From all of us here at Boots4You: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May you all have a blessed, bountiful and BOOT-iful year 2012.

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Nina herself won the awards for Choice TV Actress and Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer.

Here are pictures of Nina Dobrev making her way through LAX sans her surfboard trophies from yesterday:

Nina Dobrev, accompanied by boyfriend Ian Somerhalder, catches a flight out of the ...Read more »]]> After picking up a handful of awards for “Vampire Diaries” at last Sunday’s 2011 Teen Choice Awards, Nina Dobrev (accompanied by boyfriend and co-star Ian Somerhalder) was seen catching a flight out of LAX airport the very next day.

Nina herself won the awards for Choice TV Actress and Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer.

Here are pictures of Nina Dobrev making her way through LAX sans her surfboard trophies from yesterday:

Nina Dobrev, accompanied by boyfriend Ian Somerhalder, catches a flight out of the Los Angeles International Airport on August 8, 2011

I’ve always wondered what they did with those surfboards. Do the winners get a mini version of it or do they get to keep them as is? And if they do keep them as is, what do they do with them especially if they get like seven of them like Taylor Swift?

I’d personally like to see one/borrow one myself just to see if they really are usable out in the water!

I’m getting off topic here so let’s get back on track with this close-up of Nina Dobrev’s cool-lookin’ boots:

Harness strap, looped side pull tabs, square toe, distressed leather — Nina Dobrev’s boots are unmistakably these Frye Harness 8R boots:

Frye Harness 8R boots

Colors, tones and textures vary between each Frye boot depending on the leather used in making them. You can check out the different color variations of this Frye boot at Zappos and Amazon. Zappos has them listed between $171.00 to $298.00 while Amazon has them between $147.84 to $228.00.

Don’t forget about our favorite look-for-less alternative to these Frye Harness boots, the Gabriella Rocha Harness boots which are 50% off at 6pm right now!

Credit: Flynet Pictures

When we first saw these Gabriella Rocha Harness boots back in January, we were blown away by how much they look like one of our all-time favorite boots, the Frye Harness 12R.

We were even more astounded to find out that they sold for only $99.00, which is over a hundred dollars less than the Fryes!

Well now, things just got a little bit more amazing because the Gabriella Rocha brand is currently on a whopping up to 80% ...Read more »]]>

Gabriella Rocha Harness boots

When we first saw these Gabriella Rocha Harness boots back in January, we were blown away by how much they look like one of our all-time favorite boots, the Frye Harness 12R.

We were even more astounded to find out that they sold for only $99.00, which is over a hundred dollars less than the Fryes!

Well now, things just got a little bit more amazing because the Gabriella Rocha brand is currently on a whopping up to 80% off sale at 6pm right now.

The Harness boots are included of course, and they’re now selling for an unbelievable $44.55.

The downside to this low price is that only the small sizes are left. If you wear a size 7 or smaller, consider yourself very lucky and us very envious!

If your size is out of stock, well, you’re not out of luck just yet. The entire Gabriella Rocha brand is on sale after all and these gorgeous boots are all still up for grabs:

Gabriella Rocha Countee, $67.50 (was $135.00)

Gabriella Rocha Kassey, $62.50 (was $125.00)

Gabriella Rocha Jesse, $57.20 (was $143.00)

Gabriella Rocha Naiya, $44.50 (was $89.00)

Gabriella Rocha Nadya, $34.50 (was $69.00)

Gabriella Rocha shoes are priced between $11.00 and $101.50 at the sale. Shop the Gabriella Rocha sale at 6pm NOW.

No scrolling all the way down or hovering on the pictures or clicking on the links!

So between boot 1 and boot 2, which do you think are the Fryes and which do you think are the less expensive ones from Gabriella Rocha?

If you got it right, congratulations, and if you didn’t (you can ...Read more »]]> Just by looking at these two pictures, can you tell which are the $218 Frye Harness Boots and which are the $99 Gabriella Rocha Harness Boots?

No scrolling all the way down or hovering on the pictures or clicking on the links!

BOOT 1
VS.

BOOT 2

So between boot 1 and boot 2, which do you think are the Fryes and which do you think are the less expensive ones from Gabriella Rocha?

If you got it right, congratulations, and if you didn’t (you can go ahead and click on the links now), well, there’s no need to worry. We’ve been covering all sorts of boots here on Boots 4 You for almost two years now and we still hard a hard time distinguishing between the two. Gabriella Rocha’s harness boots is also such a dead-on copy of the Frye Harness boots that I had to keep going between browser tabs to make sure that I was linking to the right pair while writing this post.

Gabriella Rocha Harness Boots, $99.00

If you’ve been jonesing hard for a pair of your own Frye boots but find dropping over a couple hundred dollars for it even harder, the Gabriella Rocha Harness Boots should be a really good alternative for you. They’re less than half the price of Frye boots but they’ve got nearly the exact same measurements and made of real leather all the same.

