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#361
While I adore Hermes riding boots, my calves are just a little over 14 inches and I have trouble with most high boots. It might seem like sacrilege to do so, but I have a wonderful cobbler here who sews elastic gussets into my boots for me, and replaces leather soles with rubber so I won't slip. The gussets are cut on the inside of the boot and the leather is sewn onto the elastic in strips so that the gusset barely shows, and I usually wear high boots with long skirts. I hate to desecrate a museum piece, but it's the practical thing to do.
 
#363
oasis1313 said:
While I adore Hermes riding boots, my calves are just a little over 14 inches and I have trouble with most high boots. It might seem like sacrilege to do so, but I have a wonderful cobbler here who sews elastic gussets into my boots for me, and replaces leather soles with rubber so I won't slip. The gussets are cut on the inside of the boot and the leather is sewn onto the elastic in strips so that the gusset barely shows, and I usually wear high boots with long skirts. I hate to desecrate a museum piece, but it's the practical thing to do.
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I think it's a great idea. I have heard of this before. If you have a good cobbler, why not?
 
#364
Does anyone have pictures of the Distance Boot? I find the Bardigiano boot leather quite hard and stiff, which makes them uncomfortable. My Hermes crocodile riding boots soften up as they warm on your foot and leg. Someone said the Distance Boot is soft. Any pictures, info, prices?
 
#370
oasis1313 said:
Does anyone have pictures of the Distance Boot? I find the Bardigiano boot leather quite hard and stiff, which makes them uncomfortable. My Hermes crocodile riding boots soften up as they warm on your foot and leg. Someone said the Distance Boot is soft. Any pictures, info, prices?
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^ Someone posted a thread recently on the Distance boot. The title is something like "Going the Distance." There were great photos there.
 
#373
jacqualyn2 said:
do these boots run true to size?
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Hi jacqualyn2
I am embarrassed so say I own 3 pairs of these boots and I would say YES they do run true to size. There are several threads about these boots floating around this Forum. But for me, they fit true to my USA size.
And BTW they are terrific boots~LOVE them (ya think with three pairs?)
 
#374
TankerToad said:
Hi jacqualyn2
I am embarrassed so say I own 3 pairs of these boots and I would say YES they do run true to size. There are several threads about these boots floating around this Forum. But for me, they fit true to my USA size.
And BTW they are terrific boots~LOVE them (ya think with three pairs?)
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oh was just going through the whole forum now lol my local store has just got a 37 but im normally a 36...so im going to go and try them on just for kicks! im unsure about my calves though but will report back but ive been wanting these 4EVERRRR lol
 
#375
jacqualyn2 said:
oh was just going through the whole forum now lol my local store has just got a 37 but im normally a 36...so im going to go and try them on just for kicks! im unsure about my calves though but will report back but ive been wanting these 4EVERRRR lol
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Well there is a 36.5 here~
http://www.malleries.com/authentic-hermes-kelly-lock-jumping-boots-black-calf-365-i-67686-s-356.html
If these were my size and I didn't already have them I would snag these~
These boots just get better and better with time. Good Luck!
 
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