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Fall Fashion: the Versatile Hotter York Boot

October 24, 2018 · 2 Comments

Autumn weather in New England is unpredictable, sometimes it is nearly impossible to know what to wear. It could be warm and sunny in the morning then chilly and rainy, or unexpected snow or sleet. The versatile Hotter York Boots offer enough traction to walk through inclement weather but are stylish and comfortable enough to wear all day.

Hotter Boots are ideal for fall

The York Hotter Boot is ideal for fall and winter weather with a sturdy, durable tread, easy-on zipper and stretch panel for comfort

AESTHETIC

York is an attractive, sleek line boot that comes in leather or nubuck. It has a stretchy elastic V-shaped wrap panel along the side of the vamp along the arch for ease in slipping on the shoes, and for comfortable wear when walking or standing. This panel makes a leather boot feel much less stiff and constricting, especially when walking on inclines or stairs. I like that the boots are designed with this panel, as it does not chafe my ankles as some booties can. It also keeps my feet warm without feeling stifled.

Stretch V Panel makes walking comfortable and makes them easy to slip on and off

If you are familiar with Hotter boots, the York is a similar but improved version of the Chelsea boot. It is ideal for everyday wear. The sleek silhouette has a trim zipper for an easy slip-on fastening style.

DESIGN & FUNCTION FEATURES

  • HEEL HEIGHT: At one inch high, it is Just a bit height for comfort. It also gives a longer-legged look with pants, chinos, leggings, yoga pants or jeans.
Featuring a one inch heel for comfort and a bit of height

Featuring a one-inch heel for comfort and a bit of height

Close up of York Hotter one-inch heel tread

Close up of York Hotter one-inch heel tread

  • SOLE & TREAD: The treads give support walking on uneven terrains such as parks, inclines, areas covered with wet leaves, slush, or on wet slate walkways or steps, gravel or cement. The Polyurethane soles are both flexible and lightweight. It is quite sturdy without looking overly utilitarian like hiking or construction work boots.
Sturdy tread is ideal for slippery wet leaves or slick slushy and icy conditions underfoot

The sturdy tread is ideal for slippery wet leaves or slick slushy and icy conditions underfoot

  • INNER LINING of sock-like material keeps feet extra warm. The insoles are removable.
Cushioned insoles provide extra comfort and warmth

Cushioned insoles provide extra comfort and warmth

  • They have a rounded toe for extra wiggle room or if you like to wear thick socks in the winter.
Rounded toe for extra room to accommodate toasty warm socks

Rounded toe for extra room to accommodate toasty warm socks

VERSATILE

York Boot is ideal for casual clothing including leggings, jeans or chinos. It comes in versatile colors that match autumnal and winter wardrobes.

Wear Hotter York Boots to work, school or for appointments and errands

Wear Hotter York Boots to work, school or for appointments and errands

The Gunmetal Metallic gives color, texture, and depth to a basic outfit without being “blingy”. The metallic pairs well with grays, blacks, jeans, and colorful brights.

We chose the Maroon color Nubuck. It pairs well with chinos, khakis, and fall shades of loden green, maroon, russets, and oranges. It also goes with basic neutrals such as beige, navy, and black.

Hotter York Boot works well with jeans

Hotter York Boot works well with jeans

Perfect for wearing during fall foliage walks

Perfect for wearing during fall foliage walks

YORK BOOT STYLE OPTIONS

  • COLORS/MATERIALS: Black leather, Maroon Nubuck, and Gunmetal Metallic leather
  • SIZING: Comes in women’s US standard and wide fit sizing, full and half sizes 5 to 11

MY EXPERIENCE

The materials are highly durable. They are comfortable to wear with good support when standing or walking. The stitching is solid with no loose or frayed thread.

Comfort combined with clean lines and durable, quality materials

Comfort combined with clean lines and durable, quality materials of Nubuck and leather

The zipper and pull are sturdy and it’s easy to slip the boots on and off without tugging or pulling.

Zipper panel construction won't snag socks

Zipper panel concealed construction won’t snag socks

I find the Hotter York Boot ideal for a day of shopping, traveling, visiting a museum, taking a walk on a trail or park, visiting the farmer’s market or local fairs, or other activities with lots of walking and standing.

Flexible and sturdy for a variety of activities

Flexible and sturdy for a variety of autumnal activities

The York Boots keep feet warm for outdoor fall activities such as tailgating, stargazing, picnics, foliage trips, and other autumnal and winter events. The leather is especially versatile for wearing with pants even on casual days at the office, or for a day of errands or appointments you wish to look more polished without looking overdressed.

