Since my trusted cheap-o Target brand black slouchy boots began their slow descent towards destruction (really, they’re still ok, but I worry how long a pair of less-than $15 boots I bought online during a clearance whim last summer should last), I’ve been hunting for the perfect pair of replacement slouchy/equestrian boots that I can keep for the next 5 years.

This led to a lot of online shopping.

Below is a photo dump of the two boots I got in the mail today. Pretty sure the school post workers are going to think I’m crazy in the next two days, since I picked up two packages today, have one more from Nordstroms, and plan on getting more of these sweet things below.

I ordered these Timberland EarthKeepers Bethel Tall Riding Boots as an afterthought, but they arrived first from Amazon/Endless. They are surprisingly perfect. The color I have is Burgundy (Bitter Chocolate) and I ordered them in a C/D width, even though my feet are narrower. I will live with it because they were the last in my size and I can double them up as winter boots by wearing thick socks.

Slouchy harness boots [in no way meant to be construed out of context] are definitely my thing.

Next up is the Born Crown Sosie Tall Riding Boots in Grigio/Grey. These looked great online but ultimately they weren’t the type of boot I absolutely had in mind. They’re a more streamlined shape, though I’m not quite sold on how the top adjustable harness forms points or the cowboy-like extended toe. The uppers are also more suede-like, which I wasn’t expecting. I may hold on to them and wait till the black version arrives to see how I like them to keep only one pair, if any.