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10 Bangin’ Boots that WON’T Break the Bank from Overstock’s Winter Clearance Event

Erika — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:53:25 +0000

Overstock.com, one of our most visited online discount sites, is having their winter clearance sale right at this very moment! They’re taking an extra 15%, 20% and 25% off on merchandise that are already on sale AND are already priced lower than their retail value, so you can bet that the final discounts are going to be HUGE.

Items in the sale include women and men’s clothing, jewelry, bedding, furniture, watches, and our favorite (of course), boots. Since it’s a clearance sale, we weren’t really expecting a lot, but boy, were we surprised when we found these fabulous boots among the selections.

And there were so many too! But we did our best and narrowed it down to this list of 10 bangin’ boots that definitely won’t break the bank from Overstock’s Winter Clearance Event:

1. MIA Stratford Riding Boots

MIA Stratford Riding Boots, $31.99 (retail price: $139.00)

2. Bearpaw Dream 10-Inch Boots

Bearpaw Dream 10-Inch Boots, $39.99 (retail price: $69.95)

3. MIA Geva Knee High Wedge Boots

MIA Geva Knee High Wedge Boots, $63.99 (retail price: $89.95)

4. Farylrobin Omni Riding Boots

Farylrobin Omni Riding Boots, $106.39 (retail price: $284.95)

5. Steve Madden P-Loops Knee High Riding Boots

Steve Madden P-Loops Knee High Riding Boots, $118.99 (retail price: $149.99)

6. Rocket Dog Chain Gang Boots

Rocket Dog Chain Gang Boots, $20.79 (retail price: $79.00)

7. Victoire Varielle Over-The-Knee Wedge Boots

Victoire Varielle Over-The-Knee Wedge Boots, $63.19 (retail price: $149.99)

8. MIA Royal Grey Leather Boots

MIA Royal Grey Leather Boots, $76.49 (retail price: $119.95)

9. N.Y.L.A. Kunto Suede Over-The-Knee Boots

N.Y.L.A. Kunto Suede Over-The-Knee Boots, $34.39 (retail price: $149.95)

10. Nine West Sitcom Knee High Suede Boots

Nine West Sitcom Knee High Suede Boots, $93.59 (retail price: $148.95)

Could you believe the prices on some of these? I couldn’t either. I had to keep double checking my screen just to make sure.

Of course the only drawback with clearance sales is that the sizes are all broken. But when you do chance upon a shoe that you like that has just one last pair in your size, it’s one of the best feelings in the world!

Checkout the rest of the Winter Clearance Event at Overstock.com.

Women’s, Men’s and Kids’ Boots ON SALE at Endless.com Now!

Erika — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:16:11 +0000

We believe that one of the best ways to start a new year is by sticking to your New Year’s resolutions. And if you’re one of the many, many people who swear to save more money this 2011 (in fact, it’s one of the top 5 most popular New Year’s resolutions), then let us here at Boots 4 You help you out with that by calling your attention to this amazing sale happening right now:

Endless.com is holding a massive up to 45% off sale at this very moment and in the spotlight are boots for women, men and kids. Accessories such as bags, wallets, jewelry and watches have also been thrown in just to further sweeten this already sweet deal.

To start shopping, all you gotta do is hop on over to Endless.com and click on the banner to see the boot styles that are all included in this sale! Just to get you pumped up for what you will be seeing, here is a selection of stylish women’s, men’s and kids’ boots you can expect to come across at Endless:

Women’s Boots on Sale at Endless

Not Rated Women’s Double E Over-The-Knee Boot, $41.03 to $46.66 (was $64.95)
Naughty Monkey Women’s Detective Boot, $74.99 (was $99.95)
FRYE Women’s Shirley Cuffed Riding Boot, $256.80 to $427.95 (was $427.95)
Sperry Top-Sider Women’s Ladyfish Ankle Boot, $58.78 to $128.95 (was $128.95)
Sorel Women’s 1964 Pac Graphic Snowboot, $79.98 to $110.00 (was $110.00)

