Originally Posted by prettychic

mine don't slouch yet, they are tight and I haven't broken them in yet, I just got them last week (and then fell down a flight of stairs, tore my ankle tendons and now am in those big black velcro boots....oy I am dying to actually be able to wear the boots slouch or no slouch, I immediately after buying boots had vibram heels and soles put on and I was planning on protecting the leather with creme and polish, when I fell wearing my sneakers

OMG!! Honey, I am so sorry and thank goodness you will recover. Sending healthy healing your way!

Originally Posted by sparklelisab

OMG!! Honey, I am so sorry and thank goodness you will recover. Sending healthy healing your way!

This thread was originally from 2010! I hope she's recovered by now!

Originally Posted by Xenia_

Hello! I hope you dont mind me pulling back such an old thread, but since i am interested in the kelly boots, i would really like to see how yours are holding up after all these years. Thank you in advance!

Xenia, not a problem at all. I love being asked about the Kelly boots. That's how much I still love them. I've had mine from back when the Kelly Caleche perfume ad came out (fall 2007), when I fell for that gorgeous photo. My Kelly boots are in the mocha (brown) color, and they still look great. I had them stretched once to fit my calves, and I've been wearing them with everything including jeans/leggings/narrow pants tucked in and dresses with tights. I had them cleaned once or twice, but not every year. Last year I didn't do anything. I've had no slouching. One stitch in the back popped out, and I had a craftsman on Madison fix it on the spot.
My second pair is the Bardigiano style (plain buckles) in black Box, and the leather is somehow thinner/softer than the mocha pair. This made my black boots less stiff, but they too have held up really well.

Originally Posted by svenesaes

Glad this thread was bumped as I am looking into getting a pair of Jumping boots, and am also interested in everyone's thoughts as to how these boots do over the long term. Have read all of the "Jumping boot" threads faithfully, but haven't found a lot of info regarding long-term use. Can those of you who've had these for multiple years share your experiences? Am interested not just in the "slouch" factor, but also if the leather continues to soften or stretch, how well scuffs buff out, comfort level over the long term (e.g. good for all-day walking?), if they continue to look "polished" even after years of use, tips for long-term care, etc. Thank you all for your expertise! These would be a big investment for me, so trying to do my research in advance.

I double that!I would like some feedback as well!

Originally Posted by Tamarind

Xenia, not a problem at all. I love being asked about the Kelly boots. That's how much I still love them. I've had mine from back when the Kelly Caleche perfume ad came out (fall 2007), when I fell for that gorgeous photo. My Kelly boots are in the mocha (brown) color, and they still look great. I had them stretched once to fit my calves, and I've been wearing them with everything including jeans/leggings/narrow pants tucked in and dresses with tights. I had them cleaned once or twice, but not every year. Last year I didn't do anything. I've had no slouching. One stitch in the back popped out, and I had a craftsman on Madison fix it on the spot. My second pair is the Bardigiano style (plain buckles) in black Box, and the leather is somehow thinner/softer than the mocha pair. This made my black boots less stiff, but they too have held up really well.

Thank you Tamarind for you helpful response!
I really appreciate it a lot!
So glad you still love your boots and looks like they are holding up fine for you!!
Since these boots are going to be quite an investment for me, and i need to be 100% sure, i was wondering if you happen to have any recent pictures of your boots?
In the case that you do, i (and i am guessing many more TPFers) would really like to see some!
Thanks again!

Originally Posted by xiangxiang0731

This thread was originally from 2010! I hope she's recovered by now!

oops..... should have noticed that!!

Mine are 2 years old; not much slouch (more like a slight bend but not a crease?) but I am religious with the shoe and boot trees. I don't wear them in the rain. They are holding up great. Mild scuffs sort of blend in. I polish them about 3 times per season. Very comfortable for wearing all day. I avoid wearing them 2 days in a row so they can breathe.

Xenia I don't have any recent photos. I should be as meticulous as Pepper about my boots! (Hers are in black and absolutely gorgeous...)
I avoid rain with mine, though I have gotten caught in "very" light drizzle once or twice without any damage.

Originally Posted by Tamarind

Xenia I don't have any recent photos. I should be as meticulous as Pepper about my boots! (Hers are in black and absolutely gorgeous...) I avoid rain with mine, though I have gotten caught in "very" light drizzle once or twice without any damage.

Thats good to know!
I guess if i take good care of them they shoud hold up nicely!
Thanks again for your help Tamarid!
Keep on enjoying your lovely Kelly boots!

Tamarind and Pepper, thank you both for your responses! Sounds more than ever as if the Jumping boots are an investment worth making.

Originally Posted by Xenia_

Thats good to know! I guess if i take good care of them they shoud hold up nicely! Thanks again for your help Tamarid! Keep on enjoying your lovely Kelly boots!

I hope you get yours soon.
By the way, I posted about this before, but I once saw very worn Kelly boots on someone in the Madison Ave store. I think the original color was a little lighter than my mocha pair. The owner wore them with tucked in skinny jeans or pants, and they looked fabulous and cool. She told me she wore them everyday (I assume fall/winter) for many years and did not baby them. There was some variation (lighter) of color around the edges of the foot, but the boots looked great. After seeing hers, I felt very confident to buy and then wear mine a lot.

My boots have held up very well....they still look great but then again I really do baby them.
The leather is soft and mine DO slouch around the ankle region. When I wore mine into Hermes last year, the manager told me that this is to be expected. Perhaps we all have different definitions of slouch....mine buckle slightly around the ankles. The boots are a weird fit..very tight in the calves and loose in the ankles. This is because they are a true riding boot. I had to try mine on about four times before I could figure out my size.

Originally Posted by Tamarind

I hope you get yours soon. By the way, I posted about this before, but I once saw very worn Kelly boots on someone in the Madison Ave store. I think the original color was a little lighter than my mocha pair. The owner wore them with tucked in skinny jeans or pants, and they looked fabulous and cool. She told me she wore them everyday (I assume fall/winter) for many years and did not baby them. There was some variation (lighter) of color around the edges of the foot, but the boots looked great. After seeing hers, I felt very confident to buy and then wear mine a lot.

Oh you are such an enabler Tamarid!!
Now i know i "need" them!
Hope i get them soon!!

Mine have some 'give' around the ankles but not slouched. I wore mine 4+ times a week all last winter and they still look perfect. I bought the Hermes shoe creme and use it religiously when needed to buff out the odd scuff and scratch. I can't wait to get them out this winter.

Originally Posted by svenesaes

Glad this thread was bumped as I am looking into getting a pair of Jumping boots, and am also interested in everyone's thoughts as to how these boots do over the long term. Have read all of the "Jumping boot" threads faithfully, but haven't found a lot of info regarding long-term use. Can those of you who've had these for multiple years share your experiences? Am interested not just in the "slouch" factor, but also if the leather continues to soften or stretch, how well scuffs buff out, comfort level over the long term (e.g. good for all-day walking?), if they continue to look "polished" even after years of use, tips for long-term care, etc. Thank you all for your expertise! These would be a big investment for me, so trying to do my research in advance.

Originally Posted by Xenia_

Oh you are such an enabler Tamarid!! Now i know i "need" them! Hope i get them soon!!

Happy to oblige