Of course I want them, now that they're sold out.

[b64199]

I do this all the time. Plus the fact that they're sold out, makes me obsess even harder.
Good luck with your search.

[KittyKat65]

balihai88 - Gimmeshoes is pretty good about returns. That's where I bought my Elis, so don't worry about that aspect.

[ahertz]

Originally Posted by balihai88

ahertz, my obsession with short boots started with our recent trip to Bloomie's!!! I didn't even think of checking the F&B site *doh* Maybe if I find them locally you can come with me to try them on?

Of course! Maybe we can do Melrose this weekend...and pop by Bal.

[balihai88]

^^ Shopping enablers, unite!!

KittyKat, thanks for the reassurance about gimmeshoes. I actually ordered the "knockoff" Mia boots from Zappos to see how the style looks on me. If they look good, I'll spring for the F&B version from gimmeshoes. Thanks again for tracking those down for me!

[balihai88]

Originally Posted by Straight-Laced

I found them at a store near me yesterday (that almost never happens) I'm so glad I didn't order online because I thought I needed the 37s (I'm usually a 38 ) but I actually needed the 36s. And all the helpful ladies in the store agreed that while the Eli's were very cute, the Eternity three buckle boots were much more flattering and leg lengthening on me than the Eli's. I thought so too, although I liked both styles. Anyway good luck balihai88 and definitely try them if you can before buying.

Thanks Straight-Laced, I wish I could try them on too! Which store did you see them in?

Now I'm confused about size, I'm normally a 7.5 (sometimes 8) so I figured a 37 in these would be good, especially since I want to wear socks? These look like they might stretch out but I don't want them to feel too snug at first?

[Straight-Laced]

balihai88 I found them at a store in australia. I buy 99% of my shoes online, so it was a big shock to find the F&B's so close to home.

If you want to wear them with thick socks the 37's will proabably be fine.
My US size is closer to 7.5 than 8, and I was swimming in the 37's because the toe is very generous in these boots, and I'm wide in the toebox area. Also it's my personal preference to not wear too big shoes, and I prefer thin socks to thick because I live in a mild climate. So I knew immediately that the 37's weren't going to work on me.
I really hope I haven't confused you

[vesna]

I just got a pair of tall Emma boots from fiorentini and Baker, and they are perfect size smaller than what I usually get. They told me that at Pedshoes and it was great advice...ask them is you need 37

Originally Posted by balihai88

As usual, I am late to the game and only now, after they're sold out everywhere, have I discovered that I MUST have these Fiorentini & Baker boots! Anyone know where I can find these Eli boots in black? Size 37? I've found them in my size in other colors but not black. Alternatively, you can tell me how uncomfortable and ugly these boots are, so that I can get over my obsession with them. jildorshoes.com/images/multiView/65292_6.jpg