Men’s Boots on Sale at Endless

Clarks Originals Men’s Desert Boot, $61.60 to $95.00 (was $95.00)
Tretorn Skerry Reslig Rubber Boot, $48.00 to $60.00 (was $65.00)
BEARPAW Men’s Stowe Boot, $73.50 to $77.00 (was $102.95)
Steve Madden Men’s Nockdown Boot, $75.02 to $83.13 (was $125.00)
FRYE Men’s Rogan Hiker Boot, $178.80 to $208.73 (was $298.00)

Kids’ Boots on Sale at Endless

crocs Toddler/Little Kid Crocasam Boot, $29.99 to $30.00 (was $39.95)
Primigi Kids’ Jenna-E Boot, $34.90 to $102.00 (was $82.00 to $102.00)
EMU Australia Toddler/Little Kid Wallaby Lo Classic Lo Sheepskin Boot, $59.25 to $79.00 (was $79.95)
The North Face LItalytle Kid/Big Kid Nuptse Insulated Boot, $35.03 to $50.00 (was $50.00)
Timberland Big Kid Mt Snow Waterproof Boot, $52.00 to $54.99 (was $65.00)

Start shopping now!

Boots You Can Braid, Blowdry or Beehive: Bearpaw Boetis Boots

Erika — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:50:13 +0000

Gah! Why are they making these boots hairier and hairier?

The latest to join the overly furry boot bandwagon are these Boetis Boots from Bearpaw. These used to be carpet-like or dog-like at most, but now these furry boots are full-on hairy and nearly at Cousin Itt-like proportions!

Why did they have to make the lamb fur on these boots so long or worse, so curly? Unlike other fur boots, this one isn’t making me want to cuddle it or touch it. It looks alive and I feel like I’ll pick something out of it if I stick my hand into all that hair.

Oh and don’t miss out on the shoe uppers. They’re also ghastly covered in fur:

This fur isn’t made of the same lamb fur on the shaft but of calfskin, so those are two types of materials from animals you’ll be wearing in just one fur boot. Oh the joy!

If these boots still have got you by the short and curlies and you feel like you have no choice but to buy them, you can get them for $144.99 at Endless.com.

A special offer is available on them right now – Endless is giving 25% off on $100 orders so you can get these boots for just $108.74. The offer also includes 30% off on $200 orders and ends Monday, December 20th, so purchase them now!

Endless.com Fall Boots and Shearling Boots Sale!

Erika — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:32:03 +0000

Lots of major sales on boots going on at Endless.com right now!

First up is their offer to slash 20% off on select shearling boots that are over $70. Brands included are the ever-reliable EMU Australia, the fall essential Bearpaw and the ultra-fashionable Australia Luxe Collective. Sale runs up until the end of the month but don’t delay and run the risk of not getting your size in bestselling fall/winter staples such as these:

Australia Luxe Collective Nordic Angel Tall Sheepkin Boot, $410.00
EMU Australia Hip Button Boot, $98.95
Bearpaw Emma Short Boot, $64.99
Bearpaw Altai Boot, $79.95
EMU Australia Maitress Premium Australian Sheepskin Boot, $121.34 to $219.95

If you’ve already got a pair of furry footwear, then check out the other sale at Endless where you get to save up to 40% on fall/winter boots. Both women’s and men’s styles are covered of course; you can shop for women’s boots here or you can browse through men’s boots here.

Once you’ve picked a pair of boots, then check to see if they’re included in Endless’ “save an extra 25%” promo. That’s right, they’re taking an extra 25% off on select fall/winter boots which are already on sale to begin with! You don’t even need a coupon code to avail of it – just check if the pair of boots you like qualifies for the promo and you’re all set.

NOW is the time to go shopping for fall/winter boots!

The Best Snow Boots for Kids Who Love Playing in the Snow

Erika — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:09:21 +0000

Parents know how much their little ones love playing in the snow. So if there’s any member of the family who needs a good pair of snow boots right now, it would be the children.

