'Baggy' Canvas Boot

I am a lady who bought the women's version in 1991 from a very high end west coast store chain no longer in business, a semi high-top to the ankle. They cost $30 more than these and are still presentable except the ankle rim is a little frayed. They are very sturdy. I especially use them for outdoor and indoor heavy duty chores and almost always when traveling as the toe is protected and the lug bottom hugs wet surfaces. The fear that I would never be able to replace them one day led me on a search. What a surprise to see the label is still in business and that my favorite store, Nordstrom, has them. Thank goodness I have a 9 1/2 foot so all I had to do was order 2 sizes smaller, the general rule of thumb for converting sizes. This baggy top which allows for long tights to be tucked in is snapped down but they easily unsnap to create a neat high-top to fit under pants. The jet black ones help to make a better "fashion statement" for touring around town in a nice pair of black slacks. Nothing ruins an attempt to look well tailored than a pair of white or multi-color sneakers screaming out on your feet. An added feature is that they are styled more tapered from the arch forward than my older ones which are wider and more chunky looking.

Love the boots. I wore them to work yesterday and everyone complimented me on em. They thought they were just black chucks at first, then realized they were boots and loved em. They're surprisingly comfortable, but run a teeny bit long, so maybe order a half size down if you like your boots snug.

I already had the stone grey pair (really looks like army green) and I liked those a lot. So i purchased the black pair and was even more impressed. Very nice boot, anytime wear, and an eye catcher. And not to mention the online/store pickup was right on time for a last minute shopper like myself before the holiday's.

If you are looking for a grown-up version of the Chuck Taylor that is comfortable, stylish, well made and just a bit more shoe for a very reasonable price this is your shoe. I am a woman who has always worn Converse Chucks. This winter I decided I needed something a little more substantial and went to Nordstroms hoping to find something to meet my needs: comfortable, stylish, lightweight with traction and a bit of support. I found these in the mens section and immediately fell for them. They have a very classic look, the soles are grippy and solid, they are very well made and the support inside is phenomenal. I barely take these shoes off, I have worn them for 10 hours of walking, no complaints. I wear them with long socks and short dresses and jeans. They look amazing top up or down and the snaps to hold the fold in place is a wonderful touch. I like that they are a little spunky without being a show-off. I cannot recommend these shoes enough, they are not very warm .. being made of canvas but everything else about them is perfect. I just wish they made these in brown.