pebblesf Posted June 3, 2024 Posted June 3, 2024 Those boots are amazing, love everything about them for sure. Love the color, the heels, the nice fit and the great jeans. I'm so envious. What brand are they?
pebblesf Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Saw this boot manufacturer on reddit today: https://duoboots.com/products/freya-tan-suede? They offer many nice styles of boots and a complete range of calf sizes... Wish they were available in the US. 1
Shyheels Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Yes, they've popped up on my Instagram feed. I like them too - if only they could expand their size range a little. I would certainly be a customer!' 1
pebblesf Posted February 12 Posted February 12 27 minutes ago, Shyheels said: Yes, they've popped up on my Instagram feed. I like them too - if only they could expand their size range a little. I would certainly be a customer!' What size do you wear? I am women's US 10-11, EU42-43
Shyheels Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) I’m 45 at least - depending on the make They go to a UK10 - almost there! I’d need an 11 … I looked at their size guide and for the ten the foot length is 27.0cm - not enough Edited February 12 by Shyheels
at9 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Their UK to EU sizing is suspect. They say EU43=UK10 whereas the usual conversion is UK9. I've had a pair of Duo boots for number of years. About 2.75" heel. At the time their biggest size was UK8 so they're bit small on my UK9 feet but OK with very thin socks. Nicely made, good leather. Duo used to have a lovely shop in Bath. My wife bought a pair of flat boots from there a few years ago. Again they are nice. Duo went though some kind of reconstruction a few years ago. Possibly a liquidation and buyout. They then became online only. 1
mlroseplant Posted February 12 Posted February 12 It looks like they don't have anything for me, even if I were willing to spend that kind of money for something I couldn't try on first. However, the custom shaft circumference and height sounds like something I could use. 1
Gige Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) 16 hours ago, at9 said: Their UK to EU sizing is suspect. They say EU43=UK10 whereas the usual conversion is UK9. I've had a pair of Duo boots for number of years. About 2.75" heel. At the time their biggest size was UK8 so they're bit small on my UK9 feet but OK with very thin socks. Nicely made, good leather. Duo used to have a lovely shop in Bath. My wife bought a pair of flat boots from there a few years ago. Again they are nice. Duo went though some kind of reconstruction a few years ago. Possibly a liquidation and buyout. They then became online only. My wife has larger calves and had many a pair of Duo boots, the first coming in 2012. I can attest to the fact that any pair of boots from them are very well made with high quality materials and worth the price to get them. Duo used to have great models every season from flats/low heels to 4"/10cm heels in many wonderful styles. Some time ago, however, Duo, for completely inexplicable reasons, changed their name to "Ted and Muffy" after the owners of the company (as I understand it). This, seemingly, soured with customers and led to them just about going out of business. A buyer for the company was found and changed so much, and in my opinion, not for the better, upon taking receivership of the company. The name was changed back to Duo, and styles became more basic to the point of being almost "frumpy." Likewise, taller heels were gone, and varying calf sizes for each model were reduced. Boots became the sole focus as pumps and other styles were no longer offered. Yes, all stores across the UK were closed (and I think the one in Bath was one of the larger stores) and now, they are only an online retailer. Although the product lineup for the current season has some nice styles, they are nowhere near the jaw-dropping models they once offered. I have a pair of 4"/10cm ankle boots from them, and my wife may still have a pair or two of their boots and pumps. If Duo were to return to making the boot styles they did before the whole Ted and Muffy flop, I would be more than willing to sign over every other paycheck to them for new pairs every month. Yes, wasteful but worth it regardless of the price. FWIW, a retailer that I have come to love is Noe (there should be an umlaut, my favorite diacritical mark, over that "e" but my computer does not have a number pad...) in Antwerp. I just ordered a pair of custom knee high boots from them and should have them around the start of March. I currently have four pairs of ankle boots from them, and have two pair of pumps on order. Although they are not at all a fancy design, the color selection is amazing. The price of the boots I ordered was actually slightly less than those offered at Duo. If Duo ever started making this model again, I would be the first in line to get a pair! Edited February 13 by Gige Forgot to add a picture.... 2
Shyheels Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Yes, I’d love a pair of those boots too if they came in my size. Such a pity that the original company folded - and for such a silly self-inflicted reason - only to be replaced by something that from what you say is but a shadow of its former self. Seems to be the way with these things. I’ve liked the look of some of the boots now being offered but they are just too small. Whatever their sizing numbers my feet are simply longer than the 27.0cm they list as the length suitable for their largest size. 1
at9 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 As far as I remember, Duo's only proper store was in Bath. Others were small fitting rooms that didn't carry much stock.
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