Design makes the product look like a heavy suede without being too
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Quality material  -has a silk-like backing. Design makes the product look like a heavy suede without being too thick
3985297
It is beautiful leather and is well-designed. But it is heavy. Very heavy. Even without the laptop in it heavy. But it looks so fabulous I bought it anyway.
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The Vine newsletter calls these "Fashion Boots" but that doesn't appear anywhere in the Product page. To me, this suggests things like Uggs or oversized hip-hop Timbs, or Nike's sneaker/boots, meaning tall footwear that provides little support.

Also, just looking at it, with that big bold N on the side, and the unique spoiler-thingy on the back, you expect this to be more like a sneaker than a boot.

But surprise surprise, this would be a fine boot for duty if your uniform policy allows for subdued branding. I got the all-black boots and the logo and triangle on the toe are black, but shiny and somewhat reflective, so definitely not subdued enough to wear in my case, but policies vary. In all probability, this was intended for casual urban wear probably with loose pants. More on that later.

They're very supportive with a nice rigid but well padded upper (AKA shaft) that doesn't bite into the shin or calf. No hot-spots.

They're not terribly wide or narrow, very middle-of-the-road.

They're a generous length compared to sneakers, but pretty par for a boot which typically gives more allowance for thick socks.

The soles have an aggressive tread pattern that's excellent on rough level surfaces like concrete or asphalt, which is one reason I said it would make a good duty boot rather than a hiking boot. It would probably do well on trails and dry stones, but I'd be concerned on loose surfaces and wet stones.

Insulation is nice. It's noticeably warmer than non-insulated boots, but breathes well and doesn't get too sweaty. That WILL change with age. All of my insulated boots have gotten caked and no long breathe, leading to sweatier and sweatier feet. These will suffer the same fate, but hopefully not too soon, since they're quite nice.

And the clever "spoiler" on the back of the boot looks peculiar to say the least when you look at the photos. OK, let's just call it what it is, hideous. But when it's worn with loose fitting pants (i.e., a normal pair of jeans, not parachute pants and not skinny hipster jeans) you can't see the spoiler. The pant cuff hides the shaft and spoiler and it just looks like black sneakers. The spoiler keeps the back of the pants from dragging on the ground, which leads to dirty torn cuffs and premature wear. So, it's not meant to be a designer feature, but a practical feature.
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The material is very stiff, making it hard to adjust to the smaller sizes and uncomfortable for my dog to wear. It seems like the rubber would do the job it's meant to do, i.e. not stink up, but the hard plastic and the metal buckle makes it difficult to take on and off. In all, this is a very stylish product with great details in the aesthetic and with a glow-in-the-dark inside writing to find it easily at night, but it's such a pain to get on and off, and is unpleasant for the dog to wear in rest.
2647596
This wallet claims to be suede. It isn't. It is a lovely color and has a soft surface but it is not suede. I wanted suede so it would stay better in the small pockets on my jeans.
2512527
I like the heavy fabric, and the shoe looks enough like a boat shoe. Nice logo placement, also.
I had to give 3-stars because the back of the shoe sits against my Achilles' tendon and shaves the skin off. I have been standing and crushing the back which seems to have softened the material.
This review would have been much lower if I couldn't come up with a quick fix.
Of course, I prefer the design of a shoe to take into consideration the design of the human foot.
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the heel is a little stiff and the shoe fits a little bit larger than the typical sizing. The material is a soft fake suede almost like a micro suede. It's a great looking shoe in the picture does not do it justice. For a larger heal it is actually comfortable. I would buy it in other colors!
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The suede is a nice neutral taupe color, and the simple design makes these shoes great for a casual work outfit or a day out if you're going to be on your feet. Unfortunately, the back of the shoe rubs against the back of my ankles so much that I get calluses after less than an hour, making them essentially unwearable. The shoe doesn't look right with socks on underneath, so I'm stuck with the opposite of 'comfort' shoes.
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I selected this product over the Internet, not realizing it would look like a work boot. I wanted a shoe-look. It is well-built, priced well, and arrived in a timely fashion. I've now learned a lesson in what to look for, but am returning the boot.
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While I like the design and styling, I picked up a 2E as I have wider feet but found the metatarsal support strap to still be a bit uncomfortable.  I feel it has a pinching effect.  I wanted to like these, but I am going to return them for the MT20s which are supposed to have a differently designed metatarsal support strap and different aesthetics.
There are some other reviewers who comment about the glue quality; although I haven't been able to test the longevity of the glue used, it does seem to be an inconsistent application from the left to the right shoe (some parts of the sole jut out because of lack of glue), and the glue is overly applied in some areas making it appear less finished.  I would hope that a $100+ shoe would have better quality control.

That being said, I really like minimalist shoes for their packability and lightness when traveling.
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The chunky, moto look of these boots is great in person. The dark brown leather is very lightly weathered on the vamp. The problem is the discrepancy between the leathers used on the shoe. The leather on the vamp (the part closest to the sole) is regular nice thick leather. The leather on the shaft is a cheaper, thinner leather that is shiny and looks like vinyl. It even puckers where the shaft is stitched to the vamp. Call me fussy, but if I'm paying $250 for a boot, the leather has to be top-notch.

On the plus side, these boots are quite comfortable. The heel is solid rubber so there's a lovely squish and bounce and support to it. There is, however, very little padding in the ball of the foot. It would require an insole to even come close to the comfort on the heel area. The turned-toes on the boots also make your feet look about a size smaller, which is great.

The deal breaker for me, though, was that the boot rubs at the ankle where the faux zipper is (there's a useless zipper on the outer for style, I guess, and a functional one at the inside of the boot). That and the cheap leather on the shaft are the reasons I can't really recommend these.
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This actually worked really well for my purposes. I was tying pull tabs on bags and it's much easier to tie than suede strips.  It's more like a thick felt that looks like suede.  I'm pretty confident that it is not actually made from an animal.
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So this picture makes the black boot look like it has leather on it but mine came with suede which I did NOT want. Very deceiving, and not happy with product.
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It's a lovely suede, and the color is true to the photo. The design is pretty,  I just didn't like the hassle of putting the shoes on, loosening the laces, and then tightening them, wish they had put in a back zipper to make it easier to put on and take off.
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The length of the fit was exact, but the booth was bulky all the way up the to the top. My calf is usually a bit thinner than the average boot, but on this boot, the calf was wider than most boots. These will have to be worn over jeans. The boot heel is rather clunky and is overall heavy. I gave it three stars because it was a great price for a Rockport, which will last forever. The workmanship is great. The material is like a shiny, smooth, mohair. The design pattern is in line with the seams. I'll keep them because I have a lot of shoes, but they won't likely be my first choice to wear. They could be worn all day on a winter shopping day because they are comfortable and have a lower heel than most of my other fashion boots.
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The fact that this is a regular looking shoe was very appealing to me. However, the ankle and toe is very thickly padded. Anxious to see how well the material holds up from shifting. There is minimal tread on the shoes, bottom feels almost slippery fresh out of the box. Very thick sole seems to add like an inch to my height. Design and looks are true to the picture. Will try to update after a month of use.
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I already own the same shoes in purple suede and I really like them. However, I didn't like the wrinkly antique leather finish of the blue ones. The heel areas of the shoes I received wrinkled strangely, like heels that have been smashed down from putting them on without untying them. The toes had the same unttractive crushed/wrinkled appearance. They just didn't look as nice as the suede version. The blue color was pretty, but unfortunately I had to return them due to the unattractive wrinkling.