat one and low heeled ones aren't as "classic" to me. But this is because they're too casual-looking for my taste.

But some more options for you: Sam Edelman Chelsea boot; Jeffrey Campbell boots; Topshop

My Sam Edelman Penny boots ALWAYS get compliments! Very classic riding boot, so if that's not what you're looking for obviously I'm no help. But IMO they look more expensive than they are, and are pretty good quality considering they're actual leather.

I got these boots a while back and rather like them:

http://www.amazon.com/MIA-Womens-Kat-Combat-Black/dp/B00KAI4GL6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Also here's another Sakkas dress that Amazon linked to that looks really cool

http://www.amazon.com/Sakkas-Aphrodite-Embroidered-Batik-Dress/dp/B00LGZ1VS8/ref=cts_ap_3_fbt

I'm between the black/pink and the chocolate/green myself

I've never owned either, but am also looking for a pair of booties. The Lucky Basel bootie is also sold on Amazon for a potentially lower price point!

Also, I have looked into the the Sperry Chelsea Boot (no heel) or this Lucky Basel Boot (slight heel) and would like opinions on small heel/ vs no heel!

Shoe inserts! I've had better luck with the foam than gel personally, but others prefer gel. I wear some cheapy boots that can get muddy and dusty, and put a new pair of inserts in each day. My shoes have basically no support or cushioning but they are fine with the inserts.

These are boots I wear (I'm a girl)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HZU8OKQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_5?qid=1426015837&sr=8-5-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=folover+combat+boots

Not quite as BIFL as Red Wing (my roommate's Clara boots are still kicking ass after many years of rough barn use), but I've had great success with Clark's boots. I've had this pair for about 6 years now, and they still look halfway decent despite the fact that they've survived four Chicago winters and a four month stint of nearly daily wear in a Middle Eastern winter (think constant dust) as well. New styles retail for around $200 but as you can see older styles are still available online for cheap.

you know, i don't know what season you're getting married in, but there was a velvet boot with a chunky heel i was eyeing a couple years back, and I'm wondering if she would like something like that--adds the height, but v cool a lot like these

this kind is a little more whimsical to me being a wedge, but similar idea

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I've got two pairs of ankle boots I wear for traveling, an old Merrell Shiloh Cuff and the Teva De La Vina ankle. (Though TBH the "low" Tevas might be better if you have narrow ankles like I do because with the ankle ones I worry the rain will get in between the boot and my skinny jeans.) Unless you've got a well-loved pair of broken-in sturdy boots, I'd go for a comfort one like those, because they're good for all that walking immediately and you can often find them for $50-60 on Amazon.

Is anyone familiar with the shoe store Traffic? About a year and a half ago, I bought shoes that look almost exactly like these in black. I call them my elf shoes. I wore the shit out of them, and since they were such crappy quality, they fell apart quickly, yet I've continued to wear them.

I want to get a new pair of similar shoes, but I'm so shoe-stupid that I don't know what brands suck and what don't. I would not like to spend over $80, although I'm not totally opposed to going over if I think it will be worth it. I also am looking for brown booties too in a similar "elf shoe" fashion. Not good at wearing heels at all, so if you think the wedges I'm showing would be too much of a heel, please let me know! Here are a couple I'm looking at:

one - I don't like the black, just the taupe, but I'm skeptical of Tom's wedges.

two - in black

three - black, maybe brown?

I could technically get the Amazon ones too, but I'm trying to not get crappy shoes anymore, and the reviews seem awful. If you have other suggestions please let me know!

How about the Anne Klein Bunty? I actually own this boot in the black leather and I really love it :) Its very comfy and looks quite nice. Depending on what size you wear, it's sold in a couple different places online too.

I own these in black and they're my favorite shoe ever tbh, very comfortable. Best for thin feet though.

Every year back east, I would buy Timberland winter/riding boots. Normally I am not a fan of that brand, but when it comes to winter boots, they know what they're doing. They have some cute fur-lined ones. They are always a bit on the pricey side, but I haven't found any that I like as much as my Timberland ones. I also have some similar to these ones.

These are very comfortable.

and then there is this

I started searching random words to come up with something good. I searched "boot" and this was one of the top choices. Found it in the shoe section, showing items with prices high-low xD

Edit: notice the shipping cost. Makes this whole thing infinitely more ridiculous.
Edit Edit: There's another one for $7500, but at least the shipping is only $9 :o

Suggestion, since Steve Madden's tend to be cheaply made and there are quite a few complaints about broken zippers and things. These are some awesome boots that are similar and will likely hold up better for longer (I'm partial, because I have them). If you're willing to spend the extra few bucks, it'll probably be worth it. Here you go!