Children don’t mind the chilling winter we’re experiencing right now (Image from Fotosa.ru)

Kids’ snow boots are priced the same as adult snow boots, if not a bit higher. That might sound totally unfair considering that children’s feet are obviously tinier and would therefore need less materials, but from a manufacturer’s point of view, smaller things are actually harder to make. The finer details require different kinds of machinery, the shoe styles need to be altered to fit smaller sizes, and to get the intricate designs just right requires special labor skills.

So don’t be surprised if kids’ snow boots cost more than your own. Just think of them as an investment piece – after all, it is children and protecting them against the elements we’re talking about.

So in searching for the best snow boots for kids, we turn to “the world’s largest site for shoes” : Shoebuy.com.

Here are the best top-selling snow boots for girls:

Girls’ The North Face Nuptse Fur, $67.95

These snow boots are padded to the max: the soles are cushioned, the insides are lined with faux fur, and they’re packed with 700 fill down insulation. These are definitely for keeping warm but if you’re concerned about the wet soaking through that nylon upper, fear not: they are 100% coated and made waterproof.

If you prefer wellingtons, you could always go for this adorable Umi Serenade Boot, also a top-seller on Shoebuy.com:

Girls’ Umi Serenade, $87.95

As for the boys, these are the best top-selling snow boots:

Boys’ The North Face Chilkats Lace, $62.45

The North Face takes the top spot again with this excellent fleece-lined boys’ snow boot. These were designed especially for wet and snowy conditions and will keep your little man’s feet warm in temperatures down to -25 degrees F.

And like what we did for the girls, we also found a boy’s rubber boot option:

Boys’ Bearpaw Stowe, $99.95

Although not exactly a wellington boot, the rubber sole combined with the waterproof shaft still makes these Bearpaw Stowes a great boot to wear in the snow. They are also lined with sheepskin lining for extra warmth and the rubber outsole provides extra traction on slippery ice. We don’t want the kids to get into any accidents now!

If you’ve got kids who still stay outdoors despite the biting cold weather, then you need to get them some really good snow boots! All of these kids’ boots are available on Shoebuy.com.

8 of the Cutest, Most Adorable Sweater Boots

Erika — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:03:21 +0000

We featured some sweater boots before, after Megan Fox was seen traipsing around in her UGG Classic Cardy Boots in grey. And like we said in that post, sweater boots are difficult to wear out of the house (unless maybe if you’re a celeb and people around you always tell you that you look good in everything that you wear).

The reasons? Well, for one, sweater boots aren’t really built to withstand water and snow. Two, they’re not weatherproof and their soles usually aren’t thick or supportive enough. Three, they get dirty easily and four, wearing sweater boots beyond the confines of a home is largely considered a fashion faux pas.

Yes, we know, sweater boots are super warm and super comfy. That’s why we think there’s a way to get around these reasons not to wear sweater boots out of the house: just wear them indoors.

No need to worry about the wet snow soaking through, your feet hurting, or the boots getting dirty because you won’t be walking around in them anyways. They’ll also keep your toes warm and toasty without you worrying about what other people think of them. No one’s going to care if you wear sweater boots 24/7 inside your own home.

So we’ve gone ahead and found the best sweater boots for chilling out, lounging around and basically just lazying about inside your house. Here are 8 of the cutest and most adorable sweater boots:

1. Rellknit Tall Toggle Slipper Boot in Rainbow

It’s a sock, it’s a slipper, it’s a boot – it’s a sockperboot! Okay, maybe that name’s not going to catch on, but we do know that these rainbow sweater boots are now just $19.99 – 2/3 slashed off of the original $59.00 price. They’re available at BarefootTess.com, the online store for large shoe sizes. Women shoe size 10 and above rejoice!

2. Unlisted Knit For You Boot in Tan

These look suspiciously like Megan Fox’s sweater boots, but no matter: they’re nearly 100 dollars cheaper, especially after the 10% price markdown. Other colors are black and brown but this warm tan color looks cozier. These sweater boots are $58.49 at Heels.com.

3. Skechers Keepsakes Blur Boot in Chocolate

This Skechers sweater boot has a little bit more traction and sole than the others, so maybe you can wear these when running a few short errands. The fur around the top is a cute detail and the cinch ties will keep them from flopping down around your ankles. $54.95 at Shoebuy.com.

