How many pairs of boots?

A survey which will, hopefully, make me feel better. Please play along.
1. How many pairs of boots do you own?
I have 22 pairs of boots.
2. How many are black?
Twelve pairs are black (though one pair of amazing little Charles Jourdan
ankle boots have red accents).
3. How many are knee–high, almost knee–high or higher?
Eleven.
4. Aside from black, what colors are your boots?
Pink (with reverse applique flowers in other colors)
Turquoise (with reverse applique flowers in other colors)
Red & white cowgirl Fluevogs
Red
Gray
Brown
Assorted colors on the cross–country and other "sport" and practical
(shoveling) boots...
5. In your opinion, how many boots does it take to make you a boot–a–holic?
Twenty–four pairs? (I'd say 23 but I'm bidding on one more pair on ebay
<G>)

At least I live in a climate that really requires boots (though most of my
boots can't be worn in snow or slush).
cofarb

cofarb wrote:
Four. Five if you count the ancient pair I wear to be a witch on Halloween.
All of them.
None. My 14 inch calves get in the way.
n/a
It's not a number, precisely. But I'd be a boot–a–holic if I owned as
many pairs of boots as I do shoes. ;)
Priscilla
–––
p...@midway.uchicago.edu "Here comes the least bootiful woman in
puppetland!"

1. How many pairs of boots do you own?
seven
2. How many are black?
four
3. How many are knee–high, almost knee–high or higher?
three
4. Aside from black, what colors are your boots?
let's see, I have "cashew" brown suede ankle boots, camel stretch leather knee
high boots,and red leather ankle boots
Andrea

1. How many pairs of boots do you own?
Ten
2. How many are black?
All of them.
EMiriamD
"No fashion is ever a success unless it is used as a form of seduction."
–– Christian Dior

(I hit "send" too quickly. Sorry.)
1. How many pairs of boots do you own?
Ten
2. How many are black?
All
3. How many are knee–high, almost knee–high or higher?
Seven
4. Aside from black, what colors are your boots?
N/A
I don't know how many pairs it takes to make a bootaholic but I must be getting
close. I'm on a quest to find sexy knee–high flat–heeled boots and I won't
rest until I find them (waving to Stephanie K!).
EMiriamD
"No fashion is ever a success unless it is used as a form of seduction."
–– Christian Dior

Hopefully, soon, none. I hate boots – ugh.
I will need to live with them a couple of more months before my move to Florida
so I am happily planning to donate all my boots to charity. Wool coats, boots,
gloves, – soon to go. Yay.
Jo Ann
www.exclusivelyjoann.com

Jo Ann writes:
Jo Ann, you may want to keep one pair of boots, one wool coat, etc. for travel.
I don't have any need for cold weather stuff here in Florida, and the only
thing that gets me up to cold climate in the winter is my sisters, so when I go
I have to borrow a coat from one of them.
Linda

10. And of those, 1 is a vinyl rain boot, 2 are for hiking, so 7 are
"regular".
5 3 Brown –– 1chocolate and 1 glistening medium equestrian. Oh and the hiking
boots are tan/khaki.
Claire

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message
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Four.
Four!
Three are almost knee–high –– the third is a pair of sheepskin–lined Pajar
ankle boots that are for cold weather and snow.
N/A
boot–a–holic?
I'm thinking a dozen. I'd like to acquire at least one more pair this
season, perhaps a knee–high, riding–style boot, again in black. But a brown
pair would be nice, too ... so make it two more that I'd like this winter!
–– Madolyn (slowly making her way to boot–a–holic status)

Four pair:
one knee high in black
two ankle high in black
one ankle high in brown
Love boots but just don't wear them that much in this climate that stays so
moderate from Nove. to April.
Carol

Three.
One ankle–high (Chukker boots)
Two midcalf (LL Bean's classic and the other Piloti driving boots)
The Piloti pair are black leather with little hardened black silicone nubby
things (in some sort of preordained size and ergonomic pattern) on the sole.
–Joe in SoFla
"Avanti, Commendatore, la vittoria e nostra!"