Ideal for walking outside in fall and winter weather

Ideal for casual walking outside in fall and winter weather and are still suitable to wear with nicer pants for brunch or work

ABOUT HOTTER

Hotter footwear is made in England. This UK company offers a full line of stylish shoes that are classic yet on trend. They feature flattering lines with notable detailing. These boots are well-made of sturdy, attractive materials and well-crafted. The fit is comfortable while still being suitable for casual and some work environments. They are all stylish yet sturdy. Each pair of Hotter shoes and boots I own have endured lots of walking outdoors without looking worse for wear.

Hotter shoes and boots are made in England

Hotter shoes and boots are made in England

I also appreciate that Hotter has a “100% Happy Guarantee Promise”. If you are not completely happy for any reason, send your order back within 90 days for a refund or exchange.

Hotter shoes and boots come with a 100% money back guarantee

Hotter shoes and boots come with a 100% money back guarantee

CONCLUSION

Hotter York Boots help pull together an outfit with minimal effort. Hotter York Boots have quality stitching, materials, and workmanship. The colors are versatile and tie in well with autumn and fall sweaters, coats and woolens.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find all three colors of the Hotter York Boots at https://www.hotter.com/us/en/york-boots?searchterm=york

Hotter York Boots go with autumnal outfits including work and casual pants and chinos

Hotter York Boots go with autumnal outfits including work and casual pants and chinos



Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of any of the products we talk about. In the case of the Hotter York Boots, we received compensation for our time and effort to form the opinion above. Our review and pictures are because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Fashion, Shoes!
Tagged: Fall Boots, Fall Fashion, Hotter Boots, Hotter York Boots

Winter Style: DivaCleats Ice Cleats for Women’s Footwear

December 28, 2017 · 7 Comments

It’s that time of year where there are lots of parties and events that one might wear a stiletto or other dressy heels, and lots of snow and ice, rain, and sleet which one might slip and fall, not to mention damage a perfectly good set of heels. Why ruin the look of an outfit with sensible shoes?

DivaCleats provides a safe way to wear shoes in bad weather and raises them away from the ice and snow to protect fine leathers

OVERVIEW: A slip-on cleat that fits any type of shoe without causing damage or scratches to the shoe, and enables safe walking on slick, icy surfaces such as wet pavement, stairs, sidewalks or directly on ice or snow.

DivaCleats – top and bottom views

WHY THERE IS A NEED FOR DIVACLEATS

Here in New England, the weather changes constantly. On a perfectly sunny morning, it starts snowing while you are at work, and when it is time to walk to your car at the end of the day, the ground is covered with slick snow or ice. Your choices are gingerly walk to your car in your heels or take them off and walk barefoot. Neither choice is safe or appealing, not to mention that snow and ice can damage shoes.

DivaCleats make walking on ice or snow safer even in high heels

DivaCleats make walking on ice or snow safer even in high heels, and keep wet snow, sand, salt, and debris away from the shoe itself to protect the soles and leather

Sometimes you know it is snowing or going to snow, but you have already planned the perfect outfit with the perfect shoe. You don’t want to wear snowshoes or snowboots into a party, interview or work and have to change into your dress shoes in the lobby and then have to carry your soggy snowshoes around with you.

Or you may get stranded and need to walk through the snow and ice. You may have snowshoes with decent treads, but the weather outside is so treacherous that you want extra traction, such as when you have to shovel out your car or walk your dog during or after a big snowstorm.

For all of these circumstances, there is DivaCleats. DivaCleats slip over a dress heel shoe to provide traction and grip even on ice. There is no need to risk a slip and fall or shoe damage when DivaCleats can keep you and your shoes safe.

Does your Winter Wonderland Wedding have snow, ice or sleet? No worries with DivaCleats, safely wear your shoes outside for pictures

DivaCleats easily slip on and off formal wear shoes

DivaCleats are a perfect gift for winter bridesmaids and brides

DivaCleats are a perfect gift for winter bridesmaids and brides

DIVACLEATS FEATURE OVERVIEW

  • Made of a durable natural rubber blend for a flexible fit over any shoe or boot
  • Featuring a traction tread outsole and cleats simultaneously contact the surface, providing superior grip on ice, snow, and pavement
Close up of one of the cleats on the DivaCleats

Close up of one of the durable, heat-treated cleats on the DivaCleats

  • The cleats are ultra-durable, heat-treated, steel cleats for performance season after season
Close up of the cleats and grips of the DivaCleats

Close up of the cleats and grips of the DivaCleats

HOW DIVACLEATS WORK

DivaCleats slip over the front of the toe and rest near the vamp area, providing a safe way to step onto snow and ice regardless of the height of the heel or material of the shoe sole. One size fits everyone. They fit over a stiletto heel, classic pump, a boot, an Oxford, a slingback or mule, sneakers, or even a riding boot that lacks treads or traction. Basically, if a shoe is not intended to be worn as a means of serious traction on ice, DivaCleats can give that shoe treads to walk safely. If a shoe already has some traction, it can give your foot the equivalent of “front wheel drive”, safe footing as you step, walk and pivot on wet stairs or snowy and icy driveways.

