Grace At Any Age...

 It Never Goes Out Of Style

A Boot Story...

 

Classy!

The above Coach boots have a love story. Vintage, made in US quality and purchased well over 5 years ago. Sadly they languished in my closet with an occasional try. Yes the correct size and with incredible heavy high quality leather they are a treasure.  A 4" heel with an ever so slight 1/2" platform bed inside the shoe. The most impressive aspect is the quality; oh and the sexy part too.

The problem, the top circular band was manufactured not open. Yes, there was  a leather band with buckle that was decoration. The zipper ended at the top of the fixed top band. I have a high instep and there was no getting my foot past the top closed band even with the zipper open. Not wanting to destroy the beautiful boots, I debated several times just cutting the fixed band. I hesitated. 

However, last week I did do just that and to my amazement the zipper still had stops to keep it in place, on track. The top  band was now open. I only need to take the boots in to my shoe shop to get the decorative top buckle strap tacked down on both side of the zipper. 

I love the other three straps and buckles that are completely decorative.  

Can I get them on; YES,  And, the zipper closes / goes all the way up even with my exaggerated calves. They work! Now, should I wear then? That is the question. My first attempt at standing was meet with a near tip over. That would have been a face plant. Next came a very cautious shuffle.  

So, much practice will be needed and I have not worn even 3 1/2 pumps in a while. I so want to pair these boots with the long skirt shown above. These are all items in my closet. I see it as a cool, yet an elegant look with the wide belt pulling everything together; pun intended. Not a Florida look, but maybe for next fall?  

I will keep you posted and maybe at least model the outfit. I will post a photo.