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nubby
sole.
Those Pilotis sound bitchin' –– would you happen to have a link to a photo?
–– Madolyn

cofarb wrote:
Um *cagily* does that include the pair in my living room that I have to return
this weekend because Nordstrom mailed me "black" when they were supposed to
send me "chocolate"? The boots turned out to be on the tight side anyway, so
when they're gone, they're gone.
beeswing

:: None. My 14 inch calves get in the way.
::try the trick i learned....................scrunch the boots as far
toward the ankle as possible.
THEN zip them up, and pull them up!
works like a charm.

"Madolyn" <madolyn_cl...@***no***hotmail.com***spam***> wrote in message
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During his high performance car phase my son ordered Piloti shoes to
match his car and wardrobe, black with an accent color. He has two or
three pairs.
Audrey

Audrey noted:
Piloti shoes are WILDLY comfortable. Maybe that's just a testosterone–specific
assessment, but there you are.
–Joe in SoFla
"Avanti, Commendatore, la vittoria e nostra!"

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message
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Five. I swear if I lived somewhere cooler my closet would be crammed with
boots.
Two
None, I don't have the calves for them <cue weeping>
One Pink and two brown
boot–a–holic?
Ohhh "bootaholic" is such a dirty word for such a lovely thing... <eg>

"Madolyn" <madolyn_cl...@***no***hotmail.com***spam***> wrote in message
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Oooh! I have a pair of Pajar boots, too! I think they are goat––and the
long (black) fur is on the outside. They look like something you'd see in
Clan of the Cave Bear (or Clan of the Care Bears for that matter). They are
my shoveling boots.
Really, I amass them in quantities because you just don't realize that there
are so many variations––like I need high, medium and low heeled versions of
knee–high *and* ankle–high boots. There is probably a charting method to
prove a person needs some exponential factor to reach boot nirvana. In
addition, you really do need brown boots in a few variations. And some
color once in a while (hence the red ankle–high boots) and some for artistic
value (i.e., I just couldn't resist them because they were too freakin' cute
to pass up––like the pink flowered sendra boots)...
Yours in denial,
cofarb

Another fine theory by our resident economist. While I'm not a boot–aholic,
nor even close, I have to snatch them up when I find them because my feet are
so large. (I believe you have the opposite problem, cofarb, and I always think
of you when I'm shopping and see tiny adorable shoes on the rack, lol)
I have tall brown, short brown, tall denim (these are actually really cute,
with pointy toes & short stiletto heels) short red, and 3 pr. of short black, 2
pr. of tall black, one pair of tall copper–ish heavy leather (old Bort
Carltons) and 4 pair on the way! 2 short black, 1 tall black and 1 tall tan.
I need them all.
xxx
cary

Caryperk39 wrote:
boot–aholic,
feet are
always think
lol)
Hmmmm.... I probably have the potential to become just as much a
boot–a–holic as cofarb! Knee–high boots tend to look fabulous on me. I
discovered this while shopping with my girlfriend, who lusts for
bootwear but has major challenges because she's quite tall and also has
thickish calves. (It always puts it into perspective for me that while
I am short and get frustrated finding clothes that fit, being tall like
her is not necessarily the solution I may think it is!)
We would try on the same boot in different sizes, and she'd despair
because they looked better on me, and here I was, not intending to
invest in another pair... so of course, I had to buy the burgandy ones
because she insisted I must since they looked so darn good... and then
of course I had to buy a skirt to go with them. :–)
Anyway, I suspect if I tried on more boots, I'd end up buying a lot
more boots. :–)
jen

