Booted…

Friday 18 November 2011

Last year the combat boot trend hit London h.a.r.d. I jumped straight on to the bandwagon. Armed with my badass-don’t-mess-with-me-don’t-even-look-at-me-funny boots I felt invincible, I even developed a swagger. And then one evening on my way home from work, my lace of my left boot got caught in the gaping eyelet of my right boot and down I went (we won’t mention the very embarrassing high pitched squeal that managed to frighten a passing cyclist). Right outside of work. At home time. After assessing the damage hidden behind a car, I hobbled back to the train station and spent the rest of my journey sobbing like a drunk hobo with muddy/bloody ripped jeans. Needless to say the offensive boots were tossed to the back of the cupboard never to been seen again… Ok, not quite, I took them out the next week, ripped out the eyelets and resumed my swagger. What can I say? I looooovve my dangerous combat boots. And I have no less than 2 pairs on my Christmas wishlist! What say you to the mighty combat boot? Like or loathe?

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I even love them on men…

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14 comments

  1. you poor thing! although i'm glad you kept on wearing on them!

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  2. You make me want to go out and buy some combat boots! Sure, when I was in the Army I wore combat boots ALL the time, but it would be fun/cool to rock some stylish ones! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. I'm a big fan even though I don't have any yet. I just don't want to look like myself in 8th grade wearing Doc Martins.

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  4. Oh, no! That sounds so traumatic! But I'm glad you got your swagger back : ) These photos are fantastic. They make me want to give boots like these a try.

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  5. So cute when the outfit is totally girlie. But, I could also see someone feeling unstoppable when wearing them with jeans.

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  6. I like them a lot, but they are not really me (except for a few high-heel types). I prefer biker boots. But every time I see a cute pair of combat boots I think about it again!

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  7. I love the way you told that story!!! I love the boots but have yet to get a pair. I'm especially digging the the worn and faded ones.

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  8. Oh I absolutely embrace the combat boots!!! In my hay day of going to clubs in my 20s, that is when they were hot .... which is a good thing because we danced all night and they were so comfy. All of your pictures that you posted are very inspiring and now I know what to look for when shopping in L.A. in a couple of weeks. Yay!!! Gonna get myself some boots!! Great post.

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  9. I love them! I'm so pleased you didn't let that unfortunate incident keep you from your combats - no pain, no gain, I say! Those guys look hot too! xxx

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  10. Oh yes- I can't live without my boots - I have a pair 3 years old that I am still in love with!
    PS I just signed up as a follower!
    x
    Melissah

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  11. I would love a pair like the brown ones in the denim shorts outfit. I hope you've had a wonderful weekend, Meghan! xo
    Ada

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  12. Love them! They are completely badass, even when you were whimpering, I bet ya no one messed with you ;) The brown ones in the first image are amazing, I need me some of those! x

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  13. Definitely think they're awesome (and love them on guys too) but I don't own a pair. :( I want to be bad-ass too! haha!

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