Frye Harness 12R Boots, $218.00

But of course, nothing beats the real thing. Frye boots may be more expensive but their beautiful fit, maximum support and timeless style are irreplaceable.

One good thing about classic Frye boots is that even if you lust after them for so long, you can be be 99% sure that that style will be around for years. So you can put off buying them for as long as you want and take your time saving up for them. Then when you finally purchase your own pair, they’re guaranteed to last you a lifetime.

Both of these boots may be purchased through Zappos.com.

]]> http://www.boots4you.com/2011/01/13/frye-harness-boots-gabriella-rocha-harness-boots/feed/ 1 http://www.boots4you.com/2010/11/11/jada-pinkett-smith-and-willow-smith-paint-the-town-red-in-matching-red-boots/ http://www.boots4you.com/2010/11/11/jada-pinkett-smith-and-willow-smith-paint-the-town-red-in-matching-red-boots/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:02:12 +0000 Erika http://www.boots4you.com/?p=1072 Jada Pinkett Smith and recently turned 10-years-old daughter Willow Smith were seen catching a flight out of LAX last Sunday. The mother and daughter tandem looked cute in their matching red boots as they politely smiled for the awaiting paparazzi while making their way through the aiport:

Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith arrive at Los Angeles airport to catch a departing flight on November 7, 2010

This is such a stylishly adorable look for the two, if there is such a ...Read more »]]> Jada Pinkett Smith and recently turned 10-years-old daughter Willow Smith were seen catching a flight out of LAX last Sunday. The mother and daughter tandem looked cute in their matching red boots as they politely smiled for the awaiting paparazzi while making their way through the aiport:

Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith arrive at Los Angeles airport to catch a departing flight on November 7, 2010

This is such a stylishly adorable look for the two, if there is such a thing. And I have a feeling that they didn’t plan this either. For one, Willow is at an age where she’s too old to do the dress-like-my-mom thing and two, I don’t think Willow Smith is the type who’d appreciate being told what to wear. And those things actually make their matchy-matchy outfit all the more charming.

Crimson-colored accessories such as red boots are the perfect complements to warm brown tones that are all the rage this fall / winter season. Jada Pinkett Smith wears her with her camel colored cardigan. Try Jada’s look with these 4 $100 and under red boots, or just use these to add a cheery pop of color when the weather turns too dreary:

Clockwise from top left: Nine West Paparazzi, $79.16; Dollhouse Rosalee Mid-Calf Boot, $61.25; Gabriella Rocha E01183, $90.00; N.Y.L.A. Basil Boot, $88.19

If you want a pair for your little girl, you don’t have to worry about matching these red boots with anything. Red has always exuded fun and youthfulness which means it’s a great color for kids! Here also are 4 girls’ red boots, also all priced under $100:

Clockwise from top left: EMU Australia Kids Little Creatures, $79.00; Durango Kids BT855, $48.00; Beeko Gail Boot, $69.95; A-Line 6-A0508 F10, $90.50

]]> http://www.boots4you.com/2010/11/11/jada-pinkett-smith-and-willow-smith-paint-the-town-red-in-matching-red-boots/feed/ 0 http://www.boots4you.com/2010/02/01/valentines-day-collection-for-ladies-and-gents/ http://www.boots4you.com/2010/02/01/valentines-day-collection-for-ladies-and-gents/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:48:36 +0000 Erika http://www.boots4you.com/?p=412 I can’t believe it’s the first of February already. It feels like the new year just started yesterday!

Anyway, there are a lot of signs that winter is on its last legs and one of them is fashion’s color chart evolution from pale, wintry hues to richer, juicier palettes. You could say that this is fashion’s way of heralding the blossoming of spring, but it could also be just an excuse to bring out the bright and bloody reds – just ...Read more »]]> I can’t believe it’s the first of February already. It feels like the new year just started yesterday!

Anyway, there are a lot of signs that winter is on its last legs and one of them is fashion’s color chart evolution from pale, wintry hues to richer, juicier palettes. You could say that this is fashion’s way of heralding the blossoming of spring, but it could also be just an excuse to bring out the bright and bloody reds – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Take stock of all these amazing red boots and booties that shoe labels are including in their collections for the start of the season. People can say all they want about the commercialism involved in this business-driven holiday, but this just makes it the perfect time to finally hunt down that perfect pair of red shoes. You should take advantage of it while you can because as all women know, “every woman should own a pair of red shoes”. Oh, and included are some boots for the men in our lives too:

Red Boots for the Ladies

Be the lead of your own show in these Franco Sarto Villain boots. $148.95.

Stomp the blues away in these red Gabriella Rocha RB BUFF-Z rain boots. $51.95.

Vamp-it up with Steve Madden Trumpits. $149.90.

