Cece boots, and no-thing-buying time this year

[flexagon]

Today I welcomed Cece to my little family of Fluevogs. These have a very close-fitting calf and appear/feel absolutely indestructible. I'm told they last forever and that every part is fixable, from deep scuffs in the leather to resoling to re-zippering (but the zippers are metal and heavy-duty, so I don't see that being needed). I'm happy. I might have coaxed my last pair of boots along through the rest of this season, but then I might not have, and these rock.



Embarrassingly, as I walked to the shoe store I put a toe through yet another goddamn Gap sock. These things are dying at the rate of just about one sock every time I wear a pair, and I haven't had them for long. So unhappy. I stopped at Macy's on my way back, bought a bunch of socks and have now ousted every old Gap sock from my drawer... TAKE THAT, FLIMSY DOUCHENOZZLE SOCKS.

I hear your voices saying "But, flexagon, don't you usually have a weird No Thing Buying policy in effect in the first part of the new year?" Well, yes. But I have a photo shoot coming up for which I'd prefer to get some new clothes, and the sock thing? Real problem. It's supposed to be a break from consumerism, not Uncomfortable No Sock Wearing Time. So the deal is that I'm not buying books, as of Christmas; my to-read shelf is full and badly needs to be read down; but full no-thing-buying has to wait.

Comments

[miyyu.livejournal.com]

Hehe, douchenozzle socks. :)

I have had a similar problem with Gap socks. Oddly, though, I have some ancient ones from them that have lasted forever. I've gotten awesome socks and tights from Kohl's over the last few years and I pretty much stick with them now.

[flexagon]

They've absolutely changed the composition of those socks. They used to be my standby. If you read the online reviews of them, you'll see that everyone agrees they've changed... then, of course, comes the moment where you realize you're seeking validation from sock reviews on the internet and you feel kind of stupid. :P

[islenskr.livejournal.com]

For socks, I recommend Smartwool. I get about three new pairs a year, and they last me about two or three years. You can get thick ones and thin ones, tall ones and short ones. They cost the earth, but wear like iron!

[flexagon]

Thanks! You're right about the durability. I have one thin pair and a couple of thick hiking-sock pairs. Sadly, I don't like the feel of Smartwool on my feet as much as I like the feel of other fabrics, so I don't really plan to get more. :-/

[coraline]

boooooooooooots. boots boots boots.

i kind of wish i'd bought the cece's, since i would probably wear them more than the lunas i bought, which are sexxxy, but narrow enough in the toebox that i keep failing to wear them. the ceces fit me in the toes, and i should have listened to that. alas.

[flexagon]

Hmmm.... my Fluevog enabling mode is kicking in. If you like the extra buckle for sexiness but the F-shoe platform was good for your toes, I wonder if the Bondgirl is your perfect match?

http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=family%3AF-Shoes&p=4&pp=1&view=detail&colourID=327

It's not too late. ;-)

[coraline]

yeah, the bond girls do fit me well... but i decided at the time that i didn't need STOMPY tall boots (and those toeboxes read STOMPY to me, despite apparently being what my toes need), and i'd get more use out of the "elegant" profile of the lunas.
what i really need to do is bring the lunas in and see if i can get the toebox stretched at all :/

and while it may not be too late for availability, it is DEFINITELY too late for my budget, having already bought the lunas :)

[flexagon]

Used Fluevogs sell for a high fraction of their "new" price. Just saying.

But yes, the Ceces are stompy -- that is exactly the word I was using for them in the store, myself. Stomp stomp.

[a-kosmos.livejournal.com]

Oh honey, you won't ever hear a peep from me about new shoes!

(I don't like wearing socks and only do so if absolutely necessary. Of course, I can probably get away with it in this climate more easily than you can.)

[flexagon]

Do you even wear sneakers and boots without socks? Or can you wear sandals/heels all winter? I'll generally go sockless for sandals, but workout and winter options seem to demand that extra layer.

[a-kosmos.livejournal.com]

Usually I wear tights with dressier boots. I have a pair of Frye boots that I layer ankle socks under tall socks because they rub my ankles. I also have several pairs of cowboy boots that are highly embellished (and don't wear often) that I wear knee high cotton or smart wool socks with.

I don't like wearing trainers and don't unless I'm working out or mowing the lawn or doing something with power tools. Much of the time I go sockless. For work, I either wear heels or flats like ballet flats most of the time. It doesn't snow often here (2-3 times a winter) and when it does snow, there isn't much of it, and it's gone in a couple of days.

It has been in the 30s for a high for the past couple of days, which is pretty cold for us. It should be in the high 50s by next weekend. It's not really a climate where one has to be too careful of the cold most of the time.