cofarb wrote:
along.
I have five (not counting my Uggs– counting my Uggs I guess I have
eight pairs!! My Uggs are for purely practical snow–stomping wear, not
for fashion, so I'm not sure if they count?).
Two – one knee–high and one ankle height (plus one pair of black Uggs)
Three (plus one pair of white almost knee–high Uggs).
Let's see...
I have a knee–high pair of funky brown wedge boots;
I have a beautiful knee–high pair in a gorgeous burgandy shade;
One pair of ankle height brown boots with very pointy toes;
One pair of tan Uggs
One pair of white Uggs (already mentioned)
boot–a–holic?
ebay
Ahh... cofarb, that's a lot of boots! LOL! But then again, I try to be
a minimalist. I generally stick to brown and black, and it seems
overkill (for me) to have more than one pair in each color in knee high
and also ankle height. Especially since I don't wear skirts all that
often.
I bought the burgandy pair of boots because I find the color works
equally well with outfits I would normally opt for brown or black
shoes. It's a versatile neutral. These boots are just so gorgeous and
comfy. They make my calves look tiny as can be.
I have three pairs of Uggs because my DD's like to borrow them in the
winter time.
My girlfriend is currently lusting over the snake skin boots at Ann
Taylor. Personally, since I'm so short, I think these boots would look
overwhelming on me. So I prefer to keep it simple.
I suppose, however, I wouldn't mind a pair of fashionable black boots
with flat heels for walking.... hmmmm....
jen

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message
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are
I have seen the ones you're describing –– they remind me of Chewy from Star
Wars! My Pajars are so incredibly warm that last winter here in Boston
(just a tad warmer than yours in the upstate tundra), I would wear them with
no socks! It always made me laugh a little knowing that I was barefoot
under my boots while outside in 5–degree weather.
there
of
artistic
cute
Well, it's funny, because it wasn't until I answered this poll that I
realized how many pairs of boots I own. While four isn't a lot, my original
answer was two until I remembered my Pajars and the pair of Nocona cowboy
boots gathering dust in my closet (they are so classic, I'll own them
forever, even though I haven't worn them in probably six years).
I think another rationale for collecting boots in quantity is that
generally, they're pretty timeless. Of course there are always trendy,
faddish styles, but for the most part, the styling tends to be classic. So
they're more of an investment, IMO, than regular ol' shoes.
Also drinking the Kool–Aid,
–– Madolyn

I have 7 pairs of boots, and am considering a pair of knock off Uggs,
mid calf, I like the LL Bean version.
Ankle boots: I have lined, with fleece or polar fleece, in black and
brown, and an unlined pair of each brown and black.
Mid calf: one pair black one pair brown, both unlined,
A pair of mid calf sorel boots, with wool liner, for trudging, snow
blowing, etc.

––On Friday, November 05, 2004 8:44 AM –0600 Madge <ma...@yahoo.net> wrote:
Just an FYI if you go for the LL Bean boots – they are HUGE. I normally
wear an 9–9.5 and it those, after three orders, I have an 8. I think
those are going back too – have order these instead . . .
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.64173/dept_id./est.acorn%20boots/qx/product.htm
Christine

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message
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four if I can count my rain boots
two
two
brown and my pink, black, yellow and red Pucci rainboots
More than ten of the same type If they are all different, I am sure
they all serve different purposes.
I'll have to wait for the sandal survey next spring.
Audrey

Thanks for the heads up.
I need a sole with traction.

For the Record: Uggs count! (And lending them to DD, no matter how D the D
is, may be a very bad idea!)
cofarb whose DD wears a different size, thank Bob!


