If you have followed my shoe posts for the past year, you will know how my size 11 feet are often relegated to a choice of black suede, black leather and black patent leather in the fall/winter season. If the salesperson brings out any size 11 shoe/boot in a color other than black, they are 110% guaranteed to make a sale if the shoe fits. I want to live my life full of color rather than in black and white. Life is full of color and now this fall/winter season, my feet are not only full of color but have fashionable pops of style in the shoelaces. These might be the best fall winter boots size 11 purple I’ve ever had! Ok to be fair, I’ve never owned any purple (aka wine) shoes/boots so it’s a first foray into color.
When I saw the box at the door, I couldn’t hide the giddy that I had tearing open the box. I not only wanted to see the Waldlaufer Effie Hiki Wine Shimmer Ankle Boot but wanted to quickly try them on hoping they would fit and not need to be returned.
But first, I had to open the box:
The shoelaces were definitely a nice touch as was including a set of black laces for those days you don’t want to stand out for your awesome sense of shoe fashion. The laces are silky satin flower print. Make sure to knot them well. My left shoe (only my left one) kept coming undone as I walked in jeans. The right one was perfect. I double knotted the left one and all was fine.
The side zipper is on the inside of your foot which is a bit unusual with boots but adds to the look of a pullon bootie ankle boot. The shimmer suede of the boot is soft, water resistant nubuck with the inside lined with a soft fabric rather than hard leather. The warmth of slipping on the boot made this an even better boot than I anticipated.
Tip: The boot has some give so I’d suggest wearing a thicker sock and one that goes higher than your ankle. I was wearing a thin ankle sock and had room in the shoe.
The thickness of the heel is easy to walk on as it is gradual and supported. The thick rubber bottoms are ready to tackle any and all weather. The ankle boot has a 2 ½” heel which is surprisingly not high because it is not a separate heel but rather incorporated into the bottom of the boot. I like the added height for the feel of a heel but the thick heel made it easy not to worry about balance.
I immediately decided it was time to do errands so I could take the boots out for a spin. Despite being size 11, they didn’t look or feel massive. The toe curve at the top was thinner and fashionable rather than a wide round boot foot. They were easy to walk in and when it started to rain, I didn’t worry as they were fine to navigate the fall weather. So now I have a wine boot that I might wear everywhere, every day until the first snow fall when I’ll change over to my winter snow boots. The colors of fall are brown, green and purple in all shades. The Wine Shimmer ankle boot fits the fall wardrobe perfectly. I chose to wear with jeans but can see the shoe working with many other wardrobe choices.
Thoughts on the Waldlaufer Effie Shimmer Boots Size 11 Purple (aka Wine)? Can you use some color and fashion on your feet this holiday season?
Thank you to Waldlaufer for the opportunity to represent the brand this season and for allowing me to choose the shoe/boot that best represents me (#ad, #spon). As always, all opinions are mine – I don’t mess around with shoes, size 11 feet and the opportunity to be fashionable/on trend. I wouldn’t wear or talk about something I wouldn’t spend my own money on – Waldlaufer have quickly become my go to brand for comfort and style.
You can find your own Waldlaufer boots online or at a retailer near you. In Philadelphia, Benjamin Lovell Shoes is my go to shoe shop in Rittenhouse Square for Waldlaufer