Keep or Return - Nordstrom Boot Order

[karebear304]

Got the boots in and as per usual I don't love them. I like them, but I can't decide if I like either pair enough to keep them. I am a serial boot returner.

Please ignore the laundry overflow.

First up is the BP Runway:

shop.nordstrom.com/S/bp-runway-boot/3167229?origin=keywordsearch&fashionColor=COGNAC&resultback=1473





They're a little big in the calf, but not hugely so. The odd thing is the ankle is pretty large. It bends pretty badly (pic 2). The price is great on these, but the leather seems pretty cheap quality.

Next up Sam Edelman Serephina. I had high hopes for this one:

shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-serephina-boot/3286512?origin=keywordsearch&fashionColor=&resultback=0





The heel seems shorter to me than the 3.75 listed, which is fine. I just can't tell if I like these enough for the price to keep them. The ankle also bends pretty badly and I hate when boots have the wide calf "extender" thing. Since they're already too big for me I feel like that looks funny.

Thoughts on either pair?

(...side note - I do love the Gap Maternity tshirt I'm also trying on in these pics and the little herringbone flats I ordered)

[melaniesc]

First off, love the bump!! So cute!!
As for the boots: I don't like the first pair at all. They don't seem to have any structure and are just blah to me.
The second pair is ok, but I could see why you don't love them. I think I'd return both.

[misshark122]

Um your belly is like so cute! How far along are you? I'd keep looking for
Boots:)

[katiescarlett]

Definitely return pair 1. The second is ok but if they were pricey I'd return them.

[xokell2]

Cute bump! If you're not 100% I would return.

[yasibee]

Not crazy about either. If you're going to keep one, keep the 2nd!

[Deleted]

I like the Seraphina better than the BP pair, but I'm not crazy about either. I think you can do better.

[polarbearfans]

Not in black. I would return both. Cognac might be better and you can wear that color with everything you would wear the black boots with.

[karebear304]

Darn, I was thinking return, but I was hoping my vision was off. You'd think I'd learn to stop ordering boots, but I can't help it with the free shipping/returns. Should have just jumped on the Tory Burch boot order bandwagon!

(Hark - I'm 23 weeks right now. Getting larger by the minute!).

[niknik]

I don't think either fit well, return

[shopgirl07]

I think the first ones are awful but I like the second pair.

I have trouble with boots too, I feel like I never can find the "perfect" pair. I guess that's because the ones I really like are all $400+.

[FormerCityGirl]

I'm not loving either. The first is really bad. The second isn't as horrible, but I think there's better out there. The shirt is great and you look great too!

[karebear304]

Jul 25, 2012 18:34:56 GMT -5 polarbearfans said:

Not in black. I would return both. Cognac might be better and you can wear that color with everything you would wear the black boots with.

I love cognac, but I have a wedge cognac, heeled cognac & casual cognac boot already. Was trying to replace an older black boot that I don't really like, but I've failed for about 2 years. Between all my cognac ones, my grey ones, and the mushroom color OTK ones I own I probably don't NEED black, but I feel like I do. Crazy, I know.

[FormerCityGirl]

I think part of the problem is that for years there was nothing wide calf and people were constantly demanding them. Now, they seem to be vanity sizing boots. I love my Duo ones, but wish they'd bring a couple of stores here. Buying them blind is not good, but they are my best fits.

[pixy0stix]

The first one is a def no go.

[photon]

Jul 25, 2012 17:59:23 GMT -5 karebear304 said:

Got the boots in and as per usual I don't love them. I like them, but I can't decide if I like either pair enough to keep them. I am a serial boot returner.

Please ignore the laundry overflow.

First up is the BP Runway:

shop.nordstrom.com/S/bp-runway-boot/3167229?origin=keywordsearch&fashionColor=COGNAC&resultback=1473





They're a little big in the calf, but not hugely so. The odd thing is the ankle is pretty large. It bends pretty badly (pic 2). The price is great on these, but the leather seems pretty cheap quality.

Next up Sam Edelman Serephina. I had high hopes for this one:

shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-serephina-boot/3286512?origin=keywordsearch&fashionColor=&resultback=0





The heel seems shorter to me than the 3.75 listed, which is fine. I just can't tell if I like these enough for the price to keep them. The ankle also bends pretty badly and I hate when boots have the wide calf "extender" thing. Since they're already too big for me I feel like that looks funny.

Thoughts on either pair?

(...side note - I do love the Gap Maternity tshirt I'm also trying on in these pics and the little herringbone flats I ordered)

kare, you look great! if you don't love the boots, don't keep them. you will regret it. i'm sure your boots are out there!

[frauschmindy]

Well, boo. I just ordered the first pair a few days ago hoping they would be stiff enough to be straight (like they are in the picture) and not slouchy. They shipped today so I can't cancel. :@

[karebear304]

Leggs - the leather on the first pair is super thin. If it didn't say "leather" I wouldn't think it was leather. It slouches before I can even take a step.

I don't think you'll like them.

[futurepivko]

Jul 25, 2012 18:09:06 GMT -5 @mavjen said:

I'm not crazy about either pair, KB. Def not the 1st. I'd return both.

I would also.

And your bump is adorable!!

[lostarz]

I bought the Sam Edelman boots too. They came in yesterday and I returned them yesterday. I didn't like the weird ankle bunching thing it was doing. Sad face.

[mrssandro]

I would return both if you don't love them.

[veruca5839]

I'm not really a fan of either. They don't look like the fit is that great. I'd return if you're not 100% about them.

[hz80408]

Kare your bump/outfit is great!

The BPs are a definite return for me. And thank you for posting bc I was debating on ordering those and now am going to pass.

The Sams are okay; but I agree, if you're not happy with them now, I'd return them

[karebear304]

I decided to return both - they're in the car just waiting to be dropped off.

I realized that since I'm not going to be working I have enough freaking boots.

Until I see the next cute pair...