Cole Haan Markesa Air Boot 85

I was driving through Paso Robles a few months ago when I came across one of my most favorite things in the world.......a tent sale at Takkens shoes!!!!!!

I told myself I wouldn't buy anything, but it wouldn't hurt to look :)

There were lots of great deals, but I didn't really see anything that I couldn't live without until I walked past (on my way out) this gorgeous pair of suede chocolate brown Cole Haan boots. It wouldn't hurt to try them on.

I put them on and they felt a little narrow, but the sales guy assured me that with leather they would surely stretch after only a few times wearing them. They were marked down from $500 to $100! I normally wouldn't spend $100 on an impulse buy for a pair of boots. Especially since I wasn't sure that we were ever really $500. I decided to call my girlfriend who I knew was in front of her computer and had her do some research for me. They did retail for $500 last season when they were new. She said that online they were marked down to $300.

That just confirmed that Takkens was offering a great deal. Plus they are really nice boots and I have never owned a pair of $500 boots before. Needless to say they came home with me.

I wore them out that night to a wine tasting event and was happy that I had been smart enough to put a just in case pair of back ups in the car. The boots were killing me after a few hours! That's OK, they just need some breaking in.

I wore them to work with a dress and got lots of compliments on my hot new boots! They are pretty comfortable when you aren't on your feet all day. The suede is great it definitely did loosen up and fit to my foot. The top part of the boot that goes up to the knee is almost like having a sock on its sooooo soft.  The heel is 3 1/4 stacked and makes your legs look long and lean.

I looked it up online too just to see the full description and it said that the boot has concealed Nike air technology. I'm not really buying that though, the balls of my feet have been achy at the end of the day every time I've worn them. If there was Nike air technology involved you wouldn't think your feet would ache.

They are very stylish and look great with a dress or skirt. I might try throwing some Dr Scholls inserts and see if that doesn't help.

Sex appeal  9

Comfort level  5

UPDATE!!!

These damn boots hurt!!!! I just had to walk about 5 blocks to an appt (that stood me up) and my feet are killing me! The balls of my feet have just told me that if I dont take these boots off they are quitting. Literally not going to work anymore!

They are just fine if you sit at a desk all day or are just going to dinner. But if you are going to walk any farther than to and from your car, DONT wear them.  They need to add some memory foam technology to all heels! These are $500 boots at full retail!!! Ridiculous