Boot Hunt.

I have been on a crazy boot hunt since summer ended. For the life of me, I cannot find decent quality knee high or over knee boots, under $100 that fit my tastes. It's crazy considering I am seriously looking for something clean and basic (but chic), not elaborate or super stylized. The department stores I've been to so far, MACYS, Sears, JCPenneys, Kohl's.. Marshalls and a few smaller stores.. are all filled with ugly boots or one's that I'm just not looking to buy.

If I had the money I'd snatch up some of the Vince Camuto boots, particularly 'Flavian' or the one with the buttons down the side.

In the end I went back to an old favorite and think I will buy Doctor Martins 'Leanne' boots in black. A lace up wedge doc martin. It's basic but a little statement-y, durable, calf adjustable, and under $200. It also has a very tailored looking ankle which I like because my ankles are thick (gotta slim those puppies down). The heel is a little higher than I intended to purchase for an every day boot but it's a wedge, and Doc Martin brand so hopefully it will be comfortable and not hard to wear. Also, the leather seems softer than your typical Dr. martin boot so it shouldn't be uncomfortably stiff.

I was seriously considering getting a typical 20 eyelet doc martin boot but whenever I see it worn the calf looks a bit wide (unless it's a skinny person with a small shoe size wearing it). So I'm questioning how adjustable it is.. I mean I haven't seen enough pictures to be assured of it's adjustability. However it is a lace up boot so it should be very so!

I shouldn't be too afraid into being locked into one style.. I'll buy more boots as I go along.