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John Varvatos Boots with bootstraps

willgro

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I have a pair of John Varvatos boots w/ bootstraps (see image). They are not exactly like the image, but one gets the idea. I understand the function of the bootstrap, but more often than not my pants end up falling under the bootstrap, not over, so the strap sticks out and i end up having to adjust my pants all the time so that they fall over it. Especially when I have pants that have a small taper. Are these bootstraps anything more than a useless design?
 

Blackhood

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Well, I always assumed a bootstrap went over the front or side of a boot, but hey you learn something every day.

I only use them for pulling the boot on easier.
 

tinkle60

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They are useless if you don't use them for the intended purpose. If they really bother you, then you could cut them off?
 

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