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#571
I caved in and ordered black suede Pistol boots. They got here today and I didn't realize that I ordered the one with felt lining. They are softer than my regular leather ones. The thing is, I'm new to this type of lining material.

Can somebody please share some input? Pros and cons of felt lining? Is the material breathable?

They were on sale and I'm wondering if I should keep them or just get a suede pair that's leather-lined.

Thanks!
 
#572
gazoo said:
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.
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Hi gazoo! I hope somebody can help you. I feel like the 2 of us are on a major ankle boots buying spree this season, LOL. :D
 
#574
Ljlj said:
I caved in and ordered black suede Pistol boots. They got here today and I didn't realize that I ordered the one with felt lining. They are softer than my regular leather ones. The thing is, I'm new to this type of lining material.

Can somebody please share some input? Pros and cons of felt lining? Is the material breathable?

They were on sale and I'm wondering if I should keep them or just get a suede pair that's leather-lined.

Thanks!
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I think those are the ones I've got! I really like the lining, it's really warm and comfortable. I've worn them a lot already.
 
#575
ennna said:
I think those are the ones I've got! I really like the lining, it's really warm and comfortable. I've worn them a lot already.
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I decided to keep mine and I wore them for the first time today. You are absolutely right. No break-in required and they are warm and comfortable. My feet are happy. :D

here's a mod pic

 
#576
love them! I just bought my first pair of pistols.. I bought the chestnut. I'm a tad nervous as I'm not sure how it will fit and how long it will take to break in. I tried on the suede in 37 and that was huge so I sized down in the chestnut.

Anybody else have the chestnut pistols and what are your thoughts on it? Pics? I'm not even sure how to wear it.. colour wise. hahah tips anyone?
 
#577
Hi ladies, need some advice! :)

So my suede pistols came in the mail today and I'm absolutely in love with them although the sizing is doing my head in. I ordered a size 39. I had no idea what size to get and my shoe size ranges from 39/39.5/40. I have Isabel Marant bobbys in a size 39 and find them even a tiny tiny bit loose.

My issue with the size 39 in the suede pistols is that my feet are more on the wider side. The shoes are snug in the width however when I press to feel my big toe, I just feel that theres a little too much space left in the length if that makes sense. I suspect that my feet are staying in place due to them fitting snug in the width, but as soon as they stretch in the width I fear my feet may slip forward? I don't know if I should even bother to try the 38s? My biggest pet peeve with shoes is that they stretch out to be too big and I don't want that to happen with these.
 
#578
I'm thinking of buying my first pair of pistols and not sure what size to get. I'm a 41 in rag and bone. I've heard they run big. Should I order a 40 or 41?

Thanks so much for your help!
 
#580
AmFo5 said:
I'm thinking of buying my first pair of pistols and not sure what size to get. I'm a 41 in rag and bone. I've heard they run big. Should I order a 40 or 41?

Thanks so much for your help!
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I'm a 37.5 in Rag and Bone Newbury and a 38 in Rag and Bone Kinsey, but took a 36 in my Pistols. HTH! :)
 
#583
AmFo5 said:
Thanks for the advise. I ordered a 40. Can't wait for them to arrive!
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Wonderful! Just take your time breaking them in. Trouser socks or tights will be your friend big time. It took me a couple of wearings to finally be comfortable, but now I love them more than any other shoe in my closet. Their silhouette is very flattering. :smile1:
 
#584
can i please get some advice. I bought my first pair of the Pistol boots with the shearling lining in size 38. I am usually a 38 in most booties and anywhere from 37.5 to 38.5 for normal pumps etc. When trying on without socks, they feel a little long near the toes, not abnormally so, and my feet look longer if you know what i mean. they are fine in the width and not especially wide near the heel. With socks, my feet feel comfy and supported but i'm worried with tights/opaques my feet might move around too much and blister up. I will say that i would only wear these during autumn/winter and mostly with jeans. However, if i tried to size down to 37 they might be too tight all around. I do have wide feet. I wish i were able to try on the all leather ones to compare. I got these from Matches. Should i stick with the 38? tia...
 
#585
Quick questions ladies - how do you take care of your pistols? I am sooo ridiculously happy that I bought the chestnuts :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: but I got them a tad wet before I got a chance to protect them and now they've dried out the leather on one of the boots. It's not cracking but you can tell it's dry.

I've tried to apply the waterproof lotion to it, sprayed it but still it shows that cracking look..or dry look.

Any tips? TIA
 
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