The ACNE Boots & Footwear Thread

Ljlj · Dec 2, 2014

Last year I tried on the Pistol boots at Barney's and the 39 looked huge on me and I thought it just wasn't for me. I'm a US8.5 btw and tried on a 39. It didn't occur to me to even size down because they only come in whole sizes.

I have been reading this thread and decided to give it another shot. The sales were tempting so I gave in.

I ordered the black contrast Pistol boots in a size 38 and the suede grey Alma boots in a 39. I hope they fit! Ah, I don't like the waiting part! Lol

Geddes · Dec 2, 2014

I bought another pair last week from My Wardrobe - same size - different colour and they dont fit the same as the ones i have that is despite me calling Acne and asking if anything had changed before i went ahead and ordered.

Any yes, my zip is always half done up to........

green.bee · Dec 3, 2014

Ljlj said:
Last year I tried on the Pistol boots at Barney's and the 39 looked huge on me and I thought it just wasn't for me. I'm a US8.5 btw and tried on a 39. It didn't occur to me to even size down because they only come in whole sizes.

I have been reading this thread and decided to give it another shot. The sales were tempting so I gave in.

I ordered the black contrast Pistol boots in a size 38 and the suede grey Alma boots in a 39. I hope they fit! Ah, I don't like the waiting part! Lol

You will be fine with a 38.
I am a US 8.5 and a 38 fits great (a little narrow at first but after a few wears they stretched out) even with a thicker socks.

Ljlj · Dec 3, 2014

green.bee said:
You will be fine with a 38.
I am a US 8.5 and a 38 fits great (a little narrow at first but after a few wears they stretched out) even with a thicker socks.

That's great then! Thank you for the reassurance. Can't wait for them to be delivered.

green.bee · Dec 3, 2014

^^^ you are welcome :-)

I bet you will love the Pistols.

Ljlj · Dec 16, 2014

My boots arrived last week and I wore my Pistols on Sunday. I got the black contrast and wow, I think that's the most number of compliments I received on a pair of boots.
I love, love the look. I just have to break them in. The leather is so stiff but you can really tell that they're sturdy and well-made. I have yet to wear the Alma boots.

gazoo · Dec 17, 2014

My Pistols are very comfortable now. I LOVE that strap/tassel flapping away as I walk. They've become my favorite shoes, just adore them. Once broken in, they're heaven. :smile1:

Now I'm eyeing the Colts. Are they TTS or should I size down?

Ljlj · Dec 18, 2014

gazoo said:
My Pistols are very comfortable now. I LOVE that strap/tassel flapping away as I walk. They've become my favorite shoes, just adore them. Once broken in, they're heaven. Now I'm eyeing the Colts. Are they TTS or should I size down?

I love the tassels too. :smile1:

I'm very much tempted to get a suede pair of Pistols! Ah, why am I so addicted to ankle boots?! LOL

Glad to hear that yours are very comfortable now. I'm wearing mine today and they're getting a bit softer. :smile1:

ennna · Dec 19, 2014

Ljlj said:
I love the tassels too. I'm very much tempted to get a suede pair of Pistols! Ah, why am I so addicted to ankle boots?! LOL

Glad to hear that yours are very comfortable now. I'm wearing mine today and they're getting a bit softer.

Aaah haha I understand that, ever since I bought my first Pistols a few years ago I'm constantly buying other Acne boots! I just got the black suede Pistols with the 'fur' on the inside. They didn't need any breaking in?! Not at all what I'm used to regarding Pistol boots

For Colt sizing, there is info on that back in this thread. I ordered them in a 38 (my Pistol size is 37) because I read at the Acne site that they were true to size while the Pistols were large. I think I could've gone with a 37 after all, but the 38 is fine with an insole.

Ljlj · Dec 19, 2014

ennna said:
Aaah haha I understand that, ever since I bought my first Pistols a few years ago I'm constantly buying other Acne boots! I just got the black suede Pistols with the 'fur' on the inside. They didn't need any breaking in?! Not at all what I'm used to regarding Pistol boots

For Colt sizing, there is info on that back in this thread. I ordered them in a 38 (my Pistol size is 37) because I read at the Acne site that they were true to size while the Pistols were large. I think I could've gone with a 37 after all, but the 38 is fine with an insole.

Yeah, I was thinking suede Pistols might have a shorter break-in period.

Browsing online, I am seeing 2 versions of the suede short Pistols. What does SH U mean? Does it pertain to the U stitching at the back? Is that the only difference? TIA!

gazoo · Dec 19, 2014

ennna said:
Aaah haha I understand that, ever since I bought my first Pistols a few years ago I'm constantly buying other Acne boots! I just got the black suede Pistols with the 'fur' on the inside. They didn't need any breaking in?! Not at all what I'm used to regarding Pistol boots

For Colt sizing, there is info on that back in this thread. I ordered them in a 38 (my Pistol size is 37) because I read at the Acne site that they were true to size while the Pistols were large. I think I could've gone with a 37 after all, but the 38 is fine with an insole.

Thank you for the advice on the Colts. I'd hate to have to break in a higher heel the way I had to break in the Pistols.

green.bee · Dec 19, 2014

Ljlj said:
Yeah, I was thinking suede Pistols might have a shorter break-in period.

Browsing online, I am seeing 2 versions of the suede short Pistols. What does SH U mean? Does it pertain to the U stitching at the back? Is that the only difference? TIA!

I think SH stands for short (according to the Acne Studio website). There is a regular suede boot and shearling lined suede boot. Is the price the same or different?

Ljlj · Dec 19, 2014

green.bee said:
I think SH stands for short (according to the Acne Studio website). There is a regular suede boot and shearling lined suede boot. Is the price the same or different?

It is a bit confusing. They are not shearling-lined. The only difference I see aside from the price is the stitching at the back.

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306624247&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446701752&R=469698264772&P_name=Acne+Studios&N=4294907002+306624247&bmUID=kFAOw9U

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...+Studios&N=4294907002+306624247&bmUID=kFAOwa2

edit: One is 75 mm, the other one is 70mm

green.bee · Dec 19, 2014

Ljlj said:
It is a bit confusing. They are not shearling-lined. The only difference I see aside from the price is the stitching at the back.

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306624247&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446701752&R=469698264772&P_name=Acne+Studios&N=4294907002+306624247&bmUID=kFAOw9U

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...+Studios&N=4294907002+306624247&bmUID=kFAOwa2

edit: One is 75 mm, the other one is 70mm

you're right, it is confusing. as far as the heel hight is concerned I think that they are just sloppy measuring it. I can see that someone even asked about the difference between those boots but Saks doesn't even care to answer.

gazoo · Dec 23, 2014

Ok everyone that has Colts and Pistols, are the Colts hella more uncomfortable or just slightly? Is it true that there's a ½" platform in there? I have to order sight unseen because of where I live and plan to order them in my true size vs the Pistol size, so that I have room for an insert if the balls of my feet hurt. But would like some more perspective on the style. I've read this entire thread and the information on Colts isn't as detailed as on Pistols.