4. Muk Luk 680 Chenille Socks Boot in Pistachio

These sweater boots resemble socks the most, so don’t even try passing them off as actual boots – the fragile blanket stitching around the sole won’t let you walk in them farther than the front door. But the chenille material is really soft and warm, good enough to wear while watching TV or reading a book. Check out the calming pistachio shade. $25.45 at Shoebuy.com.

5. Bearpaw Knit Tall Boot in Chocolate

Another sweater boot that’s similar to UGG Classic Cardies, but the toggle buttons are too cute to ignore on this Bearpaw version. $69.95 at Shoebuy.com.

6. Gabriella Rocha Jayden Boot in Cream

These are a girl’s boot, but they run up to an XL size so women with smaller shoe sizes can still wear these adorable sweater boots. Also available in black, brown and pink – the pink was our top 2 choice. $45.00 at Zappos.com.

7. RSVP SS2 Fleece Boot in Green/Dark Green

If you’re going to be wearing a shoe with pompoms hanging off of it, you might as well get them in a crazy color. This green color combination is our top choice for this RSVP sweater boot. $49.00 at Zappos.com.

8. UGG Classic Stripe Cable Knit Boot in Navy/Cream

What’s a sweater boot post without a pair of UGGs? These cable knit sweater boots in navy and cream are $140.00 at Zappos.com.

4 Cheaper Sheepskin Boot Alternatives to UGG Boots

Erika — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:25:27 +0000

We know UGGS are warm, comfy, cozy and all that, but we also know that they’re hella expensive. The cheapest one we featured on our top UGG boots list was going for at least $140.00.

Wanting the same warmth and comfort that UGGs give but not willing to shell out nearly 200 bucks? We’ve found some cheaper UGG alternatives and compiled them right here.

Check out these 4 UGG-a-likes that offer the same sheepskin softness at half the price.

1. Old Friend Women’s Tall Boot

Old Friend has been manufacturing sheepskin slippers for over 25 years. So when sheepskin boots became popular, it was just natural for them to adopt the trend. From the company that’s “serious about sheepskin” comes an UGG alternative that some say are even softer than UGGs. These 10-inch tall boots are on sale now at $89.30.

2. Fitzwell Laila Boot

Fitzwell prides themselves in testing and ensuring the fit, comfort, and durability of each of their shoes. Looks like all those lab tests have paid off because people are raving about their Laila sheepskin boot. The stitching is strong, they hold up during winter, and best of all, they look like UGGs to the untrained eye. Fitzwell 9-inch tall sheepskin boots are $65.00.

3. Bearpaw Eva 10″

Arguably the most popular alternative to UGGs, Bearpaws are the second best-selling sheepskin boots on Zappos.com. One customer even said, “Don’t know why anyone would pay for UGGs when you can get this shoe for a fraction of the price.” Bearpaw 10-inch tall sheepskin boots retail for $63.95. They have a shorter 8-inch boot which goes for just $59.95.

4. Lugz Zen Hi Boot

The cheapest out of all the UGG alternatives, these 10-inch sheepskin boots from Lugz go for only $55.96. Lugz is a city and urban lifestyle clothing brand, so we’re not yet really that confident about their capacity to make winter boots. But hey, they are the cheapest, especially after Zappos has slashed 20% off of the original $69.95 price.

After going through all those UGG alternatives, they all really do start to look alike.

All these sheepskin boots are available at Zappos.com.

Top 6 Best-Selling Boots for Winter 2009 / 2010

Erika — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:59:59 +0000

The air is getting nippier and the weather is getting colder: which boots are being snatched up fast this winter 2009/2010?

Here are the top 6 best-selling winter boots on the “biggest online shoe store” Zappos.com:

6. Coming in at number 6 is the Winter Hit Wide Calf from Gabriella Rocha. A simple pull-on boot with a small amount of slouch, this suede boot offers nothing more than affordable fashion and a wide selection of colors to choose from. At a $69.95 price point for a tall boot, the lack of arch support and relatively cheap quality compared to other winter boots are forgivable. And judging from how many customers who already bought these boots, apparently they’re thinking the same thing.

