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This is a review of ladies Justin boots by a long-time Justin
customer. The reviewer focuses on her personal experience with
the Justin brand, quality and fit. She presents her latest boot
purchase, describing the style, comfort, and workmanship
exhibited by the boot. She offers information on other boot
styles produced by Justin under its associated company, Chippewa
Boots. This includes work boots, logger and packer styles, and
for hunters and outdoorswomen, a snake-proof boot. The reviewer
examines the problem of women trying to make men’s boots work
out for them, and the solution. She also offers tips on the best
socks for cowboy & western style boot comfort, and which socks
to avoid.
Let me tell you about my
latest pair of ladies Justin boots. They have pink tops and
brown ostrich vamps. <click
here for photo> The vamp is the lower part of the boot, or
the foot section, as I call it. These boots feature a
walking-style heel and the newer, broad-toe design. They’re very
striking! As with my other Justin boots, I’m happy with the fit.
The B-width is good, not
too wide, so your feet are secure and comfortable. This is
important, because the A-width is not commonly offered by many
bootmakers or shoemakers either, it seems. Everyone has gone to
“medium.” How to get the best fit? Once you have a good boot,
it’s in the socks! Tailor your choice of sock – do not wear
bulky socks. This may be good with clod-hoppers or motorcycle
boots, but not western or cowboy boots. The tighter the boot,
the thinner your sock must be. Choose smooth socks; avoid the
nubby, chunky knits. Socks with silk content are good.
Dress-type socks are good, such as the Gold Toe brand that’s
made of nylon. The finer and smoother the sock material, the
happier your feet will be.
Craftsmanship on this pair
of boots is great – and they’re made in the USA! Unlike some
companies, Justin still makes many of its products here in
America. Justin will list whether the boot is made in America or
overseas. Stitching along the soles is tight. Stitching up on
the tops for the western design is precise, with three colors of
thread. Watch for the stitching; make sure it’s neat and lined
up. Even if you’ve never evaluated this before, I feel sure
you’ll know when you see bad stitching! But Justin has good
quality control, so if you see stitching that’s “off” you’re not
looking at a pair of Justin’s!
I’ve been a customer of
Justin boots for years. In fact I’ve always been happy with
their product, and so have many others, because Justin has been
in business for over 100 years. Let’s talk price. There are
cheaper brands out there, but don’t waste your money. The lesser
brands are often uncomfortable and of course are not as
well-made. Go ahead, try some on and you’ll see. Don’t
compromise your foot health. In this case you will get what you
pay for. Your Justin boots will last for years.
The Internet has made sale
shopping easier than ever before, so if cost is an issue, look
for the sales, plus some stores offer free shipping on your boot
purchase. <see
Sterling Leather> Justin now owns Chippewa Boots, and offers
logger, packer, and traditional work boots through them. They
even offer a snake-proof boot built for women! <see
Chippewa Boots for an example>
Often women who need these
specialty types of boot will purchase men’s boots. For instance,
if you wear a women’s shoe size 8, you probably already know you
take a man’s size 6. But more than likely, such boots won’t be a
perfect fit. They may feel OK in the store, but your feet will
hate you later after you spend hours standing and moving around.
But don’t worry, ladies Justin boots are here too.
Justin makes its boots for
women on a women’s last. The last is the foundation they build
the boot on. This ensures a good fit for a woman’s foot
structure. A cowboy told me once, “There’s no reason you should
have to wear a boot made on a man’s last!” He said that since it
wasn’t a good fit, my foot was compensating and moving wrong.
Would you disagree with a man who had the guts to climb onboard
an angry bull? I don’t think so! Take my advice; look at ladies
Justin boots the next time you’re shopping for footwear! |
