Loading ...
Leather boots are in. Like, really in.
For some of us, that poses a problem…the “it’s made out of cow” problem.
There are a lot of things that can be made out of fake leather and still look respectable, but one thing that’s really hard to replicate is that “worn leather” look. Worn leather creases…and fake leather cracks. Worn leather lightens as it wears…fake leather just dulls. With the resurgence of the mid-nineties casual era, full of riding boots, cowboy elements and hints of grunge, fake leather just won’t cut it.
Which is why this is one of the only times I’ll seriously look into buying vintage.
Vintage Camel Leather Boots: $43
I’m creeped out by used shoes, but they CAN be cleaned and refurbished, so I am trying to get over it. Besides, shoes from twenty and forty years ago were made with much more care than the shoes of today. (Blame fast fashion.) It’s like buying designer instead of knock-offs: the heel is less likely to come apart, and the leather is more likely to wear evenly.
Vintage Black Riding Boots: $76
They’re also oftentimes cheaper, if you hunt a bit, than new boots, even off of places like Endless.com.
Vintage Camel Leather Western Boots: $68
Proof that the ’10s weren’t the first time this heel showed up. I don’t think it will ever be out of style in my head.
Grunge 90s Knee High Lace-Up Combat Boots: $62
Sixty-two bucks for knee-high combat boots. They’re not Docs, but those are easy to find on Etsy, too. (And I do adore a good pair of Docs.)
Classic Western Cowboy Boots: $38
That’s right. Even cowboy boots. Like almost every girl, I’ve got a soft spot for horses.
Aw man… you have me re-thinking my “ugh..it’s been worn” mindset. I’m checking out some of these vintage shoes on etsy, and I’m falling in love. Damns!
I wonder if I could do it just this time and not freak out about who wore it before, where their life took them, if any good or bad things happened while they feet were in those shoes, etc etc. Ridiculous, right!?
I’m giving some faux leather boots a go as I shift over to vegan shoes only.
But I like the vintage options as well. Of course, the boots I’m trying I know will get knocked around a bit so we’ll see how they do.
The flat riding type boots held up very well in lots of rain and horseback riding in Ireland so I was pretty happy with my non-leather purchase.
i love that you posted boots! i have been looking at fall fashion for the past few days and am getting so excited about scarves, cardigans, denim, layers, and boots.
i love the first pair you posted! so, so much. i would have no idea how to wear the knee-high combat boots. i have always wanted a mid-calf or ankle version of them. do you think you’re going to buy a pair?
oh, we are such etsy addicts!
ps – i have never owned a pair of real vintage boots before, but this post made me want to explore that further. thanks love.
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Jennifer Nicole, Jennifer Nicole. Jennifer Nicole said: Flesh It Out: The Leather Conundrum & Vintage Boots | Awakened Aesthetic http://ow.ly/1qLQ8n [...]
Flesh It Out: The Leather Conundrum & Vintage Boots | Awakened Aesthetic http://ow.ly/1qLQ8n
Looking for a more ethical leather? Try vintage! New post: The Leather Conundrum & Vintage Boots http://ow.ly/1qLQ8n