5. The Bearpaw Eva 8″ ($59.95) boot takes the #5 spot. Granted that people are buying these boots more because of the fact that they’re the cheaper alternative to Uggs, Bearpaw boots do have something more going for them aside from their lower price. They’re fully lined with sheepskin, the sole is made of lightweight rubber, and you can use a leather spray on the suede uppers to make them waterproof. Hey – that still sounds exactly like Uggs.

4. Coming all the way from left field, the 4th best-selling winter boot is the UGG Cove, $154.00. This is an unexpectedly popular boot because it is the only one out of this entire list that actually resembles a proper winter boot. A variation of the equally popular La Jolla boot, the Cove features heavy-duty braiding and leather wrap around the ankle, a leather-covered Poron® footbed, and a slip-proof rubber sole with ribbed traction. It’s a surprise that this isn’t the number 1 winter boot. They sound like the perfect boot to traipse through the snow in.

3. Breaking into the top 3 is the Tyller boot from Steve Madden, $79.90. Another cheap tall boot, except this one is more aesthetically appealing. It still lacks foot cushion and arch support but they’re fashionable enough and “cute” with jeans and skirts.

2. Hunter Original boots from Hunter ( $114.95) is the second placer. These are essentially rain boots but when worn with fleece socks, these rubber boots are just the thing to keep your feet from getting wet and cold during the winter time. Hunter Originals have been getting a lot of press lately – these boots have been featured in Zappos’ own magazine, were included in Glamour.com’s holiday gift guide, and were worn by Kristen Stewart in the movie Twilight.

1. And the number 1 best-selling winter boot for 2009/2010 is…. the UGG boot (surprise!). Classic Short, Classic Tall, Classic Cardy, Bailey Button – all these UGG styles have taken over Zappos as the most popular boots for this year and probably for the last 3 or 4 years as well. A lot of people thought that the UGG’s time was up, but Zappos.com shoppers have voted through their purchases: UGGs are still the best boots to keep your feet warm and dry during winter.

Spotted: Megan Fox in UGG Classic Cardy Boots

Erika — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:30:47 +0000

It-girl-of-the-moment Megan Fox was recently photographed with beau Brian Austin Green and Brian’s son Kassius at Sherman Oaks Mall last November 18. She was spotted wearing UGG’s Classic Cardy Boots in gray.

Megan Fox paparazzi shot

We’ve featured Uggs before (in fact, we just wrote about a pair in our last blog post), but this particular style is quite the popular one.

From L to R: Denise Richards, Ashley Greene, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Katie Price

However, despite the numerous celebs who vouch for these boots, sweater boots don’t seem to be as accepted in the fashion industry. Is it because of their lazy appearance and that they look like only kids should be wearing them? Is it because of the UGG (“UGG-ly” shoes) name? Or is the fact that so many mainstream celebs are wearing it the very reason why they’re so – as Karl Lagerfeld would say, – demode?

You can’t deny that sweater boots are really warm and cozy though. Forget that you have to be very careful not to get them dirty (Denise Richards’ in the picture above look like they need to be cleaned real soon), sweater boots are great footwear to just lounge in.

1. Bearpaw Knit Tall in black, $89.99. USA’s answer to Australia’s UGGs. They retail for $50 less than the UGGs – why pay more for the same thing?

2. Slipper Boot from Timberland in black, $70.99 (on sale at 30% off at Shoes.com). The adorable wooden toggle buttons at the back make you forget that they’re very sock-like in front.

3. Apple Bottoms Hazel in purple, $80. A little dressier version of the sweater boot but it still looks like a sock with buckles on them.

4. Guess Buster in dark brown suede, $179. The most glam of them all. They’re still pull-on boots but you’re definitely not going to be just lounging around in these. Just included them to show that sweater boots can be dressy!

If you still prefer the UGG Classic Cardy Boots, buy them from Shoes.com. Any purchase of UGG Australia footwear $50 or more from their website entitles you to a $20 gift code!