Finally - wedge heel boots found in size 12

seattleshoes · 3rd December 2006, 21:57

I had basically given up on finding wedge boots in a size 12 that I could wear under jeans and would not attract undue attention, but would also have a decent-size heel.

Found these little babies at Nordstrom, 3" heel, low-rise boot. At $240, this is the most I've ever paid for shoes, whether male or female, but I'm getting a bonus this Christmas, and sometimes you just have to do these things.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2900541/...bo=6004875&P=1

If for some reason the link doesn't work, go to Nordstrom.com and search for "Donald J Pliner 'Isada' Ankle Boot".

Will let you know how they work out when they arrive.

JimC · 4th December 2006, 00:07

Very nice find, Nordstrom's easy to deal with if you decide you don't like the boots. But from the pairs of D J P boots I've tried out you should be quite happy with what you get. You usually get what you pay for with boots, so these should last you a while.
Good Luck!
Jim

seattleshoes · 9th December 2006, 10:05

OK - an early review on these boots. They are everything I had hoped they would be. At 3" we're not talking about a big lift, but you definitely feel it. Took the dog for a walk around the neighborhood and noticed that I definitely felt it in my toes, but that might have been a function of my walking style.

More later about my experiences.

joenj · 10th December 2006, 01:41

Sorry, but I think they are ugly.

seattleshoes · 10th December 2006, 02:11

Joe, no reason to say you're sorry. They aren't particularly pretty, but they are utilitarian in that they solve the problem (for me) of a guy walking around in public with 3" heels on. I like wearing heels for the lift, not to accentuate my outfit.

I spent several hours out and about this afternoon in the mall and the grocery store today without a second glance coming my way.

Booted · 10th December 2006, 03:59

Seatleshoes,

Regarding that Donald J Pliner style, I'd tried a pair. They are made in Spain and run small. More like a US 11.

Booted

JeffB · 10th December 2006, 18:02

I've never been a fan of wedges, a grim holdover from 1970's fashion, a la the espadrille, but, if that's what you like, then more power to you. I hope you enjoy those boots.