Adrien: Those Weird Boots aka Everlane Street Ankle Boot Review.

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Well, Marianne said it: Sometimes you just have to try the weird thing. I had some credits at Everlane* and decided to finally use them towards the weird thing I'd had my eye on forever - the Everlane Street Ankle Boots. Here they are: 

So, I should say upfront that I fully expected to return these boots. They're Advanced. Definitely a type of street style that I admire but don't actually have. I mean, I love them in theory but wasn't sure I could pull them off. Then they arrived and I was like, Yep. Not returning. I love them. 

The boots are amazing but they're also bonafide man repellers. They are not dainty or feminine but they ARE sleek as all fuck. I'm wearing them with my Everlane heavyweight tee which is also not dainty but it holds it's shape and is great to wear over tight skinny jeans. When I bought this tee a few years ago I wasn't sure about it but since then it's become a much-loved staple. Everlane also has the similar Breton Cotton Tee which has fun zipper detail and a more traditional neckline. 

My jeans are slightly distressed black skinnies from Banana Republic and are pretty similar to this pair (which are actually way nicer and now I want them. Oops.) I'm also a big fan of Fidelity denim and this pair also tempts me though I'll also admit that these Old Navy Rockstars ain't half bad. Now, a few details and then we'll get back to the boots:

Pointy pendant from BR but I recently found this more delicate version on super-sale! This Gorjana version is also super pretty. I'm also wearing a Lisa Freede bracelet which is sort of similar to this Kenneth Cole NY cuff (or if you want to get fancy, this one is nearly identical.) Okay! back to the boots: 

They are very sleek and lightweight but they do fit pretty narrow. I went with my normal size and, while I could probably squeeze my feet into a half size down (which they recommend), I think they'd have been too tight in the toe box. I am struggling a bit with sock options (my normal Bombas options don't really work with these) because I can't bear to go sockless like Marianne. Can't do it. 

The toe is quite pointy and they definitely will not make your feet look smaller but I just don't care. I think they're so sharp with the shiny black leather and white sole! It remains to be seen if they're truly comfortable. I've only worn them out once and so far they're fine. 

*That's the review! And thanks so much to those of you who used my Everlane referral link. I pay for the items I review but it does really help to have the referral credits to offset some of the cost.