So I ordered the Enzo Angiolini Deanja boots with the hope that they would be comfortable, with clean lines and enough of a heel to be dressy / skirt-friendly, but not too much of a heel to make walking difficult. The calf circumference on my size 6 was approximately 12.75" and the shaft height is between 14"-15".
For the price ($100-$170) and the fact that these are leather boots, I expected the quality to be more substantial. The leather has a "crackled" look to it, which is fine but the material itself is quite thin. The shaft circumference was a good fit to the top of my calf when viewed from the side (I'm wearing very thin stockings in the pictures below so the fit would be better with jeans). However, I don't like the front view. The outer side of each boot has a small elastic/fabric panel at the top and I think this caused the boots to "fall out" at the side. Also, the boot shape is almost cylindrical, so the shaft seems like it's almost the same circumference throughout when viewed from the side. I would have liked it more if it was a bit more tapered throughout the leg. The ankle wrinkles very easily, especially when viewed from the front (although I can't be sure if this is more pronounced because of my thin ankles).
Overall, I think these boots are a reasonable option and I found them pretty comfortable. But I don't think they're worth full price. Also, they are probably not a great dressy option since they're not as sleek in person as they appear on the vendor websites. In terms of dressiness, they are probably one step higher than my Simple Brrlin boots (although way more $$). The Deanja boots are widely available this season -- at 6pm ($100), Nordstrom, Zappos, Amazon, Shoebuy, Macy's, Heels, Piperlime, and Bloomingdales. There are a lot of sales and they seem to be selling well, so perhaps there are lots of women out there who've had positive experiences with these boots.
Have a great weekend!
~ Little Contessa
For the price ($100-$170) and the fact that these are leather boots, I expected the quality to be more substantial. The leather has a "crackled" look to it, which is fine but the material itself is quite thin. The shaft circumference was a good fit to the top of my calf when viewed from the side (I'm wearing very thin stockings in the pictures below so the fit would be better with jeans). However, I don't like the front view. The outer side of each boot has a small elastic/fabric panel at the top and I think this caused the boots to "fall out" at the side. Also, the boot shape is almost cylindrical, so the shaft seems like it's almost the same circumference throughout when viewed from the side. I would have liked it more if it was a bit more tapered throughout the leg. The ankle wrinkles very easily, especially when viewed from the front (although I can't be sure if this is more pronounced because of my thin ankles).
Overall, I think these boots are a reasonable option and I found them pretty comfortable. But I don't think they're worth full price. Also, they are probably not a great dressy option since they're not as sleek in person as they appear on the vendor websites. In terms of dressiness, they are probably one step higher than my Simple Brrlin boots (although way more $$). The Deanja boots are widely available this season -- at 6pm ($100), Nordstrom, Zappos, Amazon, Shoebuy, Macy's, Heels, Piperlime, and Bloomingdales. There are a lot of sales and they seem to be selling well, so perhaps there are lots of women out there who've had positive experiences with these boots.
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| Pretty decent fit from side view |
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| Note the ankle wrinkling from the front. |
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| A side view of the ankle wrinkling. |
~ Little Contessa
I'm with you - if I'm paying $100+ for real leather boots, they better be luxurious! I guess it's cheaper to manufacture using poor quality leather. I can't stand it when it feels like fake leather, wrinkly and plasticky. Thanks for the heads up on these. Sounds like they wouldn't be bad if they were a budget boot, but overpriced as a real leather boot.
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DeleteThank SO MUCH you for this blog! I am going to try the Deanja's! I am also trying the Nine West Watermelon. I bought both for under $200 on Amazon. I just can't bring myself to drop a lot of money on boots, so I am hopeful!
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ReplyDeleteAnything under $200 these days for leather is actually quite reasonably priced.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, based on these photos, I don't think the Deanja flatters your ankle & foot. The covered/"hidden" wedge looks kinda weird & clunky. No offense! It's not you; it's the boot :)
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DeleteI got these and Nine West's Watermelon in a beautiful cognac color...AND...they fit! Score! I now have boots, at least for this season, and got both pairs for $198!
ReplyDeleteThat's great Abby! The Watermelon is such a pretty boot! A great flat option. It would be super helpful if you could share your calf circumference and the size you ordered (and the calf circumference on the boots if it's different than yours). It looks like one reviewer said a 6.5 fit her 13.5" calves very snugly-- that's probably still too big for many readers but may work for those of us who are on the larger end of the skinny calf spectrum.
DeleteI got these boots off of Amazon about 2 weeks ago for $80. Unfortunately they have gone up in price since, but I am hoping the price comes down again so I can get another color. I wish they did not have the fabric on the sides, but they are the closest boots i have to having a snug fit around the calf. Only a tad but of space. I also have very small ankles, but I have not had the issue with ankle wrinkles. I usually stuff leg warmers in my boots to fill them out and with these I did not have to. I say that is a big win.
ReplyDeleteHi Anon! I'm glad these worked for you, especially at that price! A good find!
DeleteJust wanted to write and say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I ordered these boots and the Sam Edelman Loren Boots based on a recommendation made by one of your readers and they both fit awesome over skinny jeans (what I wanted them for)! So other readers have something to base my success off of, I am 5'5" and my calves are 12". Also, the Deanja boots are currently on sale on Amazon for $84.50!!!
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