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In My Closet: Nine West Vintage America "Keliane" Boot


In My Closet: Nine West Vintage America

Boots are probably my favorite type of footwear so I was really excited to receive a new pair of leather "Keliane" motorcycle inspired boots, part of the new Nine West Vintage America collection, courtesy of Nine West.


In My Closet: Nine West Vintage America

The boots feature an antiqued grommet front, self stitch, rubber sole and low flat heel. Available in either brown or black (which to me is more of a brown-black), these versatile shoes sell for $178 at NineWest.com. Definitely out of my price range for a style that I wouldn't necessarily call my own (to me, they look more Western-inspired than moto), but I'm glad I got to see them up close and I'm ready to put them to the test.


In My Closet: Nine West Vintage America

My first impression is that the shaft is kinda flimsy, but I think that was an intentional decision by the designers. The faux copper studs with faux copper-oxide (green paint) is kinda hokey up close, but from a distance, the look is kinda growing on me. At least it's something different from my usual solid black riding boots (also from Nine West, which I love). I'll keep you posted on how these babies hold up!

UPDATE 4/5/2010: Been wearing these for nicer occasions all winter (I don't take them out in the snow/slush, don't want to ruin them) and they have been holding up really well. They didn't even require a breaking in period. Very comfy, good for walking, and I feel like they match everything in my closet surprisingly well!

Has anyone seen the Vintage America collection by Nine West in stores? What did you think?

Comments
They ROCK, Dianna. Love them on you!

Boots are my favourite type of footwear too, and in Seattle, boot wearing season is almost here. I feel powerful in my boots :0)
#1 angie (Homepage) on 2009-09-03 11:10 (Reply)
Another boot lover over here! And I bet this pair gets worn more than you'd expect ... once you've tapped your inner cowgirl.
#2 Sally (Homepage) on 2009-09-03 12:30 (Reply)
I am a boot addict. I live in NYC and as soon as it dropped below 70 this week, I started wearing my boots.

I've been coveting the Hollyn boot from the collection...but they're just a tad out of my price range for something that might be off trend next season.
http://www.ninewest.com/Hollyn%2c-ships-9/8/4046627,default,pd.html?cgid=4081551&itemNum=15
#3 Natalie on 2009-09-03 12:53 (Reply)
Natalie- I just found the Hollyn boots (org. 199.99) are now on sale on ninewest.com for $139.99 with an addiotnal 30% and free shiping PLUS I have a code for an additonal $20.00 off (NWHOLW9) - Ummm they came out to be like $77 dollars or soemthing ridiculous like that! I placed my order today & am so excited to get them
:-)
#3.1 jennifer on 2009-12-16 14:12 (Reply)
I love love ninewest shoes..I own many pairs..however the boots never ever fit over my calfs :-( I ended up dropping like 150.00 on some 400.00 MK boots I found at marshalls yesterday because they actually fit. Oh the price we pay to get what we want...lol
#4 killakate on 2009-09-03 15:41 (Reply)
AMAZING BOOTS. love the detailing esp. the turquoise! Def. know what you mean about being a boot addict. :-) love em'

xoxo
J

www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com
#5 Talk Pretty To Me (Homepage) on 2009-09-03 16:00 (Reply)
Um...LOVE these boots!
#6 Wanderlusting (Homepage) on 2009-09-03 18:49 (Reply)
I hear boots! These are awesome! Can't wait to splurge on some new ones this fall. Wish I could find some cute vintage ones.
#7 Katie (Homepage) on 2009-09-03 19:30 (Reply)
LOVE these boots!! Please let us know if they hold up well and I will order some!!
#8 Dani on 2009-09-04 13:54 (Reply)
Really really love these boots!
#9 Roxanne on 2009-09-06 22:08 (Reply)
any update on these??? I think I wanna order them but I'd like to know what you think. I'm also debating between "tobacco" and "black"!
#10 Christina on 2009-11-17 10:13 (Reply)
I love them! They are holding up very nicely, they're very comfortable for walking many hours and they match more things in my closet then I had expected. They get lots of compliments, too. Two thumbs up!
#10.1 The Budget Babe on 2009-11-17 12:15 (Reply)
so having seen them in person and matching them with outfits do you like the black over the tobacco still??
#10.1.1 Christina on 2009-11-17 12:18 (Reply)
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