SandalFan Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Bingo. "Basic instincts, social life... Paradoxes side by side... Don't submit to stupid rules... Be yourself and not a fool... Don't accept average habits... Open your heart and push the limits..." - Enigma
ShockQueen Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 I have this very style, and heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a kick-butt boot with some smart detailing. This pair is also part of my work attire too, and looks smart under jeans. and now it's cheaper than when I bought my pair, so it's even more worth it! SQ.....still busting societal molds with a smile...and a 50-ton sledge!
joesranch2 Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Those are awesome ! I think I need a pair too,
Dr. Shoe Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Nice but sadly beyond my means just at the moment what with postage and all. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
secondtake20 Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Sandalfan Thank You but out of my budget since Christmas is around the corner.
jwhite44 Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Very nice, even come in size 13. Who's going to be the first to buy a pair and upload some pictures?
SandalFan Posted November 27, 2008 Author Posted November 27, 2008 Who's going to be the first to buy a pair and upload some pictures? Definitely not me. I only posted the link for anyone looking for a 4" heel that isn't a stiletto. I don't wear anything but stilettos. "Basic instincts, social life... Paradoxes side by side... Don't submit to stupid rules... Be yourself and not a fool... Don't accept average habits... Open your heart and push the limits..." - Enigma
jwhite44 Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 As I was out in my not-even-3" ankle boots today, I was thinking more about the ankle boots. I would be nice to move up to a higher heel. Has anyone heard of Jessica Bennett shoes? I stumbled across these while doing an online search: http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&pcid=125085&adtrack=pt&term=women%27s+jessica+bennett+jury&offer= They look very similiar to the Payless Rosa Lug Boot: http://www.payless.com/Catalog/productdetail.aspx?ItemCode=61799&ProductColor=Black&Width=Regular&TLC=Womens&SLC=WomensShoes&BLC=WomensBootsTrendy except their 6x the price (well, I did find a sale that brings them down to $125, so I guess that's only 4x)! The major advantage over the Rosa's is these come in a sz 13, vs only a 12 for the Rosa. I was also initially encouraged because zappos.com listed the heel height as 3 3/4 " (Rosa only 3"), but then amazon.com has them at 3 1/2, and the Jessica Bennett website lists them as 3 1/8. [For a similiar model Justice, Nordstrom says 4", amazon 3 1/2", JB website 2 5/8".] Who knows what the real height is. I'm trying to find a store that might carry them (not necessarily in my size) so I see them in person, not having much luck so far though. I'd rather not go the buy & return route, although shipping both ways seems to be free. I also just noticed that the discount (30% off) is only good for today, so if I was going to get them, I guess this would be a great time. For the Sexy Shoes 4" ankle boots, while I like the height, I think the lacing greatly reduces the chance of passing off the boot as a man's / unisex shoe. The Jury is better (almost anything with a zipper probably is), though the shiny clips don't help (maybe some flat black paint could disguise them). The Payless ones are probably ideal (in terms of what I'm looking for), but capped at a size 12, they won't work for me. Part of me says to order the Jury's, at least to see what they are like. Another part says I'm not ready to take my heel interest to $100+ shoes (spoiled by Payless. Any recommendations?
Bernheels Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 I bought a pair of the lug boot from payless. They are so comfortable - I wear them everday to and from work and I have done a lot of street healing with these boots on. They are perfect with jeans. Bernheels
secondtake20 Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Jwhite44 I have the Rosa Lug Boots and I enjoy them very well. I wore them out 2 saturday nights ago and they were very comfortable and no one really noticed them. I do know that they stop at size 12, but mine are a size 11 and they seem to run a little on the large size to me. I too have been looking for a boot with a chunky 3 & 1/2 inch heel or 4 inch heel but they don't seem to be in style this year.
jwhite44 Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 secondtake20, you also have the Megan ankle boot, don't you? How is the size/fit of them compared to the Rosa Lug? Based on your Megan recommendation from the Payless thread , I did go out and buy a pair, but the size 12 was just too small (needed at least either a 12W or 13). Unless you think the Rosa's are much bigger, I don't see them fitting me either
jwhite44 Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 I ended up ordering them, and starting a new thread, please see http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/everybody/12457-buying_first_expensive_pair_shoes_-_jessica_bennett_jury_boot.html#post189616 Also, I might be looking better for the heel height. Although I can't find it now, one of the sites I was looking at them on said, "... we measure height on a size 6 shoe, at the center of the heel. The height might be higher on larger shoes..." Since I'm getting a sz 13, and I measure at the back of the heel, there's a chance I might be able to get that extra 1" in height I'm looking for.
secondtake20 Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 The Rosa Lug Boot runs a little large like the megan boot but from what I read it still won't fit you in a size 12. I love the fit and feel of my Megan boot, but I wish the heel was higher.
jwhite44 Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Can you compare the two boots? Since they are very similar, what makes you choose one over the other when you wear them? I guess the Megan is a boot for those not wanting a high heel.
secondtake20 Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 My Megan boots are a size 10 and they have formed to my feet very well and they are very comfortable too. My Rosa boots are a size 11 and I have put anti slip heel grips in them. They where a litttle lose. I wore the Rosa boots out couple of saturday nights ago and I was very pleased with them too. I like booth pairs very well. I do notice the ground more with the Megan boots because of the thinner sole. I have had to tighten the strap on the Rosa boots to keep it from making noise when I walk. I like the sole and heel on the Rosa boots better. It is really a toss up on the two pairs because they both have their place in my world of heeling.
roniheels Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 I bought a pair of the lug boot from payless. They are so comfortable - I wear them everday to and from work and I have done a lot of street healing with these boots on. They are perfect with jeans. Bernheels The two pair I bought from Payless are comfortable for me, too. I even wear the pair with 3" high heels to work.
jwhite44 Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 Just a bump - if anyone sees any other ankle boots with thicker heels (in a size 13 or 13W), could you post them here? I'm still undecided on whether I'll be keeping the Jessica Bennett boots I bought. Thanks.
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