'Nadine' Riding Boot (Nordstrom Exclusive)

These boots were the first thing on my wish list when I got early access to the Anniversary Sale. I got them in black (truthfully, I love the brown, but I can't justify another pair of brown boots!) and they are gorgeous. There are some things potential buyers should be aware of though. Yes, these boots are narrow in the calf. When I first tried them on, I figured they would be tights-only boots. However, since I brought these home, I swear they've stretched out. I was able to zip them over jeans this morning. Maybe that's just a perk of living in Los Angeles without air conditioning. Also, I could see that these boots could be too tall for some. I'm 5'9" and the boots hit about 1.5-2 in. below my knee.

These boots are absolutely beautiful but will only fit you if you have small calves. I am an average size 8 woman who is athletic and I couldn't zip these over my calves. Only order if you are really tiny! I tried on a size 8 Medium at the pre-sale at my local store.

I just got these boots so it's hard to say how they will fare with time but it seems like the leather will age perfectly. The boots are pretty stiff but I'm looking forward to breaking these in and getting the leather to "give" a little around the ankle. The shaft however seems like it will always stay nice and straight. I have pretty skinny legs and I like how these boots are not too loose around my calf. These do hit higher than most of the boots I tried on (coming in just under my knee and I'm kind of small) so that may be a negative if you are on the petite side height-wise. I would also not recommend this for anyone with a fuller calf. The brown color is really rich and pretty and the gold hardware looks elegant against it. I wear either a 6 or 6.5 and I was able to go with a 6 comfortably with socks on.

I tried these on today and they were flying left and right. People are going nuts over these. However, I have thick calves and I could only zip these up half way. I even had a whole size bigger and, no dice. If you tend to find boots that are too wide for you, and have slim calves, these would look beautiful on you. I am not sure on comfort or anything, but I feel like sometimes with Tory and Burch you are simply paying for the name. However, these are beautiful but I did find the leather to be a bit stiff and hard for my taste. I like creamy and soft leather. You would definitely be buying these for looks because the comfort will be sub-average on these in my opinion. I've never really had too much of a problem on boots not zipping but these were something else.

This is a masterpiece of boots. Looks great! Unfortunately I couldn't zip up, because Now I carry extra 30 lbs after having a baby. I need another half inch in the circumference to be able to slip my legs easily in these boots. I will surely try them again after getting back to my usual weight.

This boot is gorgeous and I'm in love with them. I have to say it is a bit tight around the ankle. As for the calves it fits fine on me because I have a small-decent size calves. However I just worry that the leather might get ruin or create creases on them around the ankle. I wore it several times and it's not that comfortable. Indeed it appeals more for the looks. I just wish its more comfortable especially for the price that you're paying for.