Red Boots for the Gents

Roll out in style in Polo Ralph Lauren Tavin Rolldowns. $149.00.

The only thing you have to be careful about these Clarks Cobra Nylons is how you’ll never want to take them off. Now $78.00.

Tough and durable, they don’t look half bad either: these are the Red Wing Shoes 6″ Classic Work Round work boots. $219.95.

All boots are available at Zappos.com.

The reasons? Well, for one, sweater boots aren’t really built to withstand water and snow. Two, they’re not weatherproof and their ...Read more »]]> 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.

]]> http://www.boots4you.com/2010/01/06/8-of-the-cutest-most-adorable-sweater-boots/feed/ 0 http://www.boots4you.com/2010/01/04/7-ugg-boots-with-rock-and-roll-attitude/ http://www.boots4you.com/2010/01/04/7-ugg-boots-with-rock-and-roll-attitude/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:23:38 +0000 Erika http://www.boots4you.com/?p=215 Okay, before anyone says “these aren’t Ugg boots!”, let it be known that the term “uggs” refers to any type of sheepskin boots with wool lining. It is, in fact, a generic term, and other variations of it are “ug”, “ugh” and “ugg”. Although Deckers Outdoor Corp., the manufacturer of UGG Australia, still holds the trademark for the word “ugg(s)” in the US and Europe, the trademarks were removed in Australia in 2006 and the term is once again the common ...Read more »]]> Okay, before anyone says “these aren’t Ugg boots!”, let it be known that the term “uggs” refers to any type of sheepskin boots with wool lining. It is, in fact, a generic term, and other variations of it are “ug”, “ugh” and “ugg”. Although Deckers Outdoor Corp., the manufacturer of UGG Australia, still holds the trademark for the word “ugg(s)” in the US and Europe, the trademarks were removed in Australia in 2006 and the term is once again the common name for this popular style of sheepskin boots.

So on with the list.

Ugg boots are everywhere nowadays that it’s kind of difficult to wear them without having people ask you if they’re real Deckers Uggs or just knockoffs. You can get generic ugg boots, branded ugg boots, and even fake ugg boots from a multitude of online stores offering them at varying price points, and it’s getting harder and harder to tell the counterfeit goods from the genuine article.

If you love sheepskin boots yet hate looking like just one of the crowd, then it’s time to get a pair that’ll knock the socks off of everyone else. We found 7 ugg boots that are packed with rock and roll attitude, yet still offer the same level of warmth and comfort.

Here are 7 ugg boots that’ll make you stand out from the crowd:

1. Harley Davidson Pinnacle Boots in Black

$189.99 at BootBarn.com

2. Gabriella Rocha Umika Boots in Black Paisley

$69.00 at Zappos.com

3. Kettle Black Rocker Fringe Boots in Black

$398.00 at Singer22.com

4. Australia Luxe Collective Angels Special Release Boots in distressed black

$410.00 at Singer22.com

5. Koolaburra Studs Kettle Boots in Black

Now 20% off, $321.60 at Shoes.com

6. Koolaburra Kettle Boots in Chocolate Heart & Soul

Now 20% off, $321.59, at Shoes.com

7. Koolaburra Horseshoe Rock & Roll Boots

Now 20% off, $321.60 at Shoes.com

Polyvore user Girley uses buckled booties to create ...Read more »]]> Ankle boots (or booties for short) are a hot trend for the 2009 holiday season. They won’t look as overdressed as a pair of full-on boots when you wear them indoors and they’re not as formal as a pair of pumps. A popular Christmas party look is pairing ankle boots with a gem-colored cocktail dress and tights, but budding stylists over at Polyvore.com offer us a lot more outfit options with ankle boots:

Polyvore user Girley uses buckled booties to create her rocker chick look. Another Polyvore member theoriginalpeapod prefers neutrals and puts together a date outfit with the booties she’s chosen.

Our favorite online shoe stores have already stocked up on some amazing party-worthy booties. Great for getting some Christmas shopping done, but so tempting for ladies trying to keep their budget in check!

So here, we’ve gathered our top 10 picks for ankle boots for Christmas, and they all retail for under $99!

1. Apple Bottoms Caterina, $75.00 at Shoes.com.

2. Jessica Simpson Kianna Bootie, $98.99 at Heels.com.

3. Dereon Iris Heel, $78.99 at Heels.com.

4. Unlisted Jackpot, $63.00 at Zappos.com.

5. Type Z Danica, on sale at $92.00 at Zappos.com.

6. Sam Edelman Whitley Boot, on sale at $71.99 at Heels.com.

7. LifeStride Snappy, $64.00 at Zappos.com.

8. Luichiny Passa Fry, $94.99 at Heels.com.

9. Gabriella Rocha Devlyn, $94.95 at Zappos.com.

10. BCBGeneration Hosty, on sale at $88.00 at Zappos.com.

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 ...Read more »]]> 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.