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"beeswing" <beesw...@aol.com> wrote in message
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Well, if you aren't going to order the replacements then they don't count.
Now start accounting!
cofarb

cofarb wrote:
:)
I actually don't have many right now. My feet grew a half–size when I had my
kid way back when, and I haven't had an opportunity to replace most of the
boots I owned. I currently have only three pairs: a short, black pair with
wedge heels; a medium, black pair with cuffs (my favorites, by far); and a
tall, high–heeled black pair.
I want to get a pair of short–to–medium–height brown boots, just not in the
same style as the ones I'm returning. When I go to return them at Nordstom,
I'll be checking out their half–yearly sale.
I still miss the red boots I outgrew. :(
beeswing

beeswing wrote:
This recollected to me something I've been meaning to ask: does anyone
find those medium–height boots, the ones that are higher than the
ankle, comfortable? I'm wondering if it's just me, but every pair I've
tried on makes me feel like I'm going to break my leg. They seem to cut
uncomfortably into the wrong part of my calf.
jen

On 6 Nov 2004 10:44:11 –0800, "shinypenny" <shinypenny0...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
I haven't noticed that, but –– though I have a few pairs of these –– I
seldom wear them. I've been meaning to ask you all what you wear them
with. The only thing I've worn them with is pants or ankle length
skirts, but then mostly you can't see the boots anyway, so it seems a
little pointless. What are good looks with mid–calf boots?
Chris

Chris Braun wrote:
The style of boots I have are soft leather and fit over pants. I don't wear
this size, but these are the boots I have:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63889&item=5336515111
They are very comfortable and could be worn uncuffed if one wants a higher
boot. I wear them cuffs down. I've had this boot or a variant of it for
probably 15 or more years...I just keep replacing them.
beeswing

Chris Braun <braun_ch...@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:<vfiqo0lkqd0pjqd9vfieh9vq21dt2qp...@4ax.com>...
I do wear them with longer skirts (not necessarily ankle–length, just
so that there is no gap between the bottom of the skirt and the top of
the boots) and with pants. While you don't see the shaft of the boot,
you do see the line where the skirt or pants hit the boot. I like
that smooth look –– no gap, no visible tights or hose.
As to why ... well, they're a lot less money. They keep my *warm
enough* outside without stifling indoors. And, given that I have
large calves and, therefore, limited access to boots, they allow my to
buy more stylish boots without worrying about my calves.
Barbara
Barbara

On 8 Nov 2004 09:55:49 –0800, mom_2_...@hotmail.com (Barbara) wrote:
Thanks! I rarely wear long skirts, but I do have a couple, and am
seeing others I like lately. I'll have to try this a bit more as it
gets colder.
Chris

1. black – mid calf, leather
2. black – mid calf, pleather (muddy weather wear)
3. black – mid calf, fabric
4. black – knee high, leather with cut outs/leaf pattern
5. tan – knee high, suede with fringe
6. brown – ankle, suede
four
two
tan & brown
fifteen.
If you have >20 pairs, that means it's ok to buy more boots right? :)
Luna

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message news:<VY–dnQNXy5yU6BbcRVn–...@adelphia.com>...
10 (including snow boots and hiking boots).
8 None. My calves are both too long and too muscular to fit in
knee–high boots––when I've tried wide–calf boots on, they gapped
around the ankle and lower calf, and ended at least three inches below
my knees. **Not** a good look.
Red Tony Lamas
Dark taupey brown other cowboy boots (Durango?)
Sure. 24 pairs works for me. Remember, cofarb, you can quit anytime.
I'd own more boots if I could ever find stretchy boots that were made
in special tall sizes (at least an inch–and–a–half taller than the
tallest knee–high boot I have ever seen in a store), in 9 1/2 C.
Maybe some day I will be rich and enterprising enough to have boots
custom–made and then I will have knee–high boots, too.
Sigh.
T.

