Opinion of Cole Haan Otis Chelsea boot

[Morgan]

Long time lurker, first time poster seeking advice.
What do you all think of this boot?

 

[Quirk]

Personally, I don't care for it at all. I think the broguing, wingtip and medallion look completely out of place on a chelsea, I don't care for the roundedness of the toe, and I find that finish quite unattractive (to say the least).

 

[zjpj83]

Not a fan

 

[Lamo]

those are pretty ugly

 

[grimslade]

That curved-up toe thing seems to be cropping up more and more. But unless you're a latent elf, I think it's a terrible look.

 

[Soph]

no

 

[DocHolliday]

Welcome, Morgan. You'll have to count me in the "no" club.

 

[Christofuh]

Morgan, welcome to Style Forum a.k.a. Tough Crowd

To answer your question - the boot is nicht gut. From what I understand Cole Haan can no longer afford those - gulp - exorbitant Brazilian labor costs, and has shifted boot ( among other things ) manufacturing to India

. In light of this I find the $398 retail price particularly appealing

 

[zjpj83]

Why do they do the hideous culring up toe thing?

 

[heavyd]

Nasty. Stay away from CH, and don't buy retail!

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[grimslade]

A bunch of the boots at the last Barney's Warehouse sale had curly toes. It's "in" I guess.

 

[Joel_Cairo]

Originally Posted by grimslade

A bunch of the boots at the last Barney's Warehouse sale had curly toes. It's "in" I guess.

it gives a shoe that much sought-after hobo-chic aura.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by Joel_Cairo

it gives a shoe that much sought-after hobo-chic aura.
Ah yes, the "spending $300 to look like you only spent $20 look" I know it well.

A lot of college girls in my experience try the female equivalent, the tossled "spend an hour in the morning too look like you just rolled out of bed in sweat pants" look.