Ayla: The Anti-Cowboy Boots

I am not a fan of cowboy boots. But I am a fan of these boots that have a cowboy "spirit." Brought to you by the calf- (no pun intended) friendly Ayla boots, this pair, known as "Rodeo" provides the city slicker with a way to wear some sh*t stompers in style.

And if I haven't yet sold you with my delicate approach, let me remind you that they are both made-to-order AND reasonably priced ($159)! This style provides a little extra room around the leg that allows you to easily tuck your pants into the boots if you so choose. And they come in black too, if you so choose that!

I just received this pair in the mail via UPS and frolicked about my apartment (sorry downstairs neighbors) listening to some cowboy music, pretending I was line dancing in Kansas. OK I am 100% lying, but I thought it might make for a good visual.

And I still wish they had size 8.5!

Ayla: Leather Boots that Even YOU Can Fit Into

To all the women of the world who have calves bigger than your forearm:

I, like you, have pretty substantially sized calves...and always have - from at least when I was a senior in high school and the captain of the wrestling team took notice and exclaimed, "Wow! I wish I had your calves!" Now, this isn't usually taken as a compliment, but hell, that's how I took it. And through the years I have had various men take notice, in a good (maybe too good) way. So why is it that the good bootmakers of Earth only make tall leather boots for skinny minnies? I have only been able to wear short boots or stretchy boots, BUT I WANT TO WEAR TALL BLACK LEATHER BOOTS! And I promised to throw a tantrum until I got my way.

And then along came Ayla Boots - "Leaders in calf fitting boots," I kid you not. And the tantrums ceased.

Eight styles available in whole sizes 7 through 12 can be ordered online. Just input your size, calf measurement (widest part of your calf in inches), and preferred color, and you're on your way to owning a pair of boots that fit! Also, none cost more than $189, so get on the bandwagon now before the owners get wise and start charging more!

The style pictured above, known as "Milano" are the perfect answer to the too-narrow, too tight, too high, too expensive styles of late. I ordered a 9 and an 8 to determine which is better - the jury is still out. I guess I wish they had half-sizes because the 8.5 would likely be my best bet. However, I have to say that either one fits me better than most others I have attempted to try on during the past couple of years.

I think I may even get another pair! Stay tuned...

Ayla Boots...for real WOMEN

One of my uptown stringers has imparted some very very interesting information about an on line boot company called Ayla that basically custom crafts their catalog of boots to fit your feet...and more importantly: YOUR CALVES!

Yes, it's true, I admit it...I am one of the scores of women who can't wear high boots unless they are of the "stretchy" variety or lace up because MY CALVES ARE TOO BIG. I had finally accepted that I would just never be able to wear tall leather boots again.

The boots look fairly cool and nice on the site, my only reservation is that they only cost in the $130-range...seems too good to be true! But it's almost worth the risk in just trying it out.

Anyway, you pick your (whole) shoe size as well as your calve size (from 15-18", for full disclosure I am 16" at the widest part of my calves. Hopefully everyone appreciates my forthcomingness about my MUSCULAR LUSCIOUS calves)

Here's what they have to say (I think they need some marketing-writing help):

At AYLA, we are making every effort that you slide into our boots, zip them up and off you go.
Our boots are designed to ensure that you do not have to tussle with them or squeeze your toes or punish your instep while trying them on Our boots are made for wider feet and for wider calves. What’s more - all our boots are true American sizes.
Just when you thought you would never wear a high leg boot because the fashion boutiques didn’t have them or the retailers could not source them. Well the wait is over, Aylaboots will fit you in the foot and caress you in the calf……….zip them up fully and enjoy them thoroughly
Fulfil your dream of a high leg boot that will be a part of you...