Around 7, I think.
5 pairs are black:
*Nine West black leather medium high boots with a high thin heel that is
thick across the back.
*Nine West black shiny leather medium high boots, but slightly lower than
the above and with a similar heel
*Nine West black leather just below the knee boots with a stacked heel
*Connie brand black leather low–ish stacked heel boots
*Cathy Jean black pointy toe shiny calf leather boots with a stiletto heel
(looks like Jimmy Choos)
3 pairs
bright orange Banana Republic stacked heel rainboots
Yellow–tan ("Banana") Frye Campus boots
I don't really think I'm a boot–a–holic, but I do wear boots most of the
time in the fall and winter. I wear the basic styles...similar ones
everyday. I really could use another pair since my two favorite pairs are
getting a bit worn out. I guess more than 10 pairs could make you a
boot–a–holic. :)
Laurie

Oops, I forgot to mention my beloved 9 year old black Uggs. I really need a
new pair (or two). I wear them all the time at home in the winter. My bf
is planning to get me a tan pr for my b–day and I'd also love the ruby red
ones. <sigh> Oh and I think I still have gray with pink piping hiking
boots that I probably haven't worn in 5+ years. :P
Laurie

cofarb wrote:
4 2 none
brown
grey
30 ;)
moira

" ** You mean pray along right?? (g)
sorry, I have hiking boots, plus 7 pairs of knee and ankle high boots
** 3 pairs
3. How many are knee–high, almost knee–high or higher?
*** 3 pairs
these)
boot–a–holic?
** how about 20 pairs? but you do need them for your weather so maybe 20
out here and 30 out there?
you have a ways to go then. GGGGG
Stevie

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message news:<VY–dnQNXy5yU6BbcRVn–...@adelphia.com>...
I'll play!
I'll concur but there may be a species of boot–a–holic who for
whatever reason doesn't own all his/her faves but visits them
regularly in stores and catalogs, and online :–). I think I'm one of
them.
Vicki in DC

6 All of them are black leather.
None of them are knee high or higher. Four of them are almost knee high.
They're all black, but I've been eyeing a leopard print/black pair with pointy
toes and high heels.
Not sure, but I don't think I'm there yet. :)
Shari

A survey which will, hopefully, make me feel better. Please play along.
1. How many pairs of boots do you own?
2 pairs
2. How many are black?
1 pair
3. How many are knee–high, almost knee–high or higher?
None.
4. Aside from black, what colors are your boots?
1 pair of brown
5. In your opinion, how many boots does it take to make you a boot–a–holic?
If you live in a year–round warm climate, probably 6 pairs or so. If you live
in a colder climate, I'd say 20 or so pairs. I equate boots to colder climates
as I would sandals to warmer climates. Although that's probably not a fair
comparison as people can generally wear boots to work, but not sandals.
Linda

I never really thought about it before...I will have to run from dressing room
to computer while I do this:
Black:
1.short zip up Naots
2.a bit higher than ankle Brighton in leather/fabric with a small heel
3. suede a bit higher than ankle Arche with a small heel
4. suede over the knee or scrunchable lower with a wedge heel by Via Spiga
Red:
5. Naots like #1
Eggplant:
6. Arche like #3
Brown:
7.Short leather Enzos with stacked heel
8. Short suede with pointed toe I got in Spain years ago...too uncomfortable to
wear (do they still count?)
Green
9. Mid calf vintage Joan & Davids from when Ann Taylor carried them. Not
totally comfortable but darling. I might sell them on eBay if they are not
comfortable enough to wear all day.
Snow:
10. Tan rubber snow boots with fake sheepskin lining. Bought before there were
Uggs (at least known to me)
Wish list:
Ruby red Uggs...I love the pink but think these will be easier to keep clean
Something highish with a highish heel. Haven't really been looking yet. I am a
sucker for black, leather or suede "everyday" boots.
Sandra in PA

rosie readandpost wrote:
Rosie, I remember your trick, but I haven't seen a pair of boots yet
that I want to try on. I'm looking for a sporty looking pair in brown
leather or suede to wear with sporty (tweed, suede, corduroy) skirts and
pants. Rest assured that when I spot something promising, I'll try your
trick.
Priscilla
–––
p...@midway.uchicago.edu "Here comes the most beautiful woman in
puppetland!"

