Boots4Me Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 I love fashionable boots with a rear zipper and was wondering if anyone knows an online supplier who may carry such a style in a 12-13 size (45 EU) with a 4"+ heel?? I have looked on a few of the more popular online stores without success. This would be an easy purchase if I was a 9-10.
manoleat Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 You can find fashionable boots with back zip here: http://www.diva-heels.com/boots/ I do not know about the sizes this bootmaker will do. Just ask him. And they won't be cheap either... Have fun, manoleat
Dr. Shoe Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 Those are some lush boots. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
sendra45 Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 You can find fashionable boots with back zip here: http://www.diva-heels.com/boots/ I do not know about the sizes this bootmaker will do. Just ask him. And they won't be cheap either... Have fun, manoleat No address either and the website is registered to a PO box in Germany. What are they hiding if they are as good as they say they are? The angels have the phonebox.
Boots4Me Posted April 13, 2010 Author Posted April 13, 2010 Thanks Manoleat. As the good doctor said, they certainly are "lush" boots. I love the cognac "Momentum" boots but unless I win the lottery I'd say they would be way out of my league price wise. On first inspection I reckon they would be at least $800-900 and add a flight to Germany from Australia (which I suspect is their location) for the sizing and we are looking at around $3000 which is way too much for me but thanks for the find all the same. If anyone else knows of a cheaper alternative for rear zipper boots, I'd love to hear from you.
Dawn HH Posted April 14, 2010 Posted April 14, 2010 Boots4me:-) I don't have any leads at the moment, but I can tell you this. I have had a couple of pairs of boots in the past with rear zippers and the sensation of the foot going into the boot, the inclination of the heel and how the boot encloses the foot while being zippered up is truely sensational. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Boots4Me Posted April 14, 2010 Author Posted April 14, 2010 Boots4me:-) I don't have any leads at the moment, but I can tell you this. I have had a couple of pairs of boots in the past with rear zippers and the sensation of the foot going into the boot, the inclination of the heel and how the boot encloses the foot while being zippered up is truely sensational. Cheers--- Dawn HH Ohhh Dawn did you have to do that!! Now I'm even more determined to get a pair of rear zipper boots. That sensation you so wonderfully described is what I am after as well as the fashionable look. Cheers Boots4Me
Dr. Shoe Posted April 14, 2010 Posted April 14, 2010 Boots4me:-) I don't have any leads at the moment, but I can tell you this. I have had a couple of pairs of boots in the past with rear zippers and the sensation of the foot going into the boot, the inclination of the heel and how the boot encloses the foot while being zippered up is truely sensational. Cheers--- Dawn HH Yes, I'm a sucker for that feeling too. Boots4Me, have you considered tracking down an Australian bootmaker? Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
manoleat Posted April 14, 2010 Posted April 14, 2010 Boots4me, did you search ebay for back zip boots? There is not only cheap stuff to find, e.g.: http://cgi.ebay.com/GUCCI-TALL-KNEE-HIGH-ZIP-BACK-BOOTS-WOMENS-6-BLACK_W0QQitemZ260583996601QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Women_s_Shoes?hash=item3cac043cb9 The only challenge will be finding the right size.
Boots4Me Posted April 14, 2010 Author Posted April 14, 2010 Yes, I'm a sucker for that feeling too. Boots4Me, have you considered tracking down an Australian bootmaker? Great idea Dr Shoe, I think that will be the only way I will get rear zipper boots in my size. I found an Australian company on the net called after dark creations who custom make boots but they don't have any rear zipper boots in their range that I can see and it appears that they import their custom stock from known manufacturers rather than make boots themselves but I will email them to see if they can be of assistance. Manoleat, thanks again for the tip but off the shelf rear zipper boots appear to be the domain of the sub size 10 boot wearer. I'd kill for size 8-9 feet.
chris100575 Posted April 14, 2010 Posted April 14, 2010 I'll be watching this thread with interest as I want a pair too. I have one pair of Faith knee high boots with back zips but I'd love another pair. Zipping them up the back does feel lush!
Dr. Shoe Posted April 14, 2010 Posted April 14, 2010 Gooogle "bespoke shoemaker australia" and you should find what you're looking for. Don't worry if they seem conservative as a proper bespoke shoemaker will be used to doing stuff for the stage etc. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Boots4Me Posted April 14, 2010 Author Posted April 14, 2010 Gooogle "bespoke shoemaker australia" and you should find what you're looking for. Don't worry if they seem conservative as a proper bespoke shoemaker will be used to doing stuff for the stage etc. Thanks again Dr Shoe. You're a wonderful font of boot/shoe knowledge. Unfortunately one thing I'm starting to discover, is that custom made boots be it here is Aus or overseas seem to start at around the $1000 mark. Unfortunately it looks like I have champagne tastes with a beer budget so whilst I'd love a pair of rear zipper boots in my size, until someone decides to factory line back zip boots in size 13/45 to get them sub $500 they will probably be a pipe dream for me.
Boots4Me Posted April 15, 2010 Author Posted April 15, 2010 Well subsequent to my previous post, for those of you who are following my journey to find boots with rear zippers, I have now found two internet companies with rear zipper boots and another that is willing to make their boots with a rear zipper. The first is 6inchheelsforever with their model UKB http://www.orientvisual.com/6inchforever/shoepage.php?querytype=id&searchstring=UKB From the photos they look very nice but if anyone has purchased this particular model of boot, I'd love to hear some feedback from you. The second one is Glamourboots.com and their model Countess. http://www.orientvisual.com/6inchforever/shoepage.php?querytype=id&searchstring=UKB These boots do look very good quality but it is also reflected in the price. And the 3rd is estresmodes/antonio camino omano who said they are able to make their boots with a rear zipper and in some cases for no extra charge http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=280422216373 Well it looks like I have some thinking to do....
manoleat Posted April 15, 2010 Posted April 15, 2010 So the price range seems to be nearly the same. I once had two pairs of Jean Gaborit boots (or Glamourboots) and have to say that they make boots in very fine quality: The leathers, the stitching and everything else. But I also can assure you that they run one size small with high heels (flats are nearly true to size). That is the only recommendation I can make about the three makers you named. Good luck with your choice!
Dawn HH Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Boots4me:-) As I and others have said, slipping into a pair of rear zipper boots is quite incredible. I do hope that you find just what you are looking for and can post us that you have been successful. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
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