Absolutely gorgeous boots
You will not regret this purchase. When I took the boots out of the bag, I just enhaled the lovely smell of real suede. The tassels on the sides are as soft as can be, hanging perfectly, soft and flexible. That's how you know it's real leather. There are cheaper imitations out there, and they look nice in the pictures, but people in the reviews complain of the stiffness of the tassels and how some are flipped up during shipping, and won't lay flat. Some people have to go as far as flat ironing the tassels to get them to lay flat. If you want to avoid that frustration, just save your money and get the real Minnetonka boots. You won't regret it. They fit true to size, though if you have wide feet or calves, these boots may not work for you, unless you have access to a cobbler who can stretch them to fit you. The boots are SO worth it. I wear a size 7-7.5, but only size 7 and 8 were in stock. I decided to get 8, just because I have the ankle booties of this brand (which are adorable, btw, and half the price of the boots fyi) and I ordered them in a 7, and my toes go all the way to the end. But if I wear thin socks with them, they fit like a glove. But I decided on an 8 for these boots, so I could wear them with thick socks. They are a perfect size. Only a bit of room at the end of my toes, when I tried them on with bare feet, perfect with thick socks. So if you want a little wiggle room, go up one size. I got the black, and they are just so gorgeous, I cant wait to wear them out. Keep in mind that these boots are made to mold to your specific foot shape, so you do have a breaking in period where the boots might be a bit uncomfortable, even cause blisters. But this quickly passes as the leather insides softens and molds to your foot. So don't get discouraged and send them back prematurely. Real moccasin style footwear is the most comfortable you can find, so long as you keep in mind the breaking-in period.
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Amazon Groupie
December 09, 2013
Extremely comfy to wear...go up if you are a 1/2 size
In this style of Minnetonka...go up if you wear a 1/2 size. I like wool socks and roomy toe space in winter so I buy a 7 in regular shoes otherwise I'm a 6 1/2. The 7 in the mid-calf boot is perfect. A tad narrow but like everyone says...it's a moccasin and will conform to your foot :) My calf is 13 1/2 inchs and this boot fits over fleece lined leggings. Not too tight but not much that could be described as slack. In other styles of Minnetonka's, like the ankle boots I buy the 6 1/2 to wear w/thick socks. Waterproofing is easy, spray the silcone spray down and then turn the boot upside down to get the underside of the fringe. I didn't experiance color change w/silicone spray for the black, grey and dusty brown colors. Very comfortable to wear. Looks good even though the boot hits at the widest part of the calf so I wear w/shorter skirts plus leggings or Levi 535 jean leggings. Love these boots!
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LCurrado
October 22, 2016
The calf...
I am obsessed with these boots! The quality is outstanding and they are gorgeous!! I could have cried when I had to put them back in the box and ship them back. They are crazy tight at the opening which on me (5'6), is right at the largest part of my calf. I'm an average weight for my height. I can typically get my calf into regular boots although I prefer a wide calf when I have the option. The description states the opening is 13' around. I think it's a bit shy of that personally. There is no way, in my opinion, that the band around the opening will stretch so don't believe the hype. We are talking tight tight and the band is sewn together. I don't think that area can stretch. The rest of the boot can, but not the opening. This is cut off your circulation type tight. They can not be pushed down slightly to alleviate the problem because the fringe goes fraying out and just looks like a hot mess. The foot part of the boot is a little narrow but since there are not half sizes, rounding up is probably more than enough to to compensate for that. The boots are amazeballs! I wish they offered an extended size option. If you are taller than 5'6/5'7 they may hit you in a better spot. If you are shorter then they may clear the largest part of your calf so you could also be good to go. For me... I'm screwed and have to find a knock of brand that does a wide calf lol.
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Remember it is a moccasin; fits differently.
After talking with a representative at Minnetonka, I decided to order down, and I am glad that I did. My regular shoe size is 8 or 8.5 due to my second toe being longer than my big toe. Minnetonka rep advised that I order an 8. The 8 feels somewhat short, but not too short to be uncomfortable and somewhat narrow, but with just a few hours wear both width and length seem to fit well. Have tried these in size 9 as some suggest to order up, yet the 9 is too long and too wide...my foot flops around inside...and the 9 seemed to fit tighter in the calf than the 8. Probably could wear a thicker sock to compensate for extra room, but am unsure whether the 9 would stretch out to be way too large. Some folks order up and then place supports inside. None of the moccasin-like shoes/boots I've tried have much arch support as is the nature of the shoe. Really is nice quality suede yet probably does need to be sprayed with suede protection as there is some bleeding of color. Calf opening fits snugly but am sure that this will also stretch out a bit as others have reported. Remember that these are hand-made so no 2 fit alike. I've ordered the 8 brown from another company and may have to send it back as it is too short to accommodate my longer second toe. Good luck...is cute and fairly warm.
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LOVE these boots!
I pondered buying these after reading many comments about women with larger calves that could not get into them. When they arrived I happily opened them and slid them on. They were too tight around the calves but they were so beautiful that I couldn't bear to send them back! I brought them to my local shoe repair shop and he was able to stretch the top of the boot where it was too tight. I was able to keep these beautiful boots AND they fit! Keep in mind that they will stretch a bit when you wear them. The fringe is fun and flirty. They are well crafted and the leather is gorgeous. I normally wear a 6.5, and ordered the 7 and they fit perfectly. Also, I am petite (4'11") and they are not overwhelming for my stature.
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