I have been inspecting my Autumn/Winter Capsule Wardrobe and have known for some time that there were a number of gaps, namely a comfy but stylish pair of flat heeled ankle boots. I love me a sexy pair of boots. Is there any sound more tantalizing that the heel strike coming off a pair of killer boots? The problem is that I am on my feet for hours every day and even the chunky stacked heels on my beloved J Crew ankle boots begin to feel uncomfortable at the 4 hour mark. I was gutted when I came across Cole Haan's Harrington Slouch Boots last Winter only to find that they were completely sold out online. When Cole Haan brought them back this Autumn, I didn't bother waiting for a sale but ripped off to the nearest Cole Haan store.
These ankle boots are Cole Haan's interpretation of the 80's slouch boot. I loathe 80's fashion. I am sure that to a millenial, 80's fashion is new and exciting but for me, it is a case of "been there, done that, don't need to do it again." BUT, and this is a big but, I absolutely adore these boots. They are that perfect blend of 80's redux with a modern twist. The ruching around the ankle means there is a lot of give so there is no painful breaking in of stiff leather. I love the fact that there are 2 zippers (!!), one on either side of the ankle.
The goldtone hardware adds subtle glamour. The flat heel means I can wear them all day and don't have to worry about sore feet. Amazingly, they were comfortable straight out of the box. I was surprised that dustbags weren't included. I was told that Cole Haan got rid of dustbags as a cost cutting measure. Considering that Cole Haan footware isn't dirt cheap, I was a tad disappointed. Over all though, I am in love with my new ankle boots. The 80's never looked so good.
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