HOW DO DIVACLEATS LOOK?

Here are some types of shoes I wore so far this winter with DivaCleats and did not experience any scuffing, scrapes, or damage to the vamp, sole or platforms of the shoes.

PATENT SHOES
DivaCleats does not scuff or mark even highly scuffable patent shoes with metallic heels safe

DivaCleats does not scuff or mark even highly scuffable patent shoes with metallic heels safe

SNAKESKIN LEATHERS
Stuart Weitzman snakeskin leather shoes

Stuart Weitzman snakeskin leather shoes

After Use: The platforms of my shoes stayed clean and dry while walking through black ice and salt wearing DivaCleats

BOOTS, BOOTIES AND MULES

DivaCleats fit over wide vamp shoes such as oxfords, boots, sneakers, mules, and booties, such as these Tommy Hilfiger mules

DivaCleats on wider shoes

View of the DivaCleats in action on wider, thicker shoes

View of the DivaCleats in action on wider, thicker shoes

SEQUINS/STITCHING/OVERLAYS

DivaCleats do not harm beading, sequins, stitching, or fabric

DivaCleats on embellished shoes

EASE OF USE

Just slip them on and discretely walk out with them, they are easy to slip off and on many pairs of shoes, they aren’t even that noticeable when you first arrive somewhere. It is much more discrete than taking off wet boots in someone’s foyer.

DivaCleats are not very noticeable and can be discretely worn into a party, restaurant or office building

DivaCleats come with a waterproof bag so you can just pop them in your handbag whenever there is the potential of inclement weather including snow, sleet, and rain. You can also keep them in the glove compartment of your car.

The DivaCleats drawstring waterproof bag is smaller than a glove and fits neatly into your handbag for unexpected bad weather

The DivaCleats drawstring waterproof bag is smaller than a glove and fits neatly into your handbag for unexpected bad weather

MY EXPERIENCE

It snowed several days in a row, so I found the DivaCleats to be very helpful worn on my wellies and sneakers when clearing snow off my car. I wore them walking in a mid-heel pump with a thin heel on unexpected ice one night after work and they did not scuff or damage my shoes in any way, and it made walking in a not-so-safe shoe much easier. The tread on the DivaCleats grips even on sheets of ice that I could have easily seen myself otherwise slipping on even if wearing flats or my sneakers. I find them to be sturdy and they are convenient to slip on and off as I enter and exit the building from work, going to a restaurant, or going to someone’s house for dinner. DivaCleats didn’t crush, scratch or otherwise damage delicate leather, suede or fabric shoes, or leave indentations or scuffs. They also protect the base platform of shoes from getting excessively wet because the cleat elevates the shoe platform.

CONCLUSION

Wear the shoes of your choice regardless of the weather with DivaCleats. DivaCleats are portable, easy to use, work with any shoes, and come with their own waterproof bag so you can discretely wear them in and out of inclement weather. Ideal for professionals who wish to arrive looking put together, DivaCleats give any shoe the ability to be a safe shoe on wet, slick surfaces. The cleats are fire-hardened to last for years. DiveCleats will not scuff or damage your shoes.

DivaCleats comes in a waterproof drawstring bag with waterproof sealable overbag for travel or to carry in your handbag

DivaCleats comes in a waterproof drawstring bag with waterproof sealable over-bag for travel or to carry in your handbag

Wear dressy shoes safely in rain, snow, sleet and on ice with DivaCleats

WHERE TO BUY

Find DivaCleats Ice Cleats in Women’s Footwear

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Fashion, Shoes!, Weddings
Tagged: How to Wear Heels in Snow, Shoes, Winter Shoes

Product Review: YRU ANGL Winged High Heel Pointed Toe Pump

March 3, 2016 · Leave a Comment

I have a massive collection of amazing shoes. Some are conservative pumps, others are sky-high stilettos. There are Tod’s driving loafers. Then there is my Pieces of Art Collection. These are the ones that I keep in clear boxes so I can display and admire them when they are not in use.

