Isabel Marant Boots thread!

[emmiamanda]

^ I was debating the Cleaves too and went back and forth between yes and no. Then when I thought I'd order them to try them on Matches was sold out and now I'm again not sure about them. We have harsh winters here too and I just don't think I could wear the boots and be comfortable (warm) for the most part of winter. They don't have any kind of a lining and at least with Dickers my toes get cold pretty easily.

And I don't even usually go for knee-high boots but there is just something about those Cleaves...

 

[jellybebe]

^ I was debating the Cleaves too and went back and forth between yes and no. Then when I thought I'd order them to try them on Matches was sold out and now I'm again not sure about them. We have harsh winters here too and I just don't think I could wear the boots and be comfortable (warm) for the most part of winter. They don't have any kind of a lining and at least with Dickers my toes get cold pretty easily.

And I don't even usually go for knee-high boots but there is just something about those Cleaves...

I know what you mean! The toe part is very similar to the Caleens/crisi which means they will likely be very comfy and flattering due to the hidden wedge. I try not to spend a lot of time in the freezing cold outside and found that I wore my cognac Loeffler Randall Matildes a lot last winter, but black is a more durable colour and I feel that the hidden wedge would be slightly more substantial against the cold. Please let me know what you decide as I am still thinking too! Matches just restocked in my size so am tempted.

 

[msmeow]

Soooo, how good is Matches Fashion when it comes to exchanges?

It turns out my mum needs a 39. This season's suede is very hard and not soft at all!

Ordinarily I would just return the item and purchase the right size, but now given the shoes are about AU$180 more exxy now I don't want to do that.


BTW I love the Cleaves... but not for the new price which is AUD$300 higher than last week :censor:

I know I'm carrying on like a pork chop about the price hike, but I am very annoyed.

 

[jellybebe]

Soooo, how good is Matches Fashion when it comes to exchanges?

It turns out my mum needs a 39. This season's suede is very hard and not soft at all!

Ordinarily I would just return the item and purchase the right size, but now given the shoes are about AU$180 more exxy now I don't want to do that.


BTW I love the Cleaves... but not for the new price which is AUD$300 higher than last week :censor:

I know I'm carrying on like a pork chop about the price hike, but I am very annoyed.

Sorry to hear about the price hike, I would be very annoyed as well. But I am still jealous you live in Aus!

I've never had to return anything from Matches but it seems like the process is a bit involved. I think you have to contact them and arrange a pick-up through the courier company.

 

[emmiamanda]

I know what you mean! The toe part is very similar to the Caleens/crisi which means they will likely be very comfy and flattering due to the hidden wedge. I try not to spend a lot of time in the freezing cold outside and found that I wore my cognac Loeffler Randall Matildes a lot last winter, but black is a more durable colour and I feel that the hidden wedge would be slightly more substantial against the cold. Please let me know what you decide as I am still thinking too! Matches just restocked in my size so am tempted.

I decided to go for them if Matches gets a restock in my size or they become available somewhere else. I think I'll size up so I can wear thicker socks and that should already help fighting off the cold.

I've never used the wishlist option in Matches so hopefully I will really get a notification if my size becomes available. Though I think regardless I'll be checking there daily.

 

[tanya devi]

I decided to go for them if Matches gets a restock in my size or they become available somewhere else. I think I'll size up so I can wear thicker socks and that should already help fighting off the cold.

I've never used the wishlist option in Matches so hopefully I will really get a notification if my size becomes available. Though I think regardless I'll be checking there daily.

I ordered the Cleave from LaGarconne.. I sized down from my usual and the toe area was still rather large and I have wide feet. Also, for short stemmed gals these come up quite high and close tighter around the rim( I guess to create the "slouch" effect) I mainly sent them back due to the poor quality sandpaper leather... So sad too because the hidden wedge in a tall boot is genius IMHO

 

[emmiamanda]

I ordered the Cleave from LaGarconne.. I sized down from my usual and the toe area was still rather large and I have wide feet. Also, for short stemmed gals these come up quite high and close tighter around the rim( I guess to create the "slouch" effect) I mainly sent them back due to the poor quality sandpaper leather... So sad too because the hidden wedge in a tall boot is genius IMHO

The hidden wedge really is genius. I love it in the Bobby as well but those are not really winter-ish shoes. The Nowles would for sure be warm but I'm not liking the overall design that much. Sigh... I love living here but sometimes it feels it would be easier to be located in a country that doesn't have four distinctly different season, at least footwear-wise.

