I know I'm always rhapsodizing about the color of lovingly crafted slim calf brown boots, but this Italian pair really does have a rich, warm tone -- the "Tiziano" shade is what I'm wearing here -- that for me is an instant mood lifter. And definitely an instant wardrobe revitalizer.
The genious of that well-attached inner panel is that it is wide enough not to gap if the buckles are set on their largest setting, for a bigger calf, but narrow enough that the shaft shouldn't wrinkle or fold much with the addition of an extra hole, and extra tightening, for a skinny calf.
And speaking of ankles -- the Boomer measures 11" around at that point.
I do think the back buckles make this a slightly trendier riding boot than the other Sesto style I reviewed, the Boyle, but the lovely lean line is not going out of style anytime soon. Can see this one with cute summer sundresses, minis, possibly even cutoffs, as well as the jeans and sweaters those of us in the still-frozen tundra continue to wear.
Rating:
Beauty: *****/5
Value: *****/5
Calf slimness: ****/5 with buckle holes as is; *****/5 with another hole added per strap
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Well, I can't anymore, as of June 2018 - let me know if you do!
I love your blog! Finding boots that fit for a ity-bity narrow calf is so difficult and this blog has been very helpful. I had a question about these boots though. What is the shaft height measurement? I'm 5'3" and was wondering if these boots would be too tall.
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Thanks for the comment and query! The Boomer in my size was about 16" tall, which was great for me, as I am 5'4" tall. I do have long-ish legs for my height. Is most of your height in your torso or your legs? If you have average to longer legs for your height, I think at 5'3" you'll be fine with the Boomer. If you have shorter legs, then it might be a bit tall for you. Hope this helps & isn't too confusing :)
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