OverU Boots

An OverU-view of Fall 2010 Bootwear Trends: Part 1 of ---

I want to share some Bootwear trends that I predict will become popular this Fall/Winter 10-11. I'm leaving this series open-ended with a goal in mind of 5 trends/posts.

PART 1 of -- : The Fabric Calf (adapted from the Thong Sandal-Boot and Hybrid Sandal-Boot)

3 Designers: 3 Very Different Boots...

Following the popularity of Fabric Ankles that we have seen this summer on Thong Sandal-Boots and Hybrid Sandal-Boots--

Designers are taking this trend and adapting it for colder seasons and inclement weather.

The fabric is attached to the top of the ankle of the boot. Sometimes the seam is hidden inside of the boot and other times it's visibly sewn with the upper material.

Let's start with a Marc by Marc Jacobs design, only because... my favorite boots EVER were a Marc design.

Part-Duck Boot, part-Rain boot, part Cinch-sak.

These Marc Jacobs add a special twist to an old staple.

Anything looks good on a Net-a-porter model...

But if you're a 9-to-5, maybe the Givenchy Stocking-detailed Ankle Boot is more your style....A classier look.

Before you decide, check em out on the model...

What looked silly a moment ago looks appealing now...

Also check out how wide the opening of the shaft is at her ankle. That's another thing I've been noticing about boots these days - the popularity of the wide fitting calf. Maybe it's meant to offset the skinniness of the jeans?

And last but definitely not least -- The Olivia Boot from 7 for All Mankind. Perfect Blend of Work Boot and the Fabric Ankle.  LOVE THESE!

They remind me of a Timberland work boot, but fancy!

Timberland, you clearly are not listening to me but I think you should make a Wedge Work Boot and a Fabric Ankle boot.

Instead you're making boat shoes and wannabe-UGGS.

I want to cry every time I look at my old Tim boots. How can I possibly wear them another season?

 

Timberland Does It Again

NEW TIMBERLAND WEDGE BOOTS!!!!! I'm not sure if they're a new design but they're new to me. I've never seen them before. And they're not really a wedge but...I REALLY REALLY want Timberland to make a new wedge boot so I'm just going to pretend that they're wedges.

This particular woman didn't even flinch when I told her I was going to take her boots' picture for my blog. She didn't even look up from her phone, so we didn't speak at all. I wonder when she bought them.  

I love Timberland Boots. I really do. I guess we can say these are heeled, green, Timberland duck boots. Weird. They sure are getting creative over there in the design studio.

Now.

If they would just bring these back, I'd be satisfied.

Timberland, I know you can hear me because you're following me on Twitter.

Please bring these boots back! It's bad enough that my favorite pair of Marc Jacobs was stolen last summer. Now my Timberlands are at the end of their lives too. It's sooooo saaaaaaad.