I'd really like to see more modelling pics of the Cleave but so far the only one I've come across with is the one Matches has.

 

[Shimmerpink]

I decided to go for them if Matches gets a restock in my size or they become available somewhere else. I think I'll size up so I can wear thicker socks and that should already help fighting off the cold.

I've never used the wishlist option in Matches so hopefully I will really get a notification if my size becomes available. Though I think regardless I'll be checking there daily.

The matches wish list option means you will get an email once they restock your size. It seems to be reliable in my experience.

 

[jellybebe]

I ordered the Cleave from LaGarconne.. I sized down from my usual and the toe area was still rather large and I have wide feet. Also, for short stemmed gals these come up quite high and close tighter around the rim( I guess to create the "slouch" effect) I mainly sent them back due to the poor quality sandpaper leather... So sad too because the hidden wedge in a tall boot is genius IMHO

Oh no! Sorry to hear that! The quality of the leather is pretty poor then? Or just rough? I ordered them from Forward but may cancel my order if that's the case, but I am also trying to get them for a slight discount.

 

[jellybebe]

The hidden wedge really is genius. I love it in the Bobby as well but those are not really winter-ish shoes. The Nowles would for sure be warm but I'm not liking the overall design that much. Sigh... I love living here but sometimes it feels it would be easier to be located in a country that doesn't have four distinctly different season, at least footwear-wise.

I'd really like to see more modelling pics of the Cleave but so far the only one I've come across with is the one Matches has.

I agree, I wish that there were more modeling pics of the Cleave. I wish more websites would show modeling pics of shoes! I also agree that the Nowles are not the most appealing looking boot. I briefly considered the Norwood but realized they are just expensive Uggs.

 

[tanya devi]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that! The quality of the leather is pretty poor then? Or just rough? I ordered them from Forward but may cancel my order if that's the case, but I am also trying to get them for a slight discount.

The pair I received (and I am not crazy picky) looked like fake suede you would find at Payless, I was hoping for a rugged look too, not at all a silky suede. I would give them a try if you can get free return shipping because every pair is different and they may make your heart sing... I took the same $ and bought the Kady leather jacket

Forward should apply the iPhone app 15% off for you, they did for a pair of Dickers I bought.

 

[jellybebe]

The pair I received (and I am not crazy picky) looked like fake suede you would find at Payless, I was hoping for a rugged look too, not at all a silky suede. I would give them a try if you can get free return shipping because every pair is different and they may make your heart sing... I took the same $ and bought the Kady leather jacket

Forward should apply the iPhone app 15% off for you, they did for a pair of Dickers I bought.

Ooh I love the Kady, great choice! I will see if Forward will honour this discount or I may pass on them.

 

[dheap]

Haven't officially worn them out yet, but they seem comfortable. I actually went for the 36 (I guess this would be a FR 36) over the 37 and I am a small US 7, large US 6.5. I'd say the 36 is a teensy bit tight but the leather seems soft enough that I have confidence they'll stretch out, while the 37's.. my feet were slipping out with no socks so they'd probably just be too big on me in the future. My feet are narrow (from top to sole) if that makes any sense.. they're kind of side from left to right though.

Thank you for the advice. They are definitely cute, I just can't decide if they are worth the investment. Sigh :/

 

[kimiko888]

Hi
I am new to the IM boots forum
I take a 37 in bobby sneakers, 37 in caleens and 38 in beketts
Should I go for a 37 or 38 for the current season dicker boots. I am a size 7.5.
Most online stores say to go up a size for half sizes but net a porter says to go down to the nearest full size
I am a bit confused if this current season dicker boots run larger than previous seasons?
Should the boots feel super snug straight out of the box and does the suede in the dickers stretch as much as the bobby shoes?
Thank you in advance for your advice

 

[Veske_gal]

Please, i need some advice from other dickers owners.

I used my kakhi dickers today to the office, when i get there i see that the sole is starting to come loose!! Has this happened to anybody else? They are not new, but i have used them very carefully... Also it was raning today, but i was only out walking a very short time...any advice as to what to do?