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I have these in black (and they absolutely swim on my calves); they also
come in tan. They are super comfy––nice and wide on the toe box, too, and
smooth enough on the inside that they don't "eff up" my tights. (I think
Nordstrom.com carries them too.)
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/1187430/c/3.html
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/1187430/c/20.html
Enablingly yours,
cofarb

cofarb wrote:
OMGosh, those are very reminiscent of a pair I had in high school. Mine
were chocolate brown with a plantation crepe rubber instead of a black
lug sole. They were so comfy. I adored them and wore them to shreds.
I wish these came in chocolate brown, because at that incredible price
I'd definitely get them. Imagine cargo boots with a cell phone in the
pocket, and an ATM card/lipgloss in the other. I'd feel like Agent 99 in
Get Smart––ready for anything! ;)
Priscilla
–––
p...@midway.uchicago.edu "Here comes the most beautiful woman in
puppetland!"

cofarb wrote:
I feel so ashamed, only four. :–)
All of them.
All of them.
None
Oh it would have to be at least 50 if not 100 That should give AF
bootaholics some breathing room. :–)
Veronica
––
Makeup, it takes believing in. Like a magic carpet, it's belief that
makes it fly. Otherwise, it's just a rug.
If you believe in it, makeup has a magic all it's own.
Of course, makeup is only dime–store magic. But it works well enough,
when it's used properly.",
the makeup artist, from the book Sooner or Later, based on the 1978 TV
movie of the same name.

I blush to admit, I'm sure I'm there already. There really is no place in my
closet to store more than a couple of pair, so the rest struggle to find a
place to stay.
My sweetie rolls eyes at my collection and trips over them on a regular basis.
hugs,
Rikki

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<snipped>
Thanks for the leeway. I "won" another pair of Kenneth Cole boots, new in
box, from Gotham City Online's ebay site over the weekend. The Cole boots
are beautiful leather and well–finished on the inside so they don't mess up
my tights. The new pair is knee–high and has 2.5" heels which
differentiates them from my lower heeled and/or lower height Cole boots.
cofarb, whose boot collection is now about the same as her chucks
collection.

No fashion boots, unless you count the black Tomb Raider lace–ups with
wedge heels that I've got.
http://www.pennangalan.co.uk/boots/L2Raider.php
It's the tall pair. Got them around 3–4 years ago and STILL haven't worn
them!
Also have:
A pair of above–the–ankle LL Bean duck boots (dark brown rubber with
leather ankle
Two pairs of Uggs. One in that rust color and one black pair.
Stacy

Veronica Moonlit <veronicaMoon...@mchsi.com> wrote in message news:<i3Hjd.312838$wV.80...@attbi_s54>...
Ooooh, thank you Veronica! I am NOT a boot–a–holic, but was beginning
to feel like one!
My responses ...
1. How many pairs of boots do you own?
About 11. I haven't pulled them out yet, so I could be off by a
couple. This includes snow boots, of course. Also (speaking for the
defense), One's bus stop for the past 2 years was in a place where we
had to wait outside no matter what the weather. Particularly in cold
and snow, the driver was frequently 20 minutes or more late (and if a
school bus can't handle the icy hills, I'm not about to try it with my
Honda!). Since I rarely wear pants, these were a necessity. Honest.
2. How many are black?
5 pairs of black
Barbara

