MAC

My justification for buying these is supposedly to congratulate myself on finishing the coursework portion of my M.Sc, but I've kept my eye on these boots ever since I discovered the brand. I almost bought them when HOPE had a free shipping offer, but this time I received a 15% off coupon code which was enough to move the decision forward.

I must've never seen a top down or even directly front facing image of these boots because I definitely would've noticed the toe shape. Which is to say that I was surprised that these boots were a soft square toe when I opened the box. It was not a pleasant surprised. Perhaps the toe shape will grow on me? I did buy the Miista Nicole heels with a similar toe shape.

The leather also feels...unimpressive. It feels like the leather on my Everlane loafers, both of which is acceptable but not what I expect for the brands' narratives. This may be unfair because I've been spoiled by my C&J boots which are at least twice as expensive. But even my Fluevog monks have better leather than this.

By now you must be questioning why I'm keeping this boots. A minor reason is that I really like the smaller design details: the angular heel, the placket that hides the zippers, the stepped opening, and the centre seam down the front of the boot (aka everything you see when you look at the boots in profile, which will ever only be seen by me). The major reason is they are so fucking comfortable. This is the most important criteria as they'll be replacing my former favourite boots. Looking forward to seeing how these will age.

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NYT's article on Anthony Bourdain: "He was appetite incarnate"
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sigh