Soft winter shades // Stuart Weitzman Highland vs Lowland boots review (good for narrow calves)

Stuart Weitzman boots, Ann Taylor sweater (similar in blush pink)

J.Crew coat + skirt (similar), Saint Laurent wallet on chain, Old Navy hat (similar)

some of you guys may recollect this older linen sweater...the cloth is a loose weave extra proper for warm climate, but i like the colour and wanted to winterize it for now. A easy lengthy-sleeved tee layered beneath stuffed within the little holes and introduced warmth. I suppose i've nearly all the texture bases included here with wool, cable knit, suede, leather-based, chain...and can't forget about the fake fur pouf!

after I did a evaluate of my Stuart Weitzman Lowland flat boots in advance this season, numerous of you had questions on this post on the heeled Highland version. a few readers requested a assessment of the two famous patterns, so here is going!

Shaft fit: The shaft construction of each boots appear to be precisely the identical, manufactured from Stuart Weitzman's signature lycra-sponsored stretchy suede which is lined in a satiny cloth. both boots have laces on the back commencing, which I at ease with the aid of tying in a bow two times then tucking the ends into the shaft. i have also discovered the shaft measurements and in shape of both styles in the equal fashion to be exactly the equal. The healthy is exceptional for slim calves and thighs, and i have heard the suede stretches well to deal with curvier legs as well.

Measurements of sz 5 (please observe those will range for different shoe sizes) for both Highland and Lowlands: four" across the ankles, 5.75" throughout the calves, 6.seventy five" across the thigh establishing, and 21" shaft top aside from heel. Please account for some thickness for the lined suede material. Highland has a 3.5" heel, and Lowland has a 1" heel.

Foot fit: at the foot, the Highlands sense narrower at some stage in than the Lowlands, which you could kinda see in the only contrast above. The front toe place of the Highlands taper in just a piece greater. The Lowlands degree 1/4" wider at the sole, however in the photograph underneath you could see that can additionally be due to the skinny edging element alongside the foot, which I rather like. i am clumsy and frequently stub my toe, rubbing off the cloth at the very tip of beloved shoes. I feel like it might be less complicated to discreetly patch up the coloring at the edging in comparison to on the entire toe.

i used to be told by way of income buddies that each styles run 1/2 length large as compared to different manufacturers. I normally put on 5 to 5.5 in maximum brands, and located length five to be the maximum secure in each patterns. I still have wiggle room in the Lowlands for thick socks and inserts, but the Highlands in the equal length are more geared up on my ft.

Look and comfort: within the photograph above, I positioned the heels of both shoes in opposition to a immediately aspect to expose the difference at a look. not sudden for heels, the Highland looks substantially smaller and extra dainty relative to its flat sister. but as compared to other flat boots, I think the Lowland is without a doubt one of the sleeker alternatives accessible. i can stroll miles around the city within the Lowland with my "orthopedic" heel inserts, and discover the Highlands to be comfortable for the 3.5" heels that they're. The thicker blocked heel enables lots if you're not vigilant approximately sidewalk cracks!

average I suppose they may be difficult to evaluate for the reason that  patterns serve one of a kind styling purposes. i really like apartments for strolling across the metropolis, however pick heels for going out and dressier occasions wherein i'll be taking a automobile. For people who mentioned you're debating between the two, it sincerely relies upon on what could get greater use to your personal lifestyle - living in Boston, i'd select the apartments first! The rate tag isn't for the faint of coronary heart, but changed into really worth it to me given my frustrations with locating excessive exceptional tall boots that genuinely suit (and it does not hurt that they're very hot).

I also were given extra questions about coloration choice - these boots come in pretty the range from dark to light. conventional black could be my first choice if I didn't already have tall boots in that colour. I sense black is the easiest to "color in" or patch if the suede wears down, and also most flexible for matching with identical-colored tights, leggings, and jeans. i like both grey and taupe so ended up with hues which can be a little blend of each. My Lowlands are in "Londra" that's a medium grey with simply recommendations of taupe brown, and my Highlands are in "Praline" that is lighter and greater taupe. Praline is only left within the residences version at Zappos, but the comparable "Taupe / Topo" continues to be available at maximum outlets in heels.

Highland sold at: Zappos, Stuart Weitzman, Nordstrom, Shopbop, Elyse Walker
Lowland sold at: Zappos, Stuart Weitzman, Nordstrom, Shopbop, Elyse Walker
All with free ship & returns in the US; Shopbop w/ free ship to several other countries

Here's my Lowland review again for photos of that style, and a tip for pulling these babies on/off with minimal struggle!

Baublebar slim bar pendant necklace, Laura Mercier lip glacé in Orchid

Storage and care: i'm working on a longer post about shoe care, however in the interim, I continually keep my boots with wadded up paper inserted inside the ankle and lower calf location, even my rubber rainboots. most tall boots arrive with cardboard inserts or those paper wads, which i like to form to best mimic my leg length. Boot shapers that are too large would possibly stretch leather out; too small ones won't keep the ankle place stuffed, which may bring about ankle sags and creases. I keep my most regularly-worn pairs ones out and prefer to maintain others mendacity horizontally in their boxes or dustbags. right here's the leather-based & suede protectant once more that i really like the use of on footwear earlier than sporting - 1 can is enough for 2 thorough coats on a pair of very wellboots, and might cover  pairs of shoes with less cloth.

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