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I was surprised: only 7! As much I wear them in fall and winter, I
feel I should own more! :–)
Five, all of which are ankle boots save for the ones in my answer to
#3.
––Nicole square toed boots with size zip and black elastic gusset, my
"everyday" boot
––Brass Plum pointy–toed ruched boots with a 2 1/2" heel (a trendy
purchase that's made me very happy this fall)
––Two pair of Cole Haan boots with 2" heels, one a pull–on stretch
black crushed velvet (very versatile), the other a pull on leather
that I have loved almost literally to death.
One, a black leather riding boot with cross–straps on the vamp,
purchased on deep sale late last winter. I tried on (or rather, I
attempted to try on) a lot of knee–high low–heeled boots before I
found a pair I liked that was comfortable.
I have a pair of chocolate brown suede Adrienne Vittadini zip–up boots
that are about done for; Aerosoles has some very appealing brown suede
options I'm considering as replacements. I also have a pair of cognac
brown Timberland hiking boots that I wear occasionally for their
intended purpose, more often as my default nasty weather boots.
What I'd like to add: some black suede cold–weather boots from La
Canadienne, a fun pair of rain boots (or maybe clogs) and a pair of
wine–colored suede boots to wear with pants.
Hmm...I'd say one would have to be past 50 pairs to be a bootaholic.
Cofarb, you're just very well outfitted for your environment!
<g>........Laurie B.

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote on 05 Nov 2004:
Do you mean all boots or what? Snow boots as well?
Winter dress boots = 30 {I haven't thinned them out since moving but that
will change.}
Winter casual boots = 10
(did not include any Uggs, outside trail, Sorels, snow boots of any
stripe, ski boots, rain wellies and shortie wellies, hip waders, or other
various weather boots in the count)
Winter dress boots = 13
Winter casual boots = 12
Winter dress boots = 7
Winter casual boots = perhaps 1, Stonefly calf leather mid–height lace up
boots in black and brown, old, but not quite knee high
none over–the–knee
Winter dress boots: ivory, beige, taupe, brown, chestnut, rust, luggage,
black/brown mottled, lt. taupey olive, and a pair that's leather, python
& damask (fancy dude cowgirl boots).
Winter casual boots: brown, taupe, red, natural, sienna brown.
LOL
Enabling mode: I hope you feel better about *your* addiction to boots,
Cofarb.
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"Poetic Badgers" <poeticbadg...@spammenot> wrote in message
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Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I was flipping out that no one was getting
close to my total!
Thank you again!
cofarb

Stacy Ferguson (stac...@stacyef.net) wrote:
: No fashion boots, unless you count the black Tomb Raider lace–ups with
: wedge heels that I've got.
: http://www.pennangalan.co.uk/boots/L2Raider.php
Oh my god! How cool are those?
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cofarb (do...@cofarb.com) wrote:
: A survey which will, hopefully, make me feel better. Please play along.
I don't know if you'll feel better. I used to think I had too many
boots. Now I feel relatively impoverished.
: 1. How many pairs of boots do you own?
Good question.
black clunky Steve Maddens (everyday kicker boots)
black pointed–toe cowboy–like Nine West (nicer dressy boots)
black knee–high Barbarella–type boots from Aldo (for short skirts)
black Ariat ankle boots (never wear)
black Justin cowboy boots (never wear)
black Nouvelle field boots for riding
tan/multicolor stitching Tony Lama cowboy boots
blue Asolo hiking boots
green Salomon snow boots
: 2. How many are black?
Apparently, six.
: 3. How many are knee–high, almost knee–high or higher?
One, two if you count my riding boots.
: 4. Aside from black, what colors are your boots?
Apparently, tan, blue, and green.
: 5. In your opinion, how many boots does it take to make you a boot–a–holic?
More than I own, I guess! And here I thought I had a black boot problem.
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"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote on 08 Nov 2004:
Not so fast, sister! <g> I donated 7 pair of dress boots & 2 pr of casual
boots yesterday after counting them! Now I need to thin out the herd of
Uggs, outside trail, Sorels, snow boots of any stripe, ski boots, rain
wellies and shortie wellies, hip waders, and other various weather boots.
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Poetic Badgers
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
–Coco Chanel

"Poetic Badgers" <poeticbadg...@spammenot> wrote in message
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AURGHHHHHHHHHH!
cofarb, who actually assuaged her boot–buying demon the other day by buying
a pair of boots and a pair of shoes for a friend in need! (And I didn't
even let her have them right away; I brought them home and gave them three
coats of waterproofing spray!)