Super Cute Bright Boots (Sugar Origami Boots)

Member Name: cloudwood88

Product:	Sugar Origami Boots
Date:	20/02/09 (429 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheaper, Better Fitting and More Comfortable than Uggs.

Disadvantages: Some Colours are Garish, Fading

As a massive fan of the high heel comfort has often been low on my list of essential criteria of shoes - but on moving to London last year I realised that a car is an essential item for a high heeled lifestyle - my 4 inch heels and the tube weren't making friends - I decided the heels would have to be retired from all day use, and went out shopping for some more 'sensible' to join my Uggs and a pair of trainers for the gym in my 'usefull' shoe pile.

After a quick trip into Office I spotted some Sugar boots (most of the designs are pretty hard to miss) and decided to give them a try as a change from the good old Ugg.

~~Colour and Prints~~

These boots come in loads of super cute different colours and patterns - they are all pretty bold and garish so not for those who want to blend into the background.

The boots in the picture are 'Crowded Garden'. Check all the designs out on Amazon or tReds. The actual Sugar website is rubbish and doesn't show anything.

~~Comfort~~

These are really comfortable -I have started to get a bit complacent and seem to have been wearing them all winter. They are furry, cosy and warm on the inside. They are fine for walking around all day in - the sole is completely flat and offers no arch support - I have a high instep but don't have a problem with these, whereas some very flat shoes can cause a bit of pain if I wear them all day.

~~Size~~

My Sugar boots have always been a good fit - I just go for my normal size. I find that with Uggs and their knock-offs I have to go down a size. These boots are also a lot narrower than Uggs - which I think makes the size and fit a lot more similar to a normal boot or shoe.

~~Hard Wearing~~

For such decorative boots these are surprisingly hard wearing and sturdy. The sole is pretty tough. They aren't exactly waterproof - ok with a bit of rain or a splash of water - but don't go jumping in any puddles!

The boots have a tie-up side - and so most of the side of the boot is not actually stiched together. This dosen't stop them being nice and warm, and you don't notice the split when wearing them. Because you tie the boots you can pull them to fit your individual calf size. You don't need to undo the ties every time you wear them - they can be easily pulled on and off while tied up - so good for us lazy/late people.

~~Fading~~

I'm now on my third pair of Sugar boots, and had a problem with the colour fading on the second pair. They were black, and the colour seemed to just rub off them - this began happening really soon after I got them - within the first two weeks. I am so lazy, so just kept on wearing them anyway, but they did look very scruffy very quickly. I haven't had this problem with the other two pairs (the ones I'm wearing today have a very slight fade - but I've been wearing them almost non-stop for the last 3 months so no complaints there. I'm not sure if I was just unlucky with the second pair - but I wouldn't order any more with a black base colour just in case.

~~Versatility~~

You can also fold down the top of the boots so that the inside fur shows for a different look. The same boots come in two lengths 'origami' - a mid calf boot, and 'morigami' which are longer at approximately 8.5 inches. The morigami boots are probably the most verasatile as you can fold them down to the same length as the origami boots, as long as you don't mind the fur look.

Good for wearing over my skinnie jeans - Because you can tie them as tight or loose as you want you can also get some wider trousers to tuck in easily, or fine with trousers on the outside too. I've been wearing them a lot with skirts this year too.

~~Where to get Them~~

On the high street these shoes are sold in Office and tReds, and probably some other places. You can get a better price on Amazon - the choice is a bit limited, but they still have a good range. Check them out on the high street for fit and colour if you're not sure - then go online and save some cash by getting them on Amazon. They come direct from Amazon so you can get the supersaver delivery, unlike some of the other shoes on there.

~~Price~~

On the high street - 'Origami' boots are £45 at Sugar and tReds. The longer 'Morigami' boots are about £55.

Online - 'Origami' boots range in price from £20 - £45 on Amazon. It depends on size and colour - so a bit of luck is needed in getting the real bargains. 'Morigami' boots are £25-£50.

~~Details~~

Fastening: Pull On
Boot Length: Mid-Calf
Outer: Microsuede/Cotton Textile
Inner: Manmade/Fabric
Sole: Manmade

Summary: Nice Change From Uggs