The latter are where these pumps are categorized. This pair of YRU ANGL Winged High Heel Pointed Toe Pump remind me of a few decorated high end pairs I have including several from Sophia Webster’s amazing, over the top line. What I like about the YRU pumps is that they are at a price point that they can be worn more frequently, not just on special, make sure to get my shoes in the picture occasions. I have a few highly conservative pinstripe pantsuits that the style of the leg is quite long, and I love that I can wear these heels and when I cross my legs these fun, fantastic stilettos peek out from under my pant leg – a bit of whimsey and personality for an office setting. If you have a creative job in a corporate setting, these are perfect.

I tend to gravitate towards thicker heels, so I am delighted that the 4.25 skinny stiletto is as stable. I was able to walk around at a brisk pace (while carrying heavy items) with ease – and not just â€high heel ease. As far as size, I’m closer to a 7.5 but decided to buy the size 8 since they dont offer half sizes. As with many stilettos with high vamps, it took a bit of wiggling for my foot to get in but fit perfectly once they were on. So if you are a half-size on shoes, I would recommend going to the larger size.

I’m very impressed with the craftsmanship on these shoes: though they are not leather, they look and feel like it. They come in high-end packaging and include extra heel taps to keep your pumps looking and feeling new. The quality of the shoe box is excellent too – reinforced cardboard that is meant to protect the heels and they aren’t crowded in the box at all.

I opted for the black, but they are also available in creamy white if you are looking for a fun and comfortable wedding shoe.

All in all, these are fun heels that are actually quite versatile. The comfort factor makes them ideal for a night out or a long day. But they are definitely meant to be shown off!

YRU ANGL Winged High Heel Pointed Toe Pump

YRU ANGL Winged High Heel Pointed Toe Pump

YRU ANGL Winged High Heel Pointed Toe Pump

YRU ANGL Winged High Heel Pointed Toe Pump

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Tagged: Heel, Novelty, Shoe, Stiletto, Winged Heel, YRU ANGL Winged High Heel Pointed Toe Pump, zooshoo

Product Review: Pro Chef Kitchen Tools Hanger Clips Hooks 10 Boot Organizer

February 20, 2016 · Leave a Comment

I have clothes, shoes, and purses that I’m never sure if I should wear or put on display as pieces of art. You know the phrase about fear of wasting a great outfit on an insignificant day? Those are the pieces I’m talking about. With Pro Chef Kitchen Tools Hanger Clip Hooks 10 Boot Hangers, I can at least display my pieces until I decide an occasion is worthy to wear them.

Last year I picked up several pairs of hand-painted boots. I was a little obsessed with all these gorgeous boutique pairs I kept finding. Even though they are strong leathers, the paint makes them really delicate. You are literally walking around in a painting. I had them individually wrapped in boxes but they still sustained some minor damage. So when I found out about these Hanger Clip Hooks, these boots immediately came to mind.

They are fantastic. I clipped one side of each boot and hung them. They have hung securely and it’s great to be able to place them in a way that they aren’t knocking into other items. What I especially love about them is that the teeth are covered with nylon, so even the delicate leather is left without the slightest of marks even after several days. That really impressed me.

They comes in a pack of 10, so that allows for 5 pairs of boots or other items. You can store a pair of boots on one clip or secure them individually. The nylon coating on the inside of the clip also makes them ideal for fabrics that would fray over time with regular clips, e.g. a taffeta skirt. I wouldn’t necessarily use them on delicate scarves, but they are certainly gentle enough to handle linen.

My hand painted Boots hung with Hanger Clips

My hand painted Boots hung with Hanger Clips

Close up of the Clips

Close up of the Clips

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Fashion, Shoes!
Tagged: Boot Hangers, Clothes Hooks, Hangers, Painted Boots, Pro Chef Kitchen Tools Hanger Clips Hooks

Shoe Saturday: Steve Madden LOVELLY Ankle Boot

September 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Hey Folks!

We used to have a feature call “Shoe Saturday” where we featured a fab shoe and then we talked about the makeup to match it (becauase beauty is what we are all about at Style Chicks!), and we think it’s time to bring Shoe Saturday back (especially with all the luscious heels we are seeing in the September issues!). So enjoy today’s shoe: The Steve Madden LOVELLY Ankle Boot in Blush Suede. Matches with lavender, pink, and blue tone makeup and clothes and adds a subtle pop of color if you are wearing neutral to dark clothes. Come back tomorrow to see the perfect lipstick shade we’re concocting to match these lovelies!

Find them at Amazon.com for $129.00.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Accessories, Fashion, Shoes!

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