The truth about shoe shopping is that I dread it. I have an image tucked away like a mirage of the exact specimens I'd like, and I slump from store to store, gathering disappointments at each stop. And when I do settle for something halfway presentable to my mind's eye, they end up killing my feet: blisters, pinched toes, sore heels -- my feet are tricky to please.
Which is why I was thrilled with the opportunity to review a pair of Hotter Comfort Concept Shoes. I wouldn't be tempted to write a gushing post filled with all the ways these shoes were perfect, because, in my experience, no shoe is perfect. I was bound to find some area worthy of critique, and that would lend a nice air of credibility to my review; something I'm determined to do with any review I undertake.
Since I've been on the hunt for an awesome pair of boots (something that fits my personality more than the leprechaun-kick boots did...) for over a year now, I chose Hotter's Western Boots in Winter Taupe suede. Days after my order was placed, the boots landed on my doorstep, and...
I squealed. I sighed. I caressed. These boots are gorgeous, my friends. But knowing my tendency to love the look and hate the feel, I eased into them carefully.
And I haven't taken them off since.
It's been over 6 weeks, and these boots have graced my feet almost daily. Yes, graced. These are the only non-athletic shoes I've ever worn that felt immediately broken-in within moments of wearing them for the first time. After walking an entire morning (the FIRST time I wore them) at a local parade, they hadn't given me blisters or caused me to curse their name -- it was magic, I say.
At first, I worried that they were too big -- and I do think Hotter's shoes fit a little bigger than my usual size 9's -- but I soon discovered that I like a little extra room in my boots. (If I'd ordered lower-cut shoes, I think I would have needed an 8.5. But the boots were perfect with a little extra room.) I began to wonder if maybe I've just been buying my shoes too small for all of my life, but...no. These boots are more comfortable than anything I own despite the minuscule difference in size. They don't boast a super-cushiony sole or sherpa-lined interior, but there's something amazing about their comfort.
So much for not gushing over the perfection of these shoes, right?
I love my Hotter boots! I've already got my eye on another pair (or four) that I'd love to welcome into my home, and I'd love to help YOU welcome Hotter Shoes into your home as well!
Want a pair?!
Simply leave a comment sharing which style and color of shoes you love from Hotter's website, and you're entered to win a pair of your choice!
For extra entries, comment separately for:
* Liking Hotter on Facebook
* Tweeting: I want my feet to look chic AND feel comfortable, so I'm hoping to win a pair of @HotterShoes from @heavenlylife! (include link: http://thisheavenlylife.blogspot.com/2010/12/hotter-shoes-giveaway.html.)
* Facebook posting: I want my feet to look chic and comfortable, so I'm hoping to win a pair of Hotter Comfort Concept Shoes from This Heavenly Life (include link: http://thisheavenlylife.blogspot.com/2010/12/hotter-shoes-giveaway.html.)
Entries will be accepted until Friday, December 10th, 2010 at noon, central time.
::UPDATE -- I'm extending the giveaway until Saturday, December 11th, 2010 at noon, central time::
::UPDATE -- This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for participating::
And, if you want to give someone (like yourself, perhaps...) an even Hotter Christmas , Hotter is offering a 10% off coupon (code: USABLG) valid through February